Topmusicanswers
- What does the larynx do when singing?
- Should your larynx move when you sing?
- Can u raise your larynx in singing?
What does the larynx do when singing?
The secondary function of the larynx is to create sound.
Note that the muscles of the larynx put the vocal folds into position for vibration. They do not vibrate themselves to create the pitch.
Should your larynx move when you sing?
The quick answer is yes. The larynx does (and should) move when you sing, and not just for controversial techniques like belting. Even in classical singing, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) studies have confirmed that the larynx gently rises up on the higher pitches, and depresses on the lower ones.
Can u raise your larynx in singing?
The larynx in a neutral position is closer to what happens when you belt. Raising the larynx too high creates a tight or squeezed sound. Some teachers talk about a raised larynx for belting. If you drop the larynx low for classical singing, the position of the larynx is higher for belting.
