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Knowledge

Laryngeal Suspension/Position Of Larynx

by Allen Rascoe on September 4, 2018

The position of the larynx in singing is quite important, for if the larynx is too high or too low then the singer will experience ...

Consonant Formation – Not Able To Articulate

by Allen Rascoe on September 3, 2018

A common vocal fault related to the overemphasis of consonants, is the inability to move the articulators - jaw, lips, tongue - so that consonants ...

Consonant Formation – Overemphasizing

by Allen Rascoe on August 31, 2018

A vocal issue that has its heart in the right place is when a person “overemphasizes” consonants.   This seems to be mostly done as ...

Falsetto Voice . . . What Is It?

by Allen Rascoe on August 29, 2018

Falsetto voice?  What is it? Is it a voice that is somehow false or less than the "chest voice?" Actually, it is very much a ...

Driving/Pressing the Tone

by Allen Rascoe on August 29, 2018

A common vocal fault is one of pushing and pressing the tone, or some might say “driving the tone.”   This driving of the tone ...

Lack of Energy

by Allen Rascoe on August 26, 2018

A common vocal issue is when "energy" seems to be lacking.   There are two basic ways this plays out. One way is that the ...

Attitude of Unknowing

by Allen Rascoe on August 22, 2018

A positive attitude is good.  This is an attitude of learning that stays involved in the process of consistent correct vocal work.  Some folks though ...

Negative Attitude

by Allen Rascoe on August 19, 2018

Stinkin' thinkin’!  This is a phrase that I have heard before.  Have you? This phrase is all about a negative attitude.  A negative attitude can ...

Posture

by Allen Rascoe on August 16, 2018

Don't slump and hunch over!  Oh dear, don't overextend and puff out with a super arched back! If you just stand up straight, not too ...

Tremolo

by Allen Rascoe on August 13, 2018

Tremolo is not a type of vibrato! Tremolo is a voice movement that indicates dysfunction. It appears when there is incorrect tension and misplaced energy. ...