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Being a Singer
e-book about singing technique
Featuring informative full-length digital book, plus workarea and site membership. Includes online vocal assessment and personal vocal development recommendations.
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Section 2: Singing Voice Reference
Chapter 7 Cords and Press
About vocal cord function
Concepts: Cords and Press
New info about the cords and how we influence their function; how this influences the sound of our voices.
The Larynx and the Cords
Specific information about structure and function of larynx and cords.
Cord Closure
Initial instructions for cord closure
Closed cords in an open throat
Finding the fry. Pitch controlling the fry. Ensuring jaw and tongue position
Cords and Pitch
How the cords make the pitch and the changes that occur
The Singer s Problem: Rising Larynx
Why and how the larynx rises, the consequences and outlining remedies.
Introduction to Press
Why we press and how to do it.
Pressing in
Getting started on larynx stabilisation
Staying on the level
Lateral compression
How cord closure is controlled. Thinning/Fattening. Influence of air pressure.
Role of Press on Harmonic Content
Press influence on dwell time
The actual sound of the cords
the sound they make incl harmonics and controlled alteration
Stabilising the Larynx
Instruction: Initial thinking towards stabilising the larynx. More in level 2 transitional.
Press and Bridges
Checking progress on bridging and press. Keep pressing through to make a smooth transition!
Laryngeal positioning for style
Keeping larynx in the good area but allowing some movement is part of allowing the voice to adopt various foundation vowels
Unified Range
Creating a power zone
Active and Passive Mix
Introducing active and passive singing