Voiced and Unvoiced Consonants

The video tutorial discusses the role of consonants in singing, differentiating between voiced and unvoiced consonants. It explains how consonants can either interrupt or enhance a melodic line, depending on how they are pronounced. The tutorial provides techniques for maintaining an open throat and strong airflow through consonants to improve singing. A practical challenge is given to replace unvoiced consonants with voiced ones in high notes to maintain melody and clarity.

What is the main difference between singing consonants and speaking consonants?

• Singing consonants are always voiced.

• Singing consonants require more breath control.

• Singing consonants are louder.

• Singing consonants are softer.

What are consonants?

• Sounds that are open and free-flowing.

• Sounds that are always unvoiced.

• Sounds that are partially blocked or interrupt airflow.

• Sounds that are always voiced.

How can you identify a voiced consonant?

• It is always followed by a vowel.

• It creates a buzzing sensation in the throat.

• It is always louder than unvoiced consonants.

• It does not create any friction.

Why is it important to know the difference between voiced and unvoiced consonants?

• Unvoiced consonants are always softer.

• Voiced consonants are easier to sing.

• Unvoiced consonants can interrupt a melodic line.

• Voiced consonants are louder.

What should you do to prevent unvoiced consonants from interrupting your melodic line?

• Sing them louder.

• Sing them faster.

• Treat them like voiced consonants.

• Avoid singing them.

What is one technique to keep your throat open while singing consonants?

• Close your throat on consonants.

• Think nice and wide on the consonants.

• Sing consonants softly.

• Avoid singing consonants.

What happens if you back off on your air through the consonants?

• You will sing louder.

• You will get a bad case of the want wands.

• You will project better.

• You will sing more smoothly.

How can you ensure that your words are understandable to the audience while singing?

• Sing consonants faster.

• Avoid singing consonants.

• Fill consonants with air and keep your throat open.

• Sing consonants softly.

What is the benefit of replacing unvoiced consonants with voiced ones in high notes?

• It makes the song softer.

• It makes the song louder.

• It changes the meaning of the words.

• It keeps the melodic line moving and the throat open.

In the example from the Star-Spangled Banner, which consonant is suggested to be replaced?

• The 'S' in 'so'.

• The 'B' in 'broadly'.

• The 'H' in 'hailed'.

• The 'P' in 'proudly'.