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Opus Myo
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Orofacial Myology education, demonstration, and collaboration! We specialize in Myo for Singers and other professional musicians. Jessica Luffey, CSOM, MM, Professional Operatic Soprano
How Tongue Ties Cause Snoring & Sleep Apnea, CPAP Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Tongue Tie are related
Learn how tongue ties can cause snoring and OSA, Obstructive Sleep Apnea. How correct nighttime tongue posture can eliminate snoring and improve OSA sleep apnea. How to help your CPAP work better.
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Myofunctional face exercises to improve sleep, snoring, face posture, cheekbones, facial asymmetry, and all natural anti-aging. 💪 *Step-by-step instructions* from a Myofunctional Exercise Expert. 🏆
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Check out more free exercises here: ua-cam.com/video/yRhId_KXJvE/v-deo.html
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Myofunctional face exercises to improve sleep, snoring, face posture, cheekbones, facial asymmetry, and all natural anti-aging. 💪 *Step-by-step instructions* from a Myofunctional Exercise Expert. 🏆
*For full access to the Myo DIY course, including live classes and private instruction, check out: 👉👉 www.myodiy.com*
Check out more free exercises here: ua-cam.com/video/yRhId_KXJvE/v-deo.html
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Myo DIY: Myofunctional Face Exercise for Cheekbones, Beauty, Facial Asymmetry, & Anti-Aging
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⭐️ *GET STARTED NOW* ⭐️ with Myo DIY 👅🏆 👉👉 *www.myodiy.com* Myofunctional face exercises to improve face posture, cheekbones, facial asymmetry, and all natural anti-aging. 💪 *Step-by-step instructions* from a Myofunctional Exercise Expert. 🏆 Learn one of the most common tongue exercises- "Button Pulls" (Cheek and Lip Strengthening) Easy to follow directions, including what not to do during this...
Myofunctional Face Exercises, Week 1. Tongue, Lips, and Cheek Exercises for Snoring, Sleep, & Beauty
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Learn four of the most common myofunctional face exercises used by myofunctional therapists all over the world! 1. Windshield Wipers 2. Tongue Clicks 3. Lip Pops 4. Button Pulls ⭐️ *GET STARTED NOW* ⭐️ with Myo DIY 👅🏆 👉👉 *www.myodiy.com* Myofunctional tongue, lip, and cheek exercises to improve tongue strength, control, and mobility. 💪 *Step-by-step instructions* from a Myofunctional Exercise E...
Myo DIY: Myofunctional Lip Exercises - Lip Exercises For Mouth Breathing Correct/Improve Lip Posture
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⭐️ *GET STARTED NOW* ⭐️ with Myo DIY 👅🏆 👉👉 *www.myodiy.com* Myofunctional lip exercises to improve lip posture, mouth breathing, lip strength, control, and mobility. 💪 *Step-by-step instructions* from a Myofunctional Exercise Expert. 🏆 Learn one of the most common lip exercises: "Lip Pops". Easy to follow directions, including what NOT to do during this exercise (which is just as important!💫) T...
Myo DIY: "Tongue Clicks" Tongue Exercises, Strengthen Your Tongue; Exercises for Sleep Apnea Snoring
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⭐️ *GET STARTED NOW* ⭐️ with Myo DIY 👅🏆 👉👉 *www.myodiy.com* Myofunctional tongue exercises to improve tongue strength, control, and mobility. 💪 *Step-by-step instructions* from a Myofunctional Exercise Expert. 🏆 Learn one of the most common tongue exercises- "Tongue Clicks" (tongue superior hold.) Easy to follow directions, including what not to do during this exercise (which is just as importa...
Myo DIY: Myofunctional Tongue Exercises - How-To Tongue Exercises to Strengthen Your Tongue
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⭐️ *GET STARTED NOW* ⭐️ with Myo DIY 👅🏆 👉👉 *www.myodiy.com* Myofunctional tongue exercises to improve tongue strength, control, and mobility. 💪 *Step-by-step instructions* from a Myofunctional Exercise Expert. 🏆 Learn one of the most common tongue exercises- "Windshield Wipers" (tongue lateral movement right and left.) Easy to follow directions, including what not to do during this exercise (wh...
