1. What are the 12 characteristics of the exceptional singer as described in the first paragraph? (1)
1. Accurate, defined body map with kinesthetic and inclusive awareness. 2. Tone quality is beautiful and effortless. 3. navigates easily through her vocal range. 4. Entire body looks buoyant and flexible and her gestures are expressive. 5. graceful micromovement. 6. wonderful breath management. 7. excellent dynamic control. 8. exceptional musicianship. 9. Her spine gathers and lengthens as she sings. 10. She has clear and elegant diction. 11. her facial expression is genuine and moving. 12. Her poise makes us relax and enjoy.
2. Who originated body mapping? (1) William Conable
3. Define body map. (2) body map is your mental representation of your body's size, structure and function
4. How does your body map influence body movement? (2) the integrity of any movement you make depends on the integrity of the body map that governs it.
5. Define kinesthesia. (2) Kinesthesia is the sense that detects your body in motion.
6. How does kinesthesia help us? (2) Singers who learn how to kinesthetically perceive their bodies will clearly discern movement size, position, and quality which is vital for beautiful, communicative and healthy singing.
7. Define inclusive awareness. (2, 7-8) Inclusive awareness is conscious, simultaneous organized awareness of your inner and outer experience.
8. What are the three elements of your body map? (3) Size, structure and function.
9. Describe the methods suggested for correcting and refining your body map. (4-5)1. Study, make sure you have an accurate understanding of the anatomy of your body. 2. Use the mirror, see if what you expect to see and what you really see matches up. 3. Draw the area to be mapped, this will help with your understanding of the space and function of that area. 4. Ask specific questions about your body. Ask about size, shape, function, and try to better understand. 5. Relate, once you have corrected the body map for one part of your body, accurately relate it to the rest of your body. 6. Move. Apply the anatomical facts you learned to your movement.
10. What are the three virtues of your kinesthetic sense? (5) sensitivity, discernment, and responsiveness.
11. What are the 4 questions we can ask to fine tune our kinesthesia? (6-7) What parts of my body am I moving? Can I feel micromovement? Is the quality of my movement free or effortful? Is the quality of my movement light or heavy?
12. Describe the three types of attention. (8) Concentration: extrememly limited focus on one aspect. Rapid scanning: rapidly moving concentration from one aspect of the singing to another. Inclusive awareness: Being aware of all aspects of internal and external movement at any given moment. Having these elements work together.
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