EXCERCISES TO BE

PERFORMED FOR THE

VOICE

EFFORTS BY:-
ROHIT AGARWAL
SUNNY
SHAILENDER SINGH
SAKSHAM GULATI
 What is voice…..
 Voice (or vocalization) is the sound
produced by humans and other
vertebrates using the lungs and the vocal
folds in the larynx, or voice box. Voice is
not always produced as speech, however.
Infants babble and coo; animals bark,
moo, whinny, growl, and meow; and adult humans laugh, sing,
and cry. Voice is generated by airflow from the lungs as the vocal
folds are brought close together. When air is pushed past the vocal
folds with sufficient pressure, the vocal folds vibrate. If the vocal
folds in the larynx did not vibrate normally, speech could only be
produced as a whisper. Your voice is as unique as your fingerprint.
It helps define your personality, mood, and health.
 Approximately 7.5 million people in the United States have
trouble using their voices. Disorders of the voice involve
problems with pitch, loudness, and quality. Pitch is the
highness or lowness of a sound based on the frequency of the
sound waves. Loudness is the perceived volume (or
amplitude) of the sound, while quality refers to the character
or distinctive attributes of a sound. Many people who have
normal speaking skills have great difficulty communicating
when their vocal apparatus fails. This can occur if the nerves
controlling the larynx are impaired because of an accident, a
surgical procedure, a viral infection, or cancer
 Who needs voice…….
 singers
 public speaker
 sales people
 shopkeeper
 doctors
 teachers
 actors
 Lawyers
 politician
 Voice training
All voice training works on
four areas:-
 Breath(provides fuel for
speech)
 Throat (where your voice
box is located)
 Mouth muscles(lips and
tongues help you shape
your words)
 The mind/body influence
(positive thinking)
 Causes of voice problems
 Causes of vocal problems may include upper
respiratory infections, inflammation caused
by acid reflux, vocal misuse and abuse, vocal
nodules or laryngeal papillomatosis
(growths), laryngeal cancer, neuromuscular
diseases (such as spasmodic dysphonia or
vocal cord paralysis), and psychogenic
conditions due to psychological trauma.
Keep in mind that most voice problems are
reversible and can be successfully treated
when diagnosed early.
 How do you know when your voice is not healthy?

 Has your voice become hoarse or raspy?

