Singing
is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, which is
often contrasted with speech. Nearly anyone who can speak can sing,
since in many respects singing is merely a form of sustained speech.
It can be informal and just for pleasure, for example, singing in
the shower; or it can be very formal, such as singing done professionally
as a performance or in a recording studio. Singing at a high amateur
or professional level usually requires a great deal of regular practice,
and/or instruction. Top-quality singers will have instruction and
training from coaches throughout their career.
At the highest professional level it is imperative that singers
continuously practice with drills, voice exercises and strengthening
activities and that without constant practice, a singer's range
can be significantly decreased, requiring extra rehearsal to regain
the voice's previous capability, much in the same way as any professional
level musician must practice constantly with their instrument. However
singing is a very natural activity and this kind of intensive practice
is not usually necessary for most singers especially outside the
field of classical music and where amplification is available, or
for semi-professional singers.
Singing at Expressions is taught in the Junior Associate School
on a Saturday morning and also privately with our fully qualified
and experience singing tutor Barry Farnsworth.
Examinations can be taken in Singing with Trinity Guildhall or London
College and training can also be given for shows and performances.
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