Yes, "bowed vocal cords" mean that the cords begin to take the shape of a bow
and there is lots of leaking of breath through the cords. This causes
irritation and hoarseness. The solution is the tongue out of the mouth i.e.
vocalizes on "è" as in "bella" with the tongue out of the mouth. This forces
the vocal cords to gently approximate. It has been my experience that this
exercise works remarkably well with "bowed vocal cords" singers either through
vocal misbehaviour (such as operatic or broadway belting) or smoking.
Sincerely,
Gilles Denizot
baritone - voice teacher
http://gillesdenizot.com
----- Original Message -----
From: robert.benditt@m...
To: vocalist-temporary@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2001 7:07 PM
Subject: [vocalist] Bent vocal cords
Has anyone ever heard of a condition called 'bent vocal cord'? A
friend of mine was recently told by a doctor that he has this
condition. Apparently it means that one side of the vocal cords does
not close properly. The symptom is that when he talks his voice
cracks in normal speech.
The condition came on several months ago, perhaps because of a virus
that affected his vocal cords.
A speech therapist recommended that he make the sound 'ah' several
times an hour throughout the day, and to softly make the sound of a
cat 'meow', also several times throughout the day.
Thanks very much.
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