Friday, May 18, 2007

No need for Greasmonkey!

This is my last year post. I have just save it to my draft and forgot to publish.


"here i have found a site where you can download videos from youtube without the
need of installing greasmonkey...

here it is....

Click here!!!

http://javimoya.com/blog/youtube_en.php"

Thursday, May 17, 2007

Exercises that Create a Healthy Vocal Sound:

This is my second day for teaching an amateur choir here for our chapel...
As I search the web for vocalization and vocal work out I have found this...



Exercises that Create a Healthy Vocal Sound:


the numbers indecate the note, Example: 1,3,5,3,1 is equal to do mi sol mi do....


(1) 1, 3, 5, 3, 1. 
    a, o, u, o, a. 

(This simple exercise will begin to allow the singer to assimilate the idea of 'narrowing' the vowels as they go up instead of spreading. This is good for volunteer choirs because it involves less range.)


(2) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. 
    a....le....lu..........ia.

(Creates similar results as the number 1. Be sure the singers keep the jaw somewhat down and 'flip' the l's. The tongue should function separate from the jaw.)


(3) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 
    a.....o...........u..............o........a...... 

(4) 5......5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 
    u..... i..e..a..o..u............ 

(This exercise shapes the pharynx in a healthy acoustical space for all vowels. Use the idea the all the vowels keep some of the 'u' feel in the throat.)


(5) 1.......(oct. up), 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 
    a.......u.............................

(Exercise is intended to help singers discover more head voice in their quality and to blend the registers more smoothly.)


(6) 1..3..1 
    o..u..o 

(Have the singer feel as though the larynx drops slightly as they sing the 'u' vowel. This will begin to help them discover a 'lower larynx' position. Vennard calls this the laryngeal pivot or 'rocking' of the larynx. Use this exercise only in the middle range.)


(7) 1..3..5..oct..3rd above...oct..5..3..1 
    a..e..i..o....u...........o....a..e..i 

(This exercise is designed to allow a lower larynx while going into the upper range. The 'o' and 'u' vowels are lower larynxed vowels and performing this exercise will help the singers not to create a 'spread and shrill sound in the higher register. The jaw should be somewhat stable encouraging the singer to pronounce with the tongue separate from the jaw.)


(8) 5....5..4..3..2..1 
    ng...a............

(Exercise allows for the 'ng' ring to thread into the form of the vowel. Use the vowel modification of 'aw' for the 'a' if it is too spread.)


Hope this can help...

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Oh no! But Alright...

Last sunday, we were informed by our prefect that there will be no Inter Parochial Choral Compitition for this year. Many has feel down because of our so long practises... We have prepared our song since january, for this contest that will be held this coming june. Unfortunatly, it wasn't so good eather...
Although I've feel down for there will be no contest, i was still happy because we havent really polished the song...
Well it's a very beautifull song from Hangad... Arranged by Paolo Tirol. I've downloaded it's video on youtube...
Here it is... Check this out....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WW0GiWTULU

Monday, May 14, 2007

Madz Music

Wow... I have search one of my favorite video on youtube.... The La Rose of The Philippine Madrigal Singers.. a world renowned philippine choir, the best!!!!! .. They sound so great,, they sound so magical... Hope my choir can sing this good... specialy on sunday masses... hehehe.... Proud to be Pinoy!!! hehehe...

Here it is.... Please Check this out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AhwFsIDapU


Madz 06 singing La Rose Complete in Epinal, France.

Enjoy!

My first blog

Wheow... This is my first blog.... dono wat to do here....
Well I hope I can blog many interesting things everyday.... wow.... ('_')