Vocal Health Tips for Fall and Winter Part 1

Vocal Health Tips for Fall and Winter Part 1 Suzy S. Were in the height of the Fall season now, and Winter will be here before you know it! Before you get swept under by the holiday hustle-and-bustle, take a moment to review these vocal tips to keep you healthy during these colder months, courtesy of Seattle vocal teacher Nicole G... It’s my favorite time of year! The air is crisper and cooler, you’ve located your cozy fall jacket, you’ve started making hot oatmeal for breakfast. The heat may be turned on in the house, and you might be craving a hot cup of coffee to keep you awake on early morning routes to work. Or, you are managing a hectic school schedule, juggling homework, exam studying, play or musical rehearsal, a part-time job, sports practice, community service, college coursework, family time, holiday preparations, a social life… you name it! Busy. We are ALL busy people in our own ways, especially during this time of year. Yet even in the midst of this energetic daily buzz of life, it is EXTREMELY important to be taking care of our bodies, and clearly, our voices! Sometimes we get caught up in the craziness of our schedules. As singers and as people who use our voices constantly every day, we need to be aware of how to tend to our special, personal instruments. Below are several vocal health tips to help you take care of yourself in the best possible manner 1) Hydration is essential! Drink plenty of water. It is recommended to drink eight 8-oz. glasses of water a day. During the winter months, the air is drier, with little humidity or moisture in the air. It is especially important to maintain hydration in the winter months. You may be in the bathroom more frequently, but your vocal folds will be MUCH happier. If you drink coffee, tea, alcohol or any liquid containing caffeine, it is vital that you drink one glass of water (or more) to counteract the caffeine. This recommendation applies to everyone, not just singers! Caffeine is a stimulant, and while it keeps our energy up, it also dries out our vocal folds. 2) Strive to get enough sleep. When we are busy, sleep is often the first thing that gets the short stick. Everyone requires a different amount of sleep in order to function. In the same vein, a lack of sleep has a direct effect on the functioning of the voice (and your brain!). I highly encourage taking naps, if possible. It’s important to listen to your body’s needs. 3) Avoid using the phone at night. Most people arent aware of how they are using their breath and throat while speaking on the phone. When we’re calling a friend, study partner, relative, coworker or significant other, we are usually in a very different mindset than when we’re in a voice lesson or practicing. Because we don’t need to project, and because we have other things on our minds, we may fall into the habit of talking lazily or not loudly enough into the mic of a phone, which can tire out the voice rather quickly. By talking lazily, I mean using less air than we are equipped with, or unintentionally tightening the throat. 4) Be aware of your posture. Are you carrying a heavy backpack around between classes? Are you standing or sitting at a work desk frequently during the day? We often collapse our chests while carrying something heavy or while sitting in front of a computer. Keep checking in with your body throughout the day to make sure you stay upright and are leading from the sternum (the breast bone). The head can also unintentionally tip backward or jut forward. It’s best if your head feels as if it is floating on your spine. 5) Avoid clearing your throat during speech or after coughing; swallow instead. As the climate changes, its easy to feel “under the weather,” and we may start to clear our throats more. When you clear your throat, you are basically smacking your vocal folds together, which is abrasive. This can create a “repetitive stress injury” in the voice box, known as the larynx. Swallowing is a much healthier alternative to clearing your throat. You might also like To Sing, or Not to Sing: The Sore Throat Dilemma 5 Bad Habits That Are Wrecking Your Vocal Cords Can Yoga Help You Sing Better? Nicole G. teaches singing, music theory, Opera voice and speaking voice lessons to students of all ages in Seattle, WA. With her Bachelors degree in Vocal Performance from Ithica College School of Music, she is now pursuing a professional certificate program at Cornish College of the Arts. She joined the TakeLessons team in October 2012. Learn more about Nicole, or search for a teacher near you and sign up today! Photo by Dricker94

5 Easy Piano Pop Songs to Play for Beginners

