Amber McKinney Chapter 3

Amber, McKinney Chapter 3 questions....

Why are good singing and good posture strongly interrelated?
When certain conditions exist; the body functions best, the actuator of the vocal instrument functions best, the vibrator and resonator of the vocal instrument function best, The singer himself functions best, and the audience even functions best.
What are the basic functions of the skeleton and muscles?
The skeleton is to support, protect and give shape to the body. Th muscles are to produce movement and and to assist in positioning the body.
What are the adjectives that the author suggests for good posture?
Buoyant, expansive, erect, alert, free-to-move, vibrant, flexible, poised, tall , loose, free, happy, balanced.
Excessive tension must be recognized and avoided  .
Define tonus.
“a normal state of slight continuous tension in muscle tissue which facilitates its response to to stimulation."
What is McKinney’s description of good posture?
To place the have the ability to place the parts of the vocal instrument in their most efficient working position.
What are the two types of postural faults?
Alignment faults and postural faults.
Define muscle.
A Muscle is a tissue composed of bundles of elongated cells capable of contraction and relaxation to produce movement in an organ or part.
What is the difference between the origin and insertion of a muscle?
Less movable part is the origin, the more moveable part is the insertion.
In which direction do muscles pull? How many directions do muscles pull?
The pull is toward the point of origin. They pull in only one direction (generally)
How do we use muscles to stabilize parts of the body?
We use opposing groups of muscles simultaneously.
What do muscles need in order to work most efficiently?
Frequent opportunities to relax.
What happens when muscles are held in tension for too long?
It will begin to protest,by trembling, quivering and produce spasms.
What are the two primary clues to tensional faults?
Quivering and shaking