tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919674981128634746.post2841289244304946996..comments2023-11-05T07:41:34.380-05:00Comments on Kashu-do (歌手道): The Way of the Singer: The "Visible" Voice: Why are teachers not making use of thisKashu-Dohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17375903978220316261noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919674981128634746.post-81693556163699082492008-05-13T13:05:00.000-04:002008-05-13T13:05:00.000-04:00First to Blue Yonder! It is proven that music and ...First to Blue Yonder! It is proven that music and math share a great deal in terms of brain function. It is for that reason that the international discussion over the Mozart Effect Theory became so important. It only makes sense. There is a very mathematical aspect to music, namely theory and interestingly enough it is often the deal breaker for singers at the conservatory level. Many think they do not need it when in fact understanding that language opens the doors to real decision making about interpretation. Some erroneously think that great interpreters like Dieskau and Callas just felt it. They understood it like coaches and conductors do. An example from my undergrad years:<BR/><BR/>I was singing Fauré Requiem with the Westminster Choir in preparation for a concert with the New York Philharmonic. Our conductor, the amazing Joseph Flummerfelt brought our attention to Fauré's use of a B natural in the context of what appears to be d minor (first movement). Then he had us sing that phrase with a Bb to show how terribly wrong that felt in the context of that Dorian mode segment (not d minor at all). Musicality requires musicianship just as a great vocal method requires a clear understanding of the technical issues.<BR/><BR/>As for Trevaladiva, if you are in New York or the immediate area, I would meet with you regularly to help you get rid of the fear and learn the basics that would get you on your way information. If not, I could point you to someone in your area with the knowledge to help you. I completely empathize. It is normal to be taking aback by the apparent complexity of this information.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919674981128634746.post-8638013401354788872008-05-11T18:34:00.000-04:002008-05-11T18:34:00.000-04:00I would definitely fall in the "fear" category. I ...I would definitely fall in the "fear" category. I don't understand most scientific stuff. If somebody could patiently explain it to me, I would gladly attempt to understand!!trevaladivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03631230725136700623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919674981128634746.post-45369101850283513202008-05-02T05:46:00.000-04:002008-05-02T05:46:00.000-04:00I sometimes get the sense that at least here in th...I sometimes get the sense that at least here in the U.S., there is a general aversion and sense of intimidation in the mainstream culture when it comes to science and related fields and disciplines like math and engineering. I wonder if this isn't reflected just as much, if not more, among the population of "artistic" types such as singers and their teachers. Perhaps this is a factor in the lack of adoption of scientifically-informed methods. You and I may be exceptions to the rule. My early training was in engineering, and I thought you mentioned yours was too? At any rate, I love the way that singing is so cross-disciplinary, covering not only art, history, literature, and languages, but also acoustics, physiology, and your beloved source-filter theory :)Blue Yonderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16408107759035102944noreply@blogger.com