British Diction in American Orthodox Liturgical Singing
In proper classical singing, space is always vertical. What does this mean? Singers must always strive to keep the space in their throat,...
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My favorite musical term of the week
Parlando
I use parlando (It.) in many chant arrangements to indicate that singers should use a speech-like style of inflection, particularly on the reciting tone. This style mimics natural speech, making the text more understandable. It's also easier to sing this way; pounding every note is exhausting on the voice and tiring for listeners, too.
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Hello, and welcome. I'm the head choir director at an Eastern Orthodox parish in the United States. I'm also a convert (refugee?) from a grab bag of Protestant denominations.
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