Singing Tips to Improve your Voice

Singing Tips to Improve your Voice How Can You Learn to Sing Fine Tune Your Voice? Chapters So What is Timbre? Three Tips for Finding Your Singing Voice The Top 5 Tips for Improving the Quality of Your VocalsArtistic and creative students are often left stupefied when faced with all the Greek symbols and equations you find in your normal science or maths classes.  The same is true when the scientifically-minded venture into classical music or even just certain aspects of music and the arts in general.After all, a lot of the terms and vocabulary used are hardly the kind of things you’ll hear every day. A lot of them even seem like a foreign language!Surely these musicologists are just being pedantic, right? Of course not! In fact, there’s a good reason they need to use all the pretentious-sounding words!After all, every single musical instrument requires different techniques and skills in order to be played. The same can be said when you learn how to sing. When it comes to the world of singers, one thing is far more important that you’d first think, timbre.Whe ther you dream of becoming a tenor or a soprano, or want to be successful as a contemporary singer, you can’t ignore how important timbre is. 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Make sure you don’t confuse the term with the idea of tessitura when you first learn to sing as this is the natural range the voice can make, in terms of notes and octaves.Tessitura is used to distinguish bass, baritone, tenor, alto, mezzo-soprano, soprano, etc. And during your vocal training, you'll be encouraged to sing in one of these ranges.With the right singing lessons, you'll be able to sing like a bird. (Source: pixabay.com)Timbre, on the other hand, is the character or quality of a musical sound or voice rather than its pitch and intensity.In short, it's the type of sound that allow us to identify a singer or an instrument. For example, both a guitar and a piano can play middle C but it's the timbre of each of these notes that help us know when the piano’s playing it and when the guitar’s playing it. The same goes for voices. This is also how you can tell different pianos apart. The timbre contains all the audio informatio n we need to tell one instrument from another and identify the unique aspects of every sound.Pitch, vibrato, amplitude, attack, these are the main elements that make up an instrument’s timbre.  Timbre allows us to experience all of humanity since every single voice is unique with its own personality.  This concept is a fairly recent notion which was developed in the fields of organology and pyschoacoustics (with the harmonic analysis of sounds) and orchestration in general.Timbre was understood to be related to the colour of voices and instruments. If somebody’s already said that you have a beautiful voice, you’ve already taken your first steps towards being a successful singer. Learning how to sing in tune is the next step.Modern singers sometimes talk about vocal colour when referring to their voice. A person’s speaking voice is usually their first vocal colour and it usually will mix low and middle notes at the same time. Three Tips for Finding Your Singing VoiceRemember that, for both men and women, a singer’s timbre and tessitura will change over time.  The change is generally towards the lower end of the spectrum rather than upwards.While it’s generally understood that your timbre occurs naturally (due to your larynx, pharynx, glottis, and vocal cords, etc.) and changes over time, you can work on your voice with vocal exercises as well as towards changing your timbre.You can see this in action when impressionists impersonate other people by changing their voice.  While you’ll never be able to fully change your timbre since it’s so complex, nuanced, and it changes over time, you can get a better knowledge of your timbre in order to better manipulate it. It’s not the easiest task and it will require a lot of work.There are three things you should know if you’re looking to attempt such a challenge.1. Identify Your Range and TessituraYou’ll need to determine the lowest note you can reach as well as the highest note you can reach.  Of co urse, in order to work out your range you need to consider the notes you can make perfectly with minimum effort in your chest voice. Then you can see which notes you can reproduce approximately with your head voice so you know which notes you’ll have to work on.This work will be incredibly easy if you’ve already got perfect pitch or an understanding of music theory and are able to push yourself to limit of your abilities.  If this isn’t the case, you should consider enlisting the help of a quality vocal coach.2. Take Singing LessonsLearning to sing requires a lot of hard work on both your singing and the vocal techniques used. You’ll also want to avoid picking up bad habits and ultimately wasting your time.  When it comes to singing properly, there’s not much better than a quality teacher.A singing school or music school is a great place to go to find contact details for teachers. However, don’t forget that you can also use Superprof to find tutors near you or tutors who offer private singing tutorials online.Find singing lessons London  or singing lessons anywhere else in the UK has never been simpler thanks to Superprof.3. Sing FrequentlyThere are always plenty of opportunities for you to sing whether you’re in the shower, doing the laundry, or out and about.In addition to working out your vocal chords, these exercises will also help you to familiarise yourself with your timbre, and work on your repertoire. This is especially useful during adolescence when your singing voice changes.This isn't the kind of place that would accept a false note. (Source: pixabay.com)Make sure that you keep track of all the work you’re doing so that you don’t overdo it or burn out. Don’t forget that you should always do warm up exercises before you sing, too. Singing teachers can give you useful singing exercises and techniques during your voice lessons in order to sing correctly without straining your voice. The Top 5 Tips for Improving the Quality of Your V ocals1. Improve your RangeYour vocal range includes all the notes you can comfortably perform and will change over time depending on the work you’re doing.Maria Callas was far from being content with being solely defined as a soprano. In fact, settling on a given range and believing that it’ll never change can hurt your future prospects.Working on scales and practising melodies at either extreme of your range is one of the best ways to improve. As the old saying goes, practice makes perfect.You should also try to learn how to perform the notes you can in your head voice in your chest voice.2. Work on Your PostureBy its very nature, singing is a very physical activity and human physiology plays an important role as well as your posture and your attitude.  You should always remain relaxed since stress will negatively affect your performance and your voice.Additionally, you should stand up straight whenever you can. If you have to perform while seated, you should try to sit up to t he best of your ability.  An orthodox approach to music will make all the difference when it comes to the volume and how your audience perceives you.3. Improve Your BreathingConstant pressure is the best way to modulate your voice without too much difficulty. Finally, when you sing, you have to breathe in a very particular way.  Focus on diaphragmatic breathing. There are a number of exercises you can do to help you control your breathing in this way.Without using your diaphragm, it’s impossible to fully project your voice and you can end your dreams of ever becoming a soloist.4. Work on Your ElocutionArticulating well makes the difference between a good singer and a bad one. Every singer worth their salt needs to be able to pronounce every vowel perfectly.  Articulation exercises will help you better pronounce the lyrics and also help you when it comes to projecting your voice.Changing your vocal range isn't impossible but it can be very difficult. (Source: pixabay.com)This will help you to sing with presence without tiring yourself out. Singing and public speaking have more in common that you’d first think.  Public speaking involves pronouncing words clearly and opera, for example, has songs in a number of languages including Italian, German, and French.Learn more about  online singing lessons  here.5. Choose Your RepertoireThe songs you choose to perform are important when it comes to your future as a singer. You should choose the songs best suited to your tessitura as well as those in the ranges you’re working towards.  Regular vocal coaching can also help you avoid overexerting yourself and losing your voice.You’re not the first person to embark upon this journey, after all! Find out other ways you can work on your voice daily.

