False and true vocal folds ②: Paa voice
Reduce interference from the false vocal folds to create a breathy Paa voice with less constriction.
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Why practice this?
Use the false-vocal-fold control learned over the last few lessons to improve the Paa voice from earlier practice. Aim for less of a blocked feeling and a breathier tone than before.
Exercises and key points
How to practice the false vocal folds
We will practice in the following three steps.
Step 1: Make a buzzy Goo voice with the false folds engaged. Then retract the false folds by smiling with delight to change to Choki. Maintain that smile and relax only the true vocal folds, producing a breathy Paa on “eh (heh)”.
Step 2: Gently hold the tongue tip between your front teeth and repeat Step 1 to produce Paa on “eh (heh)”.
Step 3: Reproduce the less-constricted Paa “eh” from Step 2 without holding the tongue tip. Avoid the incorrect Paa example shown at the start.
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.