Sarah Gee SS Ch 1

We learn so much in this chapter. We learn how the voice worked and what it's similarities are to other instruments. We learn about how it is important to look at the whole to make our sound less mechanical and meaningful. We learn that it doesn't matter what the quality of the instrument is but the mastery of technique and how we use our instruments. Follow through and adjustment are crucial for singers. We can always learn form our mistakes. However self evaluation while singing is a no no. It distracts your brain from actually learning. Singers can achieve a higher level of connection to the audience by not being mechanical and singing with purpose and with a sense of the music being new and unique. when as singer does this we can move others to learn things about themselves that they might not ever learn any other way. We can achieve this sound if we remember the basics of breathing and speaking, having a good foundation and support and a creative mind.
Key Concepts:
When we have thickened and shortened our larynx we produce low notes. Therefore we get high notes when the larynx is thin and long.
Resonance is passive.
The voice is not mechanical and requires that the many aspects of being a human  must be aligned in order to produce a good sound.
Every part of the human voice and body is examined in relationship to the whole.
Find the root of problem instead of settling for less symptoms
Singing is not about having the finest instrument but the way in which is is used.
Just go on the trip.
Key Words:
Life-giving Activity
Creative Activity
Generator
Vibrator
Resonator
Vocal folds
Larynx
Nasal Cavity
Pharynx
Bernoulli effect
Bronchial tubes
Active
Passive
Phonation 
Airflow
Crucial Positive Focus
Self-actualization
Vulnerability
Emotional Honesty
Connections:
This chapter has so much in it that I need. I need to look at the whole but also look at the individual parts in relation to the whole. If I can find the root of problems it would be more beneficial for me and my sound production process (Making it healthier).