Diaphragm Training

A voice preparation exercise. The group stands in a circle. The facilitator sets a beat and everyone joins in.

Three consonants are spoken as loudly as possible, without using the mouth to amplify — only the diaphragm:

• 'P! P! P!' (short, explosive)
• 'T! T! T!' (sharp, staccato)
• 'K! K! K!' (deep, guttural)

This strengthens the diaphragm and prepares the voice for projection.