Vocal Exercises Research Articles

Boosting Prefrontal Brain Responsiveness by Interoceptive Attentiveness during Synchronized Breathing, Motor, and Cognitive Task

Background: this study explored the prefrontal cortex (PFC) hemodynamic variations produced by the association of an Interoceptive Attentiveness (IA) condition with a simple breath, motor, and cognitive synchronization task. Methods: 18 healthy individuals performed different synchronization activities (breath, motor, and cognitive) under both IA and control conditions, while levels of oxygenated (O2Hb) and deoxygenated hemoglobin were measured using functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS). Results: findings revealed higher O2Hb levels in the prefrontal brain region during the experimental condition (IA) in contrast to the control condition. Notably, this difference was particularly evident during the cognitive task as opposed to the other tasks (breath and motor). In contrast, no significant differences were found for the PFC lateralization effect. Conclusions: This evidence holds potential for rehabilitation professionals suggesting that the combination of deliberate attention to the breath and a cognitive synchronization task (such as a vocal exercise executed simultaneously) could boost PFC responsiveness.

Vocal and tongue exercise in early to mid-stage Parkinson disease using the Pink1-/- rat

Vocal and swallowing deficits are common in Parkinson disease (PD). Because these impairments are resistant to dopamine replacement therapies, vocal and lingual exercise are the primary treatment, but not all individuals respond to exercise and neural mechanisms of treatment response are unclear. To explore putative mechanisms, we used the progressive Pink1-/- rat model of early to mid-stage PD and employed vocal and lingual exercises at 6- and 10-months of age in male Pink1-/- and wild type (WT) rats. We hypothesized that vocal and lingual exercise would improve vocal and tongue use dynamics and increase serotonin (5HT) immunoreactivity in related brainstem nuclei. Rats were tested at baseline and after 8 weeks of exercise or sham exercise. At early-stage PD (6 months), vocal exercise resulted in increased call complexity, but did not change intensity, while at mid-stage (10 months), vocal exercise no longer influenced vocalization complexity. Lingual exercise increased tongue force generation and reduced relative optical density of 5HT in the hypoglossal nucleus at both time points. The effects of vocal and lingual exercise at these time points are less robust than in prodromal stages observed in previous work, suggesting that early exercise interventions may yield greater benefit. Future work targeting optimization of exercise at later time points may facilitate clinical translation.

Longing for a Voice: A Qualitative Study.

Tracheostomy involves a challenging care process in which both patients and caregivers have difficulty communicating. Loss of speaking ability negatively affects caregivers as well as patients. The objective of this study was to examine the experiences of caregivers of patients with tracheostomy during care and after the first vocal exercise. This is a qualitative interview study using in-depth interviews. We used Colaizzi's method of data analysis. The interviews were carried out with 17 caregivers from March to July 2023. Two main themes were identified: the communication process and the first time hearing the patient's voice. In addition, communication techniques, difficulty in communication, providing motivation, and emotions were considered as subthemes. A better quality of care can be provided by understanding the experiences of caregivers of patients with tracheostomy, by sharing feelings and thoughts, and by using patient-specific communication methods.

Presentation of the ATLETAS DA VOZ™ Conditioning Program

Objectives. To present a simple form of vocal and breathing conditioning for voice professionals based on concepts from vocal science. The vocal conditioning program called Voice Athletes Conditioning uses the principles of exercise physiology to gradually improve vocal and respiratory overload to achieve endurance, power, and flexibility. Methods. Due to our personal experience with high voice users, we synthesized a vocal conditioning program (AVCP) that combines voice science, exercise physiology, sports science and physical therapy principles. This is an 8-week program of daily vocal and breathing exercises with overload enhancement each week using different types of breathing devices and semi-occluded vocal tract exercises, designed and developed according to the specific requirements and performance of the voice professional. Reflections. Professional voice users often experience episodes of vocal fatigue that can directly affect their performance and vocal health. As with physical training for athletes, voice exercises can also contribute to improving vocal conditioning, preventing voice disorders, as well as helping to obtain better performance, greater tolerance to fatigue and shorter recovery time. Conclusions. AVCP is an approach that considers the principles of muscle training aimed objectively at the respiratory and vocal muscles, carried out with a variety of breathing devices and specific vocal exercises in search of greater performance time, less physiological stress, and shorter recovery time in the professional use of the voice.

