Singing is a doing, just like riding a bike is a doing. Both skills
require know-how. Trying to learn to sing by studying the physics and
anatomical function of the voice is, in my opinion, about as smart as
trying to learn to ride a bike by studying its physics and function.
We learn to control our bodies by using sensational feedback. If
we're smart, we use more than one kind of feedback to verify another.
Relying on single sense alone can fool us. I'm sure that those who
practice Alexander Technique would agree. In singing, we have three
forms of sensational feedback; visual, audial and tactile. We can use
technology to supplement them, but even with modern technology, we
still must feel, look and listen to what we are doing to make
adjustments to our actions. We must have a practical knowledge of
cause and effect in order to make productive corrections in our
singing techniques.
Regards to all,
Les
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