- "play me" release jaw, plug an ear to get a sense of breath flow.
- Your face doesn't need to contort to sing!
- helicopter arms to release the ribcage and lower back.
- Bright vowels ride on the outside edges of the tongue.
- Try squatting to open the back and feel the abdominal muscles go in and up as they should.
- Maintain the connection with the bottom
- Watch clavicular breathing
- "about to sneeze," thumb molars, and fish jaw.
Vocal Alignment with Lesson 10/14/16
- precise onset for the "y" in "ya ya ya." Sing/start as if you're still inhaling on that "y."
- Try pulling the ponytail for the high.
I'm really tired today. My voice isn't responding, but I think it's because I'm falling asleep on my feet. Other than that, I think I got to a 6-7 out of 10 in spite of that.
Go to bed. Your future practice will be much more effective if you have slept. If you must practice when you are tired, get out your yoga mat, put a couple of paperbacks under your head, bend your knees, and practice from the floor.
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