2-part Suspension Warmup

This 2-part Suspension Exercise develops tuning, voice independence, and harmonic awareness through gorgeous major and minor suspensions. Sing in solfège (moveable do)—every note moves stepwise, making it accessible for advanced elementary choirs yet satisfying for high school, collegiate, community, and professional ensembles. The rich accompaniment guides singers through five major keys. Encourage singers to lean into the dissonances and sing expressively. For variety, substitute neutral syllables for solfège, try it a cappella, or experiment with various tempi for an additional challenge. Use your warmup time to truly prepare singers for the suspension writing they'll encounter in the repertoire.