Great work today students! Here is today’s homework:
Liga
Recommended minutes to practice: up to half an hour a day
What to practice: Breathing/yawning exercises, scales and belting exercises we did in warmup, You’ll be Back
How to practice: Observe the movement of your diaphragm while breathing. You can place your hands on either your stomach or on either side of your hips to feel the muscle expand and contract. Make sure that every phrase of singing has a breath, and that the soft palate is lifted (you can do this by yawning). Use your diaphragm and chest for the lower register, and add the head in the upper register (also known as mixing). Play with diction and dynamics.
Nora
Recommended minutes to practice: 10-15 minutes a day
What to practice: The Flyer, Off to the Circus
How to practice: Review notes and their placements on the staff, thinking about step wise motion. When playing, make sure notes connect but not overlap or detach.