confusing the throat with the vocal folds

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hi folks,

here's an intersting thought...

you know how we're always talking about having a relaxed and open throat, no tension in the throat, don't squeeze the throat, don't strain the throat?

what's to stop a newbie from confusing the throat with the vocal chords..where you need to have tension, or you need to squeeze, or you need to stretch them?

something to think about. i think more should be done to clarify this important difference. the two in my opinion can be easily miscontrued.

[Steven Fraser]

hi folks,

here's an intersting thought...

you know how we're always talking about having a relaxed and open throat, no tension in the throat, don't squeeze the throat, don't strain the throat?

what's to stop a newbie from confusing the throat with the vocal chords..where you need to have tension, or you need to squeeze, or you need to stretch them?

something to think about. i think more should be done to clarify this important difference. the two in my opinion can be easily miscontrued.

Bob: Tension levels in the vocal bands themselves cannot be directly sensed. So, if a singer senses tension, squeeze or strain, its likely in the tissues of the throat or tongue, and not in the laryngeal musculature.

However, the presence of tension, squeeze or strain is an useful indicator that there may be something out-of-balance in the interaction of the laryngeal muscles and the breath energy. To know specifically what is wrong, may require the help of another person to listen/watch. However, IMO _the_ most common reason for throat strain and tension is too-heavy registration and adduction combined with too-high breath energy. Strain is very good biofeedback that something is wrong in this area.

The stretch/shorten motions of the vocal bands occur as a result of the singer's mental image of the note that is going to be made. Right before the note starts, the laryngeal muscles make their adjustment, about 1/5 of a second before onset.

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Bob: Tension levels in the vocal bands themselves cannot be directly sensed. So, if a singer senses tension, squeeze or strain, its likely in the tissues of the throat or tongue, and not in the laryngeal musculature.

However, the presence of tension, squeeze or strain is an useful indicator that there may be something out-of-balance in the interaction of the laryngeal muscles and the breath energy. To know specifically what is wrong, may require the help of another person to listen/watch.

yeech!

i hope not...steve, perhaps the kind of music i like to sing will never done with ease.

i feel like i'm not straining normally

but yes, i simply don't sing with ease. but maybe "ease" is the wrong word?

how can one sing guys like lou gramm with ease?

i'm supporting my butt off to do "hot blooded."

well, all i have now is me, myself, and i.... as far vocal lessons i just can't swing it.

thanks for your reply steve. always apprecaited and highly respected.

would you be kind enough to provide your knowledge on my new breathing post?