Voice Portfolio - Entry 5

Vocal Development Programme – Entry 05
Date	Wednesday 24th February 2016
Exercise Used	Two ‘National Theatre’ Vocal Warmup Workshop Videos: Breathing - http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/video/vocal-warm-up-1-breathing Resonance - http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/video/vocal-warm-up-2-resonance
Vocal Characteristics	Pre-Exercise: -          Raspy -          Crisp -          Throat Resonated Post-Exercise: -          Articulate -          Breathy -          Cheat Resonated
Vocal Reflection	I found these warmup videos very helpful and efficient in telling me how to improve breathing and resonance control.  These exercises helped we deeply with: -          Breath Control -          Muscle Control/Warmups (particularly with the lungs, diaphragm, and vocal folds) -          Posture -          Pitch and Tone Variations (this was my area for improvement from the previous session, and breath control and throat resonance supported my adaptability). -          Articulation Delivery -          Pacing -          and Removed Areas of Tension.
Received Feedback	I did notice a considerable amount of difference in my vocal delivery post-exercise; not only could I breathe and resonate to a better extent, I felt extremely comfortable during and after the exercises.  I was able to warmup multiple areas of my body, in and out, I found comfort and relaxation so there were no tensions throughout rehearsals and vocal delivery.
Strengths	-          Breath Control -          Muscle Movement -          Posture -          Articulation -          and Variation Adaptability.
Areas of Improvement	Volume – while the majority of these exercises were positive and beneficial, I did particularly notice that there was often a lack of volume in my vocal delivery.  An area for improvement, especially if these exercises would be used for performance preparation.