dearheloise

Notes on hands Aug. 19

2007-08-19T13:04:28Z

Single stroke roll- Roughly 2 min. @ 58 bpm (16ths) on pillow. No particular discomfort save muscle burn. Working tempo.
Flam-100 bpm (8th.) Working tempo.

Notes on the voice

2007-07-27T07:09:52Z

Tried to only go from low to middle C to be gentle. Even at low C experienced a pinched feeling. Was capable of hitting F above middle C on ocassion.

First priorities-
Breathing and soft palate lifting.

Notes

2007-07-27T04:00:07Z

Throat still sore. Going to attempt some light vocal exercise.

Notes on July 22

2007-07-22T09:53:27Z

1rst day of vocal rest complete.
Right hand at 95 bpm. Goal: 100 bpm.

Notes for July 18th, 2007

2007-07-19T05:30:19Z

Worked through the first page of "Stick Control" at 90 bpm.

Tomorrow-

Work through S.C. pg. 1 w/o stopping, work through pg. 2.

Warm up tabla comps at 90 bpm, call Jim.

Vocal exercises-
Major scales on ah, hum, ooh, ee. No more than 15 minute groupings, drink water constantly, don't push.
Find out Dave's ENT rec's.
Work on singing open.
Work on diaphram support.

Breakfast of fruits eggs and soymilk? Look up tofu recipes.

Stretching!

Long term goals-
Read the Bible
Stop spending money.