I am thinking of bringing in a cassette tape for him to tape some scales and such so I can practice in between. Is it okay to only practice scales or should I be doing more when practicing by myself?
Speaking of Liz Caplin, does her video really work?
EDIT: Sorry if I'm bombarding you guys with questions. :-P Just one more, the other day I was singing karaoke. And in the past two sessions, I realized that after an hour or so of singing, I would crack at the very high notes. I am assuming this is due to singing technique?? How can I prevent that from happening?
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I haven't heard of a teacher that doesn't tape the lesson and then you practice it during the week.
I've never used Liz's tapes, but she is a genius, so I would think that they are fantastic.
The cracking after an hour is your voice getting tired. I couldn't tell you why unless I heard what you were doing. It could be a lot of things. But it's kareoke, just have fun, don't worry about cracking!
I'm a bass (highest note is an E?), which was one of the many factors in me deciding not to entertain the idea of a career in musical theatre -- are there any roles out there written for a bass?
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Marco- You have a great lower register but you strain to reach high notes. I would continue lessons, and talk to your teacher about your lower register.
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Marco--you sound very nice on your recording. For a 16 year-old, you're in a good place. Keep studying and working hard!
BTW, Ebonic Singer, no bass will ever be asked to go up to an A. And "bass" is an operatic or choral term--in musical theater the term "baritone" is used.
And in general, regarding this thread, although it's certainly nice to be able to do everything, most of us aren't Anthony Warlow, and cannot. I'm a low baritone, and proud of it!
In my studies in singing, I don't believe that that is true that some people cannot. The right teacher with curent vocal technique can make anyone able to sing both tenor and baritone. I'm not talking Jesus Christ Superstar (which is possible too), but surely a Bb is possible from every man - and these days a Bb is very often asked for.