A major part of the argument for using imagery lies in understanding what’s unique for singers compared to instrumentalists: our instrument is hidden. Even demonstration is fraught with potential misunderstanding and contradictions, as our perception of sound qualities is subjective. Also, many of the muscles needed to coordinate singing are not under conscious control, so we can begin to see why our use of language is important for developing learners’ understandings of their vocal instruments.
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