Tips for Parents 4 Ways to Help Your Child in Music

Tips for Parents 4 Ways to Help Your Child in Music Suzy S. Not sure how to encourage your child in between his or her music lessons? Show your support with the following strategies from Nashville teacher Dave L.: So your child has begged you for music lessons,  chosen an instrument, and is about to begin this new and exciting journey in music what now? Youve just paid a bunch of money for an instrument, instruction books, accessories youre considering the time and money its all going to take in order for them to do this what ELSE can you as their parent or guardian possibly do for your child to help them succeed in their musical journey that the teacher CANNOT provide? This article will give you a checklist of options. The main assumption is only that your child is important to you (obviously!) and you already provide them with a living space some or all of the time. The final assumption is that we as the teacher/parent team want your child to be successful their endeavors. So whats first? 1. Help your child create a special music area. This could be an extra room or their own room. Include items such as a music stand, metronome, perhaps an instrument stand, a place to keep their instruction books, and also an audio source such as an iPod or CD player. This space should be a place where they can play uninterrupted away from outside distractions like their cell phone, pets, friends, and siblings. It should also be an area that is kept clean (by the student) once kids see the value in maintaining this type of area as their own, theyll take pride in ownership, which will spill over into their learning. 2. Understand that interest = practice, and not necessarily the other way around. You obviously want your child to practice as much as his or her teacher does. But neither the teacher nor you as the parent can truly force the student to do this while also expecting them to find enjoyment in playing music. The student must develop an intrinsic motivation to do this. Help your child create a practice schedule that fits with their daily activities if theyre a beginner, 15 minutes a day is a great start. While theyre practicing, peek in once or twice as more of a fan or audience member. Show interest and ask open-ended questions about what theyre doing, like Wow, that sounded really cool how are you making that sound? or Can you show ME how to hold the instrument?   then all of a sudden the student gets to play teacher for a minute and show you what theyre learning, which only strengthens the learning process for them. 3. Help your child create a fun music library that incorporates the instrument theyre playing. Ask your childs teacher for recommendations if you arent sure. Also, bringing them to live concert events that feature a soloist or group playing the instrument of study is a great way to motivate your child. This may also be a nice way to introduce them to music that is exciting to you, as well! 4. Encourage discovery. Allow your child to make his or her own discoveries in music as often as possible. This encourages independence, confidence, and motivation. So many times I see parents come down hard on their kids for not practicing, or smothering the child with criticism, many times with all good intentions (impress the teacher, progress faster, etc.). But its my opinion that this approach isnt best. We want to help them reach their OWN goals. The discovery in this case may be that music just isnt what interests them which is OK! Other students will discover a brand new love for life through music and along the way continue to learn about the world, themselves, and humanity. I believe its our job as educators and parents to help our youth find exactly what theyre looking for. Music is just one of MANY vehicles we can use. Thanks for reading! Dave L. teaches clarinet,  flute,  music performance,  music theory,  piano,  and saxophone lessons in Nashville, TN.  Dave holds a Bachelors Degree in Music Education from The University of Central Florida, and is currently the touring keyboardist/saxophonist for Platinum-selling band Sister Hazel. Previously he  toured with artists such as 80s pop icon Tiffany and Grammy-nominated vocalist John Berry. Learn more about Dave here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by woodleywonderworks

