JPH10293528A - Pronunciation training instrument - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide the pronunciation training instrument which enables anybody to easily and safely widen the pitch extent of his or her natural voice. SOLUTION: The velum (arch) in the faces is held widely open in terms of ergonomics by biting bite parts 1A and 1B of 5 to 20 mm in thickness for the size of the mouth of a man between the upper and lower teeth, a natural force is applied to the fauces, and the vocal cords are easily opened. Consequently, a natural voice from a low tone to a high tone can be pronounced. Further, the space in the mouth is secured, so good resonance is obtained and the voice sounds well, so that easy voicing becomes possible. further, an extension part 1 projects out of the lips, so pronunciation is possible without closing the lips.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an utterance training device used for training for expanding a sound range by phonation (ground voice).

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art When singing a song at a karaoke or the like, a loud voice is produced to pass through the voice, so that the voice is broken and the breath is leaked.

[0003] In addition, when a backsound is made, the throat blur rises upward, the throat and the surrounding muscles become nervous, and the voice becomes extremely energy-consuming.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Various methods have been implemented as voice training in order to be able to output voices in a wide range of sound. However, at present, it takes a long time to obtain vocal sounds (ground voices) in a wide range of sounds, and there is no easy method.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a speech training device that can easily and safely expand the range of vocal sounds (ground voice) in a short time.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, a voice training apparatus according to the present invention is a voice training apparatus for producing a voice while biting between upper and lower teeth, and the device is a bite training apparatus. It has a sandwiching portion and an extending portion, and the thickness of the sandwiching portion is in the range of 5 to 20 mm in order to secure a large space for the soft palate and the oral cavity in the back of the throat in a state of biting the sandwiching portion, It is characterized in that the extension has a length protruding outside the lips when the biting portion is bitten. According to this feature,
The soft palate (arch) at the back of the throat is kept ergonomically wide open by biting the pinching portion having a thickness of 5 to 20 mm with respect to the size of the human mouth with the upper and lower teeth. This force is naturally applied, and the vocal cords are easily opened. For this reason, it is possible to produce a vocalization using a vocalization (ground voice) from a low range to a high range. In addition, the space of the oral cavity is secured, so that it resonates well, and furthermore, it resonates well, so that it becomes easy to make a voice. In addition, since the extension extends outside the lips, the lips can be uttered as they are without closing the lips.

[0007] In the vocal training device of the present invention, the extending portion extends so as to connect the two biting portions, and a substantially U-shape is formed by the biting portion and the extending portion. Is preferred. In this way, the two sandwiching portions can be securely and simultaneously bitten by the upper and lower back teeth, so that not only the handling becomes easy, but also the extension portion keeps the lips open in both directions. Can be secured.

[0008] In the vocal training apparatus of the present invention, it is preferable that a necklace is extended to the extension portion. In this way, if the vocal training device is removed from the mouth during training and another training is performed, the vocal training device is hung from the neck with the necklace, so the part held by the mouth is unsanitary. And can respond immediately when using the equipment.

In the vocal training device of the present invention, it is preferable that a replaceable tooth contact portion is provided on at least the surface of the biting portion. In this way, it is possible to maintain a sanitary and good-looking state only by replacing the old contact portion with the tooth mark.

In the voice training apparatus of the present invention, the biting portion and the extending portion are a single rod, and holding members for detachably holding the rod are fixed to both ends of a neck strap. Is preferred. In this way, the dirty bar after use can be easily converted to a new one.

In the vocal training apparatus of the present invention, it is preferable that the rod-shaped body is made of a piece of wood, and that the piece of wood is added with a fragrance or a seasoning. If you do this,
Since the biting portion is made of wood, the biting feeling can be improved, and a use state that does not cause a sense of incongruity in accordance with the taste of the user can be obtained.

[0012]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Reference numeral 1 denotes a substantially U-shaped vocal training device, in which both ends of the U-shape are connected to the pinching portions 1A and 1B. The interposing portions 1A and 1B are connected by an extending portion 1 '.

As shown in FIG. 2, the jaw portions 1A and 1B are portions to be held in the mouth. In this embodiment, sheet-like tooth supports are provided above and below the jaw portions 1A and 1B having a substantially rectangular cross section. The part 4 is stuck. The sheet-shaped toothing portion 4 is made of a rubber material, wood, a synthetic resin material, or the like, and is detachably adhered to the front and back surfaces of the bases of the sandwiching portions 1A and 1B. Therefore, when this tooth contact portion 4 is bitten by the upper and lower teeth and has a trace or becomes dirty, the sheet-shaped tooth contact portion 4 is peeled off, and a new tooth contact portion 4 is adhered again. Sanitary conditions can be maintained.

A through hole 2 is provided at the center of the extension 1 '. A necklace 3 is inserted through the through hole 2, and as shown in FIG. Can be hung on.

Each of the pinching portions 1A and 1B has a predetermined thickness for keeping the upper and lower teeth at an appropriate distance when the biting portions 1A and 1B are bitten. The thickness is suitably 5 to 20 mm depending on the size of each person's mouth. Especially for ordinary people, the wall thickness is about 1 due to ergonomics.
2 mm is preferred.

When voice training is performed using this device 1, as shown in FIG. 3, the mouth is closed to the position shown in FIG. . In this state, the lips expand in the lateral direction, and the air intake and exhaust ports are secured between the upper and lower front teeth. Particularly important points are that the soft palate (arch) A at the back of the throat is kept open as shown by the broken line, and the space S of the oral cavity is also secured. In this state, the power applied to the throat is released naturally, the vocal cords are easily opened, and the voice from the bass to the treble range without the throat blurring rising (ground voice = your original voice) Utterance is possible.

Here, the thickness of the pinching portions 1A and 1B is 5-20.
The reason is that the soft palate (arch) A is not sufficiently opened when the wall thickness is thinner than this range, and when the wall thickness is thicker than this range, the pinching portions 1A and 1B are not opened. A human may be recognized as a foreign substance that has entered the mouth and cause nausea or the like, and a thickness outside the range of 5 to 20 mm is inappropriate.

FIG. 5 shows another embodiment of the present invention, in which two rods made of a piece of wood such as a slash are formed near the