Friday, April 18, 2025

Frankie Lymon "Little Bitty Pretty One" Vocal Exercise

dropbox link to the audio file

Original was in Bb
I pitched it down to start on G to give you a bit of room to warm up into the Bb.
I automated a formant shift so as it pitches up it doesn't sound as chipmunked.
This Exercise moves through all 12 keys using the mm sound

The MM Sound

  1. Gently Engages the Vocal Folds
    The "mm" sound, especially when done lightly (like humming), encourages your vocal folds to come together without too much pressure. It helps you get your voice going without strain.
  2. Resonance and Placement
    It brings the vibration forward, often felt in your lips, nose, or face (aka "mask"). This helps with resonance, which makes your voice sound fuller and carry better.
  3. Breath Connection
    Doing "mm" helps you manage airflow and breath support. You’re not pushing too hard, so it keeps everything in check — breath, tone, and tension.
  4. Lip and Facial Relaxation
    It warms up facial muscles and gets your articulators (lips, cheeks, etc.) moving in a relaxed, focused way — which is great before diving into more intense singing or speaking.
  5. Easy Onsets
    You can explore clean onsets (how your voice starts) without attacking the note harshly. It's like easing into singing instead of jumping in cold.

No comments:

Post a Comment