What to Know About ACT Section Retesting

What to Know About ACT Section Retesting High school students who have sat for the ACT test now have a new option to showcase their skills. ACT section retesting allows students who have taken the full ACT exam to select a single section to retake. What this means is that, starting in September 2020, students have the opportunity to retest up to three exam sections in one sitting. This policy change gives students a chance to present potential colleges with test scores that more accurately reflect their skills. Wondering how ACT section retesting can benefit you? Keep reading to learn all you need to know about ACT section retesting. How ACT section retesting works Beginning in September 2020, students can benefit from the ACT section retesting policy. During your section retake, the portion youre sitting for will look the same as it does on the full test. It will contain identical content, as well as the same format. As of now, the retesting option is offered on national ACT exam dates, seven times a yearonline only. This means that there is no paper and pencil option for section retakes. In addition, there is no limit on how many times a student can retake a specific section. Historically, students who didnt perform well on one or more of the ACT sectionsbut excelled on the other sectionswould have to risk lowering each section score on a full retake. Now, students wont have to put sections they performed well on in jeopardy. This offers immense benefits to students who wish to present an ACT score that more accurately represents their academic abilities. The registration process will be similar to the full ACT registration. Students who wish to sign up for ACT section retesting can visit ACT.org for more information. The cost of section retesting will be announced at a later date. [RELATED: What is an Average ACT Score?] What ACT section retesting means for students Students taking the ACT now have the opportunity to present the best test scores possible to potential schools. Students should note, though, that the opportunity to retake sections means that you should closely examine your timeline when deciding when to sit for the initial, full exam. You may want to factor in time following the full ACT exam to prepare and sit for potential section retakes before you need to send your final scores to schools. Many factors can impact how you perform on test day when sitting for the full exam. You can benefit from the ACT section retesting policy if one or more of the following applies to you: You experienced test-day jitters that impacted your exam results on one or more ACT section. You didnt allow enough prep time for a specific section during your full ACT testing date. You performed well on one or more of the ACT sections and only wish to improve your score on select ones. If youre considering retaking one or more of your ACT sections, take time to examine which section you would most benefit from a higher score on, and proceed with registration and test prep accordingly. [RELATED: What to Do After a Bad ACT Test Date] How to prepare for your ACT section retesting Once youve identified which ACT section youre planning to retake, its important to establish a prep plan. First, note how much time you feel is appropriate to allot for prep. Then, plan a testing date that will allow for a prep schedule that isnt rushed. In order to identify the amount of time you should spend preparing, review areas and concepts you need improvement on, and honestly pinpoint where you struggled on your first exam. It can be helpful to take practice tests for that section, since these tests directly mimic the length, timing, and types of questions found on the exam. It can also be beneficial to work with a teacher who specializes in that specific subject who can answer any questions you might have. In addition, an ACT tutor can offer personalized instruction to strengthen your subject-specific skills. [RELATED: How to Avoid Running Out of Time on the ACT] ACT section retesting offers many benefits for college-bound high school students. Students who wish to improve one or more of their ACT sections can focus specifically on the section at hand when preparing for a retake, and therefore increase the likelihood of a positive outcome. Any topics you want to know more about? Let us know! The Varsity Tutors Blog editors love hearing your feedback and opinions. Feel free to email us at blog@varsitytutors.com.

