VOCAL CORDS

Vocal cord vibration determines the initial quality of your voice.

In the center of the larynx lie the vocal folds (also known as the vocal cords). The vocal cords are the most important part of the larynx and play a key role in all three functions, mentioned in the characterization of the larynx.

The vocal cords are made up of two folds of muscle tissue, which are shaped like a "V" when viewed from above, and are connected on a slight diagonal, front to back in the larynx. The front of the cords is lower than the back of the cords and is in a closed, fixed position to the wall of the larynx. The back portion of the cords however, open and close very fast, 100 to 500 times per second (depending on pitch) as air passes through the vocal folds, to create sound vibration. These folds of tissue if not brought together with a balanced pressure of air and muscle strength will give you a strained and tense voice.

Since the power of your voice is defined by the strength of the muscles in and around the larynx and vocal cords, there is no need to engage other muscles. Doing so will interrupt the proper balance of air and muscle strength, regardless of genre.

Speech Level Singing™ works with the natural breathing process of the diaphragm and eliminates all unnecessary muscle usage outside of the larynx and vocal tract, or from bad training.

The technique of Speech-Level Singing™ gives immediate results. With regular exercise, vocal power and increased range easily develop.

This technique is particularly effective at rejuvenating senior and damaged voices.