Soft Palate Research Paper

In order for proper safe and healthy singing techniques one most understand how the velum, pharynx, tongue, jaw, lips and how they work together. A singer must also understand how all of these muscles make up the structure that contributes to production of sustained singing voice.
The soft palate is responsible for closing off the nasal passages when one swallows, and also for closing off the airway. When someone sneezes, it protects the nasal passage by directing a portion of the substance to the mouth. The uvula hangs fro the end of the soft palate, in humans. The placement of the velum all depends on what sound you as a singer. If you have a high, lifted velum your sound will be more legit or classical. A good way to achieve this sound is by whimpering like a dog, or by acting like a queen and saying “ I am the queen” works well, this one also lowers the larynx. Having a middle or medium soft palate comes from …show more content…
A yawn is an excellent way for the student to feel the throat opening. The only thing is you should never maintain this position while singing for the yawn flattens the tongue and pushes down the larynx, which then obstructs the airway rather then freeing the voice. We have all heard someone try to talk while yawing, now imagine some trying to sing. It just wouldn’t work well. The best way to achieve open throat singing is to breath in a silent “k” noise, or “drinking in the tone”. This separates the tongue from the soft palate, and lowers the larynx during inhalation. Yes the raising of the eyebrows or looking surprised is an effective technique but no one would ever perform like that for they would look ridiculous.
The tongue. Touching the end of the soft palate creates a strong gag reflex in most people. Directly below the soft palate is the tongue. The tongue is a muscle on the floor of the mouth that helps with creating sounds, it also helps manipulates