Doublereed Archive - Posting 000014.txt from 2003/05

From: "Judy Latz" <atlconcertband@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [DR-L] opening throat upper register oboe
Date: Fri, 2 May 2003 12:30:00 -0400

When I go to the doctor for a general checkup, he always tries to cram a
stick into my throat. This, he says, is to cause the throat to open so he
can see inside. I can easily open my throat and, as the stick makes me gag,
I always refuse the stick & open my throat. I am able to do this
voluntarily and with enough opening for the Dr. to take a look without the
stick. Try starting to yawn. Even before your mouth opens, the throat
opens.
Judy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lacy, Edwin" <el2@-----.edu>
To: <doublereed-l@-----.edu>
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2003 10:12 PM
Subject: RE: [DR-L] opening throat upper register oboe

> From: ludema@-----.net
>
> <<<I have to jump in here. Could someone explain the physical properties
behind an “open throat”? The trachea can’t actual expand and contract can
it?>>>
>
> No, I don't believe we can consciously control the degree of openness of
the "throat." Anyone who doubts this should try right now, sitting at their
computer, to "open their throat." I have long since given up that
terminology in favor of "opening the mouth." This we can easily control,
and I think that is what actually is desired in order to affect the shape
and volume of the oral cavity to affect the quality of the tone produced.
>
> Ed Lacy
> University of Evansville
>