23 The Art of Stylistic Nuance

In this lesson, you’ll learn important elements to make your phrasing sound artistic and authentic… it’s all about the subtle stylistic “nuances”—the things that often go unnoticed are the things that take a vocal performance from good to great! Through demonstration and a new set of vocal exercises, we’ll explore note slides, drop-offs, and bounces, and how to incorporate them into your songs!

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BethanyMauger August 30, 2022

This was one of those lessons that immediately made me better. Thank you!!

Charmaine Brown September 3, 2022

SWEET! Love hearing that!

Cherie Schellenberg August 9, 2021

Really like the tip of de-emphasizing the “little” words.

Charmaine Brown August 12, 2021

Yeah it really helps!

Becky Bridgeman June 24, 2021

I really enjoyed these exercises. I find the bounce and the slide a bit of a struggle but loved the drop off exercises. I’ve realised how important controlled breath support is. I really like the drop song application, such a nice song! My voice mixes so much better on the higher keys.

Charmaine Brown June 24, 2021

Glad you enjoyed the lesson! The exercises are definitely challenging but fun!

wenakwan April 4, 2021

Hi Charmaine, these stylistic nuance are so much fun to learn. I found the slide note and drop off easy to learn. I do have so difficulties in Note Bounces workout. I am precise as I move from note to note. But I feel the tension on my throat esp. on the half note workout. I would like to try on another vowel/sound if you would suggest one for me. Perhaps you have some suggestion how to release tension on my throat on this exercise? Many thanks!

Charmaine Brown April 7, 2021

Hi Wena! Yes these are fun! Feel free to try it on any vowel sound — AH/EH/OH, etc. — and see what feels best for you. Also watch yourself in a mirror to make sure you’re keeping your mouth shape narrow, as that may help release some tension.

Bethany Ledesma March 3, 2021

These are so much fun! The drop offs are easy for me to do in the exercises but my voice wants to hang on to the notes in the song applications. I’m looking forward to using these a lot more in my singing!

Charmaine Brown March 4, 2021

Totally! I love what these add to a song!

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