SOVT

What does SOVT stand for?

• Slightly open vocal tube

• Simple occlusion voice training

• Semi-occluded vocal tract

• Seven old vehicular tires

TRUE or FALSE: SOVT has been in use since the early 19th century.

• TRUE

• FALSE

In an open vocal tract, air pressure is concentrated _____ the vocal folds.

TRUE or FALSE: In a semi-occluded vocal tract, air pressure decreases above the vocal folds.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What are some examples of SOVT exercises?

Who benefits from SOVT exercises?

• Teachers

• Elderly people

• Singers

• You

What are the benefits of SOVT in voice therapy?

• Treating vocal fatigue

• Decreasing vocal strain

• Perfecting British accent

• Encouraging efficient vocal fold collision

Try your best to draw a semi-occluded vocal tract from trachea to mouth!