Laura B DYV 16

Laura B
Chapter Summary: The more we understand the anatomy of vocal production, the more prepared we will be to sing and teach singing. Each of our larynx's have variances, but whether we are male or female, we each of the same basic structures. Our vocal folds do more then help us make sound. According to Jackson and Jackson, they have a total of nine major functions. Some of these functions are very vigorous, such as the deglutitory function which shuts off the airway so that no food or liquid will enter into the lunges. Other functions help with breath regulation and sound production. The laryngeal framework and muscles is what allows the vocal folds to have such a wide range of sound frequencies and dynamics. The basic laryngeal framework is suspended from the hyoid bone, which permits elastic motion at each point of articulation. The intrinsic laryngeal muscles is what attaches to the laryngeal framework only, while the extrinsic muscles are also connected to another structure in the body. They exert numerous pulls on the hyoid bone and the other cartilages of the larynx. Both sets of muscles effect each other, so release in the extrinsic muscles is very important. In order to free both sets of muscles, we must trust in them and think desired pitches without trying to make them happen.
Key Concept: As we more fully understand laryngeal anatomy, we will be more prepared to sing and teach singing with the necessary release for a free voice.
Key Terms: vocal folds, cricoid cartilage, arytenoid cartilages, thyroid cartilage, hyoid bone, thyroarytenoid muscles, posterior cricoarytenoids, lateral cricoarytenoids, interarytenoids, apex, cricothyroid muscles, extrinsic laryngeal muscles, release,
Making Connections: The human body is amazing! It's incredible how every little cartilage, muscle, and ligament is individually important and interacts. I was quite proud of myself for knowing pretty much everything that was taught in this chapter. It was helpful to read a different description. It helped more solidify all the puzzle pieces.