Gathering for Singapore-based saxophonists
Attended the gathering for Singapore-based saxophonists organised by Benson Kong on 16 November 2023 at The Singapore Lyric Opera Limited Address: 90, #01-07 Goodman Rd, Blk B Goodman Arts Centre, 439053 . It was my first ever saxophone gathering and I did not know what to expect. But I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed the session. Many ideas and opinions were exchanged and discussed. Below is a broad summary of what transpired in the gathering. First, we discussed how the larynx affects pitch and tone production. Larynx Your larynx is a hollow tube in the middle of your neck, just above your trachea (windpipe) and behind your esophagus . It also contains the vocal cords and functions as a voice box for producing sounds I shared a small tip to help young students to be aware of their larynx, that is to touch the centre of the throat whilst humming a mid-tone concentrating the strongest vibrations in ...