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STRAW VOICE:

My usual routine is a few things:

1. an ascending then descending scale, that starts in a low key then goes through a series of repeats, each in a key one step higher than the preceding
2. a descending scale that starts in a high key then goes through a series of repeats, each in a key one step lower than the preceding
3. vocal sirens that again start in a low key then go through a series of repeats, each in a key one step higher than the preceding
4. I usually finish the session off by oohing or awing* two songs, both in a series of keys from low to high:
   • first, the verse melody to "Ram On," by Paul McCartney, a simple melody line
   • then, the memorable organ melody line from Procol Harum's "A Whiter Shade of Pale," which is bit more complex and has a wider range of notes.

   ‐‐ *in the case of the straw work, I have just been oohing

It's only been a few days since I've started the straw phonation work. Usually I have done it while driving, such as to and from work, or when I've been heading to and from the The Guild. I can say that there's been some slight improvement in the upper range of my chest voice, likewise in my falsetto. There is an issue at the cusp of my chest voice and my falsetto. I'm having a difficult time keeping my voice stable and on pitch. And the vibrato is unsteady. I've also notice unsteady vibrato toward the top of my falsetto, too, at least when using the straw. It's probably harder with the straw, which means that mastering it with the straw will translate to much better control without it.

So, I don't think I'm ready to tackle that vocal for the Album 2.0 Project's R&B song, yet. Still, however, I'll probably give it a try this weekend.

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