Session D - Vocal Variety

Vocal Variety

July 11, 2004

Vocal Variety • • • • •

Volume Pitch Articulation Rate Quality CIE 2004 Presentation Skills Workshop - prepared by Grace Tyler

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Vocal Variety • Volume • Vary your voice volume to add emphasis or dramatic impact to your speech • Good projection • Easily heard • Vibrant and dynamic CIE 2004 Presentation Skills Workshop - prepared by Grace Tyler

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Vocal Variety • Articulation • Open your mouth • Loosen lazy lips • Watch your tongue • Practice

CIE 2004 Presentation Skills Workshop - prepared by Grace Tyler

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Vocal Variety • Pitch • Vary the pitch of your voice to convey emotion and conviction • Use voice inflection to add emphasis to a word • Be conversational in your speaking CIE 2004 Presentation Skills Workshop - prepared by Grace Tyler

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Vocal Variety • Rate • Vary your speaking rate to reflect mood changes and to emphasize points of the speech • 125 - 160 words a minutes

too fast too slow

CIE 2004 Presentation Skills Workshop - prepared by Grace Tyler

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Vocal Variety • Quality • Try to convey friendliness, confidence, and a desire to communicate • Relax your throat • Be natural • Convey emotion

CIE 2004 Presentation Skills Workshop - prepared by Grace Tyler

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Vocal Variety The Buzz Session Discussion

CIE 2004 Presentation Skills Workshop - prepared by Grace Tyler

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Vocal Variety • Tips • Relax • Don’t be monotone • Use proper volume and clear articulation • Make it easily heard

CIE 2004 Presentation Skills Workshop - prepared by Grace Tyler

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Closing Use voice volume, pitch, rate and quality to enhance the speech.