How Tongue Ties can cause Headaches, Shoulder Tension, Hip Pain, and More!
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Brief and easy explanation of how tongue ties can cause body pain and tension issues. Learn about the deep frontal fascial line and how this 'spider web' in the body causes seemingly unrelated health issues. Jessica Luffey, CSOM & Operatic Soprano Opus Orofacial Myology www.opusom.com www.myoforsingers.com 👉👉👉👉Check out our socials for FREE exercises and more awesome info! ⭐️💕⭐️💕 insta: @opus_m...
What is a Tongue Tie made of? How are Tongue Ties formed? What tongue ties look like & how to assess
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What is a Tongue Tie made of? How are Tongue Ties formed? What tongue ties look like & how to assess
Tongue Tie Test: Quick Self-Test to see if you are secretly Tongue Tied! (FOR SINGERS)
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Tongue Tie Test: Quick Self-Test to see if you are secretly Tongue Tied! (FOR SINGERS)
Tongue Exercises for Singers: Middle Voice & Preventing Swallowed Vowels
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Tongue Exercises for Singers: Middle Voice & Preventing Swallowed Vowels
Tongue Tension? Try these Vocalises! Vocal Warm-ups to help stop tongue tension.
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Tongue Tension? Try these Vocalises! Vocal Warm-ups to help stop tongue tension.
Voice Exercises to Eliminate Tongue Tension: Warm-ups & Vocalises for Tongue Tied Singers
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Voice Exercises to Eliminate Tongue Tension: Warm-ups & Vocalises for Tongue Tied Singers
Tongue-Tied Singer Stories: Stevie's Final Update- Post Tongue Tie Release & Finished Myo Program
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Tongue-Tied Singer Stories: Stevie's Final Update- Post Tongue Tie Release & Finished Myo Program
Tongue-Tied Singer Stories: Ashley: FINAL UPDATE Operatic Coloratura Soprano Post Tongue Tie Release
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Tongue-Tied Singer Stories: Ashley: FINAL UPDATE Operatic Coloratura Soprano Post Tongue Tie Release
Tongue-Tied Singer Stories: Kelley: FINAL UPDATE, Finished Myo Program & Tongue Tie Release
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Tongue-Tied Singer Stories: Kelley: FINAL UPDATE, Finished Myo Program & Tongue Tie Release
Tongue-Tied Singer Stories: Kelley: 1 WEEK AFTER Tongue Tie Release
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Tongue-Tied Singer Stories: Kelley: 1 WEEK AFTER Tongue Tie Release
Tongue-Tied Singer Stories: Meet Kelley: 4 weeks of Myo / PRE Tongue Tie Release Vocal Update
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Tongue-Tied Singer Stories: Meet Kelley: 4 weeks of Myo / PRE Tongue Tie Release Vocal Update
Tongue-Tied Singer Stories: Stevie's Update: Post Tongue Tie Release Vocal Update
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Tongue-Tied Singer Stories: Stevie's Update: Post Tongue Tie Release Vocal Update
Tongue-Tied Singer Stories: Stevie's Tongue Tie Release Story and Vocal Changes!
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Tongue-Tied Singer Stories: Stevie's Tongue Tie Release Story and Vocal Changes!
Think you're tongue tied? Quick Self-Assessment Test to help find out!
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Think you're tongue tied? Quick Self-Assessment Test to help find out!
What is a Posterior Tongue Tie Release? Posterior Tongue Ties and why they aren't scary!
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What is a Posterior Tongue Tie Release? Posterior Tongue Ties and why they aren't scary!
