Vocal Control Techniques for Effective Communication
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This document discusses vocal control techniques for effective communication. It recommends varying volume, pitch, rate and using proper breathing, articulation, and pronunciation. Specific techniques include speaking at an optimal pitch and rate, using purposeful inflection, effective pauses and word emphasis. The document advises avoiding vocal qualities like stridency, breathiness and nasality. It stresses preparing vocals and being confident in one's presentation abilities.
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Vocal Control Techniques for Effective Communication
- 1. VOCAL CONTROL pages 184-189
- 3. Accurate Oral Communication Variety in
- 4. Accurate Oral Communication Variety in ★ volume
- 5. Accurate Oral Communication Variety in ★ volume ★ pitch
- 6. Accurate Oral Communication Variety in ★ volume ★ pitch ★ rate
- 7. Accurate Oral Communication Variety in ★ volume ★ pitch ★ rate
- 8. Accurate Oral Communication Variety in ★ volume ★ pitch ★ rate
- 9. Accurate Oral Communication Variety in ★ volume ★ pitch ★ rate A good control of breathing, knowing the source of vibration and principal resonators along with articulation and pronunciation enhance communication & make you more pleasant to listen to.
- 11. Develop Articulation ✴ Just as a bodybuilder builds muscles
- 12. Develop Articulation ✴ Just as a bodybuilder builds muscles ✴ Speakers build vocal control through voice drills
- 13. Develop Articulation ✴ Just as a bodybuilder builds muscles ✴ Speakers build vocal control through voice drills ✴ Correct pronunciation with accurate attention & a
- 14. Develop Articulation ✴ Just as a bodybuilder builds muscles ✴ Speakers build vocal control through voice drills ✴ Correct pronunciation with accurate attention & a desire to improve
- 15. Develop Articulation ✴ Just as a bodybuilder builds muscles ✴ Speakers build vocal control through voice drills ✴ Correct pronunciation with accurate attention & a desire to improve ✴ Improve vocal quality through volume, pitch, & rate variety
- 16. Volume: Loudness/Softness of Voice
- 17. Volume: Loudness/Softness of Voice Use breathing mechanism effectively
- 18. Volume: Loudness/Softness of Voice Use breathing mechanism effectively Control breath flow
- 19. Volume: Loudness/Softness of Voice Use breathing mechanism effectively Control breath flow Speak effortlessly
- 20. Volume: Loudness/Softness of Voice Use breathing mechanism effectively Control breath flow Speak effortlessly Without strain
- 21. Volume: Loudness/Softness of Voice Use breathing mechanism effectively Control breath flow Speak effortlessly Without strain Heard by entire audience
- 22. Volume: Loudness/Softness of Voice Use breathing mechanism effectively Control breath flow Speak effortlessly Without strain Heard by entire audience Add meaning to the message
- 23. Speaking to Large Audiences
- 24. Speaking to Large Audiences Use abdominal muscles
- 25. Speaking to Large Audiences Use abdominal muscles Control the release of air
- 26. Speaking to Large Audiences Use abdominal muscles Control the release of air Relax throat muscles
- 27. Speaking to Large Audiences Use abdominal muscles Control the release of air Relax throat muscles Create a pleasing & audible voice
- 28. Intensity
- 29. Intensity Achieved by increasing the force of breath stream by expelled air
- 30. Intensity Achieved by increasing the force of breath stream by expelled air Not necessarily the same as volume
- 31. Intensity Achieved by increasing the force of breath stream by expelled air Not necessarily the same as volume Whispers can be intense & as effective as yelling
- 32. Pitch
- 33. Pitch Similar to specific note to a musical scale
- 34. Pitch Similar to specific note to a musical scale Find your “pitch” for normal speaking
- 35. Pitch Similar to specific note to a musical scale Find your “pitch” for normal speaking • Habitual pitch
- 36. Pitch Similar to specific note to a musical scale Find your “pitch” for normal speaking • Habitual pitch Best “functioning” pitch for you
- 37. Pitch Similar to specific note to a musical scale Find your “pitch” for normal speaking • Habitual pitch Best “functioning” pitch for you • Optimal pitch
- 38. Pitch Similar to specific note to a musical scale Find your “pitch” for normal speaking • Habitual pitch Best “functioning” pitch for you • Optimal pitch ✴ Easily produced
- 39. Pitch Similar to specific note to a musical scale Find your “pitch” for normal speaking • Habitual pitch Best “functioning” pitch for you • Optimal pitch ✴ Easily produced ✴ No strain on vocal folds
- 40. Changes in Pitch
- 41. Changes in Pitch Flexible speaking voice
- 42. Changes in Pitch Flexible speaking voice Enhances ability to communicate
- 43. Changes in Pitch Flexible speaking voice Enhances ability to communicate More interesting to hear