5 Easy Piano Pop Songs to Play for Beginners Sign up successful Someone Like You Adele This hit from Adeles album, 21, managed to top the charts in almost 10 countries. You can play most of this song, including the verse and chorus, by playing four repeated chords: A, E, F#min, D. While you play constant arepeggios in the left hand, add the melody in the right. Here is a play-along video to help you learn it: For even more ideas check out these 3 easy hit songs! Clocks Coldplay This is one of Coldplays biggest hits, dating back to 2002. Since its so recognizable, this makes it one of the most fun pop songs to play on the piano. It has a few different sections to learn, but lets just look at the most famous part for now. The right hand plays the signature arpeggio pattern, while the left hand plays chords and rhythmically lines up with the arpeggios. The chords to the verse and chorus are Eb Bbmin Fmin. The Eb is played for one bar, Bmin for two, and the Fmin for one. Looking at the bridge, the chords are Gb Db Ab. The bridge chords are played with constant eighth notes. This video breaks the song down well: Stay With Me Sam Smith Fortunately for you, Sam Smith decided to repeat only three chords with the same rhythm for this entire song. So, here are the chords: Amin, F, C. After you get the chords in the left hand down, add the melody in your right hand. The video below shows how to add some cool fills to make it interesting: Billie Jean Michael Jackson Just for fun, lets look at Billie Jean from the album Thriller, which dates back to 1982. Well focus on the synth parts in this song. In the right hand, play these three chords: F#min G#min A G#min. For these chords, there is a four-note bassline for the left hand to play. When the chords change to Bbmin, there is a second bassline. Using these two basslines and two chord sections, you can play the verses and choruses. Play along with the video below: I hope these easy and fun pop songs help you learn how to play the piano. Here are 15 pop more piano pop songs to try, and 15 piano solos that are easier than they seem. Keep practicing them and then make your own list of new pop songs to learn! Post Author: Andy W. Andy W. teaches guitar, singing, piano, and more in Greeley, CO. He specializes in jazz, and has played guitar for 12 years. Learn more about Andy here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of prescreened teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for safe, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo  by  Elena Gatti Photography .paszone-container-74612 { display: none !important; }.paszone-container-74612 ~ .paszone-container-74612 { display: block !important; }

The 4-Letter Acronym All Aspiring Singers Need to Know

The 4-Letter Acronym All Aspiring Singers Need to Know Sign up successful Vocalists are the only musicians  who do not have the option of making actual, physical contact with their instrument in order to produce a sound or tone. This is an important thing to consider when youre thinking about how to be a better singer. It  puts us at both an advantage and a disadvantage for a couple of reasons. For example, advantages include not having to carry much with us to a gig or having to spend money replacing parts we ARE the instrument.  However, being the instrument can also be a disadvantage, as many things can affect our singing voice:  the weather, our bodys natural hormonal balance, our diets, sleep habits, stress levels, and our emotions. Even sneezing too hard can cause an issue for some (especially if the sneeze happens while on stage yikes!). In my work as a music therapist, music educator, and artist development specialist, many of my clients bring some level of anxiety with them to our first voice lesson. By the time they leave, it is always my goal to have thoroughly expressed the necessity of sharing their emotional space with their audience, as this is what  allows connection and authenticity. For example, if you are singing in a choir, it is the use of realistic and authentic gestures, facial expressions, and vocal color that can only be the result of connecting with the piece of music. This cannot happen solely on an intellectual level. This must happen in an emotional way, as well. I am not suggesting that students expect a full-on therapy session whenever they go to a lesson or gig.  On the contrary, I encourage my students and clients to utilize the following tools as ways to paint the song into the hearts and minds of the listener. I use the acronym  L.I.V.E. to remind my students of these tools. L Laser I have seen much success in employing metaphors and symbolism into my teaching style. One of my most popular metaphors includes visualizing the voice as a laser. Somehow, students are able to better understand how to direct their voices. This is specifically helpful for artists-in-training who are learning how to project and properly sing forward. I Internalize Even the most touching song is only considered as such because the listener experienced some kind of emotional connection with the artists interpretation, the story of the song or even their own personal journey in life. Every song has several different avenues that lend toward artist connection and interpretation. Some artists connect with the melody, whether its haunting or flirtatious. Some feel more connected to the drum and bass of a song, while others are drawn toward its auxiliary instrumentation (strings, horns, etc.). Other artists connect with the lyrics, the actual story of the song. Finally, some will find their emotional bearings through another artists interpretation of the song. These connections are certainly interchangeable, sometimes from moment to moment. This is where a