Singing In Singing

Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. Singing is often done in a group of other musicians, such as in a choir of singers with different voice ranges or in an ensemble with instrumentalists (Potter, 2012).

In many respects, human song is a form of sustained speech, nearly anyone able to speak can also sing. Singing can be formal or informal, arranged or improvised. It may be done for pleasure, comfort, ritual, education, or profit. Excellence in singing may require time, dedication, instruction and regular practice. If practice is done on a regular basis then the sounds are said to be more clear and strong (Vennard, 2014).

Collins (2013) attested that

Choral music most commonly divides vocal parts into high and low voices within each sex (SATB, or soprano, alto, tenor and bass). Since most people have medium voices, they must be assigned to a part that is either too high or too low for them; mezzo-soprano must sing soprano or alto and the baritone must sing tenor or bass. Either option can present problems for the singer, but for most singers there are fewer dangers in singing too low than in singing too high. Thus, Velasco (2014) emphasized the need to identify the vocal range of each singer and develop him or her fort that range. Palaruan (2016) reiterated the importance of physical warm-up and vocalization before engaging to the choral piece. Constantino (2015) gave so much time in vocalization both by groups and individual just to achieve the desired volume of the voice of every choral member. It’s a tedious task but the effect is very fulfilling. That’s why Dr. Bienvenido Constantino’s choir won so many prestigious competitions local and abroad. All of these results are not magic! They’re accompanied with great sacrifice, time and effort in practicing three hours a day. Their practices may vary from time to time either with Dr. Bien’s presence or by themselves because some of them can read notes and play the keyboard. They knew where to find the notes on the keyboard and listening the exact pitch on the

(2014) four reasons why every singer should own a keyboard. It is virtually impossible except for those rare few singers who possess absolute pitch (perfect pitch) to learn and practice singing at home without using the keyboard. She also added four reasons why having a keyboard helps in learning how to sing. Firstly, ease of tone production. Compared to other instrument, the piano is easy to create sound with. It creates a clear, pure tone which is perfect in starting a pitch. Secondly, aiding music reading and song writing. Having a keyboard is the easiest way for a singer to deepen his theory knowledge. Thirdly, relative ease of maintenance and tuning. Pianos do not need daily tuning and can easily be taken care of. Fourthly, being a great and warn-up buddy. Pianos are very useful when it comes to warming up and exercising the voice at home and backstage.