Unit 4 · Sell the song
Sing it to someone
Picture a friend at the very back of the gallery and sing the line to them, clearer and meant rather than louder: an old actor's tip. Then play it back. Free.
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What it teaches
Henry Irving told the young Henry Lytton to picture a friend who couldn't afford the stalls, at the back of the gallery: "Let him hear every line you have to say." Sing to them, not louder.
Pick someone. At the very back
Tell them. This line is for them
Not louder. Clearer and meant
What you sing
- The first line, sung to your friend at the back.
- Once more, then play it back.
Singing safely
Medium volume, the middle of your voice; never push to be heard. Bright is not belt. First steps to belting is the first step; full belt is for later, with a teacher. Stop if anything tightens, scratches or hurts.
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- A guide sings your partHear your line over the others, slow it down, then take your turn.
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