Midterm Exam - Due Wed March 5

Vocal Pedagogy Take Home Exam

Due Wednesday   March 5

You are encouraged to use your textbook to answer the questions. Answer each question thoroughly and in complete sentences.

·      All responses must by typed and answered completely. 

·      All answers must be in your own words.

·      No paraphrasing from any written source or the test will have earned a Zero.

10 points each:

1.     Give a step by step explanation of how to align the body for singing.

2.     Discuss the role of voice science in singing and voice education.

3.     Name and discuss the five areas involved in the vocal process according to function and how they interrelate.

4.     Discuss some techniques for relaxing body tensions, aligning the body and warming up the voice.

5.     Name and describe the four phases and action of the respiratory system during the inspiratory-expiratory cycle.

6.     Describe three exercises for helping students with breathing.

7.     Name and describe the three types of phonation and the three ways of initiating and releasing tone.

8.     What are the characteristics of efficient vocal tone?