The word comes from the Greek khoros, which means "dance," but implies some singing too. Definitions of choral. adjective. related to or written for or music

1. Chorale Singing Teaching Guides

4. Objectives:
1. Recognize the vital vocal techniques used in
teaching choir
2. Perform the piece of music applying the six
skills of a good singer.
3. Appreciate the significance of the
fundamental vocal techniques used in
teaching choir ensemble

6. pay particular attention to a small point in
front of you
outward, not inward
helps you become centered (well balanced
and confident or serene)
serves as your "anchor" when a lot things are
happening, dissipates panic attacks or stage
fright

8. pertains the musical aspect of singing
Western intonation, the syllables are:
do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti, and do.
singing the right notes at the right time,
with the right pronunciation of syllables
and words, with the right emotional
intent
maintain the given tempo or speed; do
not slow down or speed up

9. vocalizing is learning the skill of intoning the
proper order of pitches:
 5 4 3 2 1 or sol, fa, mi, re, do
 1 2 3 2 1 or do, re, mi, re, do
 1 2 3 4 5 4 3 2 1 or
do, re, mi, fa, sol, fa, mi, re, do
 1 3 5 3 1 or do, mi, sol, mi, do
 1 3 5 8 5 3 1 or do, mi, sol, do, sol, mi, do
 1 8 8 1 1 or do, octave do,
 1 1 1 1 1 or do, as is

11.  Inhalation and exhalation in
singing
 singing happens during
exhalation
 fast inhalation, slow exhalation
 legato and staccato

12.  intercostal vs clavicular breathing
 the end of the inhalation is the start of
the exhalation
 the end of the exhalation should aid in
positioning singing to the next phrase to
be sung
 subglottic pressure and the diaphragm

14. voiced and unvoiced sounds
vowels as the free and
unobstructed voiced sounds
pronouncing vowels through
the lips, the base of the tongue;
vowel modification

15.  consonants: obstruction and
release
 voiced and unvoiced
consonants
 equalizing vowels and
consonants in speech and
singing

17.  introduction of the larynx:
closed and open vocal folds
 laryngeal movement:
cricoarytenoid and cricothyroid
joints
 the "germ" of the voice as
resonated through the pharynx

19.  parts of the pharynx
lower (laryngopharynx)
middle (oropharynx)
upper (nasopharynx)
 registers: chest, middle and head
 primo and secondo passaggios
 unifying the registers: the
ambulance technique

21.  voice, poetry and movement:
intertwining artistry in singing
 the art of imitation: the first step
 chiaroscuro: showing and hiding
intentions
 substitution: lexicon of
experience (hugot)

22.  text and subtext
 stage presence and deportment
 parts of a stage
 choreography
 centeredness in
performance

23. Directions:
1. Interpret/perform the given
musical piece applying the six skills of a
good singer. Chorus part only.
2. The participants will be divided
into four groups.
A. Sarung Banggi
B. Paubaya
C. Sana Mauli’t Muli
D. Ama Namin

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