Using Physical Warm Ups for Vocal Success
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Using Physical Warm Ups for Vocal Success
Mrs. Nita Smith, I.T. Creswell Arts Magnet Middle School
&Mr. Franklin J. Willis, W.H. Oliver Middle School
Metro Nashville Public Schools
2012 TMEA Convention , Chattanooga, TNFriday, April 13, 2012,
CCC Room 7-8
Displaying Our Emotions Through Singing
Angry
Sad
Excited
Silly
Joyful
Why should I use kinesthetic movements in the choral
classroom?
16 Beat Rhythm Exercise
• Speak the rhythm using Takademi syllables.
• Clap the rhythm while speaking syllables.
• Clap the rhythm without speaking.
• Assign body percussion for each note.
• Example (eighth note=clap) (quarter note=stomp) (half note=snake) (whole note-robot)
• Teacher models for students.• Students and Teacher complete
together.• Students alone!• NOW it is time for CREATIVITY!
Video Example
Applying Rhythm to Vocal Warm Up
*Students can sing on neutral syllable “la”*
*Students can use solfeggio syllables*
*Students can use the number system*
VIDEO EXAMPLE # 2
Benefits of Physical Warm-ups:
It fosters a positive classroom environment
It helps singers to get in tune with their bodies
Movement stimulates creativity
Models & guides students to make musical connections of their own
Moving to music is fun!
A great transition to segue naturally into the vocalization period
Refines listening skills Focuses concentration Reinforces technique Warm-ups serve as a
link to curriculum standards & repertoire
Did you say FUN in the classroom?
F is for Functional
U is for Understanding
N is for Nurturing
Activate the Singing Voice Mental Focus
Energize Students Vocal Teaching & Technique
Target & Fix Problems Improve Choral Tone & Blend
Classroom Management
Sooooo…Physical Warm-Ups Can:
Using Physical Warm-Ups for Vocal Success
Mrs. Nita SmithI.T. Creswell Arts Magnet Middle
Nita.Smith@mnps.org
Mr. Franklin J. WillisW.H. Oliver Middle
Franklin.Willis@mnps.org
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