You probably already know all about vocal warm-up exercises… but do you know the importance of cooling DOWN your voice after singing? The “vocal cool-down” is a great way to end the night if you’ve been singing for a long time, such as at a performance or gig.
In this video, teacher Francisca M. demonstrates three easy exercises to try out…
Video Recap: How to Do a Vocal Cool-Down
- The Siren Wail – move from your highest (comfortable) note on an “ahh sound,” sliding down to the octave below
- Chords – move from your highest note down 5 steps
- Bubble Trill – Similar to your vocal warm-up exercises, incorporate lip trills into your cool-down
As Francisca mentions, try to spend around 10-15 minutes cooling down your voice after a performance or gig, until your voice feels comfortable and normal again.
Additional Resources About Vocal Cool-Downs
- Vocal Cool-Downs for Singers, via Jeannie Deva
- Warm-Up & Warm-Down?, via Brett Manning Studios
Want to learn more? Check out our live, online singing classes taught by Francisca and other awesome singing teachers, or sign up for private voice lessons!
Suzy S.