← Symptoms
Practice "goo" sounds (say "goo"), feel the vocal fold vibration Use diaphragmatic breathing, support airflow with the abdomen Practice speaking softly, feeling the vocal folds come together Humming exercises to relax the vocal folds Sigh-based exercises, gliding downward from a high pitch Don't "push" the voice; let it come out naturally Vocal Fold Closure Chart Breathiness Detection Breathiness Detection
Insufficient Closure
声带闭合不佳
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The vocal folds aren't closing properly — either too breathy or too pressed.
In a Nutshell
The vocal folds aren't closing properly — either too breathy or too pressed.
Two Scenarios
| Scenario | Color | Feeling | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Too loose (breathy) | 🟠 Orange | Voice is airy, with a "hissing" quality | Air leaks through the gap between the vocal folds |
| Too tight (pressed) | 🔴 Red | Voice is squeezed, throat feels tight and strained | Vocal folds are pressed together too forcefully |
How to Improve
Too loose (breathy):
Too tight (pressed):