- 44. Changes in Pitch Flexible speaking voice Enhances ability to communicate More interesting to hear Monotone voices put you to sleep
- 45. Changes in Pitch Flexible speaking voice Enhances ability to communicate More interesting to hear Monotone voices put you to sleep Be purposeful in pitch changes or lose effectiveness
- 46. Changes in Pitch Flexible speaking voice Enhances ability to communicate More interesting to hear Monotone voices put you to sleep Be purposeful in pitch changes or lose effectiveness For emphasis, use inflection, through emphasis of a single word or entire sentence
- 49. Inflection Practice Oh • Can communicate sympathy, unconcern, unbelief, surprise
- 50. Inflection Practice Oh • Can communicate sympathy, unconcern, unbelief, surprise • Change the emotion with the inflection
- 52. More Inflection Practice What a beautiful day
- 53. More Inflection Practice What a beautiful day Good night
- 54. More Inflection Practice What a beautiful day Good night I had a great time
- 55. More Inflection Practice What a beautiful day Good night I had a great time That’s it
- 56. Rate
- 58. Rate Reveals emotions Practiced speeches at home last longer than presented speeches
- 59. Rate Reveals emotions Practiced speeches at home last longer than presented speeches • Rush through due to anxiety, nervousness
- 60. Rate Reveals emotions Practiced speeches at home last longer than presented speeches • Rush through due to anxiety, nervousness Speak at a rate allowing you to articulate
- 61. Rate Reveals emotions Practiced speeches at home last longer than presented speeches • Rush through due to anxiety, nervousness Speak at a rate allowing you to articulate • SLOW DOWN
- 62. Rate Reveals emotions Practiced speeches at home last longer than presented speeches • Rush through due to anxiety, nervousness Speak at a rate allowing you to articulate • SLOW DOWN • Think marathon, not sprint
- 63. Vocalized Pauses
- 64. Vocalized Pauses Silence can be a good thing
- 65. Vocalized Pauses Silence can be a good thing Don’t panic, “Ummmm,” or make excuses
- 66. Vocalized Pauses Silence can be a good thing Don’t panic, “Ummmm,” or make excuses Not to awkwardly long
- 67. Vocalized Pauses Silence can be a good thing Don’t panic, “Ummmm,” or make excuses Not to awkwardly long Effective pauses can stress importance
- 68. Vocalized Pauses Silence can be a good thing Don’t panic, “Ummmm,” or make excuses Not to awkwardly long Effective pauses can stress importance Framing
- 69. Vocalized Pauses Silence can be a good thing Don’t panic, “Ummmm,” or make excuses Not to awkwardly long Effective pauses can stress importance Framing A pause before & after specific word
- 70. Duration “Reflecting on Rate” page 188
- 71. Duration Length of a single sound for emphasis “Reflecting on Rate” page 188
- 72. Duration Length of a single sound for emphasis Word is changed by stretching out vowel/ consonant sound “Reflecting on Rate” page 188
- 73. Duration Length of a single sound for emphasis Word is changed by stretching out vowel/ consonant sound • Known as “clipping a word” “Reflecting on Rate” page 188
- 74. Duration Length of a single sound for emphasis Word is changed by stretching out vowel/ consonant sound • Known as “clipping a word” “Weeary” “Reflecting on Rate” page 188
- 75. Duration Length of a single sound for emphasis Word is changed by stretching out vowel/ consonant sound • Known as “clipping a word” “Weeary” stab “Reflecting on Rate” page 188
- 76. Vocal Quality
- 77. Vocal Quality The sound of your voice to others
- 78. Vocal Quality The sound of your voice to others Distinguishes you
- 79. Vocal Quality The sound of your voice to others Distinguishes you Tension is the greatest enemy
- 81. Vocal Quality Avoidances Stridency: Harsh sounding, strained, intense
- 82. Vocal Quality Avoidances Stridency: Harsh sounding, strained, intense Breathiness: Hard to hear, gives impression of lack of intelligence
- 83. Vocal Quality Avoidances Stridency: Harsh sounding, strained, intense Breathiness: Hard to hear, gives impression of lack of intelligence Nasality: Tones come through nose, sounds whining
- 84. Vocal Quality Avoidances Stridency: Harsh sounding, strained, intense Breathiness: Hard to hear, gives impression of lack of intelligence Nasality: Tones come through nose, sounds whining Denasality: Sounds like your plugging nose, like you have a bad cold; makes you sound pompous or unintelligent
- 85. Prepare for Your Presentation
- 86. Prepare for Your Presentation Check your vocal quality
- 87. Prepare for Your Presentation Check your vocal quality Honestly evaluate yourself
- 88. Prepare for Your Presentation Check your vocal quality Honestly evaluate yourself Be ready to give your best speech ever!
- 89. Prepare for Your Presentation Check your vocal quality Honestly evaluate yourself Be ready to give your best speech ever! God has gifted you in areas you never imagined AND will use you for His glory!