vocalist can recall real life situations and repurpose them as spices and herbs in our musical stew. V Visualize Anybody can sing karaoke! Chances are, if a student has worked with a private voice teacher or vocal coach, he or she is not aiming to just get through the song. My guess is that the student aspires to be much more polished and skillful at the art of singing. Visualizing yourself performing, and using visualization as a way to prepare for that long phrase coming up, may be the difference between singing pretty and throwing down! E â€" Explore Enunciation/Exaggeration No, Im not suggesting that every singer should aspire to become the Jim Carey of vocal acrobatics and shenanigans. I am suggesting we remember the fact that music is in the entertainment industry. As such, the most common underlying expectation people have when they come to a vocal concert is to be wowed and entertained. One of the easiest and most accessible ways to entertain your audience is to allow yourself to enunciate and exaggerate certain words and phrases in the song. Enunciation can be a tool applied to the melody, rhythm, lyrics, or emotion. Choosing to lay back behind the beat, or to syncopate a phrase or two to express a certain mood, emotion, or color, may be what sets you apart from others musically. Or, perhaps calling into mind that lovely person who cut you off in traffic may be just the thought to add some extra oomph  into your version of a power ballad, blues number, or musical theater piece. (I generally use the phrase, Put some STANK on it!) Got it? Heres a recap of what to remember: Remembering these tips can help you be a better singer and improve your stage presence. Additionally, exploration can be the difference between a working musician and a starving artist. Get out there and network! For example, in my lovely city of Baltimore, there are many clubs, venues, places of worship and coffee shops that provide ample time and opportunity to explore other genres, network, and much more. Get involved in the music community of your city to explore your musical authenticity! And, that’s it! Let’s not separate our lives from our music. When it’s go time the time to perform the most memorable performances are by those who remember to L.I.V.E. through their music. Dont just sing the lyrics, let your heart sing! Thanks for reading! Post Author:  DeTrece L. DeTrece L. is a radio show host, artist development specialist, music therapist, music producer and singing teacher  in Baltimore, MD. She has performed internationally since age 8 with stars such as Brenda Russell and Steven  Tyler, and has been  teaching singing lessons for over 15 years. Learn more about DeTrece here! Photo by Robert Pratt Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher

A Level Chemistry Revision Resources and Techniques

A Level Chemistry Revision Resources and Techniques Top Tips For A Level Chemistry Revision ChaptersPlan Your RevisionCopying Out NotesFlash CardsPast Paper PracticeDon’t Be Too Hard on YourselfOnline ResourcesRevising for exams is hard, and it’s even harder when everyone around you is doing something completely different.There are various ways to revise and not all of them will work for you. Here are some ideas of ways that you can revise, try a couple out or invent your own. Whatever works for you!Be systematic and follow the syllabus topic by topic. Don’t move on until you really understand. Try taking notes on a topic from the textbook and then condensing them again and again. By the time you have a small summary of an idea written down, you’ll be able to explain it concisely rather than just reading word for word from your textbook.If you don’t understand the fundamentals at the start you might not understand something later on so don’t skip it.Once you get to the end of a section in your text, run through a few practice questions either online, or at the e nd of chapters in your textbook to really test your understanding.Take detailed notes, but don't just copy out the textbook (Source: Pexels) PetarChemistry Teacher 5.00 (11) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MyriamChemistry Teacher 5.00 (13) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Dr parikhChemistry Teacher 5.00 (8) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SaifChemistry Teacher 5.00 (14) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ConorChemistry Teacher 4.75 (4) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors FrankChemistry Teacher 5.00 (8) £90/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors HeavenliChemistry Teacher £11/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JideChemistry Teacher 4.80 (5) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsFlash CardsWhile you are making your notes, make yourself a few flashcards or posters summarising important formulas and how to use them.Stick them around your room and scan them on your way out the door. Repeatedly reading yo ur notes is a great method to keep you constantly thinking and to really make sure you understand a subject.Many people are visual learners and find things easier to remember if they are colourful and presented well. If this is you, use bright coloured