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Vocal Exercises

Warm up before a rehearsal, train your pitch, or learn to sing harmony. Each exercise adjusts to your range and plays right in your browser.

47 Exercises

BPM120
REGfull
Broken Thirds

Broken thirds make your voice leap up a third then step back down through a scale. The zigzag pattern sharpens pitch accuracy and quickens interval jumps.

BPM90
REGmixed
Descending 5-Tone

The descending 5-tone scale is a vocal cool-down that lets your folds shorten back to rest after intense singing. Use "Yoo" or "Hoo" to keep the larynx low.

BPM90
REGhead
Head Voice Hoot

Use this descending 'Hoot' exercise to engage CT muscles and build a stronger head voice. The owl-like vowel naturally lowers your larynx and eases tension.

BPM200
REGfull
Lip Trill: Fast 5-Tone

A fast-tempo lip trill exercise that builds breath control and extends your usable range. Back-pressure from the lips cushions your folds for a safer warm-up.

BPM90
REGmixed
Closed Mouth Hum

The closed mouth hum warms your voice gently by directing vibration toward your lips and nasal cavity. It builds mask resonance without strain on the folds.

BPM100
REGprimo
Fifth Slide

This sliding fifth interval exercise helps your choir smooth the chest-to-head voice transition by training the laryngeal muscles to tilt gradually.

BPM80
REGchest
Lip Trill: Descending 5-3-1

A slow descending lip trill on scale degrees 5-3-1 helps your vocal folds recover after intense singing. Use this cool-down to release tension gently.

BPM100
REGmixed
Glottal Repeats

Repeated glottal onsets on a single pitch build precise vocal cord closure. This exercise trains you to start each note with a clean, consistent attack.

BPM60
REGmixed
Hum-Chew

The Hum-Chew loosens your masseter muscles by combining a sustained hum with exaggerated chewing motions. You learn to phonate without jaw tension.

BPM120
REGfull
Lip Trill: 5-Tone Scale

Lip trills warm up your full range without strain. This 5-tone scale builds steady airflow and keeps your vocal folds loose as you move between registers.

BPM100
REGchest
Pulse on F

Pulsed 'F' consonants train your diaphragm to fire on rhythm. Lip resistance builds real subglottal pressure control for singing.

BPM60
REGchest
Sustained Hiss

The sustained hiss strips breath support down to one variable: steady airflow. Hold a constant 'Sss' and feel your diaphragm do the work.

BPM120
REGchest
Panting Dog

Rapid 'huh' pulses activate your diaphragm and build the reflexive bounce that powers real breath support. A go-to warm-up for singers at any level.

BPM100
REGmixed
Th Buzz

The Th Buzz drill forces your tongue forward between your teeth so you can feel exactly when you pull back and swallow your tone.

BPM110
REGmixed
Red Leather Yellow Leather

Separate lip and tongue movement from jaw tension with this classic phrase. Builds the fast, clean articulation singers need for rapid lyrics.

BPM110
REGfull
Puffy Cheek Bub

The puffy cheek bub exercise builds backpressure behind your lips to release jaw tension and let you sing higher notes with less effort.

BPM110
REGfull
Tongue Trill

The tongue trill loosens your tongue root so it stops pressing against the voice box. Use this rolled R exercise to free up range and reduce fatigue.

BPM60
REGchest
Box Breathing

Learn the Navy SEAL box breathing pattern to calm your nervous system before performances. Four counts in, hold, out, hold. A go-to reset for singers.

BPM60
REGchest
Rib Expansion Hold

Train your intercostal muscles to hold rib expansion and resist collapse. Build the breath support foundation every singer needs for stable, even airflow.

BPM90
REGsecondo
Mum Octave

Use the dopey 'Mum' sound to train your larynx to stay low through octave jumps. Build stable, relaxed tone on high notes without throat tension.

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