Voice Specific Therapy Techniques Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
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Respiration training
A
voice is driven by air Breathe deeply, well -highly susceptible to reinjury Diaphragm not under conscious control Secondary: intercostals (talk about rib cage, abs, muscles in back)
2
Q
Inhilation
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external intercostals (our focus!)
3
Q
Snuff hiss
A
stand properly roll back shoulders chin slightly below parallel to floor don't lock knees snuff through nose hard pull and hold 3 in a row hiss hard Cycle 3 times complete -strengthens ribs, vacuum in lungs, increasing vital capacity
4
Q
Relaxation
A
full body jaw movement (chewing) if tongue is low, your larynx will be up yawn/sigh digital manipulation of larynx
5
Q
Vocal Hygiene
A
hydration amplification vocal rest manage allergies half as loud, half as often no smoking hard swallow hyper awareness don't talk over noise no vocally participating in sporting events keep quiet household control acid reflux
