Singing

the act of producing musical sounds with

the voice, and augments regular speech by
the use of both tonality and rhythm.
In many respects human song is a
form of sustained speech, nearly
anyone able to speak can also sing.
How sound is produced by the
body
Proper Posture
Respiration (Breathing)
Tone (Phonation, Resonance,
Registration)
Articulation (Diction)

Lift the top back of the head as far away from
the floor as possible
Short front of the Neck; Long back of the
Neck
Chest high
Shoulders back and low
Head, Neck and Spinal Column should form a
straight line
Knees not locked
Feet about shoulder width apart
The whole body should feel relaxed and
flexible
Take-in air from the nose or the mouth
Allow the diaphragm muscle to naturally
expand
With proper posture, you allow the smooth
expansion of the lungs as air goes in.
Do not raise the shoulders during inhalation;
Do not drop the shoulders during exhalation
Allow (do not force) the abdominal muscles,
the sides, and the back to expand during
inhalation
Phonation, Resonation, Registration
the process of producing vocal sound by the
vibration of the vocal folds that is in turn
modified by the resonance of the vocal tract
Takes place in the Larynx
may be loose (vocal folds not properly
adducting), pressed (vocal folds excessively
adducting) and balanced (vocal folds
adducting enough)
the process by which the basic product of
phonation is enhanced in timbre and/or
intensity by the air-filled cavities through
which it passes on its way to the outside air.
seven areas for vocal resonation: the chest,
the tracheal tree, the larynx, the pharynx, the
oral cavity, the nasal cavity, and the sinuses.
particular series of tunes, produced in the
same vibratory pattern of the vocal folds, and
possessing the same quality.
Registers may be: lower, middle and higher
registers.
Others call them: Whistle, Head, Modal/Chest
and Fry (Highest to Lowest).
Proper pronunciation of the words in a song
aids in getting its message across clearly and
effectively.
Prolong the vowels, not the consonants
Five basic active articulators: the lip, the
flexible front of the tongue, the middle/back
of the epiglottis, and the larynx
Preparing the voice for a vocal
performance
Stretching
Massaging
Breathing exercises
Vocalization
Taking care of the voice
Hydration (Drink plenty of water)
Adequate sleep
Take several vocal naps during the day
Dont smoke
Dont eat too much sweets
Dont abuse or misuse your voice
Keep your throat and neck muscles relaxed
when speaking or singing
Dont clear your throat too often


Avoid too much singing or speaking when
youre sick
Eat healthy foods (Fruits and veggies)
Avoid too much: oily foods, caffeinated
drinks, alcoholic drinks, and spicy foods
Vocalization
Exercise
Things to remember before,
during and after a
performance.
Learn the song by heart and understand it
Take plenty of rest
Wake-up at least 3 hours before a vocal
performance
Drink plenty of water days before and on the
day of the vocal performance
Take a decent meal at least 2 hours before a
vocal performance
Stretch, Vocalize and Relax
Maintain proper posture, proper breathing,
proper tone and proper diction
Relax and dont be stiff
Maintain balance in all aspects
Think good thoughts

Relax
Cool down
Hydrate
Take a vocal nap
Rest
I sing because Im happy, Im
happy because I Sing