singing technique
Conductors, choristersNancy Singlajulie andrews, cantala women's choir, singing technique, choral singing, toronto choral scene, nancy singla, vibrant singing, vibratoComment

Consonants + Singing: part 3

In part 1 and 2 of  "Consonants + Singing" we have looked at the differences between voiced and unvoiced consonants. Now in part 3 we take a closer look at why Julie Andrews' voice is so vibrant and what we can do to apply her techniques to our singing. 

Conductors, choristersNancy Singlajulie andrews, cantala women's choir, singing technique, choral singing, toronto choral scene, nancy singla, vibrant singing, vibratoComment
Conductors, choristersNancy Singlacantala women's choir, nancy singla, julie andrews, consonants, students, singing technique, choral singing, scooping, pitch accuracy, singing quality, toronto choral singing, toronto choral sceneComment

Consonants + Singing series: Part 2

Conductors, choristersNancy Singlacantala women's choir, nancy singla, julie andrews, consonants, students, singing technique, choral singing, scooping, pitch accuracy, singing quality, toronto choral singing, toronto choral sceneComment
choristers, ConductorsNancy Singlasinging technique, consonants, singing buzz, cantala women's choir, nancy singla, voiced consonants, unvoiced consonants, choral singing toronto, women's choirComment

Consonants + Singing: Part 1

There are 21 consonant sounds in the English language, and they are defined as “speech sounds that are articulated with complete or partial closure of the vocal tract”. Now just a minute….Closure of the vocal tract? Let's understand how they are produced then look at how they can improve and/or enhance our singing.

choristers, ConductorsNancy Singlasinging technique, consonants, singing buzz, cantala women's choir, nancy singla, voiced consonants, unvoiced consonants, choral singing toronto, women's choirComment
Conductors, choristersNancy Singlacantala, cantala choir, nancy singla, Choral music, choral singing, choral sound, vowels, singing technique, womens choir, toronto choral sceneComment

The ABC's of Singing

One time I was asked if vowels were important in singing. I replied “vowels are like green vegetables in our diets: they are essential!”. This may seem obvious, but it’s important to understand the role vowels have in singing and how they are produced.

Conductors, choristersNancy Singlacantala, cantala choir, nancy singla, Choral music, choral singing, choral sound, vowels, singing technique, womens choir, toronto choral sceneComment