Vocalize!

45 Accompanied Vocal Warm-Ups

that Teach Technique
Composed and arr. Andy Beck
Each exercise in this valuable resource is designed to reinforce
fundamental vocal concepts for choral and solo singers of any age.
Organized in 11 focused categories, the purpose of every warm-up Available in
is evident, and clearly stated directions optimize growth. Supportive
piano accompaniments, including progressive modulations, are lightly
orchestrated on the enclosed recording—perfect for ensemble rehearsals,
studio lessons, or at-home practice. As an added bonus, PDF files on the
VOCALIZE! – Singer Page 2
enhanced CD provide extracted vocal lines on reproducible singer pages.

Come Now, Let Our Voices Ring

00-40024 | Book & Enhanced CD | $34.99

Topics and Titles Include:

For many singers, the healthiest part of the voice is in the middle range. This exercise begins in that “sweet
Posturespot” (for most) and gently descends.
BreathBeSupport Dynamics/Articulations
cautious not to add extra weight as the notes go down, but rather Scales/Intervals
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float like a feather to the lowerFlying, Sighing
pitches. Dynamics Are Fancy and Fine Do Is Like a Rock
Roll Your Shoulders Take Time to Breathe Sing Legato, Sing Staccato
Beginning Warm-Ups Octaves and
1 Sevenths
Optional: Sing only the vowel sounds of each word, drawing attention to mouth shape and space.
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Canon Collection
55 Rounds
16 for Choral and
THE VOCALIZE! CANON COLLECTION – Singer Page 8
Chairs to Mend
Classroom Singing CD: X SP: X

Chairs
Compiled and to Andy
arr.
(with enunciated
Mend
Imagine old-time street merchants selling their wares in a crowded marketplace. Crisp diction
consonants)Beck
and healthy projection (with solid support) were required in order
to attract as many customers as possible. As you develop these same vocal attributes, be sure to
anchor the sound with breath.
This impressive collection
Imagine old-time of rounds
street merchants is their
selling ideal forinwarming
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a crowded marketplace.
singing, technique-building, and more! From traditional and
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support) were required familiar
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you develop • Project
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same vocal Lips, the Tongue,
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sound with breath. Available in
original and unexpected, each of the tuneful melodies easily stacks into
two, three, or more layers. Enhanced CD includes accompaniment tracks William Hayes (1708-1777)
and printable PDFs.
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Chairs to mend, old chairs to mend! Mack - er - el, fresh

Ah, Poor Bird Come, Follow Hine Ma Tov One Bottle of Pop Thula, Thula Ngoana
Ding-a-Ding, Dong
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Ahrirang Jubilate Deo The Orchestra Song Ubi Sunt Gaudia
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All Things Shall œ. œ œNobis Pacem
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œThe Larkœ and the
Kyrie Canon
œ Magpie œ Burning
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Rise Up, O Flame
œ WeŒMerry Minstrels
Are You Sleeping? Donkeys andœCarrots
œ œ œ Scotland’s Whether the Weather
Be Welcome The Ghost of John Let Us Sing Together Shalom Chaverim White Coral Bells
mack - er - el! An - y straw - ber - ries, an - y straw - ber - ries?
Candlelight Canon Hashivenu Mi Gallo Sing and Rejoice Winter Canon
A Child of Song Here’s a Merry Jest Oh, How Lovely Sing We Merrily And more!

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for the remainder of your rehearsal. Posture, vowels, and vocal freedom are always important!
uplifting message and attention-grabbing rhythms offer a great way to begin a rehearsal. When you
establish goodPair
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with habits at the start, those habits will continue for the remainder of your rehearsal.
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Accompaniment
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Alleluia CD: X SP: X

Alleluia It's all about the vowels. Tall vowels encourage an open space, which improves tone quality. Vowels
that are uniform across the choir help with blend and intonation. The word "Alleluia" includes just
three pure vowels (the first and last syllables are the same). Concentrate on each as you perform.
It’s all about
Also,the vowels.
note Tall vowels
that the encourage
first four an open
pitches step space,
down which
a major improves
scale. tone quality.
Be certain to sing Vowels that are
descending intervals
uniform in across the choir help with blend and intonation. The word “Alleluia” includes just three
tune. Optional: Gesture with index fingers that float upward throughout the first phrase. pure vowels
(the first and last syllables are the same). Concentrate on each as you perform. Also, note that the first four
Pair down
pitches step with the following
a major Be certain exercises:
scale.Vocalize! to sing descending intervals in tune.
Come Now, Let Our Voices Ring • Drop Your Jaw • Flying, Sighing • Take Time to Breathe
Optional: Gesture with index fingers that float upward throughout the first phrase.

William Boyce (1711-1779)

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