The Guide V1.0
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Intro - first of all, this is not a system for beginners and it assumes you are extremely familiar with the terminology and function of the organs used in vocal production. It assumes the organs that are not mentioned are known and employed successfully and it assumes excellent breathing technique.
The uvula / the soft palette - this is the main component to the vocal system. Directly coupled with the vocal opening, this provides exact placement of airflow. Once controlled masterfully, the exact amount of air pressure goes to the nasal cavity and the hard palette simultaneously while vibrating the soft palette in sympathy with the diaphragm. Speaking of which, the diaphragm should be used to vibrate the entire larynx "shell" sympathetically as a function of the bass fundamental.
The larynx - secondary to the soft palette and hard palette. This will collect air reflected back from the hard palette, trap it in an indefinite loop and from there, the vocal folds open and close to allow freedom of movement from the airflow. Needless to say there is also still the original source of airflow from the diaphragm flowing as well. The aim is to trap the air and have the current flow as slowly as possible as it replaces backflow of air in a circular "forward" motion while driving the airflow downwards into the larynx.
The above describes both a "chest" and "head" voice scenario depending on the amount of resonance added to the organs and frequencies you would like to accentuate. The head voice benefits from a larynx boost, while the chestier voice does not sound optimal this way. One would be wise not to even make the distinction at all and would build the main voice as a seamless type with many varying options for tone, weights, clarity and such.
The falsetto folds - to engage these folds, the inner folds of the larynx should be narrowed, relaxed, and uniform, providing current to move more unimpeded than normally. The folds should move slightly, but not much. The main difference is that the airflow is reversed in circular direction and the airflow should be allowed far more current to flow upwards with much less retention of airflow in the larynx. The false folds once engaged should be matched to the width of the folds and slightly toed in to replace the function of the vocal opening. Should move "back and upwards"
The whistle - if you have the above mastered and can go back and forth with relative ease, obtaining the whistle register is just a matter of mastering the gating action (abduction) of the vocal opening. Work the false folds for double whistles.
Integration - the main focus of this method is that all three voicings (main, falsetto, whistle) are always employed in subtle degrees. There can be wildly different voicings, but there should not be three distinct voices that are incompatible with each other and have to be "spaced apart" to be workable. This system is intended to be integrated into various overtone singing methods.
Special note - the proper employment of these techniques may require you to physically move your internal voice organs within your throat. The muscles within are not always aligned or developed to control the entire voice. I will not offer any advice in this regard and discourage you to do so. Doing so may cause injury of a life-threatening nature or may cause your epiglottis to not function properly presenting a choking hazard or liquids to get into your lungs. Moving the muscles or vocal organs may also force too much strength where it is unwanted and could also immediately rupture vocal folds. This is here for full disclosure that it is possible to gain maximum human range of 10-4000hz vocal range only and only a qualified medical professional should be pursued in this regard.
End notes - use at your own risk. Sing sitting down with pillows nearby and immediately do a hard mouth breathe if everything goes black suddenly. No i don't know why your body may feel numb and tingly with your vision vibrating or any other weird effects such as your skin becoming electrically conductive or you feel like you are made of lightning. Don't take this warning lightly. Not to be used while using ungrounded, unshielded or unbalanced cabling. Not responsible for equipment damages. Notes on vocal fry and guttural or harsh singing in the future as well as schematics.
And a sample. not perfect. Probably a lot of mistakes from me trying to hit two vocal harmonies at once though. This is just an outtake from me practicing. Original recording (C) Scarlett records, for demonstration purposes only. The band nor label endorse this in any fashion and nothing about it should be misconstrued as representing their mix, master or performances.
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