| From: john schweinfurth To: VOCALIST <vocalist> Subject: Re: TECH: Pressed Phonation (was Re: False cords) Send reply to: VOCALIST <vocalist>
On Tue, 8 Feb 2000 23:54:53 -0800, VOCALIST wrote: My interpretation of it includes the following conditions: > > 1. a long closed phase of the vocal folds during phonation > (i.e.: 30% or more) > > 2. great subglottal pressure > > 3. failure of the folds to damp (length of the vibrating > surface to shorten) > Of course, both of these kinds of vocalism require that the vocal folds > dampen, which facilities smooth registration. > > Gib Wallis--
What do you mean by 'dampen' exactly? Do you call shortening (as opposed to lengthening) of the cords dampening?
When I think of dampening I think of taking a cloth to a ringing bell or palming a guitar string or pressing the 3rd piano pedal. I don't see how it applies to the vocal cords. I would like to understand this concept.
John M. Schweinfurth, MD Laryngology and Professional Voice Care Assistant Professor Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN (615) 322-6180
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