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Vowels
Updated on April 30, 2015
Source: rusticliving
The importance of learning how to sing with good clear diction is the #1 responsibility of the
singer.
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So in learning to produce proper vowel sounds, first practice just the vowel itself. Use the correct
lip position and allow plenty of space within the mouth itself.
Remember that as a singer, you need to sing on open vowels, and not sustain consonant sounds,
in order to maximize the resonance and carrying power of your voice.
Ah - as in father
Eh - as in met
Ee - as in meet
Oh - as in home
Oo - as in blue
The key to good production of these 5 vowels is in the formation of the mouth including the jaw
and cheeks.
Placing 2 fingers in the mouth to determine the correct mouth opening for singing any word
containing the 'Ah' vowel.
Source: Audrey Hunt/vocalcoach copyright 2013
Place 2 fingers (pointer and ring) between the top and bottom teeth lengthwise to assure
that you have enough space.
Do not tense the jaw or tongue. It is crucial to keep these areas as relaxed as possible.
This will give you a smooth and rich tone without tension.
With the mouth in this position speak the word "haaaaa." Hold on to the word
sustaining the ah sound. Make it sound like a long sigh.
Follow this with singing the same word on an easy and comfortable tone. Be sure the
pitch is not to low or too high. Make it sound like a long sigh.
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Summing it all up
The word legato is an italian word that means to sing or play smoothly and connected. Legato
singing must be the primary goal of all singers. In other words unless the phrase specifically
indicates a break or pause, each note and word is connected one to the other. This means that
vowels should be balanced when singing from one vowel sound to another.
To match one vowel to another there must be absolutely no tension in the tone or face, lips, jaw
and tongue. Develop the habit of relaxing the neck and shoulder areas before and during
vocalization. Be sure the knees are not locked. Tension is the biggest enemy to the singer.
And...
Drink only room temperature water (cold and ice will restrict the vocal cords.)
Avoid extreme temperature changes (going from air conditioned room to hot outdoors.)
If your throat begins to hurt or you feel a "gripping" stop singing. You are straining your
voice.
All correct and good singing should be effortless and easy. If it's not - it's wrong.
I sure hope you've learned more about How to sing the five basic singing vowels. When you've
got it all down and you're ready for your solo at the "Met", let me know.
~ Sing with joy ~
I've learned a few things I didn't know before reading this hub.