False vocal folds ②: pretend to hold something heavy
Use the motion of holding something heavy to reproduce the sensation of the false vocal folds engaging.
▶ First, watch the movement in the video
Check the technique, then move on to the explanation and audio examples.
Why practice this?
In Intermediate 11, we engaged the false folds. Now practice producing the same voice while only pretending to hold something heavy or exert force.
Exercises and key points
How to practice the false vocal folds
Once you can imagine holding something heavy, try each of the following voices.
First, Goo “mmm”: start normally and gradually add the false-fold buzz.
Next, Goo “ee”: start normally and gradually add the false-fold buzz.
Finally, Goo “eh”: start normally and gradually add the false-fold buzz.
I cannot quite make the voice I am imagining…
Few people can do it well immediately. Do not worry; if needed, actually hold something heavy or exert force as in Intermediate 11 to build a clearer mental image.
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.