How Does Tongue Tie Affect Singing? Common Questions and Answers on Singing with Tongue Ties
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How Does Tongue Tie Affect Singing? Common Questions and Answers on Singing with Tongue Ties
The Muscles of Breath Support in Singing: Anatomy & Function of Breath Support in the Body vid1 of 2
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The Muscles of Breath Support in Singing: Anatomy & Function of Breath Support in the Body vid1 of 2
Correct Breath-Support in Singing: Creating Air Pressure & Speed; Using the Pelvic Floor vid 2 of 2
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Correct Breath-Support in Singing: Creating Air Pressure & Speed; Using the Pelvic Floor vid 2 of 2
How to Engage Breath Support Correctly for Singing: Body Exercises that Force Correct Engagement
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How to Engage Breath Support Correctly for Singing: Body Exercises that Force Correct Engagement
Correct Breath Support in Singing : Activating the Diaphragm and Pelvic Floor in Singers 2/2
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Correct Breath Support in Singing : Activating the Diaphragm and Pelvic Floor in Singers 2/2
Exercises for Correct Breath Support in Singing : Muscles & Tools for Breath Support in Singers ½
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Exercises for Correct Breath Support in Singing : Muscles & Tools for Breath Support in Singers ½
Correct Tongue Posture: Why correct tongue posture affects your whole face (including your teeth!)
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Correct Tongue Posture: Why correct tongue posture affects your whole face (including your teeth!)
Correct Lip Posture: Why correct lip posture affects your whole face!
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Correct Lip Posture: Why correct lip posture affects your whole face!
Correct Face Posture: Why correct lip and tongue posture affects your face!
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Correct Face Posture: Why correct lip and tongue posture affects your face!
Interesting stuff. You should know that Harrison Ford had Bell's Palsy (facial paralysis). That's why his face is uneven. :)
Ah! I did not know that. Goes to show I need to double check my research. Thanks for letting me know
@@OpusMyo Yes. I have Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, so as an voice and acting teacher, I'm very aware of how difficult it is to work with this type of facial nerve injury - and what it does to the muscle/nerve system on one side of the face. It even has an effect on the tongue, gums, jaw, ears and eyes!! Enjoying your videos!
@@MiriamLaurence Yes, it does! I've worked with a post-stroke clients and even MS clients as well who have similar issues. Glad you like them!
I have a question. Do you think the feeling of the support going lower is gradual from the lowest note you can sing? In other words is the thoracic percentage highest on the lowest notes? I'm asking because I don't feel it that way. I feel that I need more pelvic floor in my lowest notes than just above. Otherwise I agree with your great video;)
GREAT QUESTION!!! Yes, I agree with you- i personally also need some lower ab pressure on my lowest notes as well. Basically because the most demanding parts of our range- both high and low- take the most amount of effort, so when performed healthily, the body recruits more of the musculature needed for that task, in this case, more ab pressure as well. Nice!
And she is wearing Invisalign
After a genioplasty i have a lip incompetence, i dont know the reason :( before this surgery i didnt have this problem and i don't know what to do right now :(
I'm 60 years old and live in UK. Recently diagnosed with autism and ahdh and as part of learning more about who I actually am, I discovered the links with potential for posterior tongue tie. It would explain soooo much as I have many issues that fit with posterior tongue tie. Waited 6 months for an ENT appointment and finally saw a consultant two days ago who had never heard of posterior tongue tie. Total waster of 6 months. They said they would refer me to the Maxillofacial department for a consultation. It's not easy to even get these things diagnosed in the UK so I doubt we have much choice of which surgeon we get. I'm glad I saw this video though as at least I now know what procedure's they should be undertaking.
Jessica, please use a lapel mic, as the voice is bouncing against the hard walls and floor before reaching the camera's mic.
3 for the first 3 for the second 2 for the third Does this mean I’m tongue tied?? I definitely want a surgery if so but what doctor do I call for that
Thank you so much for the video T.T What is test n2?
Do I close my lips with my bottom lip or top lip
Gracias , buena explicación, sólo falta que salga tu cuerpo,encuadrado en la filmación
jaja, si es un poco difícil mostrar pequeños cambios en el cuerpo- pero esto es el punto exactamente- pero esa es la razón exacta por la que creamos estos ejercicios: para que TÚ puedas sentirlo, si no puede verlo
3 - 2 - 1. I am hypermobile, so I don’t have any issues producing sound. I do however have loads of shoulder tension, and neck tension front and back. Tmj issues, lots of teeth grinding during sleep… 😬
I have had a stuttering-like condition my whole life. It sn't exactly stuttering as much as it is mumbling through sentences unintelligible. It isexacerbated when I am nervous, and I also tend to to take a lot of sporadic breaths while talking. I dd this test and it was 3,2,1 for the spaces between the jaws. Could the tongue tie explain these conditions?
