Overtone and throat singing
THIS COURSE IS FULL!
The technique of overtone singing (harmonic singing) consists in singing one or several tones above the vocal drone: one person is singing as if there were two voices. In this workshop, you will become familiar with overtone singing and styles of the throat singing tradition from various parts of the world (khöömei from Tuva and Mongolia, Umngqokolo from South Africa, harmonic polyphony, ‘tenore’ singing from Sardinia, etc.). As the course progresses, we will focus on the different styles of throat singing from the Russian-Siberian republic of Tuva (north-east of the border with Mongolia).
Individual lessons on the technique of overtone singing and throat singing
Individual lessons of 45 minutes (can also be done in a small group of up to 4 people, but the price remains per person). Course aimed at both beginners and more experienced singers. After a short vocal warm-up, Raphaël will explain in detail the different techniques step by step. One technique per lesson is covered. Students can also indicate in which technique they would like to specialise. The class is given monthly, to give students time to assimilate the techniques learned and to practice before the next session, so that they can take the next step in the wonderful world of vocal harmonics. Participants can then sign up for the second option to join the “Harmonic Choir” which includes both experienced and less experienced singers.
Lessons may be organised between 5pm and 10pm, depending on availability. Maximum 10 people. Follow cycle 1-2.
Please bring with you: recording equipment (audio and/or video), loose and comfortable clothing, water, and, if you wish, something to take notes.
Price: 100 euros/course
Do you already have experience with overtone singing? In this case, we ask experienced students to send in a recording before the beginning of September so that we can assess the levels accordingly.
Raphaël De Cock plays and sings with, among others, Griff, Osuna, Northern Lights, Muntagna Nera (Graindelavoix), NadiSuna, the Collectif Muzikaciné (Odna), Néboa, Waira, Tenore Monte Arvu and A Contrabanda. Raphaël began to play the Irish flute (tin whistle and low whistle) when he was 16 years old. The following year he started playing the uillean pipes (Irish bagpipes) and since then Raphael has not stopped collecting and playing traditional musical instruments. This musical millipede went on to specialize in a variety of ethnic singing styles, perhaps the most remarkable among them being Tuvan throatsinging. Meanwhile he has blossomed as a multi-instrumentalist and among other things he plays all sorts of flutes, bagpipes (gaita galega, Irish uillean pipes, Swedish säckpipa, Picard muchosa, Bulgarian gaida), Jew’s harp, stringed instruments (Siberian chatkhan, Tuvan chanzy, Chinese guqin), fiddles (Tuvan igil, Norwegian Hardanger fiddle Bulgarian gadulka) etc.
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Inscriptions open on August 8 2022 but the seats available are very limited so hurry up!
Individual course 100euro/cycle (45 mins)
Monday (1/month): Hours possible between 5pm and 10pm depending on availability.
- Cycle 1: 03/10, 14/11, 12/12, 16/01
- Cycle 2: 20/02, 20/03, 03/04, 08/05
Collective course 50euro/cycle (45 mins)
Monday (1/month): Hours possible between 5pm and 10pm depending on availability.
- Cycle 1: 03/10, 14/11, 12/12, 16/01
- Cycle 2: 20/02, 20/03, 03/04, 08/05
The time of the lesson is determined in consultation with the teacher. Define your class schedule before registering. Contact cours@muziekpublique.be for more information.
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