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From:  Greypins@a...
Greypins@a...
Date:  Sun Jan 21, 2001  11:22 pm
Subject:  Re: [vocalist] Re: Velum/Spec analysis/Nasal Res........


i wrote:

<< < as i experiment with opening and closing the nasal port (going back
and forth from 'uh' to 'uh-huh', non nasal to nasalized) it seems that
there is a corresponding reduction in sub-glottal pressure when
opening the nasal port. >>

later john inquired:

<<Have you noticed whether the larynx rises in conjunction with the
increased nasality? This seems to often be the case with this sort of
technique, no? >>

to which i respond:

no. it seems that there is a collapsed feeling in the larynx. when i
do that nasalization, it is more like a release rather than a press. if and
when i use it in singing, it is usually for some quiet crooning effect.

mike

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