flashcards for your chemistry revision notes. You’ll associate the colours with the topics making them easier to remember.Create a glossary while you’re at it: this will help you remember any definitions you need to know. Knowing the appropriate scientific vocabulary demonstrates your knowledge of a topic and will help you gain extra points.Skimming these the morning of the exam will build some confidence knowing you’ve covered everything!Past Paper PracticePast papers are an essential tool for revision. Do every chemistry past paper you can find, as many times as you can. Getting used to the past papers will help you to understand the way your subject is structured.Mark schemes will help you work out where you’ve gained and l ost marks, and how well you’re answering the questions.Practicing will guarantee that you get the best grade possible in Chemistry.There are sometimes key terms you need to cover to get marks. Often, you have to hit exact points in your answer to get the marks. It isn’t just about your knowledge of the subject but of the marking scheme too. You have to answer the way the examiners want you to.Using the marking scheme will also help you identify weaker areas in your knowledge so you know what you need to focus your revision on.Make sure you get your head around the structure of your chemistry paper and ask yourself:Is the paper divided into sections?How much time should you spend on each section?Have you covered all the sections in your revision?   Make sure there’s no holes in your knowledge, and if there is don’t worry, you’ve still got time!Take a break from revision. Going for a run can be exciting, relaxing and exhilarating ¦ source: Pixabay - skeezeDon’t Be Too Har d on YourselfPositive reinforcement is possibly the most significant, element of successful revision.Revision isn’t just about your knowledge, you need to get yourself in a positive mindset to tackle your exams.Make a list of all the topics to cover in chemistry A level. Whenever you have successfully understood one tick it off your list. You’ll feel much more productive and will physically see how far you’ve come.If you do well on a past paper don’t hesitate to write the score in marker pen on the front and keep it somewhere you can see. When you’re overwhelmed by revision will act as a visual reminder that you’re not doing too bad after all.Finally, on exam day, remember that you have put the work in and can only achieve your best. Stay calm and try to avoid going into the exam in a sleep-deprived frenzy!Look up for an  A Level chemistry tutor  on Superprof now.Online ResourcesIf you’re struggling with revision and need another method other than using your textbook, why not try online resources.A quick Google search of the A Level revision material on the topic you want to bring up several options. Here are a few of our favourites:S-cool.co.ukThis site is a great resource that will test your revision skills. It will you get into the practice of learning, testing and remembering.Each topic is broken down into sections that you first learn, then test with a quiz then remember it with revision notes.You can even create your own personal question banks and revision guides so you have a tailored plan for you.Compound InterestThis chemistry blog explores the everyday relevance of chemical  compounds - great for when you’re wondering what the point of it all is!Their food poster series and “Chemistry of Colour” posters have gone viral. Their high-quality  graphics stimulate more  interest in chemistry and are a great way to think about chemistry in a different way than just following a syllabus.Print a few posters off or try making your own of y our favourite compounds!BBC BitesizeYou most likely used bitesize for your GCSE revision, it’s an oldie but goodie!Now available as an app too, bitesize is particularly useful because you can choose your exam board on the home page. So whatever curriculum you’re following you’ll be able to access relevant revision resources.Far from your boring textbook, Bitesize keeps revision interesting, with different quizzes activities and games to choose from. Games might seem silly when you’re in the midst of learning complicated concepts but they can still be useful! Use them as an additional tool when you’ve had enough of writing out notes.YouTubeNo YouTube isn’t just for music videos and make up tutorials! It can also be used as a fantastic educational tool.Type in A Level chemistry in the search bar and you’ll find hundreds of videos explaining everything from atom structure to ionic reactions.The best part about it? It’s like having a tutor on demand, you can find a video on any subject you like.We especially like Richard Thornley’s channel on YouTube. He’s accurate, succinct, and has a great sense of humour. He’s really easy to  understand, even when he’s explaining advanced  concepts. Great use of customised video gaming  to simulate chemical concepts, too.Revision doesn’t have to be so difficult when you have access to so many ressources.Use all the resources you can find to really give yourself the best chance! The more prepared you are in the run up to exam day the less stressed you’ll feel.Good luck and happy revising!

