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Welcome to Vocalist's Insightful Practices(VIP) Newsletter!

August 6, 1999

Table of Contents:
1. Welcome Notes
2. Vocal "Trivia"
3. VIP Hot Topic
4. Vocal Tip
5. Notable Quotables
6. Trivia Answers

1. Welcome Notes Welcome to Vocalist's Insightful Practices (VIP)!

Welcome to our new subscribers! And thank you to our friends who forward VIP to their friends. That's how we grow and have a greater impact on the vocal community!

VIP is a free monthly newsletter that's goal is to promote proper vocal health by providing valuable, yet simple tips to singers, vocal coaches, speakers and anyone else who uses their voice! I hope that this electronic publication assists you in creating a voice which is more healthy, powerful and enjoyable.

Please let me know how I can be of service to you in reaching your vocal goals. Take care of your voice, if it breaks you can't get a new one!

You may contact me at mailto:DAmbrosino@musicsimplymusic.com

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2. Test Your Vocal Knowledge

1. The nasopharynx, oropharynx and hypopharynx are the three divisions of the ____________.

2. As you stand, should your knees be locked in place or slightly bent while you are speaking and/or singing?

3. True or False: Singing nasal is wrong.

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3. VIP Q & A

Q: How can I sound like my favorite singer?

A: Listen, listen, listen! Remember, music is a listening art not a visual one! As you listen, study every aspect of this singer's voice. Realize that perfect replication is not possible. Everyone's voice is completely unique. However, once you discover what you find so interesting in this singer's voice, you can begin to work on specific techniques to accomplish the same skills with your own voice. Some of these techniques will be discussed in future newsletters. Until then, keep listening!!!

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4. Vocal Tip

Drinking cold liquids contricts your vocal cords. While speaking and/or singing, opt for warm, non-dairy liquids to keep you throat moist. My favorite when performing ...room temperature seltzer with a twist of lemon. The bubbles from the carbonation help break down any excess mucus. If seltzer is unavailable or if you tend to get the hiccups, warm water with lemon is good runner-up! =============================================

5. Notable Quotables

"I've always said singing was very simple. Everybody tries to make it seem more complicated than it is, and that is terrible. Singing is basically breathing, supporting and projecting. It's that simple." -Joan Sutherland

"There is no failure except in no longer trying." -Elbert Hubbard

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6. Trivia Answers

1. pharynx
2. slightly bent
3. false - There is a proper place for all tone qualities. What kind of song do you think would sound appropriate using a nasal tone?

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