Range and registers · Intermediate · Classical, Musical theatre, Pop and R&B
Vowel tuck through the bridge
Near the register change, a wide "ah" spreads and cracks. Narrowing it slightly ("uh", then "oo" on top) keeps the voice even. Classical singers call it vowel modification.
How to do it
- Start on a tall "ah".
- Let it narrow to "uh" and "oo" as you near the top.
- Open back to "ah" as you come down.
Remember Narrow on top, open at the bottom.
| Numbers | 1 3 5 1′ 5 3 1 |
|---|---|
| Sargam | S G P Ṡ P G S |
| Solfa | do mi sol do sol mi do |
| Notes | G B D G D B G |
| Sung on | ah ah uh oo uh ah ah |
Where it comes from
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