6 Biggest Communication Failures and How to Avoid Them - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / 6 Biggest Communication Failures and How to Avoid Them - Introvert Whisperer 6 Biggest Communication Failures and How to Avoid Them In the current age, communicating effectively is essential to be successful in your professional life. However, sometimes we can fail with our communication and this failure can cause consequences. Below we have listed common communication failures and tips on how to make sure you can avoid them. 1. Relying On Emails Since handheld technology has advanced in such a convenient and drastic fashion over the past two decades, relying on emails has become more of a hindrance for business communications rather than a revolution. The average person can receive upwards of 100 emails a day, so its very easy for emails to be overlooked, accidentally deleted, or misplaced in an electronic folder. Important notifications and communications between businesses should be handled by telephone, text message, or message via social media platforms. These methods are more direct, are less likely to be missed, and can achieve the same level of instant connection and sharing of information. 2. Poor Feedback Dealing with employees or business associates who fall short of your expectations or of the expectations of your company is a common occurrence in the realm of business. These shortcomings arent as big a problem as they seem. In business, like in life, it all depends on how you handle these unmet expectations. Communication is the best way to handle such an issue, but the communication you use must be effective and constructive. Approaching someone with a list of things theyve done wrong only accomplishes half of your objective to encourage improvement. The best way to communicate feedback to your employees and associates is to offer them examples of the things theyre doing that are below expectations. Once youve given them clear examples, offer them a few suggestions on how they could improve. This type of positive communication is better received and can help to create a sense of respect which will be beneficial to both parties moving into the future. 3. Proofread Your Work Written correspondence is a staple form of communication in business. The downside to written correspondence is that it has a greater likelihood of containing grammatical, spelling, and other errors associated with the written word. If you submit an important document to a business associate or colleague that contains errors, it makes you appear careless, lazy, or ignorant. In the world of business, reputation and perception are the cornerstones of success. You do not want to risk tarnishing your reputation by giving them grammatically incorrect and misspelled communications. Programs that check your spelling can often miss words that are correctly spelled, but are misused for their meaning or for the sentence structure. The best way to ensure that your written communications are correct is to proofread them. This will also allow you to catch any sentences or words that sound odd or are poorly expressed. 4. Control Bad News Businesses experience setbacks, failures, and scandals. This is an unfortunate reality of doing business in the real world. You can attempt to keep your business and your brand away from as many instances of bad press as possible, but it will eventually happen. When you do encounter a failure or a scandal, the worst thing that you can do is to not be upfront with your employees regarding such news. If you allow outside sources to break the news to your employees, it leaves the door wide open for rumors to begin spreading throughout your company. Even worse is the propensity for outside sources to incorrectly report these incidents. This creates the potential for misinformation to run rampant. You want to avoid misinformation and rumors from flourishing in your company, so being the first source to speak to your employees regarding some bad news thats about to become public is the wisest choice. 5. Not Setting The Example Ethics and integrity are two vital aspects of running a successful business. In order to receive optimal behavior and loyalty from your employees and business associates, you must first display these same exemplary behaviors yourself. It is not conducive to a healthy and successful company environment if those in management arent willing to set the example for the company. 6. Reacting Rather Than Responding Things cant always go your way. A colleague or a business associate will say or do something that upsets you or annoys you. Its human nature to want to lash out as a reaction to your strong emotions. This can lead to very tense situations and regretful things being said or done. When you encounter such a situation, take a few moments to breathe and think before you respond. Sometimes, a response isnt needed at all. Dont underestimate the value of simply remaining silent and walking away from a situation that is frustrating you. By being aware of the common failures and knowing how to prevent them, you can help assure your communication is clear and effective. Author Bio: Abby Drexler is a contributing writer and media specialist for  Presentation Training Institute. She regularly produces content for a variety of communication and management blogs. Go to top Bottom-line â€" I want to help you accelerate your career â€" to achieve what you want by connecting you with your Free Instant Access to my 4 Building Blocks to Relationships eBookâ€" the backbone to your Networking success and fantastic work relationships.  Grab yours by visiting here right now! Brought to you by Dorothy Tannahill-Moran â€" dedicated to unleashing your professional potential. 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How Math Tutor Online Bring Up Your Grades In Mathematics

