Observation on stimulation of yintang (EX-HN 3) promoting the action of expanding and unifying the vocal range of the singer.
- Author:
Ling ZHAO
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Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acupuncture Points; Adolescent; Adult; Female; Humans; Male; Music; Phonation; Voice Quality; Voice Training
- From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2006;26(5):343-345
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo observe promoting action of Yintang (EX-HN 3) on expanding and unifying the vocal range of the singer.
METHODSYintang (EX-HN 3) was stimulated at the same time of singing, and changes of expanding and unifying of the vocal range of the subject were investigated.
RESULTSStimulation of the acupoint could promote expanding and unifying of the vocal range of the singer, and strength coordination and completeness of expanding of the vocal range and unifying of sound area for singing.
CONCLUSIONStimulation of Yintang (EX-HN 3) is beneficial to expanding and unifying of the vocal range in singing, and to increasing vocal function.