how to choose a Warm UP

A ”Warm Up” is an exercise to prepare your body for a particular use, often by releasing muscle tension in the jaw or larynx.

Remember to “B.E. S.M.A.R.T” as you warm up.

Body Awareness
Emotional Awareness
S.O.V.T. (Slides)
Modal Scales
Arpeggios
Riffs
Trouble Spots

- Body Awareness
  - Hydration & Nutrition
  - Cardio for 5-10 mins (jogging, running, calisthenics) to increase blood flow
  - Myofascial Massages & Stretches for your jaw, neck, etc.
- Emotional Awareness
  - Prayer, Meditation, & Mindfulness
  - Diaphragmatic Breathing & nervous system regulation
  - Review your show notes & work through any concerns
- S.O.V.T. (Slides)
  - (Lip Trills, Straw Phonation, “V-slides” etc.)
- Modal Scales
  - Warm up within 1 key (descending to target your lower register first).
- Arpeggios
  - For register coordination & range (1-3-5-8-5-3-1 often on "bup" “mum” or “nay”)
- Runs & Riffs
  - For agility, creative inspiration, expression, ad libs, & ear training
- Trouble Spots
  - For muscle memory recall, feedback, final tweaks, or musical changes.
Plus, remember to:
- Try different tempos, vowels, & vibrato, to keep growing!