Vowels and resonance · Beginner · Every style, Choir, Classical
Vowel walk: mee meh mah moh moo
One breath, five vowels, one tone. The jaw and tongue change shape while the sound stays in the same place.
How to do it
- Start on a bright "mee".
- Change only the mouth for each vowel.
- Keep the buzz of the "mee" in every one.
Remember Only the mouth moves.
| Numbers | 5 4 3 2 1 |
|---|---|
| Sargam | P M G R S |
| Solfa | sol fa mi re do |
| Notes | D C B A G |
| Sung on | mee meh mah moh moo |
Where it comes from
More vowels and resonance
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.
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".