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Abstract: Debra Greschner reviews three recent publications. In French Lyric Diction: A Singer’s Guide (New York: Oxford University Press, 2023), diction instructor Jason Nedecky explains the rules and nuances of French lyric diction. Rearranged: An Opera Singer’s Facial Cancer and Life Transposed by Kathleen Watt (New York: Heliotope Books, 2023) is a compelling memoir of a classical singer’s battle with bone cancer. Vocal Technique: A Guide to Classical and Contemporary Styles for Conductors, Teachers, and Singers 2nd Edition by Julia Davids and Stephen LaTour (Grove, IL: Waveland Press, 2021) is substantively expanded upon the first edition that appeared in 2012. The volume now includes information on topics such as styles beyond the classical genre, electronic amplification, and additional vocal exercises.

КЛЮЧЕВЫЕ МОМЕНТЫ ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ ВОКАЛЬНОЙ ФОНОПЕДИИ ПРИ ДИЗАРТРИЧЕСКИХ РАССТРОЙСТВАХ

In their study, the authors consider such a relevant interdisciplinary section of medical speech therapy as voice therapy (vocal rehabilitation or phono pedagogy), namely its subsection — vocal-voice therapy (vocal rehabilitation), in the context of its effect on adults with mild dysarthric disorders, which is poorly covered in the Russian specialized speech therapy literature. The article outlines the features of violations of the components of voice and speech in dysarthria. In addition to vocal-voice therapy (vocal rehabilitation) techniques, the authors emphasize the importance of including the necessary speech therapy algorithms and multimodal intervention techniques in the work. The article outlines the general principles and some technical resources for the step-by-step vocal-voice therapy (vocal rehabilitation) of students diagnosed with a symptom of dysarthria, based both on personal successful experience of many years of work and on the experience of foreign colleagues. The stages of vocal-voice therapy (vocal rehabilitation) work described by the authors include: breathing exercises to music; special vocal and vocal-voice therapy (vocal rehabilitation) exercises using piano — SOVTe exercises; traditional vocal exercises (singing the notes of a scale with an open sound); work using vocalises; work on vocal composition with words.

Vocal Cool-Down In Voice Training: Method and Technical Considerations

Abstract In addition to the artistic aspect of professional voice performance, the sportive aspect is also important. The voices of professional voice actors, who are considered just like an athlete, should be strong, flexible and durable against long-term use. Also called vocal athletes, voice performers need processes such as muscle and skill development, voice warm up and cool down as in the applications expressed as periodization in sports medicine. Vocal training should aim to prepare the student for the stage not only with its artistic aspect but also with its sportive aspect. In the vocal training process, it is important to raise the awareness of the students from the very beginning of the education and to make the sportive discipline a behavior in the name of sustainable professional vocal use. It is unacceptable for a professional athlete to do some warm-up and cool-down movements with random movements or ignorance. The same is true for seeking vocal exercises for the singer.
 Exercise programs structured on a physiological basis both give predictable results, and the singer knows what to do and can ensure the performance. The most important components of the conscious training program that creates vocal periodization are vocal warming-up and cooling-down. Contrary to vocal warm-up exercises, studies on vocal cool-down are not sufficient both in the literature and in vocal training. It is an important necessity to apply vocal cool-down exercises in the same routine for the tissue recovery and to return to the speaking tone after the performance and to achieve tissue recovery under appropriate conditions. Vocal cool-down exercises are basically based on stretching and slowing down. In addition to metabolic effects such as blood flow changes, decreasing the muscle tonus, and removal of metabolites from the tissue; physiological effects such as providing a comfortable low larynx position and relaxation are targeted. Vocal cool-down techniques include semi-occluded vocal tract exercises, descending arpeggios, formant maneuvers, yawn&sigh, and chewing approach. In this study, the literature on vocal cool-down exercises has been reviewed, and ideal cool-down conditions and exercises have been presented in parallel with sports physiology.
 Keywords: Voice Training, Vocal Warm-up Exercises, Vocal Cool-down Exercises, Voice Health, Vocal Performance

Daily vocal exercise is necessary for peak performance singing in a songbird

Vocal signals, including human speech and birdsong, are produced by complicated, precisely coordinated body movements, whose execution is fitness-determining in resource competition and mate choice. While the acquisition and maintenance of motor skills generally requires practice to develop and maintain both motor circuitry and muscle performance, it is unknown whether vocal muscles, like limb muscles, exhibit exercise-induced plasticity. Here, we show that juvenile and adult zebra finches (Taeniopygia castanotis) require daily vocal exercise to first gain and subsequently maintain peak vocal muscle performance. Experimentally preventing male birds from singing alters both vocal muscle physiology and vocal performance within days. Furthermore, we find females prefer song of vocally exercised males in choice experiments. Vocal output thus contains information on recent exercise status, and acts as an honest indicator of past exercise investment in songbirds, and possibly in all vocalising vertebrates.

