SOME GROUP VOCAL TECHNIQUES

• Established Base Rhythm/Beat
  

• HOOK (catchy phrase repeated)
  

• Repetition
  

• Melodic Voices
  

• Call & Answer
  

• Choral Speaking (on certain words)
  

• Taking Turns Speaking
  

• Random Phrases – A different Volume and out of rhythm
  

• Stopped Rhythm (pauses)
  

• Popcorn Speaking
  

• Interesting/Weird Vocal Qualities
  

• Fast vs. Slow Speech
  

• Depict Meaning of word in Delivery (ie. Savory, Cooky)

PROJECT USING ABOVE VOCAL TECHNIQUES

HIP HOP SONG OF ROMEO & JULIET PROLOGUE

• Break up players into groups of 3 or 4.
  

• Have the players create a hip hop song applying the technique discovered and learned in the HOOK/MINI LESSON.
  

• Encourage players to write on their paper the techniques they will be using to help them keep track of their song for rehearsal.
  

• Challenge the students to push themselves to act like an old school hip hop group and change their voices, use rhythm, and maybe even have a little dance break.
  

• Dancing is not the main focus. The Language is, so encourage them to rehearse that first and make it the main priority.