Well maybe I have an inkling.... That's a good idea Gary. I can get by a little now, but some improvement would be very welcome.
Definitely an idea for my "To Do" list. Thanks

AJ

Gary, please explain "diction" in the context of improving your singing.

Diction is the correct pronounciation of words, placing the proper emphasis on consonants and vowels. It's a form of enunciation that makes your wording clear and distinct. I read a great article in a music magazine about a vocal instructor that worked with Elvis in Nashville to improve his diction. She went on to instruct many of the top performers then and now. If words are slurred when singing, they have the tendency to make the performer seem less inteligible. Sinatra was a master with diction, and every word he sang was crisp, clear and distinct, but at the same time, his style seemed so relaxed the songs all sounded spontaneous.

Diction is also another reason not to drink on the job. Nothing, absolutely nothing, sounds worse than someone who is half toasted trying to sing. If you don;t believe this is the case, just go to any Karaoke Bar, don't drink anything stronger than soda pop, and listen the drunks make complete and utter fools of themselves while the drunken audiences applaud their performances.

Cheers,

Gary

I to have been blessed with my voice, I sing everything in the original keys. I have been singing professionally for 47 years and I agree with Gary about the diction part of vocalizing...and the drinking part...all of your drinking should be done when you are not working.....

I hereby apply for a voice transplant. If I could afford it I would buy Ray Charles'. I would also pay top dollar for UD's, DonM's, Gary's, Rich's, Scott's, DNJ's and several others I have heard here. Sorry Tom C., I haven't heard you sing, but if DonM says you're good.....you're good.

If the price for those voices is out of my range, I will settle for Michael Bolton's...but the price would really have to be RIGHT! And on sale.

Eddie

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Hey btweengigs,

I think that's a very interesting notion. Me...I'd go for Tom Jones or maybe Johnny Mathis. Make all the girls "swoon" just like they do for Donny (Dnj).

-mike

When Donny leaves his Thursday night dance, he has a slew of eightie year old girls hanging onto him..

Hey Donny....go for it...many a good tune has been played on a old fiddle...hehehe

Haven't heard from Donny in a while. I was hoping to draw him out.

No posts, no links, no pictures...I think he passed the baton to Fran who's doing a bang-up job, I might add. (nice picture you hung up in the Bar)

-mike

If your statement is true, then if should not be that difficult for you to prioritize your time and do it! The above info is good stuff... and it does work, believe me. Take lessons and practice... the more effort you put in, the better you'll get. Good luck.

Glenn