As musicians, we’re all familiar with the notes of the heptatonic scale: A B C D E F G. What many of us may not know is the history of these notes and how musical notation got to be the way it is. The purpose of musical notation is to tell someone what notes should […]
Within the confines of heavy metal music, the iconic growl stands out as one of the genres unique defining traits. However, it’s abrasive sound puts many listeners off, and while we’re unlikely to start trying to bring death metal into our choral practice, it’s still a valid extended vocal technique and it’s execution often requires […]
This is it ladies and gents! The final week leading to our annual concert next Friday 20 July. We are also featuring in en Choir’s concert on Saturday 21 July too! Tickets for both events are available online here and on the door (subject to availability). Come on down for a fun, feel good evening or […]
Few extended vocal techniques could claim to be as famous as the yodel. Often maligned, the yodel is actually a great demonstration of vocal technique involving the shifting between the low chest-voice and the high head-voice. For most people, there is a gap between these two registers. Yodelling takes advantage of this by making quick […]
Well, we are disappearing for a bit – but not long! Next week is half-term so while the kids are taking a break, so are we! Have a lovely week off and we’ll be back on Tuesday 20th February for more funky, soulful fun! If you’d like to give en Choir a try, why not […]
BIGMOUTH Chorus is moving just down the road to The Old Kent Market, directly opposite Turner Contemporary in Margate. We are really excited! It is only a quarter of a mile along the beach from our previous venue, has a great acoustic and is a real community space at the hub of Margate. We’d like to […]
SATB is a common choral acronym, referring to the make up of a choir. Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Baritone – the four most common types of voice. Each type brings it’s own set of characteristics, such as the warmth of a baritone or the brightness of a soprano. These elements are called timbre. Most men […]
Singing is one of those talents that everyone wishes they possessed. There’s something really satisfying about being able to belt out a solid note on command or to drop jaws at a karaoke night. Unfortunately for many of us, we get taught that we can’t sing and that it’s better for us to politely step […]
The human voice is an incredibly versatile instrument. Through choir practice, you’ll have heard first-hand some of the incredible things the voice can do but the possibilities are truly endless. From rapping and screaming to beatboxing and complex overtone techniques, no one singer can claim to be a master of every vocal technique, and researchers […]
We are proud to announce that we have gained yet another handful of new members. It appears BIGMOUTH Chorus is getting bigger every week! We are also excited to say that from September 2017 we will be permanently located at Dreamland in Margate. In the meantime, we are rehearsing at The Old Kent Market up the […]
Dave the Dog is our ever entertaining mascot! He is with us every week and loves to greet all the choir members before settling down in his bed to watch us sing! Here he is (pictured right) helping Choir Administrator, Elli, to read her music. Would you like to meet Dave and give BIGMOUTH Chorus a […]
Singing is incredibly vulnerable. We all want to be able to hold a perfect note, and the ability to produce a little melody on command is infinitely cool. However, many of us haven’t yet learned to use our voices effectively and thus we hide them away. We identify with out voices immensely, so when our […]
If you or anyone you know is interested in trying BIGMOUTH Chorus out, the first session is free for potential new members. We’d love to meet you! All you have to do for a free taster is come to one of our sessions, or contact us in advance.Watch Full Movie Online Streaming Online and Download […]
Summer is definitely on the horizon, and with that comes the heat. While it may be great for relaxing by the beach, the heat can actually throw a spanner in the works when it comes to singing. Heat can dry your throat out, pollen counts are super high and we have plenty of opportunities to […]
