Harold Wilson discusses common mistakes of young bass singers

Voice with Julia Podcast

Stentorian Bass, Harold Wilson discusses high notes and low notes, bass repertoire, and common mistakes of young bass singers. Harold has performed with companies such as the Metropolitan Opera, Santa Fe Opera, Palm Beach Opera, Deutsche Oper Berlin, and Staatsoper Berlin, in roles such as Basilio, Sparafucile, Ramfis, Sarastro, and Baron Ochs. 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 Harold in action: https://youtu.be/haSPE4MdOP0

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Show Notes:

04:26 How to overcome the challenges of the bass voice

06:06 How to know if you are a bass

10:54 How to breathe when singing

15:16 How to navigate the bass voice registration

20:18 How to navigate the bass passaggio

22:40 How to sing bass high notes

25:06 How to use bass falsetto

27:27 How to lower the larynx

32:04 How to project as a bass

34:38 How to sing bass repertoire

39:45 How to sing with the breath

43:18 How to sing coloratura as a bass

45:00 How to sing “La calunnia” and Sarastro

49:56 How to navigate problems on stage

54:25 What is your desert island vocalise

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