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A visit with Nandhu Radhakrishnan, Assistant Professor of Communication Science and Disorders
Published: April 14, 2008 - Topics:
western_classical_singing
broadcast_voice
professional_speaking
taan_gestures
communication
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Taan Gestures
Topics:
speech_pathology
voice_exercise
Taan gestures are a fraternal fluctuation used by Indian classical singers. Western classical singers tend to use involuntary mechanisms for vibrato that require very little voluntary control and more breath support. Taan gestures are voluntarily controlled, and can be used rapidly or slowly depending on the singer’s emotions.