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From:  "user3095d" <user3095d@y...>
Date:  Sat Mar 8, 2003  7:17 pm
Subject:  Re: [vocalist] Asymmetry in the Larynx

Steve, Thanks for the response. I sincerely hope it is a problem with
breath control and I am committed to working on it and finding out.
The asymmetry diagnosis just seemed to fit after I read the
following:

"The modes of vibration of two oscillators (left and right vocal
folds) have to be entrained (drawn into synchrony and rhythm) by a
common airflow to produce nearly periodic vibration. Unfortunately,
there is often an asymmetry in the larynx that causes
desynchronization of the vocal fold movement. The result is the
emergence of subharmonics and low frewquency modulations
(bifurcations) that are perceived as roughness or unsteadiness in the
voice"

From my interpretation, it seemed like asymmetry could be the cause
for the 'two voices' because of the subharmonics, but I don't know. I
do hope it's just breath control tough. Your response gives me hope.

Thanks.



--- In vocalist-temporary@yahoogroups.com, "Steve Fraser"
<Steve.Fraser@j...> wrote:
> --- In vocalist-temporary@yahoogroups.com, "Tomasz Bilau"
> <bilaut@w...> wrote:
> >When I changed the direction of breathing when
> > singing, that is followed the way I breathe when,eg.falling
asleep
> my voice grew clearer and brighter, also much stronger. >
>
> Tomasz and Listers;
>
> I suggest that you SHOW your coach this other way that you know how
> to breathe and sing... that is, the one that results in a clearer,
> brighter and stronger voice. If you have to lay down on the
floor...
> do it. Your coach needs to hear this sound you can make.
>
> A thought: If your sound changes when you change your breathing
> concepts, perhaps you should spend some time on your breathing
> technique to the point that you can manage the breath well while
> standing up. Breath management is so important to singing that I
> would reserve any judgement about the laryngeal assymetry until
later.
> Its entirely possible that the effects you have been noticing
> (the 'two voices') will lessen or disappear as your breath
management
> gets better.
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Steven Fraser





  Replies Name/Email Yahoo! ID Date  
23190 Re: Asymmetry in the LarynxSteve Fraserdstevenfraser Sat  3/8/2003  
23197 Asymmetry in the Larynx vrs Asymmetry of OscillationLloyd W. Hansonlwh1 Sun  3/9/2003  
23199 Re: Asymmetry in the Larynx vrs Asymmetry of Oscillationethan embryuser3095d Sun  3/9/2003  
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