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Vibrato

Posted on 09.02.18

 Vibrato, the gentle and natural wobble of the voice when a singer is perfectly poised. We like to think of vibrato as when a singer reaches his or her singing alignment: a perfect equilibrium, somewhere between being strong and focused and deeply relaxed. It is a tricky thing to explain, describe or even feel. A sensation of letting go and gripping tight at the same time, seems non sensical but when it comes to the mysterious body instrument, often thinking in these terms will be the difference between finding your wobble and not. It goes without saying that, being retracted in the throat and mentally and physically aware of your different resonating options and choices whilst trying out vibrato, will help you to feel your way through until you start seeing results. Try not to listen, so much as to feel. It is important to remember that, although we want you to find a place of relaxed engagement when you sing, we also want you to find and connect with the full impact of, getting behind the voice with a strong and confident body. Ensuring you are hydrated, well rested and eating the right foods, will all contribute to your overall body and voice health.

 Get strong and stay supple and vibrato will come. Happy trilling songbirds!