buzzcen@a... wrote: buzzcen@a... wrote: > > In a message dated 2/12/01 10:52:19 AM Central Standard Time, > bounousb@i... writes: > >
> What do consider belt Barry? I've heard some disturbing reports from > colleagues in your neck of the woods as to what is taught their as belt. Is > speech level singing belt to your ears, and if not, how do account for its > success in the worlds where belt is used? > > Randy Buescher
I understand the differences between mix (SLS) and belt. Seth has lectured here and there are quite a few of his followers in this area. In some extended listening sessions with a couple of them we came to the conclusion that there are indeed some terminology overlaps: Light mix - we have called pop/legit, medium mix - middle gospel, and heavy mix - is belt. Not everyone will agree with this, but my experience is that I can get a student to a 'belt' sound either from a mix approach or from a belt approach - depends on which way the student seems more comfortable with. Not all mix sounds are equal. If the song has a strong pop feel (whether for the stage or not) I like working a mix approach. If the song is a strong theatrical character piece like Adalide (Guys & Dolls) or Martha (Secret Garden) or Ephonine (Les Mis) I find pure belt technique works much better in maintaining a cohesive sound - without slipping into a fuzzy looseness (or pop sound) which sometimes happens in mix.
As to the disturbing reports from colleagues in my neck of the woods - be more specific and I will be happy to respond.....
-- Dr. Barry Bounous Brigham Young University School of Music bounousb@i... bounousb@i...
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