RESONANCE The fundamental laryngeal note is by itself, of a thin and reedy quality. However, when transmined to the resonatng chambers it develops tone and richness. The resonators of the human voice are those air filled cavities situated above and below the vocal folds to which the sound waves have access. These are the nose, mouth, throat, sinuses, and upper chest. The male voice tends to rely on chest resonance. It is therefore important to develop more head resonance Thinking the voice forward is an important concept. Humming helps to develop forward resonance. Feel the air waves vibrating in the mask of the face and on lightly closed lips. Establish a light hum with maximum buzz sensation: •Hmmmmmmmm Do the same on: •Knnnnnnnnnnnn •Kngngngngngng Now turn the nasal buzzing sound into the first sound of a word: Mmmmore Mmmine Mmmmorning Nnnnine Mmmary Mmmmoira Mmmmoon Nnnnear Nnnnow Mmmmany Mmmmoney Nnname Remember to keep the throat open and the jaw relaxed. following phrases: more money new dawning mention me never raining mere mammals my memory Manawatu morning mellow evening much more nearly done not a note not now never raining more music no more marmalade muffins my mother many more