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 Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2011 1:23 pm
A bright smiled appeared on the face of the seal, “That was so much better! What did you do differently than last time? I want you to remember what you did and then incorporate that into your singing each time. Now let’s do this again, copy me, Laaa, laaa, laaa, laaaa.” The middle laa reached the highest note and Alma looked at Anaon expectantly, wondering if she can achieve the note without causing those around them to become deaf.
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 8:31 pm
Don’t be a screech owl, don’t be a screech owl. The mantra repeated continuously through her head as she prepared for the next lyrical piece she had to perform. Anaon took in a deep breath and then began, sending a silent apology to all the nearby wildlife, “La, laa, laaa, laaa, laaaaa.” The filly winced as the highest note came out more like an ear piercing squeak than an actual pleasant sounding la. “I’m sorry Alma; I don’t know what to do. I’m such a terrible singer, perhaps I should give up this dream, since it is clearly apparent that I am not musically inclined.” Anaon Nox hung her head in shame, upset that she had let down the kind seal who was taking on a huge burden to teach her how to sing, for it was a fool’s quest, it just did not seem possible that she could sing well.
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 8:40 pm
Alma waited until the young filly quieted down, “Honey, hush, do not give up on your dream of singing; it just takes a little practice.” In her mind the seal replayed the filly’s last song and an idea formed. “Anaon, I believe I have been going about this the wrong way; I had you attempt to sing as a soprano, when I should have had you sing as an alto. An alto is more of a darker sound, which I believe you can attain perfectly. I would like you to repeat after me again, but this time, do what is natural to you, try not to force out the notes.” The little seal took in a deep breath, quickly switching her voice from her normal soprano to the deep and rich alto.
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 8:50 pm
An alto? Could that be why she was a terrible singer, she was trying to sing soprano when she was meant to be more dark and sultry like? Tentatively the filly prepared herself as Alma finished up the newly transformed laas, the seal’s voice was deep and alluring; Anaon wished with all her heart she could sound like the seal when she sang. Animals would no longer flee when she opened her maw, instead they would be lured in by her sweet voice.
She closed her bright green eyes, letting the calm of the woods soak into her body and then from her heart she repeated the seals words, “Laa, laaaa, laaa, laaaaa.” Anaon’s eyes shot open in shock, her voice was completely different, it could not have been her that had just sang… it sounded good. “Alma, did I just sing? And sing well?” Excitement started to build in the filly, perhaps her dream would come into being; she could not wait to show her sister her new ability.
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Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 11:58 pm
Alma gave a triumphant smile, "You did it Anaon! You sang! Now I want you to do the exact same thing you just did there with the Laas, but this time, you are actually going to sing a song." The seal could barely contain her excitement, the filly was a great student and could actually become a fantastic singer if she just trained her voice. "Anaon, can you sing that bird song again? But remember, sing with your heart and do what is natural, do not force out the music or it will sound like it did when you first presented that song," the brown seal gave a small smile and a wince as she recalled the deafening screech Anaon had called singing.
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Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 12:03 am
She wanted to jump for joy that very moment, the seal, who was a wonderful singer and coach had just admitted that she sang! Before she let her excitement get the better of her, the mocha colored filly listened to what Alma said and closed off her thoughts to everything but the here and now. Calm soothing thoughts entered her mind as she opened her mouth to sing the song about the little birds in the nest, with her new singing ability, the song had a sad listless tint to it that seemed to draw in those listening, wishing for more of what was to happen next.
Anaon opened her eyes in jubilation, she did it, and the animals were not fleeing from her presence, but actually quite the opposite, the seal and the filly had gained a small audience while Anaon sang.
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