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Quote from Andrew Andretti on May 11, 2022, 9:43 amHello, I’m taking the advice on the low larynx exercises. So when speaking in your normal voice you want to keep the larynx neutral right? How can I know for sure that when I’m speaking to people, my larynx isn’t going up, and how do I keep my larynx in the middle? Cheers!
Not a voice expert, but I'd say you need to experiment and self-assess.
The larynx is supposed to stay more in the middle with the exercises IF you were pushing it up -not everyone does, so the exercises aren't equally helpful to everyone. someone will need it badly, someone else might not need at all-.
Ok I got it thanks
From Lucio in the thread https://thepowermoves.com/forum/topic/new-pu-video-intro-any-feedback/#postid-20896
(BTW, that Timed Instead VS Stress-Timed was very interesting and it's the first time I hear it. When it comes to exercising to perfectly adapt, my very atypical POV is that as long you can be understood, I'd rather carry the native accent rather than invest too much into adapting. It feels to me a bit like the immigrants who seek too hard to shed their own culture. But that's just my very atypical point of view. On the other hand, if you sound more like your biggest market, the message may be a lot more persuasive)
I do feel that any particular vocal technique is not too important.
I regard learning stress-timed rhythm as adding a tool to my vocal toolbox. My ability to vary my rhythm has improved as a side effect.
Like you alluded to, it helps me with being a social chameleon. I speak a bit more syllable-timed with syllable-timed people and stress-timed with stress-timed people.
Overall, I do prefer the stress-timed rhythm. I find it easier for listening, and it seems to suit my vocals. Maybe the preferred style differs from individual to individual. Or maybe we grew up exposed to stress-timed rhythm being the de-facto rhythm from American movies.
Interesting point about culture as it provoked me to think about who I hang out with. I realise that I don't really have a particular preference for any specific culture including the one I grew up with.
However, I do like big cities. Maybe that's why I am intrigued by different accents and vocal styles.
I guess we all have our own preferences to vocal styles!
