Anyone classically trained?

[Izzie2]

Anyone classically trained?#1

Posted: 5/16/08 at 11:03am

I'm looking for classic songs in public domain. Preferably in Italian, preferably operatic.

now here's the thing. I'm new to this. i'm not a well trained singer (or I'd probably be able to do this on my own) The easier the song is...with as few words as possible is best.

If anyone has any suggestions I would be in your debt.

Although we have are pride, we have been known to cast for food. BERNARD TELSEY CASTING, C.S.A.
"One more outburst from you sir and I bludgeon you to death with this microphone" The Wedding Singer

[Juliash]

re: Anyone classically trained?#2

Posted: 5/16/08 at 3:11pm

Me!!!

Your best bet would be to go out and buy a copy of Schirmers 24 Italian Songs and Arias. It's all standard vocal stuff that most classical teachers use for lessons. It's relatively easy, but not from an opera if that's what you want.

If you specifically need something from an opera just go with Voi Che Sapete from the Marriage of Figaro. It's way overdone, but good if you don't have a lot of experience.


Good luck :)

[spaceisland]

re: Anyone classically trained?#2

Posted: 5/16/08 at 7:50pm

Yeah, Schirmers is really great. I love the arrangements in it!

I'd also recommend, "26 Italian Songs and Arias: An Authoritive Edition Based on Authentic Sources"... If you get one or the other, you really don't need both, because they have a lot of the same songs... I just find that this one is great for the beginner, as it provides super translations, and pronunciation guides.

http://www.amazon.com/Italian-Songs-Arias-Authoritive-Authentic/dp/088284489X/ref=pd_sim_b_title_6


I'm not sure what colour of voice you have, but here are a few that I started with:

Se' tu Mami-Pergolesi
Nel Cor Piu Non Mi Sento-Paisiello
Caro Mio Bien-Giordani

Those are all fairly standard beginner arias, and if you like, I have mp3s of them and a few more if you want to hear what they sound like. =D

[Juliash]

re: Anyone classically trained?#3

Posted: 5/16/08 at 8:51pm

Ohh that's a good one too!!!

You can buy the Schirmers classical books in high, medium, and low voice too, so your voice type doesn't matter; just make sure you're getting the right book!1 :)

[Izzie2]

re: Anyone classically trained?#4

Posted: 5/17/08 at 12:10am

oops maybe I should have included some information about me instead of asking for so broad.

like I said I am vocally untrained. I have worked with vocal coaches while involved in musicals. They have told me taht I am an Alto but that I can go either way, Alto or Soprano. (although I can't belt out those super high amazing notes oh well)

other than that I don't know much more about my voice. I thank you for the information that you have already given me!

Although we have are pride, we have been known to cast for food. BERNARD TELSEY CASTING, C.S.A.
"One more outburst from you sir and I bludgeon you to death with this microphone" The Wedding Singer

[PUGILIST]

re: Anyone classically trained?#5

Posted: 5/17/08 at 1:37pm

From the same Schirmer's series I used Vaccai's "Practical Method of Italian Singing." It has exercises which build up from learning basic scales. I found it very useful because you learn intervals and rhythm while learning to sing in Italian.

I bought it here:
http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/store/smp_detail.html?item=3147330&cart=34200201571536397&cm_re=289.1.4-_-Results+Item-_-Title

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