Breathing exercises
Which exercise relaxes face muscles
Lip trills
How does yawning help?
Relaxes muscles in the face
What is vocal rest and how does it help?
It gives your voice a chance to rest and to prevent damage from singing too much
What is Diaphragmatic Breathing?
Helps with better breath control and volume
How do sirens help warm up a singers voice?
They "open up" your voice and relax your throat
What should you refrain from doing so it doesn't impact your singing?
Screaming, coughing, and talking too much
What does panting help with and how is it different then blowing through a straw
Panting trains your mouth muscles to expand and contract while blowing through a straw stretches your vocal cords
Why is it important to warm up your voice
Answers will vary
How does the environment impact your vocal cords?
If the conditions aren't right it irritates your vocal cords and can make them dry
What are 2 you should limit when intaking liquids and what are 2 ways liquid intake benefit singers?
Caffeine and Alcohol. Liquid intake improves vocal performance & health as well as it prevents damage & vocal strain