3. BREATH AND RESONANCE EXERCISES
Exercise A: Four Count Expansion
  • Inhale for 4.
  • Hold for 4.
  • Exhale on "ssss" for 8.
Eventually:
  • 4-4-12
  • 4-4-16
  • 4-4-20
Goal: Steady breath support.

Exercise B: Resonance Ladder
Hum:
  • "Mmmmm"
  • Then:
  • "Mee"
  • "May"
  • "Mah"
  • "Moh"
  • "Moo"
Focus on vibrations in:
  • Lips
  • Nose
  • Cheekbones
  • Chest
Observe where sound resonates.

Exercise C: Sirens
Start low:
  • "ng"
  • Slide to highest note.
  • Return down.
  • Like a fire engine siren.
This releases tension and connects breath to sound.