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The value of vocal function exercises in the practice regimen of singers.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  7757147     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of isometric-isotonic vocal function exercises, practiced regularly for 4 weeks, on parameters of voice production in the healthy singer. A total of 20 university graduate-level voice majors of similar age and vocal training were divided into experimental and control groups, each containing 3 men and 7 women. Each group continued their regular singing practice regimen and the experimental group added the vocal function exercise program. Assessment included acoustic and aerodynamic measures, videostroboscopic ratings, and subjective evaluations. Experimental subjects demonstrated significant improvements in posttest aerodynamic measures of flow rate, phonation volume, and maximum phonation times, suggesting an increase in glottal efficiency.
Authors:
J W Sabol; L Lee; J C Stemple
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice Foundation     Volume:  9     ISSN:  0892-1997     ISO Abbreviation:  J Voice     Publication Date:  1995 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1995-06-27     Completed Date:  1995-06-27     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8712262     Medline TA:  J Voice     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  27-36     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
School of Music, Syracuse University, New York, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Acoustics
Adult
Female
Humans
Male
Phonation / physiology*
Pulmonary Ventilation
Time Factors
Voice / physiology*
Voice Quality
Voice Training*

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