Sarah Boucher McKinney Ch. 3

Sarah Boucher McKinney Ch. 3

Why are good singing and good posture strongly interrelated?

#1. The body functions best when in certain conditions

#2. The breath mechanism works best under certain conditions

#3. Vibrators and Resonators work best in certain conditions

#4. The Singer functions best in certain conditions

#5. The audience can more easily watch the singer in certain conditions               

What are the basic functions of the skeleton and muscles?

The basic function of the skeleton is to support, shape, and protect the body. The basic function of muscles is to produce movement and assist in positioning the body.

 

What are the adjectives that the author suggests for good posture?

buoyant, expansive, errect, alert, free-to-move, vibrant, flexible, poised, tall, loose, happy, balanced,free

Excessive TENSION must be recognized and AVOIDED.

Define tonus.

Tonus is " a normal state of slight continuous tension in muscle tissue which facilitates its response to stimulation."

What is McKinney’s description of good posture?

Good posture is the unification configuration of the whole body. It must be so habitual that we can call upon it just by a quick thought.

What are the two types of postural faults?

Alignment faults: readily apparent to the observer

Tensional faults

Define muscle.

Muscles is a tissue that is composed of cells that are capable of contraction and relaxation to produce movement.

What is the difference between the origin and insertion of a muscle?

The less moveable part of the muscle is the origin and the more movable part is called the insertion.

In which direction do muscles pull? How many directions do muscles pull?

Muscles pull toward the point of origin.  Muscles usually pull in one direction. 

How do we use muscles to stabilize parts of the body?

Opposing groups of muscles begin working simultaneously to stabilize the body. Some muscles will pull in one direction and other will pull in the reverse direction.

What do muscles need in order to work most efficiently?

Giving the muscles the opportunity to rest helps them to work the most effectively. 

What happens when muscles are held in tension for too long?

Muscles begin to shake when they are held in tension for too long and can even begin to spasm.

What are the two primary clues to tensional faults?
1. Trembling, quivering or shaking
2. rigidity