Before you begin, use the approaches described in the tutorial to first consciously sense and activate your soft palate. For example, yawn with your mouth closed, or purse your lips and imagine pressing a jet of water out of your mouth. Make sure your lower jaw stays released and flexible at the back (to help, picture the water jet spraying downward). Maintain this soft palate engagement while singing the exercise.

In this exercise, a slightly modified version of the basic melody 12345 54321 is used. As usual, use AEIOU in the „singing vowel“ form. Pay attention that in wau you shape the letter W as a “V” (like the German “W”)—not as a “U.”

Related videos:

• Tutorial Soft Palate 1 – “Soft Palate”
• Playback for Exercise Soft Palate 1

Related document:

• Sheet Music for Exercise Soft Palate 1
• Book Module 1, page 44

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Note: For any difficulties, see Problem Catalogue and Suggested Solutions (Module 2, pages 89–113).

This overview offers valuable input and inspiration on the most common problems and challenges, how to recognize them, and which solutions you might consider.