Dear David, In regards to the physical differences between chest, mix, head and falsetto. From my training, I believe you are right on. In falsetto, the true cords are no longer closing completely and vibrate in a similar fashion to the way one would get the harmonics on a guitar. In fact, I believe the false cords ( ventricular folds) are doing the vibrating and not the true cords, hence the name falsetto. And again, it is not a firm adduction. What is curious is that many techniques encourage the use of this falsetto, and call it light head voice, and more, encourage the use way lower into the chest register than would be appropriate. I'm finding that a too loose cord is just as bad as a tight cord. One must learn to allow the dampening in the cords (shortening and thinning) in order for a truly resonant, full tone to be established. This involves learning how to maneuver through ones bridges or passagi, balance both air pressure and vowels. I haven't followed this thread very closely, so I've just jumped in . I hope, in some way, this encourages the conversation. Cheers! Mary Beth Felker-Osborn Speech Level Singing student.
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