La Messa Di Voce

[kickingtone]

This subject has come up independently twice for me, recently.

 

Here Michael Trimble describes Messa Di Voce.

 

This is just EXCELLENT!

 

Notice how the technique he is describing automatically handles the passaggio -- not just theoretically, you can hear it clear as day in the demo.

 

Also, the diaphragm is so fine tuned, that no extra compensatory effort is required in the larynx. The throat is relaxed, and a natural colour to the voice is caused just by the breath!

 

I would say that this is the most fundamental difference between typical classical and pop singing techniques.

 

[video=youtube;Ed3c1SgeDFA]

 

Here is a different take on the same topic. Notice how the focus, here, is more on larynx position, etc.

 

[video=youtube;3wYQOF2ltig]

 

 

 

[davie]

Messa di voce is actually a very advanced technique, it requires a lot of coordination, access to your registers and use of thin edge function, to name a few. It takes a very complete singer to perform it well. Justin Stoney's advice is very sound and always valuable. He was also taught by the same person who taught my voice teacher.

[CosmicDolphin]

Interesting videos. I've seen the Justin Stoney one before.