The Effectiveness of the EASE Scale in the Development of a Vocal Warm-up Program for an Amateur Choir

Publication date: Available online 28 December 2017
Source:Journal of Voice
Author(s): Daniel Lucas Picanço Marchand, Fernanda Salles Kavaliunas, Mauriceia Cassol
ObjectivesThis study aims to assess the effectiveness of the EASE-BR (Evaluation of the Ability to Sing Easily for Brazil) protocol in the development of a vocal warm-up program for members of an amateur choir.Study DesignThis is a prospective cross-sectional study measuring pre- and postintervention results at two moments.MethodsForty-four subjects filled out a questionnaire to characterize the sample and underwent two major applications of the EASE-BR scale—the first to determine the group's vocal requirements and the second to assess the performance after the application of a customized vocal warm-up routine.ResultsOverall reduction of the scores in the postintervention moment has been determined. The score of 16 of the questions (72.7%) showed a statistically relevant reduction after the intervention.ConclusionsThe EASE-BR scale proved a valuable assessment tool and its use may help develop customized vocal warm-up programs for different types of singers.



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