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But confusion exists between thinner semi-occluded and really helps hold the
vocal folds (head voice) and Falsetto air back when you’re first discovering it.
because they both lend themselves to
high notes. They are discretely different Keep it light at first and don’t push.
however.
Finally, if you’re still struggling to
To encourage thin folds, say Yooooo. And discover this, imagine the sound you
then siren it. Like you’re a ghost of a make when you’re excited.. Woo Hoo!!
wolf. Done well, you’ll notice that the Thin vocal folds are also used during
voice is now in a completely different times of surprise or excitement. Ever
position and feeling than the voice you noticed how some people can seemingly
usually use to talk in. laugh way higher than they could if they
were to try and sing the same range?
Once you’ve discovered this and can
comfortable access it, pick a Joni song Once you can do this, lightly put words in
and sing along with her on that same but remember to form most of the word
Yoooooo sound. You should have it on the vowel, not the consonant.
feeling relaxed and floating between the
notes. Watch for airflow. You need Hope this helps you this month!
minimum air to make this work. The
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ensure the front of the mouth is kept very u
small on the ooo. This is called
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