How Math Tutor Online Bring Up Your Grades In Mathematics 0SHARESShare What makes mathematics tougher? Mathematics is a subject that no student can afford to pay less attention to. What makes this subject tougher is the inability of most of the parents to extend the necessary tutoring help to their children. Under these circumstances, students feel entirely helpless and the fear of mathematics in their mind grows stronger day by day. When it comes to getting extra help, in-person tutoring is not affordable for each and every one. What remains untried is to find a math tutor online. In the text to follow, we will discuss the salient advantages of opting for an online tutor in greater details. Here is why you can and should opt for a math tutor online The convenience that online tutoring offers is simply unique and cannot be found in any other method of tutoring. Online tutors possess the capabilities to read the mind-set of the students, and as a result, they are able to deliver the most result-oriented learning sessions. The teaching methodologies and techniques that online tutors adopt are what make them stand apart from the ordinary tutors. Cost is what matters while going for any kind of tutoring help. Finding a math tutor online costs you lesser on the monetary front also. Round-the-clock availability, friendly nature and amazing time-flexibility are what can be enjoyed only when you go for an online tutor. The interaction between students and tutors in the virtual classroom enables students to grasp the gist of mathematics resulting in guaranteed high scoring. [starbox id=admin]

Medical Records Archivist Glossary

Medical Records Archivist Glossary Where do your medical records go when you leave the hospital? Ask a medical records archivist. All that stuff gets coded and filed away for quick access by medical professionals. Learn the specialized vocabulary used by medical archivists with this handy glossary of terms. U.S. Navy photo by Rod Duren [Public domain] active recordsFrequently used records required for day-to-day business, referred to more than once per month per file drawer. administrative officerAdministrative officers oversee and implement administrative procedures, establish work priorities and co-ordinate the acquisition of administrative services such as office space, supplies and security services. alphabeticalIn the order of the letters of the alphabet. alphanumeric orderArranged in the following order: blanks, special characters, numerals (single digits before double digits), and then letters. ambulatory careA personal health care consultation, treatment, or intervention using advanced medical technology or procedures delivered on an outpatient basis. appraisalThe process of determining the value of records based on administrative, fiscal, and legal value; their evidential and informational value. archivesA collection of records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people, preserved for their enduring value. archivistA person whose primary duties consist of appraising, describing, referencing, and caring for archival records. arrangementThe relationship of individual files within a record series to each other, such as alphabetical, numerical, alphanumerical, or chronological. Canada Health InfowayA strategic investor, who works with Canadian provinces and territories with the goal of creating an electronic health record for 50% of Canadians. chronologicalIn an order starting with the earliest date and following and continuing in the order in which they occurred. computerGeneral purpose device that can be used with software to carry out a set of arithmetic or logical operations. computer output microfilm (COM)The conversion of electronic data directly onto microfilm. confidentialityA set of rules or a promise that limits access or places restrictions on certain types of information. consentAgreement or permission to do or allow something. coronerA government official who confirms and certifies the death of an individual within a jurisdiction. courtA judicial tribunal duly constituted for the hearing and determination of cases. conversion of records formatsTransferring records from one format to another, including changing paper to microform, optical disk, or another electronic format. custodyThe protective care or guardianship of records and manuscripts which may include both physical possession and legal title. data collectionThe process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest, in an established systematic fashion that enables one to answer stated research questions, test hypotheses, and evaluate outcomes. designationThe primary