----Mike asked: "why the hell did i put a comma in 'ga ga, goo goo'?
Well, as it turns out, the comma in "ga ga, goo goo" is the preferred style of
vocalization of most babies, with the comma bringing an ever so slight pause in
the exercise. Research in 903 babies under the age of 18 months has indicated
that, without the comma, the stress on the vocal folds of vocalizing "goo goo'
immediately after the more open "ga ga", would be detrimental and eventually
cause nodes on the cords. Most mommies and da-das teach the natural pause
between the two vocalizations. To test this phenomenon, sing "twinkle, twinkle
little star" to the words "ga ga, goo goo" leaving OUT the comma. See what
happens.
TWINKLE, TWINKLE LITTLE STAR
Ga ga goo goo ga ga ga ga goo, (ok to breathe)
Ga ga goo goo goo ga goo ga goo.
You should have felt some (vocal) stress by now, so you can see how important
it is to take quick little breaths in-between, and to stay with a continuous
tone throughout. So, you see 903 babies, and Mike, can't be wrong. It's very
natural.
Chris
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