Back to the Basics

Sarah and I decided that we should work on the basics of vocal production again. I've been holding much of the tension in the tounge. Therefore, that's where we begin.

First, place one finger inside the mouth, underneath the tounge by the base or on either side. Second, use a finger from the other hand to press up underneath the chin so that the two fingers should feel as if there were touching, only separated by the skin. Third, vocalize on the sound "ah" without the tounge muscle tensing. The fingers will monitor, for any tounge tension will cause the muscle tension between the two fingers.

Another exercise is the "nga...." vocal starter. Thinking of a tall egg being at the back of the mouth seems to help.

Execute these exercises 3 times a day. This is this week's lesson.