Nasal voice practice in three jaw positions
Make a nasal “mmm” hum with the jaw in three positions: normal, lowered straight down, and pushed forward.
▶ First, watch the movement in the video
Check the technique, then move on to the explanation and audio examples.
Why practice this?
Starting with this lesson, we will work more thoroughly on the jaw.
Benefits of jaw exercises
Oh! We finally get to practice a new part!
Why is it helpful to train the jaw?
The jaw also acts as a base for tension in the tongue and in areas below the jaw, such as the neck.
Besides learning to use the different tones produced by each jaw position, finding a balance that lets you vocalize comfortably regardless of jaw position can reduce instability caused by different lyrics. You can also learn movements that briefly extend your vocal range.
Exercises and key points
How to practice with the jaw
First, rest the tip of your tongue behind your lower teeth and make a nasal “mmm” hum sound in your Goo voice.
Keeping this setup, switch between the following three jaw positions without interrupting your voice. Position 1: Keep your usual jaw opening, with your mouth slightly open. Position 2: From position 1, lower the jaw straight down so your mouth opens vertically. Position 3: From position 1, push the jaw forward so the lower jaw protrudes.
What should I do if the protruding jaw position in pattern 3 is difficult?
Try the following positions. • Make a sound with your lower teeth shifted slightly in front of your upper teeth. • Vocalize while keeping your lower teeth just touching, or almost touching, your upper lip.
Listen to the examples and try
Keep the volume low and play the examples one at a time to hear the differences between the voices.