Yes yes yes!
Hey, when I eat my cheeks will get bigger, I visited a dentist and a otolaryngologist, they said everything is fine. What could it be?
I'm not sure I understand...you mean your cheeks fill with food while you chew or are swollen after you finish eating or...?
Swollen after I finish eating
@@sway1596 I am not sure, but that certainly not normal! I would explore 1. whether you are chewing correctly 2. whether you are swallowing correctly and 3. potentially if you could have some food allergies
I don’t have any allergies but one of the first two could be. It happened after I chewed gum to work the jaw but I would spit out the juice as I thought it isn’t so healthy. Wasn’t the smartest idea, I realized. What would you recommend and how can I be swallowing wrongly?
credit card underneath where? it is not clear to me
Wow !!!🎉 what a beautiful girl you are?? Superb exercises with beautiful lady.
The tongue muſt really be free to fourme each vowel with the tip retracted and down, and the tongue wide on euery vowel (not bunched in on the ſides). This helpeth to keep a low larynx which is neceſſary. Hauing a high tongue will make thee ſing with a high larynx which equaleth limited ſpace in the vocal track which equaleth ſmall voice. The tongue is attached to the larynx. Contrary to what people think, when the tongue tip retracteth it openeth the thꝛoat. This is why on a natural yawn the tongue tip retracteth and is down.
Lifting the back of the tongue doesn't change the laryngeal position. The genioglossus muscle STRETCHES the tongue upwards, enabling the larynx to maintain its original position. The only time this is not possible is when singers are 1. tongue tied and/or 2. actively engaging other, malicious laryngeal-attachment muscles in some way. I do however agree with you that some singers must let the tip come backwards slightly if needed so that the pharynx and sp can lift and 'float' more, however, the back of the tongue should be floating up, not pressing down. The tongue's natural position is already slightly lifted, so by lowering it we actually changing its more restful position and adding tension and also depressing the larynx.
@@OpusMyo At leaſt in operatic ſinging the larynx muſt be an a very much lowered poſition, maintaining its oꝛiginal poſition is not enough. Keeping the tongue vp and foꝛward will make lowering the larynx difficult. When one yawneth the tongue retracteth, this is becauſe the retracting tongue openeth the thꝛoat. The tip of the tongue and the back of the tongue are antagoniſtic, ſo when the tip retracteth it tendeth to pull in the back of the tongue, opening the thꝛoat. As long as the vowel is clear the tongue will not be blocking the back of the thꝛoat at all; this is actually the moſt open thꝛoat poſition. Mario DelMonaco, Bꝛigit Nielsen, Franz Wnderlicht, Enrico Caruſo, Apoolo Ganfoꝛte, Renata Tebaldi, Roſa Ponſelle, all theſe legendary ſingers of the paſt, and many, many moꝛe, all retracted the tongue in their ſinging. Thou canſt ſee it in pictures of them and in ſtills taken from videos where thou canſt heare their tone on ſaid notes. The had free, loud, extremely rich in ouertone voices, and very dark open ſound; and all with great releaſe of the aire. A retracted tongue is not iuſt foꝛ ſome ſingers. If one deſireth to haue the pharyngeal ſpace maximized, the way to make the moſt ſpace and that without conſtrictiue tenſioins is when the tongue tip retracteth (front third of the tongue), which in turn pulleth the back third of the tongue out of the thꝛoat, while the middle third is free to create the vowel at any giuen time.
