Vowels and resonance · Beginner · Every style, Pop and R&B
"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. It also wakes up clear diction.
How to do it
- Say the phrase in rhythm first.
- Sing it on the scale, every M crisp.
- Faster each time once it is easy.
Remember Crisp Ms, forward buzz.
| Numbers | 1 2 3 4 5 4 3 2 1 |
|---|---|
| Sargam | S R G M P M G R S |
| Solfa | do re mi fa sol fa mi re do |
| Notes | G A B C D C B A G |
| Sung on | mom my made me mash my em and ems |
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.
EE to AH octave drops
From a bright "ee" on top to an open "ah" an octave below, with the tongue staying forward.
Unifying belt vowels
A slide up a fifth on a bright "ya", then down the scale on "oo".