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faisal
12-20-2005, 03:15 PM
What does it mean to 'sing with an open throat'?
And are there any exercises to help open the throat?
LivingDeadBoy
12-20-2005, 03:18 PM
sing using the diaphraghm, practice scales, proper posture
Trigger_003
12-20-2005, 03:54 PM
When you sing with a closed throat, you're ... well... closing your throat; choaking the air. This can cause damage in the long and short term, and it's a vicious circle where, the more you think "hmm am I clenching my throat?", the more you seem to do it.

Instead of regulating the air flow with your throat, you should push it with your diaphragm. Check out http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=423937. There are loads of great exercises in there for helping you to utilise your diaphragm better :thumb:.
fuzzyhair
12-21-2005, 08:49 AM
When you sing with a closed throat, you're ... well... closing your throat; choaking the air. This can cause damage in the long and short term, and it's a vicious circle where, the more you think "hmm am I clenching my throat?", the more you seem to do it.

Instead of regulating the air flow with your throat, you should push it with your diaphragm. Check out http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=423937. There are loads of great exercises in there for helping you to utilise your diaphragm better :thumb:.
trigger you are so helpful.