Personal Warm-ups
Note: There are many exercises that you already know about -- and many videos, books, and articles provide even more sources to build some exercises into your day to strengthen your voice -- which will strengthen our chorus. If some of these ideas below don't fit you -- then hunt to find something -- or make up your own 5-minute plan.
We all know the importance of staying in shape -- physically, mentally, and vocally -- but, doing something regularly is so easy to put on a back burner.
Here are some tips, ideas and links to help you add some short warm-up times during the week. If you find other links or information for this page -- please email it to JudyG. Physical Warm-ups:
Mental /Facial Warmups:
Donya's 100 Days of Vocal Exercises on YouTube:
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Kathleen Hansen
Kathleen's website has a page with videos dedicated to voice parts. Some of you might really find valuable tips: khansenmusic.com "Alligator Song"
Once you're warmed up a little, sing Alligator with FUN - add some movement, pay attention to the note intervals, and the message of this silly song. |