The Choice of Vocal Exercises and Their Application in Remote Learning

We live in a rapidly changing world and an increasing interest in distance learning. We need a selection vocal exercises available for use with modern musical computer technologies. The purpose of the article is to find the most constructive approach to the choice of vocal exercises, available for use in distance learning. The article discusses various classifications of vocal exercises created by famous teachers of the past decades. Based on the presented classifications, the main vocal tasks that require exercises are identified. There is an innovative approach to the exercises choice available for use in remote vocal training in this article. There is an innovative approach to the exercises choice available for use in remote vocal training in this article. This approach allows you to get maximum results with a minimum number of exercises. The equipment technical characteristics that are necessary for conducting high-quality online vocal lessons are also proposed.

Tongue and laryngeal exercises improve tongue strength and vocal function outcomes in a Pink1-/- rat model of early Parkinson disease

Parkinson disease (PD) causes voice and swallow dysfunction even in early stages of the disease. Treatment of this dysfunction is limited, and the neuropathology underlying this dysfunction is poorly defined. Targeted exercise provides the greatest benefit for offsetting voice and swallow dysfunction, and previous data suggest the hypoglossal nucleus and noradrenergic-locus coeruleus (LC) may be involved in its early pathology. To investigate relationships between targeted exercise and neuropathology of voice and swallow dysfunction, we implemented a combined exercise paradigm that included tongue force and vocalization exercises early in the Pink1-/- rat model. We tested the hypotheses that (1) tongue and vocal exercise improves tongue force and timing behaviors and vocalization outcomes, and (2) exercise increases optical density of serotonin (5-HT) in the hypoglossal nucleus, and tyrosine hydroxylase immunoreactive (Th-ir) cell counts in the LC. At two months of age Pink1-/- rats were randomized to exercise or non-exercise treatment. Age-matched wildtype (WT) control rats were assigned to non-exercise treatment. Tongue force and timing behaviors and ultrasonic vocalizations were measured at baseline (two months) and final (four months) timepoints. Optical density of 5-HT in the hypoglossal nucleus and TH-ir cell counts in the LC were obtained. Pink1-/- rats produced greater tongue forces, faster tongue contraction, and higher-intensity vocalization following exercise. There were no differences in LC TH-ir. The non-exercised Pink1-/- group had reduced density of 5-HT in the hypoglossal nucleus compared to the WT control group. The changes to tongue function and vocalization after targeted exercise suggests exercise intervention may be beneficial in early PD.

The filtration efficiency of surgical masks for expiratory aerosol and droplets generated by vocal exercises

The filtration efficiency of surgical masks for expiratory aerosol and droplets generated by vocal exercises

Introduction to Indonesia Through Extracurricular Empowerment Nasyid Vuttisatvittayanusorn School Krabi Thailand

The purpose of this research is to introduce Indonesia more deeply through the development of Nasyid Extracurricular activities at the Vuttisatvittayanusorn school. Vocal work is one of the things that is favored by students, especially women in the arts. Indonesia's existence is well known in this country which is nicknamed the white elephant. Departing from this background, the author tries to develop Indonesian-language nasyid directly. This type of research is field research using a qualitative descriptive approach. The implementation of this activity went through several stages, namely: (1) Holding FGDs with Vuttisatvittayanusorn school teachers and making official art extracurriculars through collaboration. (2) Conduct open recruitment for Vuttisatvittayanusornschool students. (3) Preparing and designing training concepts and schedules (4) Presenting students at the implementation of the Islamic religious festival which is held every month in Krabi Thailand. The impact of implementing these activities is that students are able to develop vocal exercises through extracurriculars and increase interest and use Indonesian properly.

Identifying Non-Traditional Approaches to Swallowing Rehabilitation: A Scoping Review.

