Speech level singing

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Speech Level Singing (SLS) is a functional voice training method that was developed and disseminated by the US voice trainer Seth Riggs . It is based on the Italian bel canto singing technique in connection with knowledge from voice therapy and medicine.

Through targeted exercises, individually tailored to the respective vocal situation, the various vocal registers and their transitions (bridges) should be consciously perceived and connected with one another. Particular attention is paid to the development of the so-called mixed voice, the connection between the chest and head voices.

SLS is concerned with strengthening and coordinating the internal muscles of the larynx . Larynx position and articulation muscles (tongue, lips, facial muscles) should remain relaxed and naturally at the level of speech. This is to prevent these outer muscles from being inefficiently involved in phonation as so-called "auxiliary muscles" which are responsible for the swallowing process.

The method assumes that if the vocal registers are optimally coordinated, a balance between larynx activity and respiratory muscles is automatically established. The goal is a seamless sound over a large vocal range and a large dynamic range.

In 2010, the SLS organization had around 700 certified speech-level singing teachers worldwide who trained singers of all genres (especially pop, musical and opera). Numerous Grammy Award winners have been taught using the SLS method .

Various organizations have emerged from the Speech Level Singing Organization with the aim of training singing teachers and equipping them with efficient methodology, such as: B. IVTOM (International Voice Teachers of Mix), VIP (Vocology in Practice), IVA (Institute for Vocal Advancement) or MVT (Modern Vocal Training)

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