Vowels and resonance · Intermediate · Classical, Musical theatre, Every style
EE to AH octave drops
From a bright "ee" on top to an open "ah" an octave below, with the tongue staying forward. It carries brightness down into the lower voice.
How to do it
- Light, bright "ee" on top.
- Drop the octave to "ah", tongue tip behind the bottom teeth.
- Keep some of the "ee" shine in the "ah".
Remember Tongue forward on both.
| Numbers | 1′ 1 |
|---|---|
| Sargam | Ṡ S |
| Solfa | do do |
| Notes | G G |
| Sung on | ee ah |
Where it comes from
More vowels and resonance
Vowel walk: mee meh mah moh moo
One breath, five vowels, one tone.
Hum into the vowel
Find the buzz on a hum, then open into "ah" without losing it.
"Mommy made me mash my M&Ms"
A tongue twister full of M sounds keeps the tone buzzing on the lips while the words move fast.
Unifying belt vowels
A slide up a fifth on a bright "ya", then down the scale on "oo".