Alignment for Singers

Good posture for singing is standing up straight with muscles flexed and knees locked.

• agree

• disagree

• sometimes

• not important

Good alignment for singing in the area of the body: Shoulders looks like:

• Shoulders are relaxed and down, not hunched or raised.

• Shoulders are raised and tense, creating strain.

• Shoulders are hunched up towards the ears, indicating tension.

• Shoulders are rolled forward, causing poor posture.

In the table below, describe what you think good alignment for singing looks like for the area of the body: Feet.

• Feet should be shoulder-width apart and relaxed.

• Feet should be together and tense.

• Feet should be wide apart and stiff.

• Feet should be crossed and rigid.

Alignment has to do with the ______________ structure.

• alignment

• organizational

• functional

• structure

What does good alignment for singing look like for the area of the body: Chest?

• The chest should be lifted and open, allowing for full lung expansion.

• The chest should be slouched and relaxed, restricting lung expansion.

• The chest should be rigid and tense, preventing any movement.

• The chest should be slightly hunched forward, limiting airflow.

We want ______________ to take the least amount of energy.

• to take the least amount of energy

• to consume the maximum energy

• to waste energy

• to optimize energy usage

In the table below, describe what you think good alignment for singing looks like for the area of the body: Pelvis/Hips.

• The pelvis should be in a neutral position.

• The pelvis should be tilted forward.

• The pelvis should be tilted backward.

• The pelvis should be rotated to the side.

The voice works best without ______________.

• noise

• silence

• distraction

• interruption

Good alignment is important because:

• it ensures consistency and clarity.

• it makes the text look more colorful.

• it increases the font size automatically.

• it allows for more images in the document.