In recent years, dysphagia care has shifted toward a more patient-centered approach. This means that dysphagia clinicians are considering more factors in the treatment process including the goals of care, quality of life, and cultural values. The purpose of this scoping review was to examine relevant research and identify dysphagia interventions outside of those traditionally used by dysphagia clinicians that may improve swallowing function. A review of relevant studies was conducted using search terms related to swallowing and treatment. The search yielded 8439 unique studies. Of the 283 articles that underwent a full-text review, 37 articles were included in the final review. These articles highlighted three potential areas of non-traditional dysphagia intervention that may serve to provide holistic care, while also aiming to improve swallowing mechanisms: acupuncture and Eastern medicine interventions, vocal exercises, and physical function exercises. The results suggest that dysphagia clinicians should work collaboratively with other allied health professionals and consider non-traditional approaches to dysphagia care. Through the identification of potentially effective but non-traditional or non-Eurocentric interventions for dysphagia care, clinicians may promote a culturally relevant, patient-centered approach, in turn increasing patient acceptance of treatment plans and compliance. Future research should explore the efficacy and feasibility of these interventions in dysphagia rehabilitation, as well as their effectiveness compared to more traditional approaches.

Asālīb Ta’līm Mahārati An-Nuthqi Ash-Shahih Lillugatil Arabiyyah ( Dirāsah Tahlīliyyah ‘Alā Shautiyyāt Kitāb Al-Arabiyyah Baina Yadaik)

This research aims to determine the method of teaching the correct pronunciation skill of the Arabic language in the Arabic book in your hands. The reason for choosing this topic is to provide an overview and information about the Arabic book in your hands and some of its advantages. This research is descriptive and analytical research, and the method of data collection is the method of observation and documentation on the subject, and the method of data analysis is through the analysis of the content contained in the Arabic book in your hands. One of the advantages of this book and its analysis first: presenting phonetics before other skills. Second: Training students on minor binaries realizes that the phonetic system in Arabic is different from the phonetic system of his mother tongue, Third: Providing the student with the opportunity to repeat and imitate phonetic. Fourth: Exercises to recreate new vocabulary with sounds, Fifth: Exercises on reciting a set of Quranic verses The aim of this training is to be fluent in the pronunciation of Arabic sounds. Sixth: Vocal exercises ended up producing and trying to present sounds that he thinks are difficult for the student of the Arabic language

Development of vocal exercises for training musical skills (Desarrollo de ejercicios vocales para entrenar las habilidades musicales)

ABSTRACTDevelopment of vocal exercises with visual art and interactive tools might contribute to development of students’ musical skills and enhance learning effectiveness. This paper gets an insight into the effectiveness of the vocal exercises developed with visual art tools and a vocal training app. The survey was conducted among 110 students from a music school in China. Students from small groups B who used MOOC and the developed vocal exercises performed 8.6% better compared to the control group, suggesting the programme’s effectiveness for teaching vocal performance. Group B post-assessment of the special factors showed increased scores on the three assessment criteria after the intervention. This study has practical value and is important for further research because it demonstrates the developed vocal exercises’ effect on musical skills. Research findings may be applied in educational institutions that are interested in finding ways to develop musical skills and improve the effectiveness of vocal training. The results are important for teachers, education officials and everyone interested in the introduction of interactive environments.

The effect of vocal tract semi-occlusion on the voice source and implications for voice therapy

Semi-occluded vocal tract exercises are often used in voice therapy to improve voice production. It is generally assumed that by enhancing source-filter interaction, such vocal exercises improve vocal efficiency while minimizing vocal fold collision. The goal of this computational study is to quantify such effects of source–filter interaction on the voice source. Voice simulations were performed with vocal tract constriction at various locations (false vocal folds, aryepiglottic folds, pharynx, oral cavity, and lips). The results showed that effects of vocal tract constriction on the voice source were generally small except for conditions of extreme constriction, at which constrictions at any location along the vocal tract decreased the mean and peak-to-peak amplitude of the glottal flow waveform. In general, source-filter interaction that reduced vocal fold contact pressure also decreased sound pressure level, thus making it impractical when targeting a desired output vocal intensity. While source–filter interaction is often assumed to improve vocal efficiency and economy, our results indicate that such improvements are mainly due to improvement in the filter rather than the voice source at the glottis. It is possible that speakers make additional laryngeal adjustments during vocal exercises, which may also contribute to the therapeutic benefits of such exercises.

