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New product: A mask designed for singing

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norman lebrecht

July 10, 2020

Made on Broadway.

We take no responsibility for the product.

It’s an objet trouvé.

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Patricia says:

July 10, 2020 at 10:45 pm

I can´t see if it allows their mouth to open while singing, which is a challenge with the “normal” masks….

spot says:

July 11, 2020 at 2:48 am

It kinda looks like a gigantic Tampon.. .. ..

Nick says:

July 11, 2020 at 10:13 am

many promises – impossible to sing on stage.

Musiclover says:

July 11, 2020 at 2:00 pm

I was going to buy and try it. But it they are selling it for $23 for one mask and charge $15 for shipping?? so, you have to pay $38 for one cloth mask??? This is ridiculous.

By the way, this video they linked on their website is worth watching:

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2590920527674183&id=1460567524042828

Chas Elliott says:

August 18, 2020 at 11:42 pm

This is more than just “one cloth mask”. It is a researched, well-designed, expertly-made product for a very specific activity. The production of these masks provides employment and funding to an industry that has been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. It gives singers and actors the opportunity to continue practicing their craft safely.

You might consider paying $50 to $100 for a paperback book ridiculous as well. However, many scores needed by singers fall in that price range.

This is a well-made product that does exactly what it is meant to do. For many the price is quite small compared to having no option for safe singing.

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- Debra D says:
  
  August 24, 2020 at 2:11 am
  
  Agree 100%. Have sung with this masks at two bald rehearsals and it is comfortable and highly resonant, and the stiff fabric keeps its shape and the nose/cheeks wire allows snug fit.
  Worth every penny of the $23 plus shipping fee.
  
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- Debra D says:
  
  August 24, 2020 at 2:13 am
  
  Dear moderator pls make typo corrections: singular mask. And band rehearsals! Not bald lol
  
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