Theatre Game of the Week #21
Vocal warmups are a tried and true theatrical tradition. I was at rehearsal yesterday and we were discussing them. What warmups you prefer can vary on what country you're from and what teachers you've had. They may seem a bit boring but they are a must needed item. Each of these listed below work various parts of the mouth, tongue, and palette. I was born with a cleft palette,(meaning that I'm missing part of my soft palette). I use different parts of my mouth to make the same sounds as other people do. Warming up is essential for me and I use these with all my students. ESL students will find them fun if you work them into a circle and say them together.
Red Leather, Yellow Leather
Girl Gargoyle, Guy Gargoyle
Unique New York
I am not the Pheasant Plucker, I am the Pheasant Plucker's son, and I am only Plucking Pheasants until the Pheasant Plucker comes.
Choose Orange Shoes
Toy Boat
She Sells Sea Shells by the Sea Shore
Admist the Mists and Coldest Frosts
Betty Bought a Bit of Butter
Miss, Mix, Miss!
I always pair my vocal warmups with physical stretching to loosen me up as a performer. Spending just ten minutes warming up before each practice can greatly improve your performance. Those were some of my favorite warmups. What are some of yours?
Comments
Gwell
Les chaussettes de l'archi-duchesse, sont-elles sèches ou archi-sèches ? a French one ;-)
05 March 2013