Dealing with Resonance this week. The tone of a note, whether bright, dark, sweet or harsh, rounded or thin is created by the Resonators.
1. The Resonators are: Pharynx divided into 3 parts, Mouth, Nose & Head Sinuses, Upper Chest & Aryepiglottic Sphincter which is your Twanger!
2. The initial sound made by the vocal folds is no more than a quack, but it is the Resonators which convert this pitched quack into singing.
3. Our main & most important Resonator is our Pharynx (Throat) divided into Laryngo-pharynx, Oro-pharynx & Naso-pharynx. The Mouth is secondary.
4. By raising & lowering the Larynx we lengthen or shorten the Pharynx which affects the Vocal Tone in a similar way to Woodwind Instruments.
5. Singing demands control of the resonators to produce the tone required, whether beautiful or not! Well informed exercises are a MUST! Ross Campbell
Professor of Singing, Royal Academy of Music, London
Managing Director & Head of Singing & Music, Musical Theatre UK, London
MTI Award Winning Author for ABRSM Songbooks 1 - 5
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I'm dealing with conclusions covering my entire series of recognising & remedying vocal inconsistences & difficulties this week.
1. Recognising and remedying vocal difficulties depends on your knowledge & understanding of the essential anatomy of singing.
2. If you are a Teacher of Singing or Spoken Voice, then it is essential to develop a diagnostic ear supported by vocal physiological knowledge.
3. No Singing Teacher can hope to solve all vocal problems in one go. Even simple ones take time to sort out. There are no quick fixes!
4. A vocal difficulty is often the result of years of bad habit & may be a combination of more than one issue. Healthy Singing requires effort!
5. Remember: Retraining the muscle memory into new habits takes time. Singers & their teachers need to work together to resolve bad habits.
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Ross Campbell
Professor of Singing, Royal Academy of Music, London
Managing Director & Head of Singing & Music, Musical Theatre UK, London
MTI Award Winning Author for ABRSM Songbooks 1 - 5
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Dealing with the problems caused by incorrect positioning of the Tongue this week.
1. The Tongue is a large organ and comprises several muscle groups. Numerous problems occur because of it's sheer size & strength.
2. Because of its size, the Tongue can interfere with the rise and fall of the Larynx, and even block the Pharynx so that the sound is muffled.
3. If the Tongue sits too far back in the mouth & down in the throat, the Larynx has trouble rising & high notes will be difficult to access.
4. An habitual back position of the Tongue may be the result of the native language or of the regional accent of the singer.
5. Singers should be made aware of problems posed by regional accents & learn to control the position of the tongue to create easier singing.
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Ross Campbell
Professor of Singing, Royal Academy of Music, London
Managing Director & Head of Singing & Music, Musical Theatre UK, London
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Dealing with the problem of Tension in the Root of the Tongue this week, often referred to as Tongue Root Tension.
1. Muscles can lose the ability to relax, and so they remain contracted, which can interfere with the work of other muscles around them.
2. Tension in the root of the tongue can occur because there are several muscle groups at work, & sometimes they may be working in opposition.
3. Tongue Root Tension can be eased by stretching the tongue. Poke it out to its full length & then release it. The Tongue now feels stretched.
4. Tongue Twisters such as “red lorry, yellow lolly”, and tongue trills on an “rrr” are also useful in releasing Tongue Root Tension.
5. Advanced Exercise: Stretch the Tongue Tip backwards & upwards towards the Soft Palate, & sing a rising scale on 'HL, HL, HL, HL.....'
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Professor of Singing, Royal Academy of Music, London
Managing Director & Head of Singing & Music, Musical Theatre UK, London
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Dealing with the common problem of Jaw Tension this week.
1. When muscles in the jaw are persistently contracted and tense, the jaw will appear stiff and articulation will be restricted.
2. If Jaw Tension is present there'll probably also be tension in the root of the tongue, neck & shoulders. Various exercises will alleviate.
3. Muscles release when stretched. To ease tension, turn the head to the left, then back to the centre, then to the right & back to the centre.
4. Exercise: Place the lower teeth on the upper lip, make an “fff” sound & pull the jaw down vigorously, sucking in rather than exhaling.
5. The muscles being exercised by yesterday's action work in opposition to the muscles which clench the jaw. Balance is therefore restored. Visit us at our official website: Daily Singing Tips
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Ross Campbell
Professor of Singing, Royal Academy of Music, London
Managing Director & Head of Singing & Music, Musical Theatre UK, London
MTI Award Winning Author for ABRSM Songbooks 1 - 5
1-to-1 Vocal Training & Consultations available
www.rosscampbell.biz
www.musicaltheatreuk.com
