We feel uneasy as they seem at first sight to be in pain, but they say they do not suffer so much as we fear. When they become proficient, they will be able to get rid of this discordant harsh sound.
In short, unless you have a heart disease or a respiratory disease (tuberculosis or asthma), apply yourself to your lessons as there is no fear of lesion arising.
IV. PRACTICAL EXERCISES
1. How to Swallow Air
The first thing for you to do is to bear in mind the above-mentioned principle of phonation and to succeed in taking in air with which to vibrate the upper esophagus to produce the basic sound. That is, you must learn to store air in your esophagus at your pleasure and to produce voice by bringing it back freely.
