13/03/2025
Definitions according to The Gospel of Good Singing ποΈ
Compression and Decompression π¨
Compression and decompression refer to the movement of the vocal folds during phonation (sound production). π€
- *Adduction*: The vocal folds come together (adduct) to produce sound. π© (Less airyness & precision)
- *Abduction*: The vocal folds separate (abduct) to stop producing sound. π¨ (Airyness and softness)
Matching of Pitch π΅
Matching pitch involves reproducing any sound/pitch you hear. π
- *Exercise*: Hum "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" π (yes, it's not little, but we forgive the composer π). Do this with supervision to understand when you're replicating the same pitch in the same octave from the reference source.
- *Targeted exercise*: "Ah" vowel sound on different pitches (e.g., C, E, G). πΆ
Tone Quality π€
Tone quality refers to the unique characteristics of a singer's voice. π
- *Exercise*: Record yourself singing and listen back to identify nuances that are peculiar to you. π Cut down or sing without excesses or find a balance point. Coach Worship talked about this yesterday π. If people identify that you sound nasal a lot, find a balance; if your vibrato is inconsistent, make it rhythmic; if you mumble a lot, fix it; if you lack dynamics, infuse it. π
- *Embouchure*: Bring the same embouchure you use for humming into your singing π€.
Vocal Range πΆ
Vocal range refers to the span of notes a singer can produce. π
Performance Anxiety π¬
Performance anxiety is when lies from the pit of your mind amplify and highlight negative remarks and thoughts that are not real π
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Breath Control π
Breath control is your ability to manage the air you have for a phrase or line or whatever vocal delivery you have π¨.
- *Exercise*: Practice deep breathing exercises, inhaling for 4-5 seconds, holding for 4-5 seconds, and exhaling for 4-5 seconds π.
- *Targeted exercise*: Singing long notes or phrases, focusing on maintaining a steady breath flow π€.
Pitch and Intonation π΅
Pitch is just low or high frequency sounds in music πΆ. Intonation refers to the accuracy of pitch or other pitches with respect to the Tonic or reference source π.
- *Exercise*: Practice singing along with a piano or pitch monitoring application πΉ.
- *Targeted exercise*: Singing melodic patterns (e.g., "Do-Re-Mi-Fa-So-La-Ti-Do") to improve pitch accuracy π΅.
Vocal Registers πΆ
Vocal registers refer to the different areas of the vocal range π.
- *Targeted exercise*: Singing arpeggios or scales to develop smooth register transitions π€. Remember the Do Mi So we did yesterday π. You can just do Do Mi So So Mi Do with your triads πΈ.
Resonance and Tone Quality π€
Resonance is just your ability to master amplifying your raw sound π’.
Diction and Articulation π£οΈ
Diction and articulation refer to the clear and precise pronunciation of words π.
- *Exercise*: Practice speaking, prioritizing clarity and beautification or storytelling, whatever a scenario requires of you π’.
- *Targeted exercise*: Singing with a focus on precise articulation of specific sounds & alphabets (e.g., "t," "d," "p," "b") π€. Research the types of alphabets in regards to enunciation π.
Rhythm and Timing πΊ
Rhythm and timing refer to the singer's ability to accurately execute and embody pace/pacing with respect to tempo π°οΈ.
- *Exercise*: Practice clapping or tapping along while songs play π΅. Make sure it complements what you're listening to, become the second drummer π₯.
- *Targeted exercise*: Practice vocalizing and ending or starting at the right time β±οΈ. Tap your feet, snap your fingers, sway your body π.
Ear Training π
Ear training refers to the development of the singer's ability to recognize and reproduce musical patterns π΅.
- *Exercise*: Practice identifying intervals, chord progressions, or melodic patterns πΆ.
- *Targeted exercise*: Singing along with a recording or piano accompaniment to develop accurate pitch and rhythm οΏ½
πΈ : Min Esther orji & Min Prospa
