What is intonation in singing

In music, intonation is the pitch accuracy of a musician or musical instrument. Intonation may be flat, sharp, or both, successively or simultaneously. In vocal music, intonation also signifies the singing of an opening phrase.

1. What is vocal intonation?
2. Why is intonation important in singing?
3. How can I improve my intonation for singing?

What is vocal intonation?

Intonation means the way someone's voice rises and falls as they're speaking. Your emotions, your regional accent, or just the particular way you're used to speaking can all affect the intonation of your voice. ... The word also means "producing musical tones," either with your voice or a musical instrument.

Why is intonation important in singing?

In the choral setting good intonation requires singers to be able to hear both themselves and others (Ternström and Sundberg, 1988). A reminder that the way a singer mixes their sound (primarily in the middle register) can also cause blend issues (more "chest voice" dominant vs. more "head voice" in the mix).

How can I improve my intonation for singing?

3 ways to encourage good intonation in your choir

1. Don't talk about it. The most important thing, in my view, is to avoid simply telling your singers that they are out of tune. ...
2. Stand up straight. Most pitch problems can be resolved with physical changes. ...
3. Think 'up' ...
4. A great exercise for good intonation.