Emily F. McKinney 3

Emily F. McKinney 3:

 

Why are good singing and good posture strongly interrelated? The body functions best when the skeleton supports the body with the muscles providing movement and positioning assistance. The voice functions best when air can move in and out freely. The vibrator and resonators function best when they are free from tensions. The singer functions best when he has an established singing posture that is familiar and comfortable. The audience functions best when they have a sense of confidence in the singer which is provided by a confident posture and appearance The overall health of the singer benefits with good posture by becoming more efficient.

               

What are the basic functions of the skeleton and muscles? The skeleton provides support, protection, and structure for the body. The muscles provide movement and 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 stimulation

 

What is McKinney’s description of good posture? A unified configuration of elements of good posture in all body parts, the mental attitude of which is some combination of: buoyant, expansive, erect, alert, free-to-move, vibrant, flexible, poised, tall, loose, free, happy, and balanced.

 

What are the two types of postural faults? alignment faults and tensional faults

 

Define muscle. 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? The less moveable part is the origin, the more moveable part is the insertion.

 

In which direction do muscles pull? How many directions do muscles pull? The direction of the pull is to the origin. Muscles only pull in one direction, so pairs of muscles are required for full range of motion.

 

How do we use muscles to stabilize parts of the body? Opposing groups of muscles are used simultaneously to stabilize parts.

 

What do muscles need in order to work most efficiently? Muscles need opportunities to relax in order to be efficient

 

What happens when muscles are held in tension for too long? They can quiver, tremble, spasm, have pain, or cease functioning.

 

What are the two primary clues to tensional faults? 1-some form of quivering, trembling, or shaking, and 2-rigidity