The Top 10 Colleges for an accounting degree - USA

The Top 10 Colleges for an accounting degree - USA The top 10 colleges for an accounting degree Accounting is a huge field, and more than approximately 1.4 million accountants as well as auditors are employed currently in U.S. Company while few accountants manage the books for private, semi-private and governmental organizations. Some others help the clients on a personal basis, mainly during January-April tax-filing period. Here you will get list of top 10 colleges for accounting. Students are expected to complete their bachelor’s degree in accounting, or else a degree in finance or business with major in accounting. They should also meet the CPA requirements of their state that would help them enter the accountant job position in the best companies directly. With free homework help chat, the students can decide to select the best accountant colleges in the US to acquire further studies! These are the  top 10 colleges for an accounting in 2017 Liberty University  Situated in Lynchburg, Virginia, the well-known Liberty University offers online accounting degree for 4 years, full-time or part-time. Application deadline is rolling. They must require a minimum GPA of 2.0, present transcripts and finish application forms that will be further considered. Bachelors’ of science degree with 120-credit (15-credit/semester) in accounting will help the students for building careers in public, private or non-profit sectors. They can even pursue Masters Degree in business administration after wrapping graduation. Indiana Wesleyan University  Applicants can complete their bachelor’s of science in accounting via online or at this University’s Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky campuses. Program pre-requisites cover completing IWU courses ACC 201 and ACC 202 successfully or transfer in the corresponding with ‘C’ grade or higher. Program length is 18-20 months, and credit requirement is 120-credit hours, with rolling application deadline. IWU affords online starting dates, every few weeks, all through the year. Even the distance learns can anytime start their studies with the schedule that fits them right. Thomas Edison State University  Situated in Trenton, New Jersey, this University offers bachelor’s of science in business administration, major in accounting to the adult students who aim to be professionals in an accounting career. Known to be one of the excellent online accounting degrees in the United States, TESU makes the students ready for MBA and CPA certification. The format style is online with 120 credit requirements. Program start date and the application deadline is rolling. Old Dominion University  Old Dominion University presents its students’ bachelors of science in business administration- accounting with 120-credit requirements, in synchronous and asynchronous formats. These formats afford a good flexibility to distance learners. It is an online format and program start dates cover fall, spring, and summer. Application deadline for transfer students is 1st August for fall, 1st October for spring, and 15th March for summer. Students studying this program can pursue a higher career in financial planning, international accounting, auditing, certified public accounting, etc. Western Governors University Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, this university provides online accounting degree ‘bachelors of science in accounting’ with asynchronous instruction style. This program sets the students to practice entry-level career, master’s degree in accounting, and CPA examinations. It is a full-time program with 121 competency units (12 CUs/term) that are WGU’s credit versions. The starting date of this program is the beginning of each month and rolling application deadline. Program length is 2-5 years. University of Massachusetts-Amherst  Umass Amherst is considered as a superb online college for accounting. The students need to complete a bachelor of business administration in accounting that has 120-credit requirements. Program starting date is fall or spring. These students with algebra homework help are prepared for various accounting practices and can have a career as an accountant, treasurer, controller, auditor, and much more. Application deadline is 15th April and 1st October for spring. University of Memphis  Students can do their bachelors in accounting online or at Memphis campus. They should earn 120 credits and continue a minimum C grade all through this program so as to graduate and the program involves 41 credits of general education, 42 credits in business classes, 30 credits in accounting major, and also 7 credits of electives.   Courses added here cover organizational management, marketing, fundamentals of accounting and marketing. Before going for this program, the students have gained a minimum of 45-credit hours and also finished prerequisite courses with C grade or B or A grade. The program offers full time and part time. Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale  Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Keiser University provided bachelors of arts in accounting for its students on campus and online too. This program focuses on accounting practices, industry standard software, and business skills, and trains the students for a great career in accounting. Prerequisites for this program include macro economics, microeconomics, and statistics. Credit requirements are 120 and program starting date is monthly. With part-time and full-time program options, the curriculum guides the students how to expand the research work and communication skills are essential to publish in the accounting industry also how they can further blend business principles to real accounting circumstances. Regis University  One of the best institutions in the United States, Regis University offers the applicants bachelors’ of science in accounting. With Algebra homework help, the students can execute full-time or part-time course that needs 120 to 128 credits (covering 45 credits of core needs, 33 credits of foundational courses, 26 credits of elective classes, and 24 credits of major courses). This program too highlights on modern technology and practices which specialized accountants utilize daily. Program starting dates include fall, spring, and summer semester. Touro University Worldwide  This University provides online program ‘bachelors of science in business administration’ designed online to complete 120-credit including 45 credits of education classes, 39 credits of vital business needs, 24 credits of electives, and 12 attentive credits. Program length is 3 to 7 years with part-time and full-time options. The students can select to do specialization with any one focus- accounting, human resources, entrepreneurship, project management, marketing, or security EDM. The program length extends to 3 to 7 years. Students picking full-time finish this program in four years, whereas part-time students complete it in seven years. Well, now you can select one of the best accountant colleges in the United States of your choice and become the expert accountant! These are the lists of top 10 colleges for accounting. Hope! This will help you. Save Save Save

