A Toolbox for Better Singing.
lewesclassical Dear LVWers, Here’s a sort of best of collection from our recording of the last meeting. I’m looking forward to seeing all of you at the party Jenny has very kindly organised for the 19th. Preferably over a glass. 🙂 Part 1 last_meeting-pt1 Part 2 last_meeting-pt2
Hello LVWers, Lovely work last night! You’re getting quite a splendid sound at times, really warm and rich. It’s a pleasure to hear. I know we’re reaching our summer break but since we have one more session I thought I’d put my arrangement of Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes up here (same one … Read more
Here’s another one to be working on as I think we’ll be going back to this piece soon. Maybe it’s one to sing for our guests at our end of term party? Well, no, probably not. Not enough time to rehearse. Consider it a summer assignment. Soprano audio *Mind, this next one is labelled Soprano … Read more
So, here are those confounding rhythm exercises that we were doing the other night. Here’s your chance to get a jump on our next meeting by cheating. I mean, practicing. 🙂 Each audio clip begins with a 1-bar drum beat identifying the tempo for you. Then a piano plays the rhythm. Remember to look first … Read more
Hi LVW folks, Many thanks again to all of you that were able to come hear our Brighton recital on Sunday. To those who missed it, here’s the link for listening to it. I’ve posted it in its entirety but in its four appropriate sections, so it’s easier to stop and start. I would have … Read more
To those of you that were able to make it to my recital with Martin Isepp yesterday, many thanks! Carol and I sincerely enjoyed our time with you there and afterward at our house. Here’s a snippet from the vaults for the anoraks among you. The great pianist Kenny Clayton was in the audience yesterday. … Read more
Hello Voice Workers, We’ve had queries from some of you on various topics: some would like more individual input on singing, and some want more help with understanding musical notation. As Carol and I have announced in our sessions, we are very happy to work with you during our little vino intervals. And, please, if … Read more
First here are the 3 parts togther: Now the soprano, and so on: Alto: Bass:
*29 January, 2018––Please note that I have reworked the original audio files for you as the originals from way back when were woefully inadequate. I’ve also added the above video of the King Singers doing a marvelous rendition for your enjoyment. PAK Dear LVW members, here are the parts and audio for Come Sirrah Jack … Read more
In case some of you don’t know about this yet, you may find it interesting. There are so many fantastic musicians, concerts and recitals in and around Lewes. Lewes Classical is my attempt to help create a better awareness. It also helps keep me more alert to what’s going on musically. I hope you get … Read more