George Backhouse

Readying myself for my Grade 5 ABRSM vocal exam later this year, I have practiced my pieces regularly - I Attempt From Love's Sickness, Trauer Der Lieber, On The Street Where You Live and Turtle Dove. The ABRSM exam board specialise in Classical music, so it is important to learn specific techniques inorder to gain higher marks. These techniques include being able to get through whole phrases in one breath, so you need to work on breath control i.e. I take a big breath and slowly release it so the sound 'shh'.