@@RememberGodHolyBible Well we will have to agree to disagree on this. Retracting the tongue downwards depresses the larynx. I know all the great opera singers (including the ones you mentioned) specifically warned against depressing the larynx as it not only adds tension and false dark color, but widens the vibrato and can add false vibrato as well. Simulating a yawn is dangerous territory- as the chords are open, the body is inhaling, the pharynx is tightening/engaged, and the jaw is tight. All not good things- regardless of what the tongue is doing. I suggest you watch Pavarotti's high C- here- you can see him physically lift and change the shape of his tongue even though the vowel and word stays the same: ua-cam.com/video/cWc7vYjgnTs/v-deo.htmlsi=nBpDMaUz0ZxvNhYX
@@OpusMyo In regardeth to Pavarotti changing his tongue with the vowles, of courſe that is needed. The tongue is the moſt influential ſhaper of any and all vowels. But euerything elſe thou haſt ſaide is incoꝛrect. Depꝛeſſing the larynx is to incoꝛrectly lower the larynx that reſulteth in a woofy oꝛ choked ſound. Mario DelMonaco had his tongue retracted with the tip down. The back third of the tongue needeth to go down the thꝛoat WITHOVT cloſing it off which IS poſſible and neceſſary. The tongue retracting away from the front teeth alſo pulleth the back of the tongue foꝛward leauing the thꝛoat in the moſt open poſition The middle third of the tongue maketh the vowels and that can go vp and down depending on the vowel. The iaw can vary, but generally a dꝛopped and low iaw is good and many times neceſſary. Not only is there ample video pꝛoof of this with pꝛofeſſional ſingers better than Pavarotti, but my voice is alſo a teſtimonie. I lower my larynx all the way, ALL the way down, tongue tip retracted with the tip pointed down, lips foꝛward, cheſt voice thꝛough an open thꝛoat. And by this I go to my top very eaſily, with no wobble, with maſſiue amounts of ſquillo, no tongue obſtructing the aire, huge releaſe of the aire, very loud with very ſoft dynamics poſſible, ſuper clear vowels, and very dark at the ſame time becauſe of the maſſiue ſpace created via the very low larynx, retracted tongue, iaw down lips foꝛward, with cheſt voice ſung thꝛough that ſpace from the bottom to the top of my range. Euen if thou art not into ſinging operatically, the retracted tongue is eſſential if one deſireth maximum reſonance. One can get by without a retracted tongue, but it is obiectiuely leſſe efficient. Look vp the video title below on the channel "This is opera! ARCHIVE" "TONGUE RETRACTION, LIPS FORWARD, VIBRATO PULSATIONS etc." It ſheweth theſe things quite concluſiuely and alſo ſheweth what kind of ſound it pꝛoduceth.
I passed the other exercise s but I can’t stick my tongue out like a “surf board” I have quite a long tongue I also have TMJ issues I’ve went to orthodontist but I was told that my teeth are perfectly aligned and where they should be and my wisdom teeth are straight, but when I chew I hear loud clicking and its uncomfortable to open my jaw all the way I wake up and my entire body especially my neck and back hurt I’ve tried exercises and stretches I just want my young self back I’m only 20 and I’m already going through so much pain hell by the test on your channel it seems I can’t even stick my tongue out right, where do I have to go to get properly assessed and trained on how to have proper tounge posture I’ve even tried Mike mews channel but my jaw just slacks down every time I wake up out of my sleep I constantly have to check I even tried sleeping with athletic tape on my mouth nothing is working and I’m getting desperate I just wanna have good tounge posture (great posture all around) I live in Amarillo Texas there’s not a lot of place here for this kind of stuff what can I go?????
Hard to tell whats going on without looking at you. I offer free consults if you'd like to chat: www.opusom.com/schedule
@@OpusMyo thank you so much
Failed 4, 2, 2 but not a singer.
Totally normal- I see lots of 'regular humans' too!
Does the tongue tie effect the vagus nerve and jugular vein areas?
YESSSSSSSS. Theres a lot of talk with the vagus nerve and tongue posture. I dont have a good video on that...but there are some on yt. Short answer: correct tongue posture stabilizes the nervous system -> happy. Bad tongue posture -> unhappy nervous system.
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Failed quite miserably 1st - 3 fingers 2nd (tip touch) - 2 fingers 3rd (click) - 1 finger I have had jaw pain for the last ten years Throbbing head aches the same A slipped vertebrae in my back (L4 - L5) On and off neck pain, sometimes real bad Sleep apnea Breathing difficulty Anxiety Ear tubes when I was a kid I’m 29 and baffled by this whole thing,
Ahhhhh. yes none of these symptoms surprise me! Looks like you're on the right track now! I'd get diagnosed!
