Although I have made contact with my music every day by listening or studying the music, it's been awhile since I've had a really good singing practice. This past month or so has been a very tense one and even the short singing sessions I was able to get in did not feel good. Today felt and sounded really good. Yes, there are still a few technical things to work out, but it was so much easier. I didn't feel like I had to find to loosen up or place things correctly. I even checked the Bflats and the B (which I've been avoiding since those notes were so tight.) Sounded and felt great !
The secret to tonight's success--75 minutes on the treadmill. It's amazing how much that relaxes my body. When the blood has been pumping and all my muscles are warm and relaxed, I sing much better. The only problem is that I am tired when I start singing, so I can't really sing for as long as I would like to. I need to start experimenting and see how much exercise I need before I sing.
