036 Articulation 005: How to Release the Tongue for Extra Vocal Clarity

<p>Today, we will work on the release of another movable articulator - the tongue. We will explore the tongue, analyse its connection with resonance and the quality of our voicing, and perform a tongue release exercise.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What You Will Learn In This Episode:</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- The effects of tongue tension on our voicing and resonance</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- A simple yet effective exercise to release tongue tension</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As the tongue is crucial in shaping consonants and vowels, it can accumulate unhelpful tension. Excessive tongue tension can cause speaking difficulties, also known as tripping over our own tongue. That is one of the main reasons why tongue release is so important. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Resources:</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- Jaw Release Week downloadable course</span> <a href= "https://nicolaredman.com/voice-coach/downloadable-courses/jaw-release-week-downloadable/"> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://nicolaredman.com/voice-coach/downloadable-courses/jaw-release-week-downloadable/</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- The Voice & Accent Hub Facebook group</span> <a href= "https://m.facebook.com/groups/160080935058642"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://facebook.com/groups/160080935058642</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- Voice Work by Christina Shewell</span> <a href= "https://www.wiley.com/en-gb/Voice+Work:+Art+and+Science+in+Changing+Voices-p-9780470019924"> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.wiley.com/en-gb/Voice+Work:+Art+and+Science+in+Changing+Voices-p-9780470019924</span></a></p>