hI, lIST.
I asked Mark Baxter about Steve Tyler's distorted higher pitches, and this
is what I got:
> Lifting the larynx is a function of swallowing. Air pressure is not
making
> it rise. You can place lots of pressure under your vocal folds and still
> have it low in the throat. This is how gospel and blues singers get their
> distorted tones and deep resonance. Tyler is imitating these singers. He
> is trying to keep his larynx low but it often rises because of old habits
> he developed regarding pitch. Most people, like him, raise their larynx
to
> hit a high note. Pitch is a horizontal stretch of the folds -- there is
> no need to lift the larynx.
>
> Be clear that over-blowing your folds will stress the muscles. Since you
> called this a desired sound, I'm sure you will over-blow no matter what I
> say -- and so does Tyler. My job is to clarify the laws of physics,
> anatomy and sound. The reality is, the fewer muscles you use to produce a
> driven sound, the less stressful it will be on your larynx. Many people
> over blow a sound, thinking it takes more force than it does. Always
> practice using as little facial and throat muscles as possible to insure
> you're using the minimum effort for whatever sound you desire. I know
> Tyler tenses every facial muscle when he sings -- and I am saying that he
> would loose his voice less if he didn't.
>
> Incidentally, waiting to get better before taking lessons is like waiting
> to get stronger before joining a gym.
>
> Regards,
>
> Mark
>
>
>
|
