Week 81: Nasality

Dealing with the issues of Nasality this week, which is neither correct nor incorrect; a matter of choice.

1. Nasality is the sound produced when the voice resonates predominantly in the nose. This is not always desirable, as it muffles the tone.
2. Constant nasality arises from the inappropriate use of nasal resonators due to the muscles of the soft palate not functioning correctly.
3. Nasality is caused when the back of the Soft Palate is drooping down. The resonance is then diverted from the mouth to the nasal cavities.
4. Singing Teachers should be conversant with the Tensor & Levator Palatini muscles of the Soft Palate & know exercises which strengthen them!
5. Nasality is not always incorrect! Nasality is often required in defining a character, such as a Panto Witch, or a Bronx New Yorker.
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