why do peoples jaws move when they sing? — Page 3

Paul LW: No - that is how he is producing his vibrato (in Josh's case)

MusicPos: I just remembered why I don't enter into any discussions with you...

SheSings: Yeah, there's definitely some weird tongue issues happening with her. But that's a good example of: "She's the one with a Tony award, so she must be doing something right..."

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Hmmm anyone else's take?

Because actually, that is what happens to ME sometimes when I sing.

And FYI---haha---I have been classically trained by a teacher of NATS for 5 years (now I am done because I will be going to College at the University of Michigan), and have won 1st place Musical Theatre for Regional (of the country) this year with my special rendition of "Waiting For Life". Yes, a female song, but it was effective none the less.

Especially during my sophomore year I had a faster vibrato, which was due to tension, and now it has slowed down a bit, yet is still quite "free" so to speak because of my classical training.

My adam's apple moves "up and down" quite fast from time to time.

Whooo I was rambling. ; )

Updated On: 7/28/04 at 09:51 PM

I've never seen Idina do it, but the tongue is attached to the larynx, the further forward, the more open the larynx. During vowels, the tip of the tongue should live on the back of the teeth. As far as seeing the adam's apple, I'd have to see a specific recording to answer your question, but I've often heard Josh Groban sound very tight (but I've mostly heard his "popular" music, not the stuff that he's supposedly good at).

While the hysterics were annoying, I must thank you all for such an interesting and informative post.

Tension, no tension, jaws moving tongues - I don't know. But I find it fascinating.

Thanks!

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Hey...I got an idea. How about NOBODY gives vocal technique advice on a website cause it's a BAD IDEA!!!!

It's like trying to teach someone how to drive a car through instant messages.

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