Glottal stops

Whitesnake

Hello, guys! What I found in my singing is those glottal stops that really gets in my way. I know that the way to avoid them - sing without consonants. But recently I sung song "Children of the Sea", and there's a line at the end of the song, when Dio belts "LOOK OUT!". And on the transition from "K" to "A" (out) I have that glottal stop. I just can't open my throat after "K".

How to open my throat and avoid those glottal stops?

doc_ramadani

Hi @Whitesnake,

try to fake the consonant "K" by i.e. sing a soft "G".

Regards,
Doc

Whitesnake

@doc_ramadani that's actually sounds better! Thank you!

But when I listen to Dio, it seems to me that he sings actually "K" but somehow he keeps his throat open.

bentk

Try keeping it subtle. Over-pronouncing consonants can kind of shut off the throat. It takes practice.
Have a look at Ken's youtube videos and also monitor Ken himself. Many student demonstrations can also be found there. The program itself is the best help you can get.

All the best,

Ben

Whitesnake

@bentk thank you!