Lip Buzz

Vocal Technique: SOVT

This classic SOVT (Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract) exercise is a simple way to rebalance and realign your vocal production. Focus on even airflow to help maximize the benefits. This is a great tool to use any time your voice feels tired, sore, or like it’s having a little trouble getting warmed up because it is very therapeutic. Best of all, the back pressure created by SOVTs can help to even out any rough vocal breaks between registers! Getting a “raspberry” sound? Your lips are too tight– pause for a little massage of the upper lip and come back to this exercise later.

Prefer to skip the instructional intro? Jump to the related Piano Track here.
Or, try singing any pattern you like through your straw!