The runner stretches her legs before her competitive race. The football player awakes his muscles as the crowd gathers in the stands. The arms of the tennis player are exercised to gain needed muscle for her matches.
Preparing beforehand for big events like these is needed so that injury doesn't occur. Some athletes may think that this is an obvious bit of information, but other individuals may not be as knowledgeable. Just like athletes, singers (whether experienced or new) must grasp the importance of warming their voices before singing. This is a crucial step, and its benefits greatly outweigh the time it takes to do so. By warming up, the diaphragm and vocal cords become ready to create and support the sounds that singing requires.
So, what are some beneficial warm-ups for vocalists to perform before singing? Dr. Titze from the National Center for Voice and Speech (NCVS) has some answers. Dr. Titze gave five of his favorite vocal warm-ups for singers (trilling, two-octave pitch glides etc.) on the NCVS website here.
Just like runners need to warm their muscles and stretch before running, vocalists need to warm-up their voices before singing. Never forget that crucial step.
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