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.