In a message dated 12/9/2001 9:20:17 AM Central Standard Time,
Greypins@a... writes:
Greypins@a... writes:
> randy,
>
> so, are they only capable of adducting in the extreme? in my
> experience, a number of students, who seem to have trouble with adduction,
> have trouble because of their perception of the sound. for example; young
>
> girls who can screech with great ease all day long (for years and
> years...),
> suddenly can only manage a whimper when they are singing. often, these
> same
> girls can manage a more adducted sound when asked to sing in a silly
> fashion
> (like imitating opera singers or, julie andrews). i don't dispute the
> possible physical explaination for poor adduction in these girls but, it
> seems that some of their problem is in their concept of what it is they are
>
> trying to do.
>
No, they are able to adduct in a balance manner after the deficient groups
are strengthened. About the tonal concepts you mention there's truth in
that, but usually it's beneficial it's a better route to give the students
exercises that stimulate better relationships thereby having the body
convince the mind that something different exists besides their usual
behavioral patterns.
Randy Buescher
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