classification given to a series of records based on governmental review. diagnosisThe identification of the nature and cause of a certain phenomenon. discharge summaryA clinical report prepared by a health professional outlining the patient’s chief complaint, the diagnostic findings, the therapy administered and the patient’s response to it, and recommendations on discharge. disclosureThe release of information about a person or entity. diseaseAn abnormal condition that affects the body of an organism. It is often construed as a medical condition associated with specific symptoms and signs. doctorA person, especially a physician, dentist, or veterinarian, trained in the healing arts and licensed to practice. drugA substance which may have medicinal, intoxicating, performance enhancing or other effects when taken or put into a human body. duplicateA working copy other than the master or security copy, scheduled to serve the same or shorter retention period than a master copy. EpidemiologyThe study of the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined populations. fax machineA telephonic transmission of scanned printed material (both text and images), normally to a telephone number connected to a printer or other output device. fileA kind of folder that holds loose papers together for organization and protection. formA printed document with blank spaces for information to be inserted. healthThe level of functional or metabolic efficiency of a living organism. hospitalA health care institution providing patient treatment by specialized staff and equipment. hospitalizationThe act, process, or state of being hospitalized hybrid system.An information management system composed of microfilm and digital imaging. inactive recordsRecords with a reference rate of less than one search per file draw per month. information managementThe collection and management of information from one or more sources and the distribution of that information to one or more audiences. International Classification of DiseasesThe standard diagnostic tool for epidemiology, health management and clinical purposes, used to monitor the incidence and prevalence of diseases and other health problems. JurisprudenceThe study and theory of law. masterThe original from which duplicates are made. medical codingThe process of transforming descriptions of medical diagnoses and procedures into universal medical code numbers. medical recordThe systematic documentation of a single patient’s medical history and care across time within one particular health care provider’s jurisdiction. medicineA field of applied science related to the art of healing by diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. normativeUsed to describe the way something ought to be done according to a value position. officeA room or other area where administrative work is done. office chairtype of chair that is designed for use at a desk in an office. patientAny recipient of health care services, who is ill or injured and in need of treatment by a medical professional. permanent recordsRecords that need continued retention due to their long-term administrative, legal, fiscal, or historical value. photocopierMachine that makes paper copies of documents and other visual images quickly and cheaply. retention scheduleA document listing all the titles of the records series, length of time each document or record will be retained as an active record. signatureA person’s name written in a distinctive way as a form of identification in authorizing a cheque or document or concluding a letter. softwareNon-tangible component of computers used with computer hardware to perform an operation. statisticsThe study of the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data. strike offTo record that the patient has left the hospital; to remove from the list. subpoenaA document that requires its recipient to appear in court as a witness. telehealthThe delivery of health-related services and information via telecommunications technologies. transcriptionThe conversion of voice-recorded reports dictated by healthcare professionals into text format. trauma registryA trauma registry is a system of timely data collection that aids in the evaluation of trauma care for a set of injured patients who meet specific criteria for inclusion. 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GRE Test Prep 3 Geometry Concepts to Know

GRE Test Prep 3 Geometry Concepts to Know GRE/MAT Graduate School Blog Let’s look at three math concepts that are very helpful on the GRE’s Quantitative Reasoning sections. Each concept involves triangles. The first concept, triangle inequality, can be used with any triangle. The second concept, Pythagorean Triples, can be used with right triangles. And the third concept, a shortcut for finding the ratio of triangle perimeters or areas, can be used with similar triangles. To illustrate the first concept, we’ll start off with a sample GRE problem. First Concept: TRIANGLE INEQUALITY (GRE sample problem) One side of a triangle has a length of 15. Another side of the triangle has a length of 21. Which of the following could NOT be the triangle’s perimeter?Select ALL that apply.A. 72B. 70C. 48D. 42 E. 40Solution: To determine the triangle’s