Vibrato 1
Progress from separate sounds to rapid repetitions, developing the vocal oscillation that leads to vibrato.
▶ First, watch the movement in the video
Check the technique, then move on to the explanation and audio examples.
Why practice this?
This time, let’s practice vibrato, a very widely used singing technique!
Exercises and key points
How to practice Vibrato 1
First, use the Goo voice to say “eh” or “ah” five times, separating each sound.
Should I start with whichever is easier, “eh” or “ah,” and try the other one once I can do the first?
Yes!
At first, the easier vowel may vary from day to day, so try both and choose the one that feels more comfortable.
Next, sustain “eh” or “ah” in the Goo voice and repeat it five times as in the audio example.
Finally, sustain “eh” or “ah” in the Goo voice and repeat it quickly about 10 times as in the audio example.
The key is to think of rapidly starting the sound again, rather than rapidly shaking it!
Listen to the examples and try
Keep the volume low and play the examples one at a time to hear the differences between the voices.