crooked tongue?

[jjm41031]

Sorry if this may have been asked before. I couldn't seem to find it in search. As well, I may just be the only one here with this problem!!

When I look in the mirror as I sing or ascend a scale, the back of my tongue is crooked! One side is always higher than the other. The front part looks normal. I have tried to compensate but just cannot do it. It doesn't "seem" to be causing any problems. But I would love it if someone could tell me if this situation might cause problems later on. I am still a beginner-intermediate Baritone trying to build the upper voice.

I should also mention that when I start out in my lower register, the back of the tongue looks pretty straight. But when I sing up into my head voice register, the back of the tongue definitely tilts. Could there be some strange thing happening with the larnyx?

Thanks

J

[Steven Fraser]

Sorry if this may have been asked before. I couldn't seem to find it in search. As well, I may just be the only one here with this problem!!

When I look in the mirror as I sing or ascend a scale, the back of my tongue is crooked! One side is always higher than the other. The front part looks normal. I have tried to compensate but just cannot do it. It doesn't "seem" to be causing any problems. But I would love it if someone could tell me if this situation might cause problems later on. I am still a beginner-intermediate Baritone trying to build the upper voice.

I should also mention that when I start out in my lower register, the back of the tongue looks pretty straight. But when I sing up into my head voice register, the back of the tongue definitely tilts. Could there be some strange thing happening with the larnyx?

Thanks

J

Jimineer: Not likely a problem with the larynx, but likely unequal action of some of the muscles under the tongue. One side may be tense.

[Snax]

Mine does the same thing so I do some tongue stretches before I vocalize now. I stick it out as far as I can and pointing down towards my chin. I keep my lower lip curled over my bottom teeth. I'll stick it out and hold for a few seconds then close my mouth for a few and repeat 5 or 6 times. It seems to help relax my tongue so it may work for you too.