Photography Courses Film VS Digital

Photography Courses Film VS Digital Should You Learn Film Photography or Digital Photography? ChaptersThe Pros and Cons of Digital PhotographyThe Pros and Cons of Film PhotographyA Study in Close UpIt is human nature to follow the latest trends. That is why we brandish our smartphones, every chance we get.For instance: taking pictures of the food we ordered in a restaurant to post on social media â€" itself another popular trend.Of course, there are always those who buck the tide: opting for a flip phone with minimal digital capability. Oddly enough, in some cases, that creates enough of a stir to merit headlines.Kate Beckinsale is just one example of people reverting to phones being for phone calls; not used as hand-held computers!What does all of this have to do with cameras and photography?Well, that's just it: on the one hand, you have people who crave the latest gadget, laying out cash for something that, perhaps, they won't derive the full benefit from.And then, you have the  people who prefer what is considered by the mainstream to be passé: objects or activities that seem to have no place in these modern times. Maybe some activities are best left in the past: we dread to think what would happen to children playing hoop and stick in today's crowded streets!The debate rages in the realm of photography:  film vs digital? What about analog photography? do film SLR cameras have any place in this increasingly digital world, where Photoshop edits images more efficiently than any darkroom retouching ever could?Let Superprof now chime in on the merits and drawbacks of each of these forms of artistic expression.Advances in digital photography permit crystal clear shots Source: Pixabay Credit: Piro4Dshooting in black and white.Compared to film shots, digital black and whites seem strangely lacking in depth!4. Finally: there is a lower start-up cost with film photography, but one must inevitably factor in the cost of replenishing film stocks and developing images.Film SLR ConsThe most obvious disadvantage to shooting with film is that you must wait for dev elopment to see if there is a money shot among anything you've snapped.Second to that comes the continuous cost of film and developing... and the question of whether you would trust your work to a lab!Lab developing means that you have absolutely no control over how your film gets developed, and you would have no opportunity to retouch any photos.A sign of the times: many companies have discontinued production of several types of film, meaning that there is less of a selection available.That creates a constant challenge for film photographers who have for years been loyal to a certain brand, or whose particular style of photographic art demands a specific type of film.Film SLRs tend to be bulkier than their digital counterparts, and one must account for proper storage of film â€" out of the heat and away from damp.If you are a photojournalist or travel photographer, every bit of extra weight matters, especially when trekking across vast distances  while on assignment!It sounds like we're making the case for digital over film, doesn't it? Read on before deciding!Learn about the history of photography.Look for photography courses  in all the major UK cities on Superprof:Photography courses LondonPhotography courses GlasgowPhotography courses ManchesterPhotography courses BirminghamPhotography classes LeedsOnce considered cutting edge, cameras such as these are now called vintage Source: Pixabay Credit: Richard LeyA Study in Close Up1. Anyone earning their living as a photographer â€" be it specialising in portraiture or photojournalism, will tell you that it is exponentially easier to store memory cards than rolls of film.2. It is obviously easier to upload digital images, and image editing is a snap with editing software â€" provided you learn how to use it.There are tricks and a certain level of creativity to using Adobe Lightroom that quite nearly demand an instructor to learn them from.3. On the other hand, digital images lack the nuance that, to this day, e ntrances fans of film photography.Digital images have an in your face quality: they dare you to challenge their veracity, after having worked so hard to compensate for flaws inherent in the natural world.We love those flaws! We need them to reflect our less than perfect selves â€" which has been a bone of contention  of software photo editing since its inception.Too gorgeous, too skinny models dramatically draped, flawless complexions and fabulous hair...By no means are we saying that fashion models shot with film were never enhanced in post processing; only that the practice exploded and has actually caused harm with the advent of digital image editing.4. Whereas a professional photographer who works with digital equipment can press the shutter button as often as s/he'd like â€" memory cards can store countless images, photographing with film requires extra mentation.A roll of film has, at maximum, 36 exposures, meaning that framing a shot, posing a subject and metering light all r equire deeper consideration.Unless wasting film is a favourite pastime, the SLR camera photographer will carefully consider every element of the shoot before taking a single picture.This aspect of film photography is the crux of the argument for capturing images on film.5. Knowing how to photograph using this medium takes every bit of artistic instinct and photography skills you possess.Rules of composition, lighting techniques â€" even out of doors!; how to shoot in any conditions: these are all vital skills for any photographer, but weigh especially heavy on the shoulders of the film photographer.6. These days, everyone is armed with a camera of some sort, from a Smartphone to a tiny, monopod-mounted Go Pro action camera.That is why some photographers are returning to film: in this digital world, taking quality pictures on film is a silent, screaming testament of technical skills married to fine art.This is a real photo that I shot on film myself â€" Edgar England, West End Camera sOther reasons for film over digital photography include:grain: film images look less polished â€" more gritty and real than digitally captured imagesformat: film delivers a higher dynamic range; similarly capable digital cameras are substantially more expensivecontrol: photographers like being involved with every little step in the creative process of image capture, from analysing subjects to determining ISO â€" what speed it should be captured atIt is a bit like transitioning from manual to automatic gears in a car; with the former, you have a measure of participation in driving: you are one with your machine.The magic of seeing the image you've captured called forth in its chemical bathThat alchemy that, even now, when we know the science behind it seems magic, is what inspires passionate photographers to pursue perfection with every shot.Those who learn to shoot with film apply fundamental photographic techniques with every click of the shutter.They are more focused on their art , avoiding the constant back and forth between taking a shot and inspecting it for viability on the camera's LCD screen, deleting as necessary.Through film, their passion for purity in imaging serves to enhance their storytelling ability.Is film photography right for you? You won't know until you try it.Why not sign up for a photography course or workshop; get hands on with developing: discover for yourself the feeling of awe as your pictures emerge out of what was blank paper.Investigate the Film Photography Project; become a follower and help keep this art form vital and alive in this digital age.Who knows? After lugging around a set of digital cameras for so long, you too may find in yourself an avid film photographer just begging to fly!Discover 20 famous photography quotes.

