Intonation means the way someone's voice rises and falls as they're speaking. ... The word also means "producing musical tones," either with your voice or a musical instrument. Another kind of intonation is chanting, or half-speaking, half-singing your words.
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 do you practice intonation when singing?
3 ways to encourage good intonation in your choir
- 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. ...
- Stand up straight. Most pitch problems can be resolved with physical changes. ...
- Think 'up' ...
- A great exercise for good intonation.
