Introduction to Articulation

LESSON SUMMARY:

The articulation video teaches the role of lips, tongue, and teeth in forming sounds. Through exercises and tongue twisters, it strengthens articulation skills for better speaking and singing.

Welcome to an awesome video about articulation, which is all about how we turn sounds into words when we sing or speak. In this video, you’ll learn how important your lips, tongue, and teeth are in helping you shape different sounds and words.

What You’ll Discover

  • How Sounds Are Made: The video explains how your tongue, lips, and teeth work together. For example, when you say “t-t-t,” your tongue touches the roof of your mouth. And when you say “b-b-b,” your lips come together. These movements are key to speaking clearly.
  • Practice Makes Perfect: You’ll try saying phrases like “The end of the road” and notice how your mouth moves differently for each word. It’s a fun way to see which parts of your mouth are doing the work!
  • Exercises for Better Articulation: To help your mouth get ready for all this action, the video suggests some fun exercises:
    • Tongue flexibility exercises
    • Tongue twisters, which are tricky phrases you try to say quickly
    • Moving your lips, tongue, and mouth more than usual to make them stronger

By the end of the video, you’ll understand how to make your mouth more flexible and ready for speaking and singing. Get ready to give your articulator a workout!

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Instructor: Meghan

Meghan McCall is an experienced singer-actor, who has been described by The Washington Post as having “bell-like clarity and fine control” and “a radiant full-bodied voice.”

She has performed all over the world, including performances at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and more. In addition, her film roles have been featured on major networks such as NBC, Discovery Channel, and Lifetime.

Throughout her performing career, Meghan has helped many clients find their voice – whether for public speaking, singing on stage, or just for recreation.