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From:  Gina <classicalsinger@e...>
Gina <classicalsinger@e...>
Date:  Sun Apr 8, 2001  9:31 am
Subject:  Re: [vocalist] UH vs. AH (forward vowels and regional dialects)


>
> The "Shun" vowel is an excellent vowel for singing because it is
> really akin to the schwa which is the most open throated, least
> tongue obstructed vowel we can produce. It is the vowel that gives
> the natural relaxed resonance of the vocal tract and an almost
> consistent tube shape from the vocal folds to the lips.

So, would you recommend this for singing the extreme top notes of the
range, for sopranos? Or do you choose a different vowel?

Gina




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