Basics of Vocal Production

What are vocal cords?

• Vocal cords are large muscles used for speaking and singing.

• Vocal cords are very small muscles used for speaking and singing.

• Vocal cords helps you to breathe.

My diaphragm is a muscle that helps me to breathe.

• True

• False

If you use your diaphragm properly, what control would you have during singing?

• My diaphragm helps me control the air flowing past my vocal cords.

• My diaphragm helps me control my movements.

• My diaphragm does not help me to sing pleasant tones.

What happens to your rib cage when you breathe in?

• Expands

• Nothing

• Contracts

How should your feet be for correct singing posture?

• shoulder-width apart

• toes and heels touching

• six feet apart

How should your knees be for correct singing posture?

• slightly bent

• locked out

• bent very low -- two inches from the floor

Where should your arms be for correct singing posture?

• at your side

• crossed in front of you

• waving high in the air

The hard palette is positioned where?

• Back of the mouth

• Bottom of the mouth

• Roof of the mouth

• Next to the vocal cords

Name the other palette.

• Rough Palette

• Soft Palette

• Smooth Palette

• Mouth Palette

Your vocal cords vibrate when air moves through your throat. True or False

• true

• false