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