This week we have two songs for you to learn and sing along with at home and we also re-visit a popular breathing exercise from week 1.

This week Clare has prepared three great videos to keep The Cheyne Gang singing at home.

This week Kathy has filmed a series of videos for you that will take you step-by-step through Donovan's song 'Happiness Runs'.

Hello Cheyne Gang! This week, Fiona MacDonald who was trained by The Cheyne Gang and supports a singing for breathing group in Helensburgh has prepared two exercises for you and has selected a couple of songs from YouTube for you to enjoy. We also have a fun song with lyrics from Kathy so that you can join in at home. Mindfulness Exercise A simple mindfulness exercise we can use anytime, anywhere to relax and focus on the present moment. Stretching Body Warm Up A stretching w

Hello Cheyne Gang! This week Caro has prepared 3 videos to keep The Cheyne Gang singing at home and we have 2 songs for you to enjoy that have been submitted by Cathy Steedman & Julie Neal. If you would like to have your favourite songs featured here or on the members page please get in touch. Rain & Wind - Exercise A short breathing exercise inspired by the pitter patter of raindrops and the WHOOOSH of the wind on a rainy summer day. Rain & Wind - Song A short and fun warm-u

Sophie Boyd the Voice Coach for the Dennistoun and Bridgeton Groups has prepared four videos to keep The Cheyne Gang singing at home.

Hello Cheyne Gang This week we have two videos from Julie to warm you up and a song that is a Cheyne Gang favourite from Kathy. Kathy has

Hello Cheyne Gang! This week Caro has two exercises and a song to keep The Cheyne Gang singing at home! Caro has also picked a few well known songs from YouTube for you to all sing-along with. Remember to check the updates page and the members' page to keep up to date with all that has been going on. Seedlings in the Sun Seedlings open to the morning sun - A short physical warm-up encouraging tension and release inspired by Caro’s pepper seedlings! Train Train - An exercise

Hello Cheyne Gang This week Kathy has an exercise and a couple of interactive songs to keep The Cheyne Gang singing at home. The songs were filmed a few weeks ago in the sunshine and are very fitting considering the excellent weather we are having just now! Remember to check the updates page and the members' page to keep up to date with all that has been going on. First of all here is a routine to follow along with: All About That Bass Next is an exercise/sing-along that inv

For week 7 we have a couple of exercises, a song and a poem to keep The Cheyne Gang singing at home! These were filmed by Julie and Kathy.

This week we have another sing along from Clare Watson called We Are Together, and two breathing exercises and a self-written song from Caro Overy to keep The Cheyne Gang singing at home. Clare is Voice Coach for the East Borders Coldstream Group. Caro is the Voice Coach for the Leith Group. First of all, here are Caro's breathing exercises to warm up. Dandelion Clock Dandelion Clock - Extended We Are Together This song comes from a life affirming documentary of the same na

This week we have a Sing-Along from Clare Watson that is broken down into 3 parts to learn, and we have two breathing exercises and a song..

This week, Sophie Boyd the Voice Coach for the Dennistoun and Bridgeton Groups has prepared some great exercises and songs to keep The Cheyne Gang singing at home. Relaxing Physical Warm-Up This video is a short and relaxing body warm-up. Stay seated for it and enjoy! Active Warm-Up: Step, Circle, Reach This is an active warm-up to get you up and moving, and it’s a real favourite in the Glasgow Cheyne Gangs. It’s important to keep exercising and this is a fun way to experimen

Videos from Kathy Kennedy to keep The Cheyne Gang singing at home. Mindful Relaxation 1. Mindful Relaxation: for improved postural alignment, noticing and following breath , gentle stretches to reduce tension in the upper body, and experiencing stillness and calm in the present moment. From the grotto at Portmore Gardens. One Hen 2. One Hen: I designed a song using the “Announcer’s Test” originally from Radio Central New York circa 1940: a cold reading test given to prospe

Several songs and exercises to keep The Cheyne Gang singing at home.

Keeping The Cheyne Gang Singing Simple songs (PDF) please click on the link above for more information about all of the exercises for week 1. Babadoowa a simple jazzy song Sing and rejoice (William Bradbury 19th century) Sing and rejoice, Sing and rejoice Let all things living now sing and rejoice World Song: Sansa Kromo (video from Alex Flores YouTube channel) Sansa Kromo (arr Barbara Swetina & John Rees) Ghanian song about a hawk circling in the sky. “Sansa kromo ni-ne woh

Hello to you all out there in social isolation!   We miss you all very much!  We have been busy looking for ways to stay in touch and to help you with some breathing exercises and songs to do at home.  Here is the first installment, which some of you may already have but we've added images to help you relax. Over the next few weeks we'll add a weekly songs, exercises and relaxation techniques.  Here's Julie with some breathing exercises and a song that will help you to extend