@@OpusMyo thanks for your reply, booked in too see a myo. Any advice on who is best to get the release done by? I’ve seen videos of extremely thorough releases done by medical doctors with a scalpel. and then 1 minute one’s done by a dentist with a laser.. surely can’t be the same quality and result
Seems really interesting and useful instructions - I would have loved to be able to hear it all. But the sound cracks after a while... sorry.
Hey there! yes check the description box- i uploaded a better/new one!
What is your source for the statistics in this video
There are a few published medical articles on over-tight fascia- you can find most on PubMed. (I have a few on my website, although none directly mention singers.) Unfortunately there is not enough data for a statistic at this point- we in this field are in the process of gathering! It's hard to publish a statistic for fascia as we cannot directly measure fasica elasticity; patient's report and rate their own changes. But I personally have had patients have their migranes cured by a tongue tie release and many who have had changes in balance and flexiblity. It just takes MASSIVE amounts of data to get to a valuable (and accurate) measured statistic!
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About 2 fingers baseline, barely 1 posterior. Definitely talking to my doctor ASAP as I've had chronic jaw and neck pain for years that I've attributed to stress.
Yessss!!! Hooray! (But maybe make sure you talk to a tongue tie person, because sometimes "regular" doctors have no idea about this lol)
Can you get your tongue tie released if there is a big vein in it?
Yes, that is common and easily avoided. Surgeons can gently move either side of the vein without cutting it. It may make the process slower, adding maybe 5-10 mins, but shouldn't change the quality of the release.
Hey, I got a question I’m trying to rap really fast like Eminem. I often noticed when enunciating words I tongue twist a lot do you recommend tongue twisters? I heard a lot of singers/rappers use tongue twisters enunciate better.
Yes, they can help, I dont use them so much myself
I don't understand. Volume represents the amoumt of air we inhale? High notes demand more air, not less, means more volume. And how we get high volume, when ribs collapse? We should go out of air in that case - no volume or too little.
Volume as in capactiy (1 oz, 2 oz etc). High notes require LESS air volume- or less air amount- regardless of whether they are loud or soft. We are also talking about PRESSURE. Remember pressure and volume ARE mutually exclusive- we need both in any combination. Yes, correct, we want to prohibit rib collapse so that all the volume doesn't release in one big flood of air. Everything is a continuum, a graded scale. Not 1+1. The exact combination of pressure and volume is dependant on the pitch and task at hand.
@@OpusMyo so if I want to sing a high note, i should inhale less air (in context of pitch only) and press my lower belly more. On the contrary, on lower notes I take more air and not press so much?
@@OpusMyo One more question: is there such thing as chest/belly breathing? Or is it all the same, just depends on how deep you breathe. I mean, it seems when you inhale, the chest comes first and after that - belly. And it's so in any case, never separated. But they say some people breathe with their chest only (and that's wrong) and some people breathe with their belly
@@irinazaharova4598 Yes...your high note 'recipe' is correct (although you can always inhale a normal amount of air and just keep the ribs expanded, therefore not letting any volume out. Opera singers use this technique- we almost always take large breaths!) For lower notes, you need to allow more air out- yes not pressurizing the ab cylinder as much but allowing air to escape, not holding it in so much
@@irinazaharova4598 Belly breathing is a yogic term that gain traction in the singing world. Many human will hold their bellies in or firm them for aesthetic reasons so yogis encourage movement in that area for their kind of breathing. Yogic breathing is not correct singing breathing. Unfortunately a lot of singing teachers teach yogic breathing, hence why many singers have heard the term. We want the ribs to expand, as thats where your lungs ARE! Not in your belly! Chest breathing while in practice is correct, however it can appear wrong if the singer is breathing too high in the ribs and engaging the neck and shoulders as well.
Hello! I am writing again! If you stretch the vocal cords on a high note, the pressure will be increased even if the volume of air supplied to them is the same as on a low note. As in the example with a hose - without increasing the flow of water, when the outlet hole is reduced, the pressure and flow rate increase. Why are you misleading people??