Online Square Roots Tutors

Online Square Roots Tutors Square root is a function which is represented with the symbol , and a number or an expression can be placed inside the square root radical. Square root of a number or an expression indicates that the exponent on that number or the expression is 1/2. This implies that the square root radical represents the exponent of 1/2. The expression or number inside the square root radical should be greater than or equal to 0, and if its less than 0, then the solution is not real but it is called an imaginary solution. Example 1: What is the value of x if 625 = x? Here the given square root number should be simplified furtherby splitting the number into its prime factors, in order to get the value of x 625 = (5 * 5 * 5 * 5). Now pull out the number which is repeating twice inside the radical. This gives: 625 = 5 * 5 = 25. So, 625 = x and this implies 25 = x. Therefore the value of x in the given square root equation is 25. Example 2: What is the value of x if 729 = x? The given number should be split into its prime factors to get the value of x. 729 = (3 * 3 * 3 * 3 * 3 * 3). Now pull out the number which is repeating twice inside the radical. This gives: 729 = 3 * 3 * 3 = 27 So, 729= x and this implies 27 = x. Therefore the value of x in the given square root equation is 27.

Shoes for Ballet

Shoes for Ballet Ballet: The Best Pointe and Demi-pointe Shoes ChaptersWhich Type of Shoe Should You Get?Which Slippers Should You Choose?The Best Pointe Shoes for BalletWhich Pointe Shoes Should You Choose?How to Choose Your Ballet Slippers or Pointe Shoes“We dance to seduce ourselves. To fall in love with ourselves. When we dance with another, we manifest the very thing we love about ourselves so that they may see it and love us too.” - Kamand KojouriWhile the number of students opting for arts A-Levels, there are still plenty of places where you can do an A Level in Dance. Over 1,000 students did an A Level in Dance in 2018 and 84.8% got a C or above.That said, regardless of your grade, you’re going to need suitable footwear. Here’s our advice on choosing the right shoes for both beginners and experts. SeamDance Teacher 4.96 (24) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JamieDance Teacher 5.00 (6) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ErickaDance Teacher 5.00 (1) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SamuelDanc e Teacher 5.00 (4) £100/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors FlavioDance Teacher 5.00 (7) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors HakimDance Teacher 5.00 (5) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors HannaDance Teacher 5.00 (4) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ClareDance Teacher £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsWhich Type of Shoe Should You Get?If you’re doing ballet, you’ll need some ballet slippers. There are different types in terms of the sole and the material they’re made from. There are different types of ballet slipper. (Source: indy0333)Demi-Pointe SolesYou can either get a split sole or a full sole which are usually made from leather or suede.A full sole will cover the entire bottom of the slipper and is recommended for beginners regardless of their age. This is useful as it’ll help steady you when you first start dancing. Your foot will be more stable and you’ll be less likely to roll over onto your ankle as you’re building strength in your heel and your feet.With a split sole, there’s a sole at the heel and the ball of your foot. There’s no sole under your arches. This allows for greater flexibility and to perfectly align your instep. However, you’ll need to learn some technique before you give it a go. You’ll need to reach an intermediate level and strengthen your heels before you try them.The MaterialThere are three main types of material for ballet slippers:Leather: your slippers will last longer as this material is more solid. Opt fo r a comfortable size as they won’t soften much over time. As they’re harder, it takes more effort to move your feet around.Canvas: this material is softer and you’re more likely to put holes in them. They’re also more flexible and cheaper than leather slippers but they do tend to deform over time. Some dancers find them more comfortable than leather slippers as they also let your feet breathe more.Satin: the material for pointe shoes. These are quite uncommon but some dancers love them.Some slippers have an elastic triangular band under the feet to bring flexibility and a better line when you’re pointing your feet. Even leather slippers can include this elastic band or canvas under your arches to help you move. To hold the slippers on your feet, there’s often elastic sewn onto the top of the foot.Find out more about ballet clothes.Which Slippers Should You Choose?There are plenty of different models of ballet slipper and you’ll need to choose the one that works best fo r you. To ensure a quality item, you might want to opt for a popular brand: Repetto, Bloch, Capezio, Merlet, Sansha, etc. However, even some of the lesser-known brands can offer quality slippers. You need to consider your level when choosing ballet slippers. If in doubt, ask your tutor. (Source: Jabore)When buying demi-pointes, the quality is important but not as much as when buying pointes. You’re unlikely to cause an injury by choosing the wrong ones unless you pick the wrong size.  