Multidisciplinary management of inducible laryngeal obstruction and breathing pattern disorder.

Inducible laryngeal obstruction and breathing pattern disorder are common causes of breathlessness.Inducible laryngeal obstruction is an inappropriate, transient, reversible narrowing of the laryngeal area that causes breathlessness and laryngeal symptoms.Breathing pattern disorder is an alteration in the normal biomechanical patterns of breathing that results in intermittent or chronic symptoms, which may be respiratory and/or non-respiratory.People with inducible laryngeal obstruction or breathing pattern disorder often have other comorbidities that will also need addressing.Multidisciplinary assessment and treatment is essential for comprehensive workup and holistic care.Timely assessment and diagnosis can prevent unnecessary medication use and hospital admissions and facilitate effective management of the condition using reassurance, advice, education, breathing retraining and vocal exercises.

Analisis Jenis Pelatihan Pernapasan : Teknik Pernapasan dan Olah Vokal : Pelatihan Voice Over

In doing voice over, several exercises are carried out to support voice over abilities, namely breathing training and vocal training. Each of these trainings has a different type and is important for both breathing and speaking skills. For this reason, this study wanted to find out the analysis of the types of breathing training in the form of breathing techniques as well as vocal training in voice over. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative with data library research analysis techniques which are at the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Based on the research findings, it was found that the types of breathing techniques or training included several things, namely diaphragmatic breathing exercises, pursed lips breathing, lions breath, equal breathing and deep breathing. Meanwhile, vocal training for voice over includes intonation techniques, breathing techniques, carrying techniques, and articulation techniques. Various types and techniques in breathing and vocal exercises can be carried out as routine exercises to get the right functions and benefits for voice over talent in carrying out their duties and profession.

Improving Character Drama Competence in Drama Using Lottery Method

The drama performance was carried out by students from class XI MIA at SMA Darut Taqwa Purwosari who had issues with low self-confidence. To address this, the researcher implemented the lottery method combined with vocal exercises and expressive therapy. The aim of this study was to enhance the competence of students in expressing character dialogues in drama performances using the lottery method. The research sample consisted of 32 students from the Indonesian Language subject with the Basic Competency "Expressing Character Dialogues in Drama Performances" in the second semester of the academic year 2022-2023. Data were collected through questionnaires, observation notes, and evaluations conducted from the beginning of the research until Cycle II. Observation notes were used to assess improvement. The results showed that the lottery method could be used to enhance students' competence in expressing character dialogues in drama performances. The improvement in students' competence was evident in the quality of the process, as indicated by their sincerity, courage, and concentration during the learning and practice sessions, creating an enjoyable atmosphere. Students also did not feel bored as the activities in the lottery method were varied. The assessment of drama practice was based on four aspects: intonation, pronunciation, interpretation, and expression. The highest score for each aspect was 4, with a total score of 20. The improvement in the process and product was observed by comparing the average scores obtained in Cycle II with those obtained in Cycle I. The average score for student practice in Cycle I was 10.01, while in the final Cycle II, it increased to 14.55. This indicates an increase in the average score by 4.54 or 45.35%. This improvement demonstrates that the implementation of actions in Cycle I and Cycle II successfully enhanced students' competence in expressing character dialogues in drama performances.

Elaboration of the Sinden Technique with Mime in the Creation of Merajut Dimensi Masa

Merajut Dimensi Masa is a theatrical performance that is the result of elaboration of the sinden technique with pantomime motion techniques. The researcher initiated a musical theater that uses Mime Gestures as a concept for creating acting in the work. This has implications for an actor to study acting, music, and pantomime. The concept of this show elevates the spirit of the Javanese Koeli Kontrak in North Sumatra as the main story idea and theme in Merajut Dimensi Masa. The method used in this research is a qualitative research method. In collecting data using observation techniques, documentation, in-depth interviews and followed by interactive analysis. The stages of the training that the researchers carried out revolved around body exercises, vocal exercises, singing, sinden and pantomime exercises. So that through this systematic work, the concept of singing theater was born using mime as a concept of acting in the medium of performing arts. This research also seeks to offer new ideas in dramaturgical acting to create dramatic elements through the arts of singing and pantomime.