Reg B. wrote:
> About blowing into the tube to get the muscular sensation of what support may
feel like, it was not done while I vocalised, it merely occured to me at the
time just how close the action simulated a satisfactory feeling of support. As
it is so difficult to portray some of these actions in writing, I thought I
might mention it in case it is of assistance to some-one else. It certainly has
been a help to me especially in those moments when the brain needs to sing but
the body is unresponsive.
>
> In case Titze has some other intention I say that there was absolutely no
sensation of pressure in the throat at the time. only the all round feeling.
Thanks again.
>
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I have students use the straw both with and without phonation, and for a
variety of purposes. One of the things I have learned in a lifetime of teaching
is that there are many ways to approach just about any subject, and if I find a
tool that helps someone, I don't hesitate to use it. I also know that (as I
believe someone said at the recent NATS convention) when you get two voice
teachers in a room, you get three opinions.....so I generally follow my best
instincts, and I belive the results speak for themselves.
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