
Warm-Up

Warming-up before a concert is a key factor in being confident while you perform. There are endless possibilities for what you can do to warm-up. Although warming-up before a practice or performance can be time consuming, don't make it a chore. Instead, try to make it fun by adding in some cool notes or melodies. This way, you will have fun while warming-up and you will be able to play your instrument or sing a lot more confidently. These are some tips depending on what instrument you play:
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*Make sure to tune your instrument or ask someone to tune your instrument before playing.
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Go to videos to find warm-up songs and scales for voice!
String-instrument*
- Play scales
- Stretching
- Rosin the bow
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Brass Instrument*
- Play scales
- Breathing exercises
Woodwind Instrument*
- Play scales
- Breathing exercises
Keyboard
- Scales
Voice
- Lip Trills
- Humming
- Body Stretches
- Tongue Twisters
- High-Pitched Yawns
- Breathing Exercises
Percussion Instrument
- Stretching