How to learn recitative in five simple steps

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Operatic recitative (the conversational sections that drive the plot forwards) can be difficult to learn, with strings of words and odd rhythms, and changing emotions. This article from an expert vocal coach and multimedia educator describes five quick and easy steps to learning recitative.

Recitative comprises music that is written in the style of ordinary speech, and appears in operas from Caccini to Stravinsky, and in church music including Gregorian chant and Bach’s cantatas.

The Do and Don’t of Scream Singing

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Scream singing may seem like noise to some, but it is really a very complicated process. If you are into death metal singing, you need to learn to scream properly.

Scream singing may seem like noise to some, but it is really a very complicated process. If you are into death metal singing, you need to learn to scream properly.

The first key to scream singing properly is to be patient. It can’t be done overnight. It can take months or even years to perfect. Don’t become impatient and scream more than you are capable of. You could seriously damage your vocal chords doing that. Also, when you do scream singing, don’t use all of your air up at once. It will hurt. Remember that everything is good, in moderation.