Osteopathy and singing: improving low note control
- Valentina Carlile DO
- 1 day ago
- 1 min read
Low notes are a fundamental element of the voice, as they enrich and enhance higher frequencies.When we “sing low,” the biomechanical configuration of the vocal cords is slower and thicker, with greater vibratory contact—both in singing and in speaking.
How can osteopathic treatment help strengthen these sounds?Osteopathic manual monitoring of vocal control and structural balancing—by reducing peripheral laryngeal resistance during three-tone exercises or fry phonation with gradual introduction of external resistance—supports the facilitation and strength of these tones.
These exercises, combined with airflow-based vocalizations using strong vowel-consonant pairings, help consolidate low-frequency emission in both everyday speech and singing.
Osteopathic monitoring during phonatory movement within an octave range will also support the integration of laryngeal tilt in lower tonalities.
Valentina Carlile - Osteopath specializing in Osteopathy for Voice and Speech Disorders since 2002. For information and bookings, visit the Contact page.
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