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From:  Greypins@a...
Date:  Thu Apr 4, 2002  11:19 am
Subject:  Re: [vocalist] Male/Female registers (was: how do you define 'head voice'?)

In a message dated 4/4/2002 12:32:19 AM Eastern Standard Time,
buzzcen@a... writes:


> This artificial induction of vocal fold lengthening contributes to many
> vocal
> problems in my opinion including the need for much higher airflow due to
> poor
> prephonatory tuning of the folds. The artificially lengthened fold does
> not
> adduct well because there is not enough TA involvement (and in that area of
>
> the voice TA is not only considered a regulator of pitch but also an
> adductor
> muscle). These lengthened folds that require excessive airflow produce a
> sound similar to the male falsetto. Why? Well, one could make the
> argument
> that it is falsetto; I think it is.
>

excellent post, randy. nothing gets rid of a wobble like teaching a
50 year old woman to sing like a guy.

mike






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