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**Title:** Mastering Vibrato for Singers
**Summary:**
* **What is Vibrato?:** A vocal ornament where a tone oscillates in a constant and proportionate manner, creating a wave-like effect.
* **Types of Vibrato (Vocal Technique):**
1. Larynx Movement (harder to regulate speed)
2. Air Oscillation (easier to control speed and amplitude)
* **Key Points:**
+ Vibrato is not just for experienced singers; anyone can develop it with practice.
+ It's a controllable vocal resource that should be used with moderation and musicality.
* **Exercises to Develop Vibrato:**
1. Accentuated phoneme ("shh") with continuity
2. Piano-assisted exercise with ascending semitone
3. Vocalization with syllable "uy" transformation
* **Tips for Using Vibrato:**
1. Use in moderation
2. Don't over-rely on it for tuning or tone quality
3. Avoid focusing on moving specific body parts (can lead to a tense sound)
Here are the key facts extracted from the text, excluding opinions, with each fact numbered and presented in short sentences:
1. **Definition of Vibrato**: Vibrato is a vocal ornament where a tone oscillates in a constant and proportionate manner.
2. **Vibrato Pattern**: Vibrato involves a note moving to another and returning to the original note repeatedly.
3. **Variations in Vibrato**:
* **Speed**: Vibrato can vary in speed (fast or slow vibratos).
* **Amplitude**: Vibrato can vary in amplitude (oscillating between a note and an ascending/descending semitone or full tone).
4. **Types of Vibrato (from a vocal technique perspective)**:
1. **Larynx Movement Vibrato**: Occurs due to the movement of the larynx, especially on low notes.
* **Characteristic**: Difficult to regulate speed.
2. **Air Oscillation Vibrato**: Occurs when air flow is fragmented without losing continuity.
* **Characteristic**: Minimal larynx movement, easier to control speed and amplitude.
5. **Vibrato Usage**:
* **Decorative Purpose**: Serves to decorate a phrase.
* **Application**: Typically used on long notes, but can be applied wherever suitable.
6. **Developing Vibrato**:
* **Requirement**: Develop your voice and know your instrument well.
* **Achievability**: Anyone can achieve vibrato with practice.
7. **Exercise for Developing Vibrato**:
1. **Silent "Shh" Exercise**: Accentuate a silent "shh" sound five times without losing continuity.
2. **Piano-Assisted Exercise**: Switch between a comfortable note and an ascending semitone at varying speeds.
3. **Vocalization Exercise**: Use the syllable "uy" to mimic the vibrato feel.
8. **Tips for Using Vibrato**:
1. **Moderation**: Use vibrato in moderation to avoid tiring the listener.
2. **Variety**: Don’t overuse vibrato; maintain control over activating/deactivating it.
3. **Body Movement**: Avoid focusing on moving specific body parts, as it can lead to a tense, fragmented sound.