Voice/Singing Grade 4: Technique

What you'll learn

1. 1

   Imagine blowing up a balloon 🎈. You take a big breath in, then puff it out slowly. That's how singers breathe too!

2. 2

   Where should your hand feel the breath go when you breathe in for singing?

3. 3

   Let's practice belly breathing! Breathe in for 4 counts, then out for 4 counts.

4. 4

   Let's make a long, smooth sound like a siren 🚑. We'll slide our voice up and down.

5. 5

   What do we do with our breath to make a long, smooth sound?

6. 6

   Now try a 'hissss' sound for 8 counts. Keep the air coming out the same the whole time!

7. 7

   When you sing, should your shoulders go up or stay down?