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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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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