Here are three different shoes that we recommend for different levels, budgets, and preferences.Dancez Vous - Vanie: These are elasticated canvas split sole ballet slippers that you can get for around £15. Crossed elastic straps. The size tends to be on the smaller size so you might need to get one or two sizes up from what you regularly get.Capezio - Satin Daisy: This model has a full suede sole, an elastic strap, and is available for £15.50. There are two width options when buying.Bloch - Ladies Proflex Leather: You can get these ballet slippers for £29 from the manufacturer. There’s on the arch so that the ballet shoe follows your instep more easily. They’re available in two widths. SeamDance Teacher 4.96 (24) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JamieDance Teacher 5.00 (6) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ErickaDance Teacher 5.00 (1) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SamuelDance Teacher 5.00 (4) £100/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors FlavioDance Teacher 5.00 (7) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors HakimDance Teacher 5.00 (5) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors HannaDance Teacher 5.00 (4) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ClareDance Teacher £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsThe Best Pointe Shoes for BalletTo move up a level in ballet, you may want to invest in some pointe shoes. However, never do this without your dance teacher’s blessing. They’ll tell you when you’re ready to move onto pointe shoes. Pointe technique is much more difficult with pointe shoes so it shouldn’t be taken lightly.Much like with ballet shoes and slippers, there are several criteria to ta ke into account. Most of the time, there’ll be a full leather sole. However, there are split sole models available. In terms of material, pointe shoes are made of satin and so are the ankle straps.Find out more about the cost of ballet clothing.The WidthWhile the width won’t be too important when it comes to ballet slippers and dance shoes, when it comes to pointe shoes, it’s essential. You’ll have a choice of three widths:NarrowMediumWideIf it’s too tight around your joints when you put a pair of pointe shoes on, you’ll need to go up a width. On the other hand, if you feel your foot sliding to the bottom of the pointe shoe, it’s too wide.The Strength of the ShankPointe shoes are reinforced at the shank which supports the sole. There are different levels available from soft to extra strong. Beginners, who tend to lack strength, will opt for a soft shank. Strong experienced dancers will tend to go for a strong shank.The shank needs to bend slightly and follow the arch o f your foot. If it bends too much, your shank is too soft, but if it doesn’t bend at all, your shank is too hard. In the first example, you’ll ruin your pointe shoes in 3 or 4 lessons and the second example, you’ll hurt your toes.  Each time you buy some pointe shoes, you need to think about the hardness of your shank.Learn more about makeup for dance performances.The Length of the UpperThis is how much of the shoe covers the top of your toes and foot. It needs to be long enough to cover your toes up to the joint on the pointe. However, if it’s too long, it’ll cover the pointe. which you don’t want.The Shape of the InsideYou also need to choose pointe shoes whose insides match the shape of your foot. Generally, these shapes are either square or conical.There are three types of feet: Greek feet where the second toe is longer than the big toe, Egyptian feet where the big toe is the longest and each subsequent toe is smaller, and Peasant foot where the toes are all the same size.If you’re in the third category, things will be easier for you.If you feel all your weight on your big toe, the inside of your pointe shoe is too square. If your toes feel crushed, then the inside is too triangular.Which Pointe Shoes Should You Choose?Don’t hesitate to ask your dance teacher for recommendations on pointe shoes. Here are three models that are great for beginners:Repetto - Julietta: Flexible sole, low upper, high heel. Different widths are available: narrow, medium, large. They tend to be on the smaller size so you may need a size or two bigger than what you usually get.Bloch - Amelie: Medium strength shank, shallow box, medium sides. Three widths are available.Wear Moi - La Pointe Beginners: A square box for those with Peasant Feet. There are six widths and six hardnesses available. It can be difficult to work out which are the right pointe shoes. (Source: MichelleHaswell)How to Choose Your Ballet Slippers or Pointe ShoesBudding ballerinas, in addition to choosing their tights and leotards, should probably try their shoes in-store. We wouldn’t recommend buying your shoes online unless you know your exact size for a particular model. The best ballet slippers for you mightn't be the best on the market. (Source: indy0333)For Ballet SlippersYour toes shouldn’t slide around but they also shouldn’t be squashed together. When you try them, don’t hesitate to test the flexibility and make sure that the shoes don’t move around too much.For Pointe ShoesTake your time when choosing pointe shoes. It doesn’t matter if all your friends if your friends have Repettos if they don’t work for you. Don’t hesitate to try different brands and models. You must try your shoes first so that you know they won’t cause an injury.Don’t buy used pointe shoes! Pointe shoes will adjust to a dancer’s foot. After you buy your pointe shoes, you need to break them in before you can do anything with them.In terms of colour, you’ll usually have a choice between pink or black. There are other colours available but you might want to check with your teacher if there’s going to be an end-of-year show where you need to wear a parti cular colour. The rest is up to you!Whether you're in the market for jazz shoes, tap shoes, ballet flats, or any kind of dance shoe, you should consider asking your teacher or instructor for advice.

