Correct Jaw Position

We’ve discussed the need to sing with a dropped jaw position and never, ever compromise the space in the back.  When you do this correctly you achieve a natural “ah” vowel.  The question is how do we sing all the other vowels while maintaining the dropped jaw?   Well, here’s how!  Place your index fingers on your cheeks and gently push in between your upper and lower back molars.  You now have achieved what I call the natural “ah” vowel.  Again, you should feel a yawning sensation.  If you want to sing an “oh” or “oo” vowel you need to simply use your lips without closing your jaw.  Now, go back to the natural “ah” position and move your tongue slightly up and forward keeping the tip of your tongue against your lower front teeth.  This will form the “AYE” or “E” vowel.   Lips and Tongue are what we call our articulators and that is only what you should use to form vowels.  There really is no need to ever close your jaw or compromise that vital space you need to sing beautifully!