chin movement

da_roadrunner · Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2003 8:22 pm Post subject:

i have noticed that as i articulate my chin moves almost violently in response. also, sometimes when i am slurring the same thing happens. i don't know if this is a serious problem, but i feel that my attacks are suffering because of it, and i would like to eradicate it.

Emb_Enh · Veteran Member Joined: 29 Oct 2002 Posts: 455

It's difficult to say without hearing you but some of my students do this [subconsciously] in an effort to create a safe initial attack structure, and then YAW the note into a more open vowel sound immediately after the attack. This tends to happen to my legit students more than the jazzers.

Cure = lip buzz/mpc buzz some simple tunes. It seems to be more difficult to YAW when doing this and it eventually goes away. Another one, is lots of fast single tonguing at mezzopiano or less [sec line g]. Hope this helps...
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hazmat · Heavyweight Member Joined: 23 Mar 2003 Posts: 669

I agree with the last post. If you ever happen to take a voice class, such as if you are in a music school, you will notice that many people sing the same way. Try singing your part and see if your chin moves. Or have someone watch you, videotape it, etc. Many players that play that way also sing that way. So if you do then try eliminating it from your singing first. I will be a tough habit to break. Just be conscious of it.