Musical Expression
T/F: Singing is only about technical perfection.
False
T/F: Vocal health is the active care of the voice, not only avoiding illness
True
CVT stands for
What is Complete Vocal Technique?
In this ideal onset, breath and tone begin together.
What is a balanced onset?
Musical elements that make music feel alive/meaningful:
Dynamics, phrasing, tone color, articulation, diction, emotional interpretation
Good vocal health helps singers:
Sing comfortably
Maintain clear tone
Avoid injury
Perform consistently
A system for learning how to sing any sound in a healthy way.
You know you have completed a healthy and relaxed inhale when it is ____.
What is silent?
What are the steps you need to take to communicate the meaning of your text? (Hint: think back to the musical expression assignment)
Know the meaning of every word
Identify important words and phrases
Match the emotion of the text with the sound of your voice
A few examples of good vocal habits are:
Hydration, good posture, Warm-up, proper breath/vocal technique.
How is CVT different from traditional methods?
It does not favor one style over another.
This register is characterized by thicker, shorter vocal folds and a firm closure.
What is chest voice?
When trying to figure out phrasing, it is important to ask yourself this question:
How would my text be spoken?
Things that can damage the voice:
Yelling or screaming
Singing with poor technique
Skipping warm-ups
Singing while sick
Dehydration
Repeated strain can lead to vocal injury
What are the 4 vocal modes?
1. Neutral 2. Curbing 3. Overdrive 4. Edge
Poor onsets can lead to this physical issue in the voice.
What is vocal strain or fatigue?
Define diction. How does proper diction help your audience?
Means clear pronunciation of words while singing
Helps the audience:
Understand the text
Hear the meaning of the music
Signs of vocal problems/signs you should rest your voice:
Hoarseness
Pain when singing
Loss of vocal range
Frequent voice clearing
CVT says that singing can be broken down into 4 main parts. What are they?
Basic Principles (for vocal health)
Modes (how the voice is used)
Sound Color (tone quality)
Effects (special sounds like distortion)
The 4 parts of the vocal tract you can control.
Jaw, lips, tounge, soft palate