https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4 What do you do that helps you to sing your best? What is the vocal technique concept that has been the most helpful for you as a singer? en-us 2020-09-23 12:59:11 UTC 2020-09-23 16:44:06 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f5e3.png gkrupke1 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/771848397 My singing FEELS good, sounds better, and is much easier when I remember to expand my ribcage on my breath and relax my jaw, especially when I'm singing in my high range. ]]> 2020-09-23 13:02:59 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/771848397 hlarsen221 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772850993 Let me explain. When I sing, I've learned that I have to spin my air and use vibrato, so that's the dance part. The unicorn part is a metaphor about pushing air forward and upward. Think of how a unicorn's horn goes up and out of its forehead. That's where the sound sometimes needs to go for it to be as possible.]]> 2020-09-23 16:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772850993 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772851160 As a soprano, relaxing my jaw allows me to reach my full potential when in a high range

]]> 2020-09-23 16:31:51 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772851160 tfrederick231 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772851303 To understand when and how to balance the lights and darks of singing is something that has improved my tone immensely. ]]> 2020-09-23 16:31:53 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772851303 ejuergens22 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772851423 2020-09-23 16:31:54 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772851423 wchase231 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772851565 I have found that focusing on taking deep and supported breaths and not closing up my throat and mouth space makes my singing feel easy and relaxed.]]> 2020-09-23 16:31:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772851565 celliott221 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772851671 making sure that i am breathing not up at my shoulders but down in my lungs and below the ribcage helps ensure i get a big enough breath and large enough expansion to support my voice through a phrase.]]> 2020-09-23 16:31:57 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772851671 cfrederick211 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772851745 Taking a deep breath and making sure that I'm releasing consistent air. I have to remember to keep the air flowing through the whole phrase, especially through higher pitches.]]> 2020-09-23 16:31:57 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772851745 btopliff21 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772851840 As I get into the higher range, my voice tends to strain. I have started to learn how to open my throat more to allow more air in and more sound to come out. On the topic of stiffness, I noticed that I sing better when I am more "flowy" with my movement; buoyant in Krupke's terms. ]]> 2020-09-23 16:31:58 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772851840 gmorgan22 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772851860 I have found that when I release my pressure I can sing higher and it doesn't hurt as much. ]]> 2020-09-23 16:31:59 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772851860 hkehoe22 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772852399 This makes it easier for me to powerfully sing through phrases, no matter what volume I'm singing at.]]> 2020-09-23 16:32:06 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772852399 cpoppens23 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772852619 One technique that has helped me with tone quality is keeping my tongue forward and on my bottom teeth]]> 2020-09-23 16:32:09 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772852619 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772852792 I find it easier to sing when I control my breath]]> 2020-09-23 16:32:11 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772852792 edunston21 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772852977 I always remember that by doing this my sound will sound way better and more mature. ]]> 2020-09-23 16:32:13 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772852977 kwinkler22 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772853104 2020-09-23 16:32:15 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772853104 aschumacher22 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772853119 This is the most important vocal technique I've learned so far in my singing career. By keeping my jaw relaxed the sound I create does not have tension. As well opening up the space in the back of my throat helps to create an open sound and helps with relaxing my jaw as well as tongue.]]> 2020-09-23 16:32:15 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772853119 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772853223 I relax my jaw and try not to force vibrato and let it just happen naturally]]> 2020-09-23 16:32:16 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772853223 jhbrown23 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772853452 2020-09-23 16:32:19 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772853452 awallace21 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772853551 When I have a relaxed jaw and have proper breath support, my sound is much more natural and less forced, and it also makes higher notes much easier to hit.]]> 2020-09-23 16:32:20 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772853551 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772853577 2020-09-23 16:32:21 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772853577 showland23 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772853579 When I start to relax, it gets much easier to hit higher notes. It feels almost effortless rather than like I'm reaching for a note.]]> 2020-09-23 16:32:21 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772853579 oadams22 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772853683 Good posture helps me sing better such as rolling my shoulders back and standing shoulder width apart. Also moving my body a little bit helps with dynamics and rhythm.]]> 2020-09-23 16:32:22 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772853683 bdavis221 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772853955 By taking deep breaths that you can feel in your diaphragm, and using breath support to support my sound, I am able to produce a fuller tone and not take as many breaths, making music sound more musical.]]> 2020-09-23 16:32:26 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772853955 lboyd221 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772854136 2020-09-23 16:32:28 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772854136 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772854207 2020-09-23 16:32:29 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772854207 kburch22 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772854518 thinking about my vowel shape/lips/tongue mankes my singing sound more mature and relaxes my sound.]]> 2020-09-23 16:32:33 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772854518 aaustin212 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772854566 Something that helps me sing my best is having an open back space and dropping my jaw to get the fullest possible sound with my vocals. This is the first thing I check if I'm not sounding my best when singing.]]> 2020-09-23 16:32:33 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772854566 aphillips214 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772855306 When my jaw is relaxed and there is no tension, it makes it easier to sing higher and my sound is better.]]> 2020-09-23 16:32:43 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772855306 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772855791 When my jaw is relaxed, I feel like my sound is more open and doesn't sound as forced. ]]> 2020-09-23 16:32:49 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772855791 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772855875 Making sure to expand when I breathe and not letting the breath make my shoulders move.]]> 2020-09-23 16:32:50 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772855875 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772855970 It's kind of hard to breathe through a mask so expanding my stomach rather than from my shoulders helps me to get enough air to carry through phrases. ]]> 2020-09-23 16:32:52 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772855970 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772856252 2020-09-23 16:32:55 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772856252 cniemeyer21 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772856371 Having good posture and making sure I take a good breath and maintain that helps me feel supported when I sing]]> 2020-09-23 16:32:57 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772856371 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772857693 2020-09-23 16:33:13 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772857693 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772858421 Breath support and how to control my breathing]]> 2020-09-23 16:33:23 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772858421 wreeves21 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772858684 I'm able to have better air support and I just sound better when my back is straight]]> 2020-09-23 16:33:26 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772858684 jhbrown23 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772860665 2020-09-23 16:33:53 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772860665 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772861090 As a soprano relaxing my jaw and spinning my air really helps me sing my best and makes me feel comfortable especially when hitting higher notes that can sometimes be a challenge to reach.]]> 2020-09-23 16:33:59 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772861090 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772866282 Make sure you take a big breath if you’re gonna sing big phrases, otherwise it doesn’t work.]]> 2020-09-23 16:35:03 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772866282 https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772874336 If I focus on taking in a breath without making a noise. many times before concert choir, when I would breath I would raise my chest and breath loud. Keeping my back straight and being calm when breaking can help me take in more and sing for longer periods]]> 2020-09-23 16:36:47 UTC https://padlet.com/gkrupke1/bm6z9vr004ftdsm4/wish/772874336