Changing Vocal Intensity

Instructions:
Complete the following tasks and answer the questions (last row) for 1 and 2.

  1. Produce the following sounds:
    • Produce a long /ah/ sound at a comfortable loudness level for 5 seconds.
    • Now produce a long /ah/ as loud as you can for 5 seconds.
    • Now, produce a long /ah/ as quietly as you can for 5 seconds.
    • Question you need to answer: Did they feel different? If so, explain.

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  1. Produce the following sounds:
    • Now, say /ah/ for 5 seconds while you keep your mouth partially closed.
    • Now say /ah/ for 5 seconds with your mouth wide open.
    • Question you need to answer:: Did you notice any differences? If so, what? If not, why do you think there were no differences?

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