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Sound Association

beginner2+ players6-10 minutes
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Summary

This is a simple warm-up played in a circle. One person starts with a sound. The person beside them makes a sound they associate with it. Around the circle it goes, each person answering the one before. The goal is to build a chain of associated sounds.

How to Play

  • Stand together in a circle.
  • One person makes a sound.
  • The next person answers with a sound they associate with it.
  • Keep it going around the circle.

Required Materials

  • Nothing needed.

Purpose

It warms up the voice and lets you practice listening and making quick associations.

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