Vocal Mechanics

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Commonalities Between Classical and Musical Theater SingingWSMA Conference 2011

On the Index Card Please Write:

One of the things you most fear

about teaching Music Theater forcontests.

Email address if you want a copyof the powerpoint.


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Kjerstie JohansonArtistic Director MadCap

Melanie Cain, DMAFresco Opera Theatre


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I. Common Terms, Different Definitions

II. Vocal Mechanics: How the Voice Works

III. What are the Differences in Technique?

IV. Researching the Songs- Movement- Gestures- Poetry- Musical Hints from the Composer

V. Masterclass

VI. Q & A


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Common Terminology/ Different Definitions

Support:

Classical: the word support goes hand in hand withbreath.

Musical Theater: support is more about giving the

thicker cords an anchor underneath.

-Using rest of the bodys muscles to providesupport.


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Intonation:

In both Musical Theatre and Classical Singing, intonation is hastwo different levels.

One, intonation problems due to pitch matchinginadequacies.

Second, intonations issues due to incorrect vowel placement

(use if interiors of the face and throat) and support issues.

Spin: velocity and shape of the resonators


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Diction:

Both classical and musical theater demand good

diction.

Musical theater takes more liberties with correct

pronunciation due to character and possible accents.-More Speech like Diction, not as formal, intimate


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Vowel Placement:

Both classical and theater singing demand good vowelplacement. Terms include Mask, Forward, Nasal, Twang.

Classical singing uses a more open, heady placement.

Musical Theater is placed more forward and more inthe speaking area of the voice. Singing in the chest

voice, head voice, and mix.-Mix vs. Belting

C li i Cl i l d i l h Si i


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Vibrato: Lots of theories!

Free oscillation of the vocal cords from (1) an open pharynx or open throat along with (2)healthy "closure of the cords"

Even sub-glottic breath pressure. This is regulated by the"support system" which involves the abdominal muscles.

Movement of the Larynx: Shaking of the throatmuscles like a tremble

Pulsing with the Diaphragm

Movement of

Slight variation of pitch

What is it?

C li i B Cl i l d M i l Th Si i


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Basically, its all the same vocalmechanism!

VOCAL MECHANICS

Differences come in how the

mechanism is manipulated tomake specific sounds.


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Step 1: Turn on the Power

Inhale: Diaphragm lowers, creating open space for thelungs, air rushes in.

Exhale: Process reverses, Diaphragm comes back to startposition, pushing the air out of the lungs up through the

trachea.


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Step 2: Good Vibrations

The cords close over the air stream creating pressurized air.The air pushes through the cords. The air pressure fallsunderneath the cords sucking them back together. This isknown as the Bernoulli Effect. This opening and closingaction happens hundreds to thousands a time per second!


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Step 2: Making the Pitch

The pitch is determined by the length and tension of thevocal cords, the speed of the vibrations. This length andtension is created by the muscles in the larynx.


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Step 2: Shape Up!

At this point the sound produced is much like a trumpet mouthpiece.The RESONATORS are going to shape that sound into unique tonesand vowel shapes.

Resonators: Throat, Nasal Passages, Mouth, Lips, Tongue, Palates.

Commonalities Bet een Classical and M sical Theater Singing


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Technique: What are the Differences?

Laryngeal placement

Classical: Usually a lowered larynx, creating a taller space inthe throat: deeper/darker soundsInstrument comparison Flute vs. Double Reed instrument

Musical Theatre: Higher larynx: Smaller space, smaller/ poppy

sound.

Character voices: Larynx placement can be used to createcharacter voices: i.e. Wicked: Glenda

Commonalities Between Classical and Musical Theater Singing


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Cord Thickness

Classical: Thinner, longer cords, only using the edgeof the cords: Breathier, lighter tone.

Musical Theater: Thicker, shorter cords using muchmore of the cord: Speech like, Full tone.



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Amount of air

Classical: Can take a larger breath, there is much lesspressure under the cords.

Musical Theater: Much smaller, often higher breaths:Because of the full closure of the cords,

need much less pressure under the cords.(For full belt/ chest voice.)



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Research: Doing the Homework!

Movement

Musical theater: blocking the scene, setting the stage,less is more is the general rule.

-New change, no costume mention.

-Not about the things, but more about the intension.Ex. Setting up chairs

Classical: Can I move? When do I move?



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Gestures

With both styles, gestures should be inspiredby text and emotion. Not necessary to signlanguage each word.

Examples



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Research: Doing the Homework!Poetry

Read the text allowed without the music, memorize itlike a monologue. Note inflections, what your voicenaturally does.

-Poetic reading, Paraphrase in modern speak:-Relate personally, stories/movies. Help thestudent reframe it in a contemporary way.



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Poetry

Tu lo saiBy Torelli

Alfred Version



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Poetry

Someone Elses Story from ChessLong ago,

In someone else's lifetimeSomeone with my nameWho looked a lot like me

Came to knowA man and made a promise

He only had to sayAnd that's where she would beLately, although the feelings run just as deep,

The promise she made has grown impossible tokeep

And yet I wish it wasn't soWill he miss me if I go?



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Musical Hints from the composer

Examples of accompaniment characterization

Placement of breaths, rests, high notes, etc.

Why did the composer write it like that?



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Examples of accompaniment

characterization

Wishing You Were Somehow Here AgainfromPhantom

Giants in the Sky fromInto the Woods

Mandoline by Faur



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Research: Doing the Homework! Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again fromPhantom



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Giants in the Sky fromInto the Woods



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Mandoline by Faur



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Placement of Breaths, Rests, High

Notes, etc.

Fine Fine Line from Avenue Q

Silent Noon by Vaughan Williams



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Fine Fine Line



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Silent Noon



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Masterclass TimeSee it in Action!

Jemima Liposcak

The Perfect RelationshipfromBells are Ringing



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