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Re: Ping-ey tone

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2010-02-26 15:39

Dear Lelia Loban,

Actually, I would disagree with you on the best tongue position for resonance.

The lowed, back of the tongue position is commonly refered to as "open throat." If you are really honest about what is actually happening, you will realize that the back of the tongue is protruding into the throat in this position and in reality this SLOWS the stream of air.

"EEEEEE" (albeit counterintuative) is the BEST position for a quick, steady, efficient stream of air. Of course one must make some adjustments to the back of the tongue for voicing upper clarion and altissimo notes (as stated in the Ridenour videos recently discussed on the board) but the predominant approach MUST be one of keeping the tongue in a natural, at rest position for the best sound.

..............Paul Aviles

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