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Unveiling the result of my English pronunciation training - "Tears In Heaven"

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Apr 02nd 2012 05:22
I'll attach the video that I was originally going to show you last night.



In fact, it also took almost 5 hours to finish uploading. Good grief.
greenbubble
Thank you for your correction!
Apr 02nd 2012 05:49
  • Unveiling the result of my English pronunciation training - "Tears In Heaven"

  • Unveiling the result Results of My English pronunciation training Pronunciation Training - "Tears In Heaven"

    Capitalize the title words.

 
I enjoyed listening to your recording. You have a wonderful voice - this song is actually one of my favorites. Have you heard the Andrew Johnston version?

Here are some suggestions:

Name - The "a" sounds a little like "a", where it should be more like "ei". Make sure the "m" is pronounced clearly.

The - I know this is more difficult but you can try practicing some "TH" words. I suggest using a mirror - your tongue should come between your teeth.

Strong/Belong - I sort of hear these words like "Stron/Belon" try to add the "g" sound.

Hold/Hand/Help/Break/Down/Beyond - In these words I don't hear "d" "p" "k" "n" sound

Carry - I know Japanese doesn't have this distinction but try to work on the "r" sound. The "r" sound is make with your tongue in the middle of your mouth rather than behind the front teeth.

If you have questions, let me know!
Apr 02nd 2012 17:37 masa4
Thank you for giving me a lot of valuable advice.

Pronunciation of "TH" is really difficult. I can't believe that my tongue can move properly.

I have thought that I'm good at imitating since I was a child. So I guess that I can pronounce better than average Japanese, but I've learned that there are a lot of challenging through your suggestion.

As to your comment concerning "d," "p," "k," and "n," do you mean that I should let you hear the sound of them?

Thank you, if you have another opportunity to check my pronunciation, I'll be happy.
Apr 02nd 2012 19:58 greenbubble
You're welcome...sorry if I said too many things! Maybe it's too overwhelming. I think you are good at imitating and I bet you are better than the average Japanese. To answer your question, "TH" is definitely very difficult! I'm attaching some videos...it will just take some practice for it to become more natural. About "d, p, k, n" I couldn't really hear them. I know in the song, some singers don't pronounce it very clearly but in real life when speaking, you should pronounce it. If you have more videos, I would be happy to give you feedback. Here's some resources. Here's a Japanese guy learning American accent:
"TH" sound:

Other final consonants:
Apr 03rd 2012 19:13 masa4
Thank you for giving me these useful videos. I transcribed several sentences to practice "th." I'll repeat to lead them aloud. Thank you.
パットリ
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Apr 02nd 2012 07:20
  • In fact, it also took almost 5 hours to finish uploading.

  • As a matter of fact, it also took almost 5 hours to finish uploading.

    just a suggestion

 
Sounds good. You have a really good singing voice. I would agree with the previous corrector about your THs. They should not sound like S or Z, so using a mirror to make sure your tongue is between your teeth will really help. Good job :)
Apr 02nd 2012 17:56 masa4
Could you hear it more loudly than former one?

I seem to need to practice more. I'd like to use mirror while being careful not to be with intoxicated abandon.

Someday, I'd like to post again. This kind of entry is really enjoyable.
ayurun
Apr 02nd 2012 15:37
masaさん、やるやん～！私この歌好き～！
Apr 02nd 2012 18:04 masa4
ありがとうございます。非常に時間はかかりますが、何とか披露できました。

でもまぁ、課題がたくさんあることがわかりましたね。練習あるのみです。

greenbubbleさんが紹介してくださったビデオの歌手を観て（やっぱり観るのに時間がかかるのですが）、「もののけ姫」以外の曲でもこういう表現ができるものなんだなと感心しました。僕、自分の周りでは「もののけ姫」を歌えることで名が通っていたんです。他の曲でも表現ができて、かつこのビデオのようにみんなが黙って聴いて最後に喝采を浴びせるという…。自分もいろんな曲でこういうことをやってみたいなと思いました。

また"Change The World"とか詩の朗読なら"Amazing Grace"があるので、ダウンロード時間が十分にあるときにご披露したいと思います。めざすはDogenさんです。

ご覧くださりありがとうございました。
Apr 02nd 2012 18:13 ayurun
はは、Dogenさん。何でもできはるもんなぁ。
曲、Change The Worldの方が難しそう！また聞かせてね～～(*^^)v
Ghost
Apr 03rd 2012 19:11
Your pronounciation is definitely very good!
あなたの発音はとても上手です！

You also did a good job singing. I enjoyed listened to it. Such a sad song!
歌声はも上手です。聞いて楽しかったです。悲しい曲ですね。

ビデオをアップしてくれて、ありがとう。
Apr 03rd 2012 19:17 masa4
「歌声もいいです」 or 「歌も上手です」ですね。However, I know that I'm good at singing. 失礼。調子に乗りました。

観てくれてありがとうございます。まだまだ練習が必要なのでもっと練習して、またお見せしたいです。
Apr 04th 2012 01:50 Ghost
Thank you for telling me.
教えてくれてありがとう。

I look forward to more videos!
もっとビデオを楽しみにしますよ。　＾＾
Cameron
Apr 06th 2012 06:29
I see your having trouble with your R and L sounds. Bwahaha, for the same reason your having trouble pronouncing it, I'm having trouble pronouncing らりるれろ. I think your doing amazing keep up the good work! Just work on pronouncing your R and L.
Apr 06th 2012 13:17 masa4
Thank you for watching and giving me your honest comments. They are really valuable.
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