Description:
Exercise 1: 15 16 178
Please be mindful of that lowest pitch: as the interval, or the distance between pitches gets wider, that lowest pitch (your “1”) may become harder to sing in tune. Remember that you are returning to the same pitch you started on.
Exercise 2: 1818–531
This next exercise uses the leap of an octave - that’s the same interval you hear at the beginning of “Somewhere over the rainbow” and “The Christmas Song”. Notice we’re sustaining the second time we reach the octave, and if you can relax to let your natural vibrato come in, do so!
Exercise 3: 1535 4868 1535 1
Our last agility exercise is another fun one. We basically have two patterns: 1, 2, 1 again, and we land on the pitch we started on. Put it together.
Please be mindful of that lowest pitch: as the interval, or the distance between pitches gets wider, that lowest pitch (your “1”) may become harder to sing in tune. Remember that you are returning to the same pitch you started on.
Exercise 2: 1818–531
This next exercise uses the leap of an octave - that’s the same interval you hear at the beginning of “Somewhere over the rainbow” and “The Christmas Song”. Notice we’re sustaining the second time we reach the octave, and if you can relax to let your natural vibrato come in, do so!
Exercise 3: 1535 4868 1535 1
Our last agility exercise is another fun one. We basically have two patterns: 1, 2, 1 again, and we land on the pitch we started on. Put it together.
Great Work!
Lessons:
- 1: Welcome!
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2:
Warmup
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3:
Narrow Range Patterns
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4:
Wide Range Patterns
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5:
Leaps
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6:
Conclusion
Instructor: Camille van Niekerk
Camille van Niekerk is a singer, writer and vocal instructor in Southern California. Camille began studying voice and performing in musicals at age seven. In 2010, Camille began working towards her BA in Music Education at Azusa Pacific University. She then earned her teaching credential from San Diego State University and taught classroom choral and instrumental music. Shortly after moving to LA county, Camille began her private vocal studio, providing vocal coaching, ear training, and recording for students of all ages. She is constantly refining her skills and methods for greater versatility and effectiveness. When she is not teaching, Camille enjoys singing with the L.A. Choral Lab and Ensoma Creative. She lives in San Diego with her husband and loves going to the beach, practicing yoga, reading, and cooking.