Vocal Techniques

Vocal Techniques

by Katie Gore

​Vocal Techniques

​Is the study of the anatomy, breathing technique, and styles of diction involved in vocalizing, especially for singing.

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​Singing is aerobic, in that it is a form of exercise that improves the efficiency of the body's cardiovascular system.

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It requires you to use oxygen and will place demands upon the lungs and heart to supply the oxygen needed to continue to sing.

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Multiple Choice

Twin membranes that vibrate when you speak or sing.

• Diaphragm

• Larynx

• Vocal Cords

• Trachea

Draw

On the leftt, is a figure of someone breathing in (inhaling), and on the right, he is breathing out (exhaling). Draw what the diaphragm would look like in each figure. (Check slide 6 for help)

Fill in the Blanks

Vocal cords need

to stay hydrated and covered in mucous.

Multiple Select

Your diaphragm is: (select all that apply)

• attached to your rib cage.

• a sheet of muscle.

• part of your heart.

• what controls your breathing.

Open Ended

Please enjoy this video, and explain: Why is diction important to a choir?

Multiple Choice

Who has the best posture for singing?

Multiple Choice

What do you think this woman's voice type is?

• Soprano

• Tenor

• Alto

• Mezzo-Soprano

Multiple Choice

The position someone holds their body when sitting or singing.

• Location

• Diction

• Placement

• Posture