Swallowing your sound?

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    Seann 2 days ago

    Hi Abram and Camille

     

    Can you explain why this happens and offer support suggestions? I think this may have been a problem for me all along.

     

    How about a course or live video?

     

    Thanks

     

     
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    Camille van Niekerk 1 day ago

    Thank you for the suggestion, Seann! Since Abram has live lessons scheduled soon, I'll send this to him. 

    I recommend any lessons or series you see here on the site or the YouTube channel related to tone.

    'Swallowing the sound" often results from tongue tension or pushing the larynx down (which are usually related issues). Here's a lesson on jaw & tongue tension: https://www.30daysinger.com/tutorial/fix-your-jaw-and-tongue-tension. 

    Hope that helps! You're welcome to submit a video for feedback so Abram or I can see and hear what you mean by "swallowing the sound" as well!
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    Seann 17 hours ago

    Many thanks Camille. I will submit something soon. Just one more question. I find the vowel 'U' - OO - difficult - at this stage I would rather not try an alternative because I've been at this for ages = 'lol' - - but for some reason it feels uncomfortable - A-E-I-O feel great. Do you know what I might be doing wrong? Isn't 'U' meant to be the easiest vowel? BTW Happy Christmas! 

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