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From:  buzzcen@a...
buzzcen@a...
Date:  Mon Jan 22, 2001  3:03 pm
Subject:  Re: [vocalist] Re: Velum/Spec analysis/Nasal Res........


In a message dated 1/22/01 1:46:48 AM Central Standard Time,
michael.chesebro@w... writes:


> To which I may add for the 10th time since I began posting on this list:
> You don't see the portion of the velum that actually creates the seal.
> That structure you observe in your mouth (i.e., the uvula) is not where the
> seal occurs. The vast majority of people think it's open when it is not,
> and vice versa. Studies on velar insufficiency and cleft palate have
> revealed much about the true function of the velar port. I'm inclined to
> agree with the view that managing velar opening during singing is
> unwarranted.
>
>

Exactly, I came to my conclusions based on the same understanding.

Randy Buescher




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