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Vocal Drills to Improve Diction, Part 1

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Tags: technique, voice

Good diction is critical for choral, ensemble, and solo singing. Improve your diction or the diction of your ensemble with these vocal drills.

Looking for more on diction? Watch this related video on the importance of good diction.

Steve Petrunak is a founding board member of CLEF and retired director of music from St. Blase Catholic Church in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Steve has worked in music ministry for more than 50 years and is the co-author of “Managing Music Ministry: Beyond Notes and Chords.”

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