actual perimeter, we would need the length of the third side, which we are not given. If we knew that the triangle was a right triangle, we could use Pythagorean Theorem, (or in some cases special right triangle side ratios) to find the missing side length. However, nothing in the given information tells us for certain that we’re dealing with a right triangle. Fortunately we can use the concept of triangle inequality to establish a range of possible values for the third side of the triangle, which in turn will tell us the range of possible values for the perimeter. Imagine a triangle with side lengths a, b, and c. Triangle inequality states that the length of side a must be less than the sum of b and c, yet greater than the difference of b and c, or in other words: b - c a b + c.The side length designations are completely interchangeable, so “a” could be any of the three sides of the triangle.Setting up a triangle inequality for the side lengths we’re given in this problem, we simplify and find that: This in turn tells us that: Since the perimeter must be greater than 42, but less than 72, we have to select Answer Choices A, D, and E (all that apply) as values that could NOT be the triangle’s perimeter.Second Concept: PYTHAGOREAN TRIPLES-- A SHORTCUT FOR RIGHT TRIANGLESPythagorean triples are sets of 3 integers that can be sides of a right triangle. Pythagorean triples are excellent time-savers because they allow you to solve for a missing side of a right triangle without plugging numbers into the Pythagorean Theorem. You just have to do a little memorization. Here are some of Pythagorean Triples that show up most commonly on tests like the GRE: Common Pythagorean Triples 3-4-5 6-8-10 5-12-13 7-24-25 8-15-17Anytime you see a situation in which you could use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve a problem, check to see if you could shortcut the process with a Pythagorean Triple. For example, suppose we’re told that a right triangle has a hypotenuse of length 17 and a leg of length 15, and are asked to find the length of the other leg. Using Pythagorean Theorem, we could set up the following equation: and solve for x.HOWEVER, if we realize that a Pythagorean Triple is involved, we would see right away that x = 8. That’s because a leg of length 15 and a hypotenuse of length 17 fit precisely into the “8-15-17” triple in our list of common Pythagorean Triples.A word of caution when using Pythagorean Triples: Always remember that the biggest number in the triple MUST correspond with the hypotenuse of a right triangle. If the two legs of a right triangle are 8 and 17, for instance, the hypotenuse is NOT 15. Fortunately, if you accidentally misuse a Pythagorean Triple, it’s easy to catch: the mistake will cause you to have a right triangle in which a leg is longer than the hypotenuse, which is impossible. Anyway, in cases where Pythagorean Triples don’t apply, just set up and solve using Pythagorean Theorem.Third Concept: ANOTHER TRIANGLE SHORTCUT-- RATIOS OF PERIMETERS AND AREASYou’re probably very familiar with setting up proportions to solve for unknown sides of similar t riangles. For instance, if we are told that a triangle which has side lengths of 3, 4, and 5 is similar to a second triangle which has a shortest side with length of 9, we could easily set up proportions to find the other two sides (let’s call them “x” and “y”) of the second triangle: Solving the proportions, we find that x = 12 and y = 15.But what if you were asked to find the ratio of the two triangles’ perimeters? It’s easy. You don’t even have to add up all of the sides to get each perimeter. For similar triangles, the ratio of the perimeters is equal to the ratio of two corresponding sides, so in this case we have: If we are asked to find the ratio of the two triangles’ areas, there’s also a nice shortcut. For similar triangles, the ratio of the areas is equal to the square of the ratio of two corresponding sides, so here we find that:The word of caution here is that the above shortcuts for perimeter and area ratios only work if the triangles are similar. If you don’t know that the triangles are similar, you have to find the base and height of each triangle, plug them into the triangle area formula, and compare the results to find the ratio. The three concepts we’ve covered today will help you on GRE Quantitative Reasoning questions. Pythagorean Triples save time and energy, allowing you to avoid unnecessary calculations. Triangle inequality allows you to find answers to questions that would otherwise seem impossible to solve. Ratio shortcuts for similar triangles also save time and allow you to tackle otherwise insoluble problems. Pythagorean Triples are especially common on standardized math tests such as the GRE Quantitative Reasoning section. Practice and master all three concepts and you’ll see a corresponding improvement in your scores. Good luck! About the Author: Bill K. is one of MyGuru’s most experienced GRE tutors in Chicago. He scored in the 99th percentile on both the SAT and the GMAT, and has been providing ACT, SAT, GRE, and GMAT tutoring for over five years. He holds a B.A. in Mathematics. hbspt.cta._relativeUrls=true;hbspt.cta.load(215486, '89b61843-23df-46ce-834f-80b7364de1b7', {});