What are the basic requirements needed for children to learn to sing? The physical ability to sing depends on the degree of normal and healthy development of the vocal mechanism (larynx, vocal folds, breathing apparatus), and on one’s neuro-biological ability to process music pitch.
Anyone who has heard a child improvise melodies from the crib knows it is a precious sound. Little ones can babble repetitive songs with pitch accuracy as early as the age of ten months. It’s likely these children have been sung to and/or have heard singing frequently during the pre-birth and early infant years.
Developing Voices
The Voice of the Very Young Child (birth to 5 years)
The voice of the very young child (from birth to 5 years) is not like the voice of an older child or an adult. Know the differences in an adult’s and a child’s vocal apparatus.
Voice Anatomy for the Choir Classroom – Demonstrations and Activities
The effective and fun projects for the choral classroom show your students how to build a larynx, and lung to better understand the mechanics for singing. It also aids students in their understanding of concise terminology to describe in detail how their voice is working for them.
Sister Choruses ~ A Chinese / American Choral Exchange
See these sister youth choruses in China and the USA sing for each other in a live Skype choral exchange.
Five Steps to Making Every Rehearsal Count
This article is submitted by Dr. William O. Baker, Special Contributor to DevelopingVoices.blog. The five steps to making every rehearsal count is designed to help create the mindset that each rehearsal is a special occasion, one that can be likened to a greatly anticipated dinner party. I don’t think this concept is a stretch at […]
A NEW YEAR ~ A NEW HABIT ~ Avoiding vocal fatigue in the classroom
Educators can be at unusual risk for developing vocal fatigue and hoarseness. Demands of heavy voice use throughout the week is tremendous with little time for the voice to rest and recover. WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT? please refer to […]