Range and registers · Intermediate · Musical theatre, Pop and R&B
"That's mine!"
Say "That's mine!" like you mean it, then sing it on 5 down to 1. The speech-like start teaches belt without shouting. From Dr Pamelia Phillips (CAP21), via Christianne Roll.
How to do it
- Speak it first, bright and strong, the stress on "That's".
- Then sing it the same way.
- Lighter and more spoken as it goes higher.
Remember Mean it, don't shout it.
Take care Belting is not screaming. Stop climbing when it starts to squeeze.
| Numbers | 5 1 |
|---|---|
| Sargam | P S |
| Solfa | sol do |
| Notes | D G |
| Sung on | that's mine |
Where it comes from
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