the accent method

The Accent Method

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Introduction

• The Accent Method was developed by the Danish professor Svend Smith (1907-1985) who taught and researched at The Danish Institute for Speech and Hearing.

Defination

• AM is a rational voice therapy that was developed to treat people with pathological or weak voices. The Accent Method helps the student to coordinate breath, vocal function, articulation ， body movement and language.

Principle

To develop and strengthen

the normal functions of the voice.

Giving a secure foundation for voice use.

Effects

1.Giving results in restoring many different voice problems including stuttering.

2.Developing good and effective breathing patterns.

3.The voice exercises are used as a good vocal warm-up . Singers and actors use the AM to keep their voices flexible and strong.

Ps:The Accent Method can easily be used in groups

Three parts

1 Respiration

The Accent Method is based on abdominal breathing.

Through progressive exercises a natural breathing function is established.

Phonation is linked to the breathing through voice exercises.

2 Voice exercises

The voice exercises are first learned in a soft, low-pitched, breathy voice on a fricative or a closed vowel.

Bring the vocal folds together causing the mucosa to vibrate.

Result in an improved elasticity and flexibility in the tissue of the vocal folds and the underlying muscles.

3 Speech

Technique:

1:Breathing exercises.

2:Phonatory exercises.

3:Movement exercises.