 Have you lost your ability to hit some high notes when
singing?
 Does your voice suddenly sound deeper?
 Does your throat often feel raw, achy, or strained?
 Has it become an effort to talk?
 Do you find yourself repeatedly clearing your throat?
 If you answer "yes" to any of these questions, you may be experiencing a
voice problem. You should consult a doctor. An otolaryngologist (oh-toe-
lar-in-GAH-luh-jist) is the physician and surgeon who specializes in
diseases or disorders of the ears, nose, and throat. He or she can determine
the underlying cause of your voice problem. The professional who can help
you with improving the use of your voice and avoiding vocal abuse is a
speech-language
 Tips to Prevent Voice Problems
 Limit your intake of drinks that include
alcohol or caffeine. These act as diuretics
(substances that increase urination) and
cause the body to lose water. This loss of fluids
dries out the voice. Alcohol also irritates the
mucous membranes that line the throat.
 Drink plenty of water. Six to eight glasses a day is
recommended.
 Don't smoke and avoid second-hand smoke.
Cancer of the vocal folds is seen most often in
individuals who smoke.
 Practice good breathing techniques when singing
or talking.
 Avoid eating spicy foods. Spicy foods can cause stomach acid
to move into the throat or esophagus (reflux).
 Use a humidifier in your home. This is especially important in
winter or in dry climates. Thirty percent humidity is
recommended.
 Avoid talking in noisy places. Trying to talk above noise
causes strain on the voice.
 Avoid mouthwash or gargles that contain alcohol or irritating
chemicals. If you still wish to use a mouthwash that contains
alcohol, limit your use to oral rinsing. If gargling is necessary,
use a salt water solution.
 Try not to overuse your voice. Avoid speaking or singing
when your voice is hoarse.
 Include plenty of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables in your
diet. These foods contain vitamins A, E, and C. They also help
keep the mucus membranes that line the throat healthy.
 Do not cradle the phone when talking. Cradling the phone
between the head and shoulder for extended periods of time
can cause muscle tension in the neck.
 Exercise regularly. Exercise increases stamina and muscle
tone. This helps provide good posture and breathing, which are
necessary for proper speaking.
 Get enough rest. Physical fatigue has a negative effect on
voice.
 EXERCISES TO BE PERFORMED FOR
VOICE
 warm up exercise
It is very important for us to warm up our voices
with some simple vocal warm-ups, so that our
vocal cords are well stretched and our voices are
ready to take on the challenging speaking
exercises that lay ahead. Some trainer advocate
following exercises:-
 Humming
 Lip trill
 scale singing(for singers)
 Identify where you need to improve by
listening as objectively as you can to your
recording and observing yourself in the
mirror
what were your first impressions of your speaking
voice?
 Lie on your back with your knees in the air and your eyes
closed.
Pay attention to how your body feels as you breathe. Seek out
and eliminate any tension by "breathing into" that location. The
idea is to relax areas of your body that affect your voice. Important
areas to focus on are: jaw, neck, shoulders, chest, upper and lower
back, and diaphragm. Breathe deeply to expand your lung
capacity.
 Prop your head back a bit and release your jaw so that it
gapes open.
There should be no tension at all in your neck, chest, shoulders
or jaw. Take in a deep breath, and as you breathe out, vocalize. It
will sound like an open-mouthed moan. As you vocalize, pay close
attention to your jaw, neck, shoulders, back and chest. Most likely,
they will tense up when you vocalize. Keep practicing until you
can vocalize without tensing your muscles.
 Record yourself speaking as normally as you
possibly can.
Find a paragraph in a book or newspaper you
are reading, and speak as naturally as possible
into some recording device. You can often find
these in cell phones and computers.
 Watch yourself speak by standing in front of
a mirror while reading the same paragraph.
Watch your face carefully, paying special
attention to how your mouth moves and your
facial expressions.
 Practice your new speaking voice.
Record and watch yourself again, and decide
whether you did an adequate job at correcting
the problems you identified earlier. Be careful
not to overdo it; your voice will sound
obviously fake
 Pay attention to common problems.
Most people have a similar idea as to what the ideal speaking
voice is. These qualities vary only slightly:-
 Varying pitch. Avoid the dreaded monotone by raising and
lowering your voice to emphasize or de-emphasize certain
points of what you are saying. This often varies by region, so
pay attention to your friends and neighbours as they speak.
 Soft volume. Nobody wants to be yelled at, so speak just a little
softer than you normally would, especially when talking to
someone who is physically close to you.
 Relaxed tone. If there is tension in your throat or chest, your
voice will sound hoarse and forced, almost as if you have
laryngitis. Relax your upper body, including your shoulders,
neck and abdominal muscles, and your voice will sound more
gentle and pleasant.
 Breathing deeply.
This speech voice exercise makes the diaphragm stronger. To
do the exercise, you need to breathe in from your diaphragm,
forcing your stomach up. Hold your breath for about 4 seconds
and then breathe out, also for about 4 seconds. The exercise is
done for six times every day. You need to be persistent with
your speech voice exercises. That is the key to success.
Confidence
Always be confident on what you are speaking as you
will not sound well to the audience when you are
nervous . To improve vocal variety, read aloud from
the phone book or a cook book with expression this
will gain you confidence
 CONCLUSION
 It may seem strange, but this holds true in almost every
situation. Particularly, your voice often has more impact
than your message to your listeners. And if you want to
gain respect, confidence, and attention from the people
you are talking with, you will benefit much from doing
speech voice exercises.
 Speech voice exercises help you improve your breathing
so that your voice comes out as a rich, full, and deep
sound.
QUESTIONS PLEASE…
THANK YOU