Exercise Four (Secondary Group)

Exercise Four

Consonant Sounds

Exercises 3 and 4 are very closely linked, both exercises explore diction and enunciation - however, I chose to split the vowel and consonant workshops into two different sections to prevent an overload of information. Exercise 4 focuses on the consonant sounds component of diction and enunciation (the way you pronounce the words). 

It is imperative that you pace yourself, and remember to stop if you feel pain, light-headedness or sickness from any of the exercises in this portfolio. 

Exercise Three (Secondary Group)

Exercise Three

Vowel Sounds

Exercises 3 and 4 are very closely linked, both exercises explore diction and enunciation - however, I chose to split the vowel and consonant workshops into two different sections to prevent an overload of information. Exercise 3 focuses on the vowel sounds component of diction and enunciation (the way you pronounce the words). 

It is imperative that you pace yourself, and remember to stop if you feel pain, light-headedness or sickness from any of the exercises in this portfolio. 

Exercise - A E I O U (variations)

AD:

Independent task - use the techniques learned today and try to create your own vowel sounds warmup. This can be any difficulty, any genre of music is allowed, but no profanity in your chosen method. Upload publicly via the forum or privately via morethantreble@gmail.com. Remember to refer to the first post regarding 1-2-1 guided learning, this is a paid provision within the programme and may come in handy if you would like a comprehensive lesson.

Exercise Two (Secondary Group)

 

          Exercise Two

                                   Breathing

Exercise 2 is broken into two parts - one section is about strengthening, and the other section explores releasing. Breathing exercises allow a special muscle in the body called the diaphragm to expand, strengthen and relax, which allows you to take deeper breaths, as well as retain air a lot better during a performance.

It is imperative that you pace yourself, and remember to stop if you feel pain, light-headedness or sickness from any of the exercises in this portfolio. 

AD:

Hello everybody and welcome back! With this exercise, what we want to do is release the tension in the abdomen and the diaphragm. The first part of the exercise is working on taking quick, short breaths. I have chosen Wellerman to conduct the first part - the song itself is very catchy, and will also help you to track your counts. The purpose is to ensure you have no tension in your diaphragm, chest or throat before you go into part two of the exercise. Within this exercise, we will be using counts up to eight and twelve. In part two, we will be training to Rolling in the Deep, and within this section, we are going to explore breathing and singing into counts of twelve over a longer period of time (sustaining notes).

Independent task - use the techniques learned today and try to implement them into another composition. Any genre is allowed, but no profanity in your chosen song. Upload publicly or privately via morethantreble@gmail.com. Remember to refer to the first post regarding 1-2-1 guided learning, this is a paid provision within the programme and may come in handy if you would like a comprehensive lesson.

Exercise One (Secondary Group)

Exercise One:

Physical

Exercise 1 is all about warming up the body. A physical warm-up allows the muscles in the body to relax, leaving you feeling ready and limber, rather than tense and nervous. 

It is imperative that you pace yourself, and remember to stop if you feel pain, light-headedness or sickness from any of the exercises in this portfolio. 

AD:

Welcome to your first exercise. The recommended demographic for this group is from age 11. This exercise has been specially adapted to the younger target audience and is considered to be an absolute beginner segment. With this exercise, what we want to do is shake out all the stiffness built up in our bodies. So, the first part of the exercise is stretching. This includes your legs, your arms, your hands, and your feet - the purpose is to ensure you are completely relaxed and have no tension in your body before you go further with the programme. One of the techniques we use in music is the concept of using counts - an example of this would be on your birthday; before everyone sings, your parent or guardian would count to three and everyone would start at the same time. Within this exercise, we will be using counts up to sixteen in our stretches and counts up to twenty-four in exercises going forward.

P1 - Reaching for the sky (reaching as high as you can, going on tiptoes - stretches arms, abdomen and legs - relaxes shoulders and releases tension in the belly).

P2 - Head Rolls (tilting the head back and forth and side to side in order to release tension and relax muscles in the throat, neck and head).

P3 - Toe Touches (reaching toward the floor, to reach down as far as possible, strengthens diaphragm and core)

Well done, you were amazing! See you next session and be sure to practise to consolidate your knowledge!