Throat singing – overtone singing

What you’ll learn

Sing two notes at once!
Use the techniques of overtone and throat singing
Understand the differences between Western and Eastern styles
Discover ‘khoomei’ and ‘khargyraa’ styles of singing
Handle stress and relax more easily

Requirements

No prior knowledge of music or singing needed – open to all
No preparation needed, the course begins assuming no prior knowledge

Description

Increasing numbers of people are finding themselves drawn to the ethereal and intriguing sounds that have travelled into Europe and America, primarily from Mongolia and Tuva in the former Soviet Union. Most recently popularised in the West by the touring musicians Huun Huur Tu, Yat Kha, and Sainkho Namatchlyak this fascinating style of singing allows the simultaneous production of two or more notes by the same singer. This astounding feat is accomplished by deliberate enhancement of the natural harmonics found in our voices. The voice, mouth, lips, teeth, jaw, throat, tongue, lungs and diaphragm can all be used in a subtle and complex concert that will allow you to produce these wonderful sounds.

Overtone and throat singing can be safely and easily learnt by men and women of all ages.

A few simple exercises will quickly unlock the wonderful healing and meditational qualities of these unique sounds.

These techniques:

·Need no prior experience and no musical ‘ability’

·Can allow musical expression free from judgment

·Can allow singer and listener alike to enter deep states of meditative calm and connectedness to their higher selves

·Can release energy blockages and balance the energies of the chakras

·Can facilitate personal journeying and transformation

Who this course is for:

Anyone who has ever wanted to overtone or throat sing
Anyone fascinated by Mongolian or Tuvan musicians singing voices
Those wishing to use overtone singing for healing or therapy
Anyone who wants to use their singing voice but has been told they cannot sing!