Techniques used to develop vocal control and clarity, including breathing, projection, articulation, and dialects.
Phonetic Alphabet: A system of symbols used to represent the sounds of speech.
Breathing Techniques: Methods for controlling and maximizing breath support during speech.
Vocal Warm-Ups: Exercises to prepare the voice for enhanced performance.
Articulation: The clarity and precision of speech.
Inflection: The rise and fall of the voice to convey meaning and emotion.
Projection: The ability to speak loudly and clearly to reach a larger audience.
Diction: The selection and pronunciation of words to communicate effectively.
Speech Analysis: The interpretation and evaluation of speech patterns and delivery.
Accent/Dialect Training: The ability to mimic and use accents and dialects of different regions.
Vocal Health: Practices and habits to maintain a healthy voice and prevent vocal strain or injury.
Stage Presence: The ability to convey emotion and character through posture, movement, and facial expressions.
Character Development: Techniques to create distinct and believable characters through vocal modulation and physicality.
Poetry and Prose Performance: Techniques for performing written works with appropriate expression and emphasis.
Script Analysis: The careful study and interpretation of a script to improve interpretation and delivery.
Natural voice: This is the voice that we use in everyday conversation.
Breathiness: This type of voice is characterized by a lack of clarity and airiness in sound.
Falsetto: This is a high-pitched voice, typically used by male singers to hit high notes.
Vocal Fry: A low and rough voice, popular with TV personalities and broadcasters to achieve a formal tone.
Baby talk: Usually characterized by a higher pitch, exaggerated intonation and repetition of baby sounds, usually used by mothers when talking to their babies.
Monotone: A dull, expressionless tone which does not vary or modulate.
Accent: This refers to the specific pronunciation of words and intonation patterns that are unique to a particular region, nationality or social grouping.
Speech Impediments: These are speech disorders that affect a person's ability to produce speech sounds correctly or smoothly.
Whispering: A soft and gentle form of speaking in low tones, mostly used to convey a sense of intimacy during private conversations.
Articulation: The act of speaking clearly, enunciating and producing all sounds appropriately.
Dramatic: This speaking style aims to elicit strong emotions from the audience by using dramatic inflections and facial expression.
Singing: This is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, often characterized by the use of varying pitches, vibrato, and other musical expressions.
Debating: This type of speaking involves defending a particular point of view and presenting a convincing argument in a public forum. It usually requires the speaker to speak with confidence and clarity.
Storytelling: This is the art of narrating stories in a way that captures the listener's imagination through the use of voice modulation, intonation patterns and the incorporation of sound effects to create a vivid experience.
Public speaking: This is the art of speaking to an audience in public, typically to inform, persuade or entertain. It requires the speaker to deliver a clear message with confidence and articulate their ideas clearly.