yes lambchop, it is exactly that little hitch which is a glottal stop.Lambchop wrote:After reading this out loud, I notice a little hitch in front of every leading vowel. Then, whilst whistling and saying "ah," I notice the same little hitch.amar wrote: and when you speak they go from open to closed, depending on how many vowels you use at the beginning of a word.
So, to do this on whistle or flute, I should simply blow, but say "ah" whereever I want the hitch to be.
How very annoying it is to not have a flute here with me at work. I'd be running out to the chopper pad to practice instead of writing this note.
This has been a really wonderful thread. Thank you, all.
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How is my closing off your windpipe going to get me anything (except a murder conviction)?bradhurley wrote:You create the final "t" sound in "uht" by closing off my windpipe instead of using your lips.
I have trouble with actually vocalizing the glottals, too. Almost a grunt sound, sometimes (though usually not so loud). But you know, sometimes I like hearing that sound on recordings. A little oomph never hurt anyone, and it somehow makes the performer sound more, I don't know . . . real? human? close? Something like that.
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amar wrote:yes lambchop, it is exactly that little hitch which is a glottal stop.Lambchop wrote:After reading this out loud, I notice a little hitch in front of every leading vowel. Then, whilst whistling and saying "ah," I notice the same little hitch.
So, to do this on whistle or flute, I should simply blow, but say "ah" whereever I want the hitch to be.
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No problemo, boyo! Good to see you back!Tradman wrote:THIS is so important. Thanks for reminding me gyrl!Cathy Wilde wrote:
Finally, FWIW, he's often reminded me that he's been working at this very hard for a very long time, so don't feel stupid if you don't get it right away; it can take years to develop such subtleties.
Hope this helps a bit ....
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