In a message dated 7/14/01 2:33:50 PM Central Daylight Time, lloyd.hanson@n... writes:
> For example, is it possible for the cricothyroids to cause > longitudinal tension without the assistance of the resistance of the > thyroarytenoids, especially in mid range singing when the vocal > ligament is not yet stretched to its tension potential?
It would be possible, but my guess is that this would corresponde to Garcia's form of falsetto (which is what I consider falsetto; lacking medial compression), and would be breathy in quality. However, as pitch ascends, the amplitude of vibration would narrow and compression would begin resulting in a more complete tone.
> > Do the cricothyroids have some function in resisting the > thyroarytenoids in chest voice?
Not that I know of. Do they?
> > Do the medial compression muscles (the lateral cricoarytenoids and > the interarytenoids) also assist in a small manner with maintaining > the longitudinal tension on the vocal folds even though their primary > function is to close the vocal folds? > >
I have not seen or read anything to suggest this.
Randy Buescher
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