Well, here we are - midway through the first FULL week of classes!
Not that last week wasn't "full," in its own sweet way ;-p
Today's post provides links and video clips of vocal anatomy, breathing techniques, and a quick and effective body warm-up routine.
VOCAL ANATOMY
1. Anatomy of the vocal folds and larynx - airway endoscopy of a 3-year-old child: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1948995-overview
This is part of an entire section on the site titled "Vocal cord and voice box anatomy." I found all of it extremely interesting and informative.
2. OMFMS, this is incredible! Video of FOUR people's vocal folds - a quartet of expert singers performing a Renaissance piece. Pick the folds that correspond to your voice part, and enjoy!
3. A short, animated silent film describing the anatomy and function of vocal apparatus. NOTE: Some of the sites I'm linking refer to "vocal cords," others to "vocal folds." Same thing, essentially.
4. My favorite explanation of basic vocal anatomy. The entire series by this presenter looks good.
5. Wonderful explanation, demonstration, and mini-master class presentation of diaphragmatic breathing!
BODY WARM-UP ROUTINE
I really like this one; it takes less than 90 seconds.
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Housekeeping!
CATCHING UP - ALL OF THE FOLLOWING SHOULD BE DONE!
1. Prepping the scores we're currently working on (all groups)
2. Checking out (bookmarking) Soundcloud and Dropbox
3. Practice, etc. for rehearsals
4. Turning in your Commitment Sheet (due Friday Oct. 2)
5. Turning in your choir fees for 2015-16 (due Friday Oct. 2)
6. Let your section leader know if you need a choir T-shirt, and if so, what size (sample S, M, L hanging from whiteboard in the choir room. We can get XL sizes and above - just ask.)
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