Preparation Tips for the GRE Verbal Section

Preparation Tips for the GRE Verbal Section GRE/MAT Graduate School Blog The verbal section of the GRE consists of three types of questions: reading comprehension, text completion, and sentence equivalence. Since the ability to analyze texts critically is of fundamental importance in research, a good score on the verbal section of the GRE is very reassuring to graduate admission committees. The best preparation you can do (apart from lots of practice tests) for the verbal section of the GRE is read a lot of classic literature. This will expand your vocabulary and expose you to clever or uncommon but grammatically correct linguistic constructions. The important thing is to find literature that you enjoy, so that you read a lot and retain a lot of what you read. Unfortunately, the large variance in the standard of online and print media has led to a widespread acceptance of malapropisms and incorrect usage that flout the conventions of academic writing. A lot of popular fiction is also poorly written from a grammatical standpoint, so your best bet if you want to improve your reading and writing ability is to read the works of acknowledged masters of style. Perhaps you will like John Steinbeck or Mark Twain or Chinua Achebe or George Orwell or Jhumpa Lahiri. The New Yorker magazine is a treasure trove of in-depth and well-written articles that are a smaller investment of time than full novels. However, this approach takes time. If you find in your practice tests that your vocabulary is woefully inadequate and time is short, you have no choice but to try the brute force approach of memorizing the definitions of the words on various GRE vocabulary lists available online or in test preparation manuals. Try to use these words as much as possible in your everyday conversation and writing. About half the questions in the verbal section of the GRE test your ability to comprehend and critically analyze passages of text, which may be drawn from literature, humanities, social sciences, business, arts, or natural sciences, but will not be laced with lots of technical jargon. There will be between one and six questions per passage, so you'll have to read a fair amount of text. Make sure you don't rush through the reading â€" ideally you'll read each passage just once, making short notes and underlining as necessary so that you can answer all the questions from your recollections and notes. However, you can't go too slow since there is a time limit. The only way for you to understand how fast you need to read (while thoroughly comprehending the material) is to do lots of practice tests. Be sure to time yourself on your practice tests, noting how long you spent reading vs. answering questions, and see if you need to read a bit faster. Apart from answering questions on complete passages, you will also be presented with some passages one to five sentences long containing one or more blanks (sentence completion questions). You will have to select the answer containing the ordered list of words that best completes the sentence or paragraph. Once you have made you selection, check to make sure that the passage is logically, stylistically, and grammatically coherent. The remainder of the test will consist of sentence equivalence questions, in which you will be presented with a single sentence containing just one blank. You must choose two of the six answer choices such that if either word is inserted in place of the blank, the resulting sentence is equivalent in meaning. Note that this is not simply an exercise in picking synonyms out of the answer list, since one of the synonyms may not fit the grammatical or logical structure of the sentence. Almost everyone finds the verbal section of the GRE challenging, so plan to dedicate substantial time to preparing for it in the months prior to the test. Mo is an experienced SAT, ACT, and GRE tutor in Chicago who also tutors a wide variety of college level math and science course. He completed his BS in chemical engineering at Berkeley and his MS and PhD at Northwestern University, after which he worked in mathematical research at a trading firm. He scored 1560 on the SAT and a 1580 on the GRE (both out of 1600 â€" 99th percentile test scores). hbspt.cta._relativeUrls=true;hbspt.cta.load(215486, '6baac2ae-05a3-4610-9d1f-265c8cbd809f', {});