04.12. | 2. Advent

Maria durch ein Dornwald ging

Maria durch ein Dornwald ging,
Kyrie eleison.
Maria durch ein Dornwald ging,
der hat in sieben Jahr´n kein Laub getragen.
Jesus und Maria.

Was trug Maria unter ihrem Herzen?
Kyrie eleison.
Ein kleines Kindlein ohne Schmerzen,
das trug Maria unter ihrem Herzen.
Jesus und Maria.

Da haben die Dornen Rosen getragen,
Kyrie eleison.
Als das Kindlein durch den Wald getragen,
da haben die Dornen Rosen getragen.
Jesus und Maria.

03.12.

Humming:

is one of the best all-around vocal exercises. This technique helps stretch the
vocal cords, relaxes your facial muscles, and improves breathing. Humming also develops
your vocal resonance and tone quality. Just for a change: try humming on “n” instead of “m”
– feel how that resonates above the tongue in the upper cavity of your mouth and at the
same time feel how your vocal tract (made up of the whole mouth cavity, from the vocal
cords to the nasal passages) and throat are open and free.

This year I take time to enjoy the season:
with ease and grace I slow my pace!

02.12.

Choosing the CVT Modes or „gear“ you want to sing in:

Neutral / Curbing / Overdrive / Edge

Each Mode has a certain character, as well as advantages and limitations. It is important to be
able to change freely between the modes in order to make the most of their advantages
when singing and avoid their limitations, by implementing the 3 overall principals regardless
of the mode.

Today, I will find joy in where I am.

01.12.

3 Overall Principals of CVT – Complete Vocal Technique

• Support
• Necessary Twang
• Avoid protruding jaw and tightening of the lips
  These 3 principals make it possible to reach all the high and low notes within the
  range of the individual singer.
  Curious? Then sign up for a lesson!

I have time for the important people in my life.

30.11.

Daily Vocal Brush-ups:

simply vibrate your lips together without pitch, at first.
This will help build up your breath support. Next, add a pitch to your lip buzz, and hold it
anywhere from 3-5 seconds connecting your breath support to your voice placement. Pitch
can go up, down, or stay on one note. If you have trouble making the buzzing sound, you can
place your index fingers on the center of your cheeks to give your lips more “slack.” You can
achieve the same effect by rolling your tongue. This is called a tongue trill.

Mee, May, Mah, Mo, Moo: 11111,1111,54343, 1234,54314 – Start at middle C, and sing the
excercise in Minor chromatics up the scale. Take your time and then choose a tempo in
which you can sing this exercise all in one breath. Focus on your intonation to create the best
vocal sound. Don’t push – sing nice and relaxed. (Credits: C. Porter)

The Siren: Think of the sound of a fire engine passing by, and imitate it with your voice. Start
at the lowest note in your range, and slide through every note to the top of your range and
back down again on whichever vowel you prefer.

Once you get in the habit, you’ll love the freedom and flexibility of a brushed-up voice.

I give myself permission to DO less and BE more mindful.

29.11.

Establishing healthy practise habits:

drink enough water… take vocal naps… don‘t sing
from your throat… don’t sing if it hurts…build up your muscle memory…establish healthy
routines…avoid uncontrolled throat constrictions…trust your own judgement when
something feels uncomfortable or wrong…CVT teaches us, that technique should
immediately have the intended effect otherwise the training is not being done correctly… do
not confuse taste with tehcnique…make your own artistic choices and decide how you want
them to sound…correct pronunciation of vowels is of utmost importance for our technique to
function properly…if you identify and solve the main problem, many other minor problems
will be solved at the same time… practise with other singers and have fun…

This Christmas is going to be filled with joy.

28.11.

Box breathing:

is a deep breathing technique. It works by distracting your mind as you
count to four, calming your nervous system, and decreasing stress in your body. A simple, but
powerful relaxation technique that can help return your breathing pattern to a relaxed
rhythm. It can clear and calm your mind, improving your focus. Exhale through your mouth to
a count of 4, hold your lungs empty for a count of 4, inhale through your nose to a count of 4,
and hold the air in your lungs for a count of 4 before exhaling and beginning the pattern
anew. Box breathing can reduce stress and improve your mood. That makes it an exceptional
treatment for conditions such as anxiety, panic, performance stress, and Xmas hectic.

I exhale stress and inhale love and peace.

27.11. | 1. ADVENT

O come, O come, Emanuel

O come, O come, Emmanuel
And ransom captive Israel
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel.

O komm, O komm Emmanuel
Du Himmelskind, Du wahres Licht der Welt
Komm tritt in unsere Mitte ein
Und führ‘ uns auf des Lichtes Bahn
Alleluja, O Christenheit
Gelobt sei Gott in Ewigkeit.

Veni, veni Emmanuel!
Captivum solve Israel!
Qui gemit in exilio,
Privatus Dei Filio,
Gaude, gaude, Emmanuel
Nascetur pro te, Israel.

O come, O come, Emmanuel
And ransom captive Israel
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel.