10/10/2013

1. Why are the exercises you have chosen important for vocal development/you personally?

The first exercise I chose was nose circles. This exercise helps to release tension in the muscles at the back of the neck. This is important for vocal development as any tension in the neck will affect your voice production.
The second exercise I chose was drop and release. This exercise is important for vocal development as it helps to release both your voice and body and can help to ground you and make full use of your breath. This is particularly important for me because I want to work on my breath control so I can further improve my projection.

03/10/2013

1. Why are the exercises you have chosen important for vocal development/for me personally?

The first exercise is about bouncing words from the diaphragm. It is important to utilise your diaphragm fully, when breathing, for vocal development, to be able to project your voice. The second exercise I did was initiating supported speech from the lower belly. It is also important for projection and breathing, in speech, to engage your lower belly muscles. Both of these exercises are important for me, as one of the things I need to work on is projection.

2. What feedback have you been given when performing text?

From my poem recital, today, I was told that my pauses and articulation were good. However, I need to work on projection. To improve my projection I should work on calling exercises and the 'shh' exercise from today's lesson, also I should work on breathing exercises and I should make sure to utilise the bodywork exercises we have learnt to make sure I am releasing all of the tension in my body, as any tension in the body can hinder breathing and as a result affect projection. Also I have been advised that I have a naturally high tone and for next lesson should find a piece that will focus on my lower tones of voice.