VOCAL IMPROVISATION EXERCISE with Scat Syllables / Warm up for singers/ Tutorial

A fun and energizing jazz vocal warm-up using a classic jazz standard
(*Softly As In the Morning Sunrise*).

Sing along with structured breaks to develop listening skills, timing,
swing feel, scat singing and jazz vocal confidence — preparing your voice
and ears for fast swing and jazz improvisation.


✨ What this video helps you practice
• Jazz vocal warm-up with an active swing feel
• Scat singing & jazz improvisation
• Timing, groove & forward motion
• Listening skills & ear training
• Reacting musically instead of overthinking


🎧 Tip
Don’t stare at the screen to catch the syllables —
use your ears and stay in the groove.
Swing lives in time, not in your eyes.


🧩 How to use this exercise
• Sing along with my scat lines
• Use the breaks to respond musically
• If it feels fast, simplify (melody OR syllables)
• If you lose the form, jump back in — keep moving
• Fill the silent bars with your own ideas


🕰️ Video Chapters
(Structure follows the song form – adapt timestamps if needed)


📥 Practice Material (Audio & Sheet Music)
➡️ Audio + Sheet Music
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🎙️ Work with me
Book a trial vocal lesson (Jazz • Pop • Improvisation):
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🎼 Song Information
“Softly As In the Morning Sunrise”
Music: Sigmund Romberg
Key: A minor
Tempo: 160 BPM
Style: Fast Swing


🎶 Backing Track
Created with iReal Pro
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🎥 Credits
Video production, direction & editing: Judith Gippert
Music production & vocals: Judith Gippert


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