A vocal warm-up is a series of exercises that prepare the voice for singing, acting, or other use.
Purpose Changing pitch undoubtedly stretches the muscles, and vocal warm-ups help the singer feel more prepared.
Physical whole-body warm-ups also help prepare a singer. Muscles all over the body are used when singing (the diaphragm being one of the most obvious). Stretches of the abdomen, back, neck, and shoulders are important to avoid stress, which influences the sound of the voice.
Some warm-ups also provide voice training. Sometimes called vocalises, these activities teach breath control, diction, blending, and balance.
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