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From:  buzzcen@a...
Date:  Fri Mar 15, 2002  3:55 pm
Subject:  Re: [vocalist] FALSETTO IN CHEST VOICE MODE VERSUS FALSETTO IN HEAD VOICE MODE

In a message dated 3/15/2002 9:51:31 AM Central Standard Time,
rossicaio@h... writes:


> Hi,
>
> I was wondering: as falsetto is produced by the cords not completely
> touching so as to speed up their cycles and therefore the pitch, what's the
> difference between doing that with the chest voice mechanism or with the
> head voice mechanism activated? I suppose it wouldn't be as airy and poor
> in
> overtones with the latter as with the former.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Caio
>

Not sure you could produce it with the chest voice mechanism. While falsetto
lacks medial compression (a hallmark difference), it is produced by the ct's
regulating longitudinal tension but with very little or no lca and ia
involvement.

The outer layer of mucosa is left free to vibrate and pitch is regulated by
changes in airflow. A chest voice production without a true closed phase
would be more indicative of muscle tension dysphonia which you see in some
females.

Randy Buescher






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