Designing Exercises for the Classical and Contemporary Singer
Thursday 16th September 2021, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (London Time)
We are excited to present this highly informative, interactive workshop with John Nix on Designing Exercises for the Classical and Contemporary Singer. John will examine the following:
How do vocal exercises work? What are the variables?
- Direction
- Pattern
- Length
- Vowels
- Consonants
- SOVTs
- Registers
- Temp/note values
- Repetition
- Dynamic level
Other factors to consider when designing your own vocal exercises
- Muscle activtation
- Tissue fatigue
- Motor learning aspects
- Psychological factors
- Musical factors
Looking at key examples involving
- Plosive and close vowels – descending scales for light production
- Exercises ideal for cross-training
- Exercises for male classical versus male belt
- Contrasting Classical and CCM exercises
- Vocal agility
- Messa di voce
Case scenario – exercise design
Professor John Nix
John Nix is Professor of Voice and Voice Pedagogy and chair of the voice area at the University of Texas at San Antonio. His mentors include Barbara Doscher...
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