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From:  Greypins@a...
Date:  Wed Apr 3, 2002  4:15 am
Subject:  Re: [vocalist] Re: Re: how do you define 'head voice'?

In a message dated 4/2/2002 10:25:16 PM Eastern Standard Time,
lloyd.hanson@n... writes:

> Call voice is chest voice produce at a frequency level that is higher
> than should be achieved in chest voice. The vocalis muscles are
> still very active and under great longitudinal and medial tension.

lloyd,

am i right in thinking that the 'greatness' of that longitudinal
tension comes from the engagement of the crico-thyroid muscles while still
actively engaging the vocalis muscles at or, beyond, the same level?

mike








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