Swallowing muscles

[babystar]

I heard that the Swallowing muscles (The muscles under your jaw), must be soft all the time!

When I sing, they're kinda tensed all the time, especially on higher notes. Does it mean I'm constricting?

This video helped me:

I just wonder, does it really have to be soft all the time?

I hope you can help me!

/ Claudia!!

[Steven Fraser]

I heard that the Swallowing muscles (The muscles under your jaw), must be soft all the time!

When I sing, they're kinda tensed all the time, especially on higher notes. Does it mean I'm constricting?

This video helped me:

I just wonder, does it really have to be soft all the time?

I hope you can help me!

Claudia: It does not mean you are constricting, but it does mean you likely have too much tension in the muscles under your tongue, more than you need.

[babystar]

Steven Fraser,

Thanks for your help! Is there anything I can do?

/ Claudia

[MB20]

If it's tense or in pain it can mean a build up of acid. Just gently massage the area which will disperse the acid. You might get a sour taste in your mouth afterwards but that's normal.

hope that helps :)

[babystar]

Hey MB20

No, acid? What is that? It doesn't hurt or but it tenses me from singing relaxed and higher notes (like headvoice and whistle voice).

Thanks for your help!