Comments on: Soft Palate Basics

By: Apryl

Apryl — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:23:49 +0000

I am a voice teacher. This is a wonderful article…I love new ideas! Thank you.

By: earmstro

earmstro — Fri, 13 May 2011 15:01:55 +0000

If the soft palate “comes down” then the tone of the voice will become nasal. There are styles of voice use, including some singing and speaking styles (and even some dialects/accents) where this is entirely acceptable. However, in other styles, it is unacceptable. In fact, I believe that what you’re getting at is a sound that is created by lifting the soft palate, usually very high, so that there is space at the back of the mouth. So it isn’t actually “behind” the palate. If you do want the sound to go into the nasal passages, then, yes, the soft palate MUST come down. One way to test: plug your nose. You can immediately feel if the soft palate is down or up.

By: David

David — Fri, 13 May 2011 12:59:24 +0000

I have been told that the gateway to the top of the voice in up and behind the soft palate, entering into the nasal passages. For this to happen, doesn’t the
soft palate have to come down some?
Please respond.

Thanks much for the article.

By: Fern Leiper

Fern Leiper — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 03:00:12 +0000

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By: TheRealBen

TheRealBen — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 03:04:18 +0000

I have mild sleep apnea and I was told by an ENT specialist that my soft palate was the source of my issues (too long or soft).

I tried these exercises and I have to say: I no longer need the CPAP (I’m quick to place it down, and I still feel a bit tired, so talk to your doctor).

I did a 2nd sleep study and the apneas have decreased significantly!