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Revision exercise 6
Answer the following questions:
1. What is the importance of vocal warm-up exercises to a singer? Give
examples.
2. What would you advise a performer to do before using a ngoma that has
been kept in a cold room?
3. What happens to the pitch of the ngoma when exposed to sunlight or fire
during the tuning process?
4. Explain the process of voice production in the human body.
5. Describe how breathing exercises benefit singers.
6. Explain the effect of water on the ngoma skin during tuning.
7. Explain what might happen when a ngoma is exposed into extreme
temperatures.
8. Describe the benefits of using honey for a singer.
9. Describe how mucus can positively and negatively affect voice production.
10. Members of the Mazobe Secondary School choir have been advised to
avoid cold foods and drinks before performing. However, they are not sure
why this advice is being given. What can you explain to them about the
impact of cold foods and drinks in vocal performance?
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