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Vocalists
often find it difficult to warm up their voices before
they speak or sing: they either do not have the time or
the resources available. Most vocalists do not argue about
the need to warm-up, but are hard pressed to find a system
that fits their lifestyle and singing level. Here are
some suggestions you may find useful, but it is not intended
to be a comprehensive warm-up experience.
1. Inhale a few deep breaths.
2. Hum descending from the middle to lower part of your
range. (5-7 repetitions)
3. On Ah, and softly, glide from the higher range of your
voice to the lower range. (5-7 repetitions)
4. Repeat #3, but increase the volume.
5. Repeat #3, with increased volume, on Oh (or another
vowel of your choice). Experiment with the same exercise
on different vowels.
6. Choose two vowels; slide from high to low, sliding
between the 2 vowels as you descend. (5-7 times)
7. Choose a consonant, and add it to your two vowels,
ensuring that you release the consonant in order to create
a pure vowel sound (5-7 repetitions).
8. Sing a few of your favorite songs on a hum (or Zzz,
or Vvv).
9. Sing a few songs on Ah only in your high voice (it
may be a bit uncomfortable; focus on not pushing the sound
out; do not be discouraged by the tone you may find undesirable).
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