COORDINATION AND EAR-TRAINING

What are Vocal Exercises?

 

This category of videos is intended to provide functional training for essential vocal skills. Easier than the “technique” section, which deals with more advanced skills, but more involved than the “warmups” section, which focuses on basic foundations, these exercises will help you ensure you have fully limbered up the voice before moving into your song practice.

Exercises

 Strengthen Vocal Coordination and Ear-Training

Sing these scales using the mindful connection to your breath and body. Always, sing only as high or as low as you are comfortable (For best results, do not strain past your comfort zone).

Tongue Flexibility

Release tongue tension for a freer sound throughout your range. This exercise requires three separate movements and works like a...
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Get Primal

Have some fun exploring wild sounds! We'll take our cue from nature in this energetic video to explore deeper core...
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Hissing Breath Exercise

Learn about diaphragmatic motion and the sensations of releasing air. Experiment with different lengths of phrases and compare the feelings...
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Playful Legato

Remember making playful, spooky ghost sounds as a child-- this connected breath release is a perfect model for smooth, legato...
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Smooth Arpeggio

This exercise focuses on "legato" or smooth, connected singing to help blend your registers and create a reliable foundation for...
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Lip Buzz

This classic SOVT is a great tool to use any time your voice feels tired, sore, or like it's having...
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SOVTs

Learn all about SOVTs; this type of exercise is useful for creating an even sound across the entire range, and...
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Isolated Tongue

This exercises helps to overcome the strong tie between tongue and jaw for optimal mechanical efficiency. Watch out: this one...
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Primary Vowels

This exercise helps build awareness of vowel clarity, an important element to gain control over before attempting vowel modification for...
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Straw Singing

This classic SOVT is a simple way to rebalance and realign your vocal production, and a great tool to keep...
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Sliding Fifths

Build your connection to your breath and body-- visualize one straight line and be sure to sing with your whole...
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