Yes, your analogy is true. I agree with you that we need more pressure for high notes! But there are two extra problems: 1. sometimes the natural increase of pressure isn't enough- we need to create even more. (So the thumb does increase pressure, but we ALSO may need to turn up the faucet!) 2. humans can perform an additional change- we can also open the gottis at the same time as stretching the chords. This creates a high, "breathy" sound and will decrease pressure. (So you put your thumb on the hose but you also make a small hole in it). So its always good to be in complete control of pressure in the body cylinder rather than just letting the chords do it! Less stress on them!
Hello! Why did you decide that vocal cords are not muscles?? How can you compare them to a flag? The flag cannot stretch! It turns out that your video is an error!
Well the chords are mucosal membrane tissue. Tissue is not the same as muscle. The chords are stretched BY muscles, but they are not muscles themselves. Think of stretching a rubber band. The band is made of rubber, our hands are the muscles that stretch it. The flag analogy is to explain that they are vibrating FROM THE AIR that moves it; a flag doesn't wave itself- the air moves it. Hope that helps.
Great information 👏🏼👏🏼 but i wish you can also demonstrate so we can do the same amd know if we are doing properly or not
Ah ha- you should check out this video where you can do the exercises with me! Here: ua-cam.com/video/BYIbvoNJTGQ/v-deo.htmlsi=YdymA3cu2-vqRCXg
When I take a selfie I noticed from the mewing and excercises that my left side is sharper than my right and my right side is slanted a little bit. I also that I been using my left side to chew more and put my tongue pressure on the left side. I’m 27 and wondering if I could correct the asymmetric imbalance by fixing the right side?
Hmm, hard to say, as it could be a few things. Could be your bite, your maxillary position, even your body alignment! But the answer is YES you can change it! I'd start by focusing on doing all your exercises as balanced as possibly- not adding 'extra reps' on the 'weaker' side. And chewing on one side is a BIG NONO
@@OpusMyo thanks for the advice I appreciate it! 🙏🏻
i failed. got two, barely.
Absolute rubbish Why? Correct tongue position is learned as a result of forming vowels in chest voice. A competent teacher of the Italian school can teach this by example.
Well, obviously I disagree, mostly because there are infinite ways to make any one vowel sound; I can make what sounds like a perfect Italian /a/, but also add additional muscle groups not required, which will lead to tongue tension and strain and overuse. Also, I personally find that teaching by example can be dangerous- many people are physically built differently in their mouths/tongue just as much as we are all different on the outside. People with different rib shapes have slightly different methods of breath inhalation. And what if I, a heavy soprano, taught a light tenor? If I only taught by example of what I do and not what they need, I would not be serving them- in fact, I could damage them unintentionally. Lastly, I am a fan, and indeed, user, of the Italian operatic school, so I don't disagree with any of the ideas, but I find that teaching with all metaphors/visualizations can lead to a LOT of confusion- even amongst singers who already have professional careers- I've personally seen this happen quite a lot. Just my two cents!
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Oh thank you! And YAY! Can't wait to meet you! Remind me when we meet ;)
Thank you for the video. What is the appaja?
Old italian opera singer word for the feeling of effort/contraction/engagement/breath support that is located right where the ribs separate in a V in the front of the body. Spelled 'appoggiatura' if you care to research further. **a word of warning however, it is an IDEA / METAPHOR, not a literal anatomical structure so take it with a big grain of salt!
Sorry Im confused how do I keep my mouth closed? I dont think I can The only way I can keep my lips shut is if I focus on keeping them shut. And when I try to keep them shut I can feel my chin muscles straining and it’s very uncomfortable. Additionally I don’t look good with my lips closed because my chin wrinkles whenever I try to pull my lower lip upwards. But I also dont want to have my mouth constantly open because I often mouth breath because of it. I dont know what to do its like a lose-lose situation
Sounds like you could have a large and/or restrictive lower lip tie that is preventing the lip from stretching upwards comfortably! I'd start there. I also assume your teeth are almost together at rest? (They should be!)
I have the exact same problem! Have you found any exercises to fix this? I'm 23 years old btw, I'm not sure if it's too late for me now
@@tinchydraws Yes I do! www.myodiy.com 🤩
@@OpusMyosame here how to fix it?
