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From:  sopran@a...
Date:  Sat Apr 15, 2000  1:49 pm
Subject:  Re: [vocalist-temporary] Another larynx movement question



In a message dated 4/14/00 8:01:17 PM, leskayc@a... writes:

<< The way I understand it, when you inhale the larynx drops. Then, ideally
it
should stay in that position through the entire phrase being sung. Is this
right? Does it get to move up even a little bit? If not, then how does it
manage to drop again with the next inhalation? >>

I'm not a teacher, but the way I understand it is that the larynx must not be
"held" in any position. If you breathe properly and your throat is open, your
larynx will have all the "wiggle room" (how's that for a techical term?) that
it needs.

Judy

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