Weeks 7-8 · technique
Shape a 4-second swell on one pitch.
Why this matters: a swell (messa di voce) is the bel canto exercise that builds breath control and tonal stability. The hard part is moving between soft and loud without the pitch sliding.
5 trials. Start soft, peak in the middle, end soft — about 4 seconds total on one pitch. Need ≥8 dB span and ≤35¢ drift. Hit 4 of 5 to pass.