Wouah! Clear and perfect. Exactly what I need to understand correctly. Thank you very much
YAY! I am so glad :D
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And could you maybe post a link to the scientific info about how high a percentage of adults have this problem? I’d love to show it to my phoniatrician :)
Yes....theres a few that are amazing (and specific to singers) posted on my website here: www.myoforsingers.com/articles
Hi Jessica, Are there conservative methods to improve freedom of tongue movement? I’m a pro singer and reluctant to getting an operation …
Unfortunately not, as frenulums cant be stretched. We can potentially improve tongue STRENGTH but not mobility without an operation. BUT, I personally am also a professional singer and have had two tongue tie releases (as my first was not fully released). I extensively and almost exclusively work with other professional tongue tied singers of all genres and all of them are thrilled with their changes post-release! You can check out some of their stories here on UA-cam channel and also on my website if youre interested :)
What if some one is unable to close his lip due to not able to close at relax?
Sounds like they could have a very tight lip tie (upper or lower- even buccal)
So, I'm assuming one has a tongue tie if they can't fit as many fingers in the second and third test as they did in the first? This wasn't explicitly stated.
Yes, so sorry! Its not a perfect scoring system, but its close enough. (for a formal diagnosis, they have a special ruler and they actually measure each one in mm!)
@@OpusMyo ok, thanks!
If I try to suck my tongue into this position, my lower lip 'sucks' inward, if that makes sense.
hmmmm- are your teeth together? Also, we want the tongue suctioned UP, not sucking BACK. Try making some tongue click noises to see if your tongue suction changes.
@@OpusMyo I can't get the whole back of my tongue up if I only suck upward.
@@RS54321 Ahhhhh well THAT sounds like it could be a posterior tie
@@OpusMyo Really? I guess I'll have to get it checked out.
This is all so interesting. I have always known that I’m tongue tied and I am a professional singer for nearly ten years and I have been a performer/vocalist my entire life. I’ve never really had any issues vocally but in the last year, I’m facing vocal cracks frequently. I wonder if a lifetime on tension is wearing on me just now or what. My voice used to be completely fine and I know I hold tension. Idk what I’m getting at but I feel like I’m gagging from my tongue often. Will a op solve my problems?
Great question! I see this often in my singing clients; as we age, our technique improves, which should mean we have less injuries and more stamina, etc. But (as you said, and you are exactly right) that lifetime of tension finally becomes harder and harder to manage and to 'reset' and dissipate each day (as opposed to when we are young and fresh!) I'd recommend at the very least having a consult and chatting about it! It could be the tension from a lifetime of being tongue tied and/or some compensations- you'd need someone to help you find out if its one or both :)
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Can you give us an instructions how to fix these problems?
I absolutely can! 1. Do a quick self-assessment for tongue tie. measure your mouth openings in the specified positions and compare your singing issues with those stated. 2. If you think you are tongue tied based on your answers from 1 above ^, seek out a formal tongue tie diagnosis from a tongue tie expert such as an airway dentist or myofunctional therapist (preferably one who is familiar/has experience with singers!) 3. If/Once you are formally diagnosed as tongue tied, pursue tongue tie release surgery, making sure you do myo exercises both before and after surgery with a myo expert. (4. Consult a voice technician who specializes in eliminating compensations if you still have some technique and or singing-muscular issues post release) 5. Live your new life tongue-tension free and with a happy, free, isolated tongue! Yay!
I fit 3 fingers first. 2nd test 2.5 3rd test barely 2. My symptoms: Squeezing skull headaches, neck and shoulder tension, throat tension. Tmj alignment issues. Severe muscle spasms. I've been a clencher and grinder for years on ends. I have a dentist appnt next week to help diagnose. I really hope this is the answer to all my issues. Singing is a struggle as well, the throat and tongue feels fatigued.
Well I'm sad to hear about your pain but HAPPY we may have a solution! Be sure to find a myo to help you before and after your release if you move forward- no 'same-day-tongue-tie-releases"!
holy fuck those tites are pleasing me to be released
if i ever saw a woman as pretty as you i couldn't resist to compliment her but i can't break my correct tongue posture 😎
lol! Yes, keep the tongue posture going