Resonance Exercises

Clinical Internship in Phoniatrics
PHONATION AND RESONANCE EXERCISES
Resonance is a phenomenon that allows the amplification of speech sounds

using bony cavities, especially the paranasal sinuses and the oral cavity,
avoiding vocal abuse.
Phonation is the activity of the vocal cords that are exercised by the passage of
air and allow the emission of voice to be amplified and subsequently modified
by the organs of articulation (soft palate, tongue, lips, teeth) and in this way
produce the articulated sounds of oral language.
Below, a series of exercises are suggested to stimulate and control the output
of the voice through the oral cavity by projecting it and, once this goal has
been achieved, exercise the functioning of the vocal cords. Remember that
breathing control is essential for performing these exercises. Control the use of
abdominal breathing, the nasal-oral respiratory cycle (i.e., taking air in through
the nose and expelling it through the mouth) or short breaths through the
mouth.
One of the criteria to take into account when performing these exercises is the
number or time of emission of each sound per breath. Remember that we are
looking to emit a greater number of sounds per breath.
 Take air through your nose and exhale slowly, emitting an /s/, time how
long it takes to exhale, remember that it should be the longest possible
time, the minimum value should be 20 seconds.
 Make the sound /a/, prolong it as long as possible, with a stable voice. If
your voice starts to change or tremble, stop timing. The minimum value
should be 20 seconds.
 To position your voice and improve projection, make the /m/ sound. Keep in
mind that your lips must be closed and the sound must be prolonged and
sustained /mmmm/. The sensation you should have is the nasal and/or
labial vibration and you should hear the sound located in the nose. Avoid
the exercise if you feel vocal effort, it means that it is done wrong.
 You should start working with vowels only if you succeed in positioning. Say
/mam/ lengthening all the sounds and remember that /m/ is a nasal sound
and the vowel should be projected forward, you should feel vibration in
your lips and nose. Do the same exercise with all the vowels (a, e, i, o, u).
 When you manage to do the previous exercise, do the exercise only with
the vowels and feel that the voice is directed through the oral cavity and
projects forward (/aaaaa/, /eeeee/, /iiiiii/, /ooooo/, /uuuuu/).
 You should start doing the exercises once you have completed the previous
exercise. Change the intensity of your vowel emission, that is, make a soft
emission and then gradually get louder and then soften it again, without
shouting.
 Once you have managed to do the above, start a broadcast from the lowest
to the highest you can. Do this exercise with all the vowels.
 With the vowel /i/ make tone changes with a known melody and noticing
that the air passing through the oral cavity is projected forward.
 Say the numbers from 1 to 10 or, from 20 to 30 or, from 30 to 40, control
all the parameters worked on, these are: relaxation, breathing, phonation,
resonance with this exercise exaggerate the articulation.
 You can use other automatic series such as the days of the week or the
months of the year, it is also useful to read short paragraphs out loud and
above all keep in mind that every time you speak you can exercise all
these elements that have been proposed.
 Remember that doing more is not better and that in any case, if signs of
fatigue appear, you should stop exercising and resume it later.
PROJECTION
Vocal projection is essential not only for singers, but for anyone who wants to
understand it clearly. This includes professional speakers as well. The ability to
project your voice means you will be able to sing more powerfully and
communicate more effectively. Proper voice projection requires a combination
of exercises to refine your breathing and voice technique to increase your vocal
clarity. Here are some of the most effective ways to make sure you are heard,
whether you want to sing in an auditorium or speak to a packed conference
room.
Start with the diaphragm

The diaphragm is a muscle located between the abdominal and thoracic
cavities. It's responsible for pushing out enough air for the sounds you make,
so exercising the diaphragm is crucial for vocal projection.
There are many ways to do this. One of the easiest for beginners is to take in
as much air as you can, breathing deeply until your lungs are full. Exhale
slowly, letting the air out, and then try again. Do this several times. When you
feel like you are taking enough air into your lungs, start singing a single note.
Unless you are already accustomed to using your diaphragm to push air out of
your lungs, your voice will sound weak and the note will falter. You are
probably singing from your throat, which does not allow you to project your
voice and can damage your throat. Fill your lungs by inhaling through your
nose and mouth simultaneously, then focus on the area below your ribs, where
your diaphragm is located. Keep working until you are using that muscle to
push air out of your lungs.
Controlled breathing
Controlled breathing exercises can help you use your diaphragm more
naturally. Try deep, slow breathing exercises to achieve this. Breathe in
through your nose and fill your lungs, increasing the diameter of your
abdomen, and then exhale slowly. Releasing air quickly does not give the
diaphragm time to take control and prevent air from escaping. Mastering this
technique helps you control your diaphragm and strengthen it as well. Don't
suck in your stomach after doing this exercise. Let it come out slowly and
naturally. Shrinking your stomach is a sign that you are not using your
diaphragm properly. The abdomen should remain relaxed as you inhale. The
exhalation should be more like you are allowing the air to release gently,
without pushing it out.

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Clinical Internship in Phoniatrics

PHONATION AND RESONANCE EXERCISES

Resonance is a phenomenon that allows the amplification of speech sounds

Start with the diaphragm

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