Introduction to Twang (AES)
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Introduction to ‘Twang’ The Aryepiglottic Sphincter (AES): The AES is made up of the epiglottis, aryepiglottic muscle and the interarytenoids. The aryepiglottic sphincter (AES) is narrowed by tightening these muscles. When the AES contracts the collar of the laryngeal tube is narrowed and the pharynx remains wide therefore more resonating space is created (think of a balloon). One of the reasons that Twang quality is so useful to popular singers is that it can enhance the thin-fold quality. This is a surprise to most people because they don’t expect a thin-fold quality to have such power and volume. It is possible, however, for some people to have a very twangy Belt, and they can often begin at the lower end of their range with thick folds. Thing to be aware of when doing Twang: i. The back of your tongue will be very high - the sides of the back will probably be just touching your back molars. ii. The place where you really feel the sound is very high at the back of your mouth and in the nose. iii. The sound is very sharp, probably loud (although not always), and very ‘brassy’.
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Introduction to ‘Twang’
The Aryepiglottic Sphincter (AES):
The AES is made up of the epiglottis, aryepiglottic muscle and the interarytenoids. The aryepiglottic sphincter (AES) is narrowed by tightening these muscles. When the AES contracts the collar of the laryngeal tube is narrowed and the pharynx remains wide therefore more resonating space is created (think of a balloon).
One of the reasons that Twang quality is so useful to popular singers is that it can enhance the thin-fold quality. This is a surprise to most people because they don’t expect a thin-fold quality to have such power and volume. It is possible, however, for some people to have a very twangy Belt, and they can often begin at the lower end of their range with thick folds.
Thing to be aware of when doing Twang:
i. The back of your tongue will be very high - the sides of the back will probably be just touching your back molars.
ii. The place where you really feel the sound is very high at the back of your mouth and in the nose.
iii. The sound is very sharp, probably loud (although not always), and very ‘brassy’.
