Phrase Stability
Let’s talk Phrase Stability. Do you know what it’s like to start a phrase high and then crash down at the end? It’s not fun… It can leave an audience or listener feeling unfulfilled, like something is missing from the experience. Furthermore, not fun for you as the singer! Learn a simple tip that will help you maintain phrase stability throughout your entire performance! Phrase Stability Stable phrases are more musical. Stable phrases are more powerful. Stable phrases are more expressive. And of course, we can’t forget the most important reason of all for using stable phrasing—it makes your music sound better! Are you soaring as you approach the top of a phrase, only to lose control and come crashing down? This common problem is when a singer pushes too hard, causing them to push past their limits. It’s important to understand how phrase stability works in order for us to fix it. What does “phrase stability” mean? It means controlling your voice at the end of each musical unit (a thought/idea). When we talk about mastering this skill, we call it control. Phrase stability is important because if your phrases are unstable and not controlled, then they can sound