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'''Oversinging''' describes the concept of "singing too much", or simply overdoing the [[singing]]. |
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== The meaning == |
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Oversinging is not a word found in common dictionaries, but it is a well known phenomenon. Using an oversimplified example one could say that a singer oversings by "singing too much", as an actor overacts by "acting too much". |
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There are different opinions on what oversinging implies, though it usually implies one or more of the following: |
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*Singing too loud by pushing ones singing [[Human_voice|voice]] "too much" (straining), or singing at a higher [[Pitch_(music)|pitch]] than is reasonable for ones voice (beyond ones useful range within the [[vocal range]]). |
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*[[vocal belting|Belting]] |
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*Using too many [[riffs]] |
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*Excessive use of [[melisma]] |
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Oversinging has in fact two meanings. One is a technical understanding, where oversinging is understood as "pushing the voice", and "is when a singer pushes too much breath pressure through the larynx".<ref>[http://www.voiceteacher.com/sing_dramatically.html "Sing dramatically"]. [[The Voice Teacher]].</ref>, which is known as overblowing of the vocal folds. The result is over-production of sound. |
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The other meaning is what is known as "vocal gymnastics"<ref>[http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=vocal%20gymnastics "Vocal gymnastics"]. [[Urban_Dictionary]].</ref>. This will imply melisma, and is descfibed by Hollywood vocal coach Roger Burnley as "using too many riffs, runs and embellishments in their singing". |
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Singers that try to impress, and show off their vocal abilities, often turn to this kind of oversinging. |
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== Critique == |
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Many complaint that contestants in shows like [[Idol_series|Idol]] tend to oversing, and blame some of the most prominent american female singers for inspiring them. |
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<ref>[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1523040/20060202/id_0.jhtml "The Scourge Of 'American Idol': Oversingers"]. [[MTV]].</ref> |
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<ref>[http://www.sptimes.com/2006/08/03/Weekend/You_re_no_Mariah.shtml "You're no Mariah"]. [[St._Petersburg_Times]].</ref> |
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[[Celine Dion]], [[Whitney Houston]], [[Mariah Carey]], [[Christina Aguilera]] and [[Beyoncé]] are well known for their heavy use of melisma and belting, and they have all been criticized for oversinging themselves.<ref>[http://dwb.thenewstribune.com/ae/story/6420964p-5723399c.html "‘Oversinging’ style creates awful earfuls"]. [[The_News_Tribune]].</ref><ref>[http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,91277,00.html "Genie at Full Throttle"]. [[Entertainment Weekly]].</ref> |
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<ref>[http://www.mcarchives.com/news/spec.asp?id=6321 ""OVERSINGING" STYLE CREATES AWFUL EARFULS"]. [[The Mariah Carey Archives]].</ref> |
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== Vocal damage == |
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Straining the singing voice, for instance by using belting without proper coordination, can lead to forcing, which in turn can cause vocal deterioration, known as fatigue of the vocal chords, or vocal fatigue. |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.leannehoad.com.au/resourcecentre/singingtips/vocalwarmups.asp Vocal Warmups] |
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*[http://www.audioracle.com/Articles/vocaltraining.php Vocal Training] |
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[[:Category:Singing]] |
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[[:Category:Human_Voice]] |
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[[:Category:Vocal_cords]] |
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