Sentence examples for vocal proficiency from inspiring English sources
The Janet World Tour launched in support of the studio album garnered criticism for Jackson's lack of vocal proficiency and spontaneity, but earned critical acclaim for her showmanship.
Tony Johnston in The Sunday Herald Sun writes that Gellar "struggles on some of her higher notes, but her dance routines are superb, Michelle Trachtenberg's Dawn reveals sensual dance moves way beyond her tender years, and James Marsters Spikeevokeses a sort of Billy Idol yell to disguise his lack of vocal proficiency The rest of the cast mix and match like ready-made Broadway troupers".
(She said she had received a Twitter message of support from Jill Scott, the American soul singer who perhaps best matches Ms. Mvula's blend of vocal optimism and technical proficiency).
I've only been singing for a few years and don't have much experience with vocal training, so technical proficiency has never been on my radar.
While there are moments when everything falls into place (the Erykah Badu-assisted "Hey, Shooter"; a rare Albarn vocal on "Poison"; the sense of space on "Extinguished"), too often technical proficiency trumps songwriting.
With proficiency comes progress.
Proficiency engenders confidence.
"That's not proficiency".
Many have limited English proficiency.
I do it with proficiency".
(Yes, a medal for "proficiency").
