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From:  Zerbintta@a...
Date:  Tue Sep 5, 2000  4:10 am
Subject:  Re: [vocalist-temporary] Roberta Peters


In a message dated 9/4/00 10:10:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
dorisopran@a... writes:

<< I was never struck that Peters sang that way. What is TMJ? >>

TMJ = Temporomandibular Joint, referring to disorders in this jaw joint (the
"hinge" so to speak) usually caused by excessive grinding or tension. If you
ever watch videos of Peters singing it looks as if her jaw is wired into only
one position, most noticeable in the mid and upper mid range. It is a
technique several teachers swear by, but it looks HIDEOUS to me'

Zerbinetta

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