Techniques Flashcards
What is the proper way to take a breath?
Breathe deeply, expanding the lungs fully without raising the shoulders. Stomach area should feel “fat.”
When should a choral singer breathe in a song?
At the end of the phrase or at some type of punctuation.
How does a singer create space inside the mouth?
By raising the soft palate. Imagine sipping through a straw or yawning.
What is a good choral stance?
Body should be held erect. Feet should be directly under shoulders, with knees relaxed.
How should a singer handle vowels?
Vowels should be open and pure.
Where should the singer’s eyes be looking during a concert?
The singer’s eyes should be on the conductor at all times.
Where should the singer’s arms be while singing at a concert?
Either holding a folder or hanging down at their side.
How should a singer handle consonants?
Consonants should be short and precise.
Fill in the blank: Singing happens on the ___________.
Vowels
What is a diphthong?
A vowel that is made up of two sounds (i.e. a long A vowel is comprised of an eh sound and an ee sound: eh-ee).
Where on the face is most emotion shown?
Most emotion is shown in the eyes.
What should a singer’s mouth look like when they are singing?
Mouth should be shaped like a vertical oval, with a raised soft palate.
