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Thursday, June 14, 2012

GOOD WAYS TO STRENGTHEN MY VOICE

HERE are some tips from the experts which I need to blog so I won't forget them. I wanna sing smoothly during our church worship services. And I wanna be more professional this time so I can give glory to my Father in Heaven. 

 1. RAW EGG ISN'T GOOD FOR VOICE
This excerpt tells us that eating raw eggs before singing is a big no no!


by MagDeee on February 8th, 2011
MagDeee
It's more the food you need to avoid :) Dairy products are to be avoided before singing, same goes for nuts, chocolate, anything that sticks to your throat, just use common sense. Honey and lemon juice are used as helpers when you have a cold and your throat is irritated, but no food "improves" your voice. proper vocal technique teaches you how to use your instrument to avoid tension and abusing your vocal chords and not food. the raw egg myth actually hurts more than helps as it's sticky in your throat and glues the vocal chords together preventing them from oscillating properly. if you have frequent throat problems firstly - go to a good vocal coach in your area or over skype and go to a doctor to have a look at your vocal chords and throat, if you need to fight vocal tiredness quickly use some honey but way before singing and wash it down with water, also many vocalists use A + E vitamin drops in their throats, but that is at the discretion of your doctor. Overdosing of those vitamins is dangerous.

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The reason you are having so much trouble is that you are simply trying too hard and no using your diaphram! You vocal cords should be like the bow on a violin: it is why the music plays, but the sound comes from the instrument itself!

Here are some good tips:
Try laying on your back on the floor and taking nice beep breaths from the mid section, between your chest and stomach. Feel the air rise in and out. Do this and practice it for a few minutes before trying to sing.
Start with simple stuff first, while still lying down : Do Re Mi...


Remember that loud isn't always best and the more you practice, the better you will become and the more strength your vocal cords will get, just like exercising your muscles!
Sounds like you are trying to be loud, but you need to focus on quality, no quantity.
Try drinking water with a very light touch of lemon in it between practicing. It helps clear out mucus and other things that could be effecting your voice.
Beware that even the most experienced singers lose thier voice from simply just singing too much. Don't overdo it! When you feel that you voice is scratching, take a break. Nothing wrong with it. A lot of singers do this.
RELAX!!! Dont' try too hard. Feel the music inside of you. You can do this, it just takes practice and time. Don't try to hit notes that make you strain. If you are trying to sing like a certain artist, pick one that is close to your vocal range and keep in mind that it takes tons of practice to get where they are. It's not an overnight thing for most to be accomplished singers. If the natural ability is there, nothing can hold you back. Good Luck!

Source(s):

Accomplished Singer. I run a karaoke business and also sing for private shows. I teach kids and some adults how to sing as well. Took Opera in high school. Can sing a wide range and I know what I'm talking about here. I wish you the best of luck! If you would like more tips on this or would like to chat with me about it, please feel free to e-mail me at Autumn_Anne@yahoo.com or IM me on the messenger. My ID is Autumn_Anne . Keep singing! You're gonna be great!
Autumn A.


Tuesday, June 12, 2012

MY PREDICTION FOR JESSICA SANCHEZ BEFORE THE AMERICAN IDOL FINALE

This is what I wrote on April 27th, 2012 before the American Idol Season 11 came to it's finale.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cm0_XHkeous 

" NOT MY CUP OF TEA...NOT MY BET FOR THE AMERICAN IDOL....SHE HAS LOTS OF VIBRATIONS....HER TIMBRE OF VOICE ISN'T CAPTIVATING ENOUGH TO CAPTURE ME AND MY INTEREST IN MUSIC...NO ORIGINALITY...SHE JUST COPIED HER STYLE...BUT SHE CAN'T REPLACE WHITNEY HOUSTON....AMERICAN IDOL HAS LOST ITS GLORY, I GUESS, IT'S UNLIKE  BEFORE "

I saw her sang in the boxing bout of Pacquiao-Bradley on June 10th, 2012, Sunday here in the Philippines. She sang the American National Anthem, and it was a very good rendition.
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-LlI7_dSWY

Her rendition of the The Star Spangled Banner in this video is different from the one that she did in the boxing bout of Pacquiao-Bradley on June 10th, 2012.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leykhpZD02U&feature=endscreen&NR=1

Definitely, he voice and style changed after the finale of the American Idol to prove to the world that she could be the title holder of the American contest. 


But my instinct can't fool me. When I heard her sing this, I said to my self, she couldn't be the winner of the American Idol Season 11. Note of the last note of the song. She's off and out of tune.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPX-H3KGjJI

The above rendition isn't really captivating, not the same as she did with the "The Star Spangled Banner". 


I heard her tribute to Whitney Houston and I also liked her rendition.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DPbGP6O6O8 

But the songs she chose for her American Idol competition weren't all fitted to her so she didn't win the title. So Phillip Phillips won the title because of his versatility and natural singing talent and skills.



MY PSYCHIC PROWESS


 
The online dictionary defines ''prowess'' as :

The online dictionary gives a definition of ''psychic'' as :
psychic [ˈsaɪkɪk]adj
1. (Psychology) (Spirituality, New Age, Astrology & Self-help / Alternative Belief Systems)
a.  outside the possibilities defined by natural laws, as mental telepathy
b.  (of a person) sensitive to forces not recognized by natural laws
2. (Psychology) mental as opposed to physical; psychogenic
 The online dictionary defines '' psychic prowess'' as :
Noun1.parapsychology - phenomena that appear to contradict physical laws and suggest the possibility of causation by mental processes
clairvoyance, E.S.P., ESP, extrasensory perception, second sight - apparent power to perceive things that are not present to the senses
psychokinesis, telekinesis - the power to move something by thinking about it without the application of physical force
spirit rapping, table rapping, table tapping - alleged form of communication with spirits of the dead
table lifting, table tilting, table tipping, table turning - manipulation of a table during a seance; attributed to spirits
What's  the point of mentioning all the definitions of the words "prowess", "psychic" and "psychic ability" here?
Mentioning their definitions made me sure that I really  possess this ability which I have noticed since I was a child.

I do believe it is a skill coming from the ALMIGHTY GOD, my Father in Heaven who created me and who has endowed me of all the skills, talents, and qualities that I need in order to survive anything that would happen to me and to my family, to help others, and most of all, to use these skills, abilities, talents, and qualities in giving glory to my Father in Heaven!

Today, June 12th, 2012, this horoscope, though I don't really believe in it, proves that I possess this psychic ability.




Tuesday, June 5, 2012

HELP OTHERS .......

I ALMOST LOST MY FAITH TODAY, JUNE 5TH, 2012....GOD HAS SAVED ME FROM FALLING APART!

June 5th, 2012

" In the nick of time, GOD sent me a "message". And when I checked out that ''thing'' that GOD had told me to check out, I found out that I had enough funds for this car loan payment today, June 5th, 2012. "

This is what my Zodiac tells me today.

Capricorn
You may almost lose faith today, but see if you can keep pushing even if all looks lost. Your energy demands focus and commitment, and when you deliver, you can snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.



STORY BEHIND IT:
The sister of my hubby who came from Germany asked to be fetched in Bicol, to be exact, in San Jose, Camarines Sur on May 31st, 2012. Because of that, I needed to withdraw some amount of money for the diesel of our L300 Van. They promised to return the money to me before they flew back to Germany. But they went back yesterday, June 4th, 2012, to Germany without giving me back the money which they spent on their travel. She told me that she would send the payment after 2 weeks. They used my van without any payments, and the diesel of my own van was also shouldered by me. What a big burden to me! To think that they are Germans and they brag that they have very good lives in Germany with very good stuff, appliances, and houses. To hell with those, I need my money back.

Today is my last day of payment for my L300 Van which I got from a car loan. I had insufficient funds for that.

My other business partner, Motor Parts & Services, has not given me my gains properly. This person who came to me last year, 2011, because of his additional capital needs is soooooooooooooooo greedy, dishonest, and unreliable. I asked him to give me back the capital that I gave him because I don't wanna  deal with him anymore, but he's been promising to give me back soon. He said he would give every 15th and 30th of the month, but NOTHING AMONG HIS PROMISES HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISHED. WE HAVE AN AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT BUT HE HAS NOT FULFILLED ANY THAT HAS BEEN AGREED UPON BY US.

In the nick of time, GOD sent me a "message". And when I checked out that ''thing'' that GOD had told me to check out, I found out that I had enough funds for this car loan payment today, June 5th, 2012.

But before this ''message'' was sent to me by GOD, I wrote this in my diary, "TODAY IS THE END OF MY WORLD", due to the situation that I was into.


I'm not used to this kind of situation. I always wanna be sure of whatever I do. BUT WHEN PEOPLE COME TO ME AND ASK OR BEG FOR HELP FROM ME, THAT'S THE TIME THAT EVERYTHING IN MY LIFE BECOMES A MESS.


My friends on facebook wrote that I must NOT ALLOW PEOPLE TO RUIN MY LIFE. DOES THAT MEAN THAT I SHOULD BE DEAF ABOUT THE NEEDS OF OTHERS? That when people come to me for help, I MUST SAY "NO". IF I SAY "NO", THEN THAT MEANS I AM ALSO GREEDY, SELFISH, AND BAD, AND I DON'T FOLLOW THE WORDS OF GOD WRITTEN IN THE HOLY BIBLE.


BUT EVERY TIME I FOLLOW GOD'S WORDS, TEMPTATION COMES IN. I ALWAYS WANT TO FOLLOW MY GOD'S COMMANDS. BUT I DON'T WANNA HAVE PROBLEMS LIKE THIS, PROBLEMS CAUSED BY PEOPLE WHO RUIN ALL MY PLANS AND SCHEDULES.

I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SAD THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE ON EARTH WHO AREN'T HAPPY SEEING SOMEONE LIKE ME LIVING IN A PEACEFUL MODE. THEY COME WITH STRONG WIND AND HURRICANES TO CREATE HAVOC AND DISASTERS IN MY LIFE.

THANKS BE TO GOD. HE ALWAYS SAVES ME FROM FALLING.