Sadly, this semester is slowly coming to end. As the semester closes, it is time for me to take a break from everything. It is time for everyone to relax and start enjoying the holidays, singing Christmas carols.
But before we all go our separate ways, let me remind you of what singing consists of. I’m sure all of you will be singing during this holiday season!
- Singing consists of four different voice types: soprano, alto, tenor, and bass. Sopranos usually sing from middle C to a high A, while alto usually have a range from typically between the F below middle C to the second G above middle C. The tenors vocal range is between the C one octave below the middle C and, the A above middle C while basses are ranged from the second E below middle C to the E above middle C, the outer most lines of the bass clef. These ranges will help you find where you are comfortable singing and determine what type of voice you are.
- One of the most important things to remember while singing is your posture! You want to make sure you are standing up straight with a relaxed body! Your chin should be parallel to the floor, shoulders held back and down, hands relaxed, knees should never be locked, and your feet should be shoulder width apart.Having a correct posture will highly improve your singing by letting you sustain your notes and making it easier to breathe.
- I also encourage everyone to learn foreign language songs. Although it may be hard to learn at first, it benefits you in many ways, according to Benny Lewis. Learning different languages will not give you a variety in music, but it will help you learn more about the different cultures.
It’s crazy to think how fast this past semester has been and how much we have covered. There are plenty of other things I would love to tell you about, but unfortunately we have ran out of time. With that being said, unfortunately this blog will also be coming to an end. But if I feel like there is something important I need to share, I would gladly share it with you all here.
Although some of you will only be singing in the shower or just in your rooms, I highly recommend that you all at least try and perform outside of your house. You will gain more experience by performing outside. At the end of the day, you will feel good about yourself because you learn how to build courage and confidence.
But before we go and start off our Christmas break, let me share with you some music from our school’s choirs.
A La Nanita Nana: SFSU's Women's Chorus
Swing Low: SFSU's University Chorus
During this long Christmas break of ours, will you consider singing outside of your home?
P.S. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
Some member's of SFSU's Chamber Choir: Carol of the Bells
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