i have a solo tomorrow and i'm stuggleing to remember my words and when to sing. i am also nerves please if you have any tips i need them ASAP
2007-03-02 07:32:46 · 6 answers · asked by vetchick13 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
It's too obvious to say "be confident," but that's about all you can do. Rack yourself up against others -- obviously, you got the solo for a reason. So just keep that in mind, that the stupid girl next to you couldn't nail it if she tried.
So I guess when you get up there, just... pretend you're singing in the shower.
And as for the words, just memorize them tonight. Sit down and think of a pattern to remember the words and phrases.
Hopefully this helps.
2007-03-02 07:39:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is the piece you're singing about? Envision it, think about it. What's the meaning, the message? Meditate on this. Become totally familiar with it, and it will bring you deeper into the material to help you focus not just on getting the words right, but by remembering what it is that you're saying.
During performance time, as you listen to the piece and it approaches your turn to sing, you'll be able to control your fear of forgetting because you know what it's about and what it is your conveying, beyond just the words. It should help to free you up to sing with greater emotion as well.
And don't kill yourself over practice. Make sure you get some chill time in. Always give yourself room to "breath" during the stress of preparing for a performance. Take a little bit of time to do something totally unrelated, and forget completely about it. That little bit of break time can help to calm your nerves and can also strengthen your perspective on your performance or the piece when you come back to it.
2007-03-02 16:08:06 · answer #2 · answered by composer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The words tie to the music. Take the time to write out the lyrics on paper yourself. Print them nice and large, saying the words as you write. THEN, Sing and read the words over and over, taking your eyes off the paper as much as you can.
Memorize phrases to start, also the 'story' behind the music. Once you know the way the song tells the story, it will help you to know what section is next.
Work more on areas where you forget. Once you have learned a new passage, tie it to the passage you knew first and sing them both through without looking at your paper. Find keys between sections which will remind you of the next section and how it starts.
The more you can NOT rely on the paper, the better you will do.
2007-03-02 15:41:12 · answer #3 · answered by Marvinator 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Until you get used to it... Try focusing on a person you trust and are comfortable with... like the instructor / conductor leading the concert or a friend sitting in the front row. Or focus on a fixed object in front of you... like a piano or something.
This will make you appear a little stiff. But it will help you not notice all the other people there until you are comfortable that things are going well.
The only thing that will help is experience. Go in and let 'er rip! You wouldn't have gotten a solo if you couldn't sing. You'll be fine!
2007-03-02 15:47:03 · answer #4 · answered by JustAnotherEngineer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One way that I use to memorize lyrics and have them stick is to type out the lyrics or write them out longhand. This involves a different part of your brain and can be quite effective.
I perform in 4-5 musical theater or operetta shows a year and 3-4 concerts, so I have to learn a lot of lyrics fast. This works for me, I hope it works for you.
Good luck!
2007-03-02 15:42:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-02 15:37:32 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