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Yes, I can Agree with the fact of practicing being a chore, but it is only some of the time with me. I occasionally am learning a piece I just love, and it is so much fun playing it, again and again! Most of the time, however it is a chore, a painful chore at that. But as you said, the reward is so worth the labor
You are speaking with a maturity that goes beyond the usual for someone your age. I am thoroughly impressed! I am currently working on an answer for another one of your posts. Will be done shortly. Thank you!
Then it certainly sounds like you have an excellent ear! This being because you are able to figure things out on your own as to what you want to here. That is how I began. I can certainly help you with learning more about chords and their functions, if you would like. And, I would be glad to do that!Quote:
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But, this thread is concerning acting. Everything that I have been asking and discussing with you, is being geared in that direction.
Have you had any singing experience at all?
Yes, couldn't agree more! So can you tell me anything about my acting yet? Any route you think I should try to pursue?
Singing? My voice isn't the best, but I still love to sing! Ive had no training however, so I guess that might be why Im not the best at it.
Just so you know, the group that I played with this weekend - I have to make up my entire part on the piano. All I have are chord symbols. Occasionally, I might have a melody line written in that I can follow when improvising on the chords. But, most of the time, that is not the case. I must listen and be alert at all times as to what is happening in the music, so that I can voice and arrange the notes in the chords that I am playing so that they fit the music the most ideal way. I feel that you are someone who is ripe for doing something like that someday. The piano is the backbone to the entire group.Quote:
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Does your school put on musicals and/or plays?Quote:
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We can all sing. It's just that we haven't been all born with a Stradivarius for an instrument. Also, if we can walk, we can dance. If we can talk, we can sing.Quote:
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Your singing voice, even if you were to have had proper training in the utilization of it for singing, won't reach it's maturity for many years from now. Although, I did hear on the radio tonight, an 18-year-old girl who attends the Interlochen Academy for the Arts who is a mezzo-soprano who sang a solo, and who sounded like she could have been 35.
I'm sure that you would do well at singing. But, it would be another discipline at which you would have to endeavor to be good.
In order to get into acting and to be in musicals, you don't have to have that great of a singing voice in order to start by being in choruses. Being able to sing, at least some, is going to broaden out your possibilities that you will have concerning acting.
Wow, that's amazing that you could improvise like that! My school usually puts on a play every other year. This is the year, and auditions start beginning of January
Thank you for the compliment! I have gone through the "chores" of knowing how to do what I do. But, it has been worth it!Quote:
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Is it a musical? Or, a play without music that your school will be doing?
I never thought of singing in that way. I always thought that either you had the talent, or you didn't. It makes my happy though when you say anybody can sing, for Ive always wanted to have that skill
A play without music.
And, you can! You already do have the skill... I have taught literally hundreds of singers. You just have to try. And, also find the right person who believes in you and realizes that everyone is born with a voice and thus the ability to also sing. :)Quote:
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Rats! I was hoping that it would be a musical. But, you know what? Please try out for it. Will it be open for anyone who wants to to try out if they want?Quote:
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I just wanted to add that, if it had been a musical, then there would be more opportunities for people to try out and also to have parts. In a spoken play, you don't normally have choruses of people, unless it is some sort of Greek play that is of very ancient origin.
Yes, open Auditions. This would be my first audtion. Ever. The thought, its exciting, but slightly nerve-racking
Why do Greek plays that is of very ancient origin sometimes have choruses?
They usually have spoken choruses of people. A chorus doesn't have to always involve singing.Quote:
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Is it listed yet as to what the requirements are for the auditions? Believe me, I do know how nerve-racking auditions can be!Quote:
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No, but I don't think there are any. There hasn't been any in previous years, for a close friend of mine is quite involved in theater, and she tells me about past productions our school has put on. Actually, she is one of the reasons Im so interested in acting.
Then I would suggest finding out everything that you can about the auditions, not just to find out what you need to do, but also to show your interest in being in the play. If you show an interest, then you are more likely to get a part.Quote:
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Would you mind telling me a little bit about the subjects and how you like to paint, please?
Well usually I like to slop a lot of colours together, and keep adding more colours until I have a wild mess of patterns that look... well... half decent. Im sorry, but what do you mean by the subjects?
Now, we are getting into another area of you, as an artist. You are already an artist at the things that you do musically.Quote:
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What I am asking about is, do you have a subject in mind when you are doing your painting. It doesn't have to be a person. But, could be just some inanimate object or objects. Or, none at all, for that matter. Just looking to possibly define your art, in painting here.
Well my painting usually depicts the mood I am in. If I am angry, or frustrated, the colours will usually be dark, and cold. If Im excited, cheerful, or simply happy, the colours will be bright, sunny and warm. If I'm sad or disappointed, the colours will usually be shades of grey, or black
Are your paintings something that you might like to display so that others can see what you have done?
Never really thought of it.
Yes, it is a possibility
I have already alerted some other like-minded people to your post here. There are some others on this site who are definitely into the arts in various forms. Would you be willing to share some of what you have done with your painting with them? You will only receive support and admiration from the people on that thread.
I am also a contributor to the thread to which I am referring concerning painting and other arts. Concerning the music and acting side of things, I look forward to further dialogue with you. I believe that we have much to share and also learn from one another in that regard.
I quite agree, and as far as introducing my to others of this site... as long as it drives me to learn and to teach others, I'm fine with it. Here it is 1:30pm, and Im super tired so I think I'm going to head off to bed soon here
Goodnight, and thanks for doing this for me!
If I ever do make it big, I know who Ill be thanking!:)
I do enjoy conversing with you. It is very late here also.
So, maybe it is best to say "Good Night."
Sweet dreams!
I am usually on about the same time every night.
I do so hope that you will come back! I will be back on here tonight at about 10:00 p.m. your time. Have a rehearsal until 9:00 p.m. your time that is some distance away.
Not a worry. Im trying to get over a terrible cold right now, so I've been getting to bed early for the past few nights, but I definitely want to talk to you again. Im usually on the computer anytime between 8:00pm-10:00pm. Have a wicked rehearsal, and Ill talk to you later!
I am home now from rehearsal. I hope that you get over the cold, real soon!
I hope that you are better! I look forward to continued dialogue with you! :)
Just letting you know that I had a gig out-of-town yesterday and didn't get back until very early in the morning today. I know that you logged on late on Friday night. I will be on tonight at about 9:00 p.m. your time if you would like to continue. Thank you!
All right, well I am obviously online right now, and I can't wait to talk to you!
Hello, Faborgirl!
I am online right now also. I got here late because I was working on a piano in someone's home and some things just had to get completed tonight. I apologize for being late!
Are you over your cold yet?
Yes, thankfully! How was your week?
Sorry for being slow. Was just reviewing what we have already discussed.
My week was fine! I'm glad that you are over your cold!
Did you enjoy playing Ballade No 1? Obviously, you must be quite advanced in order to play that. I can play that, as well as the other three. Playing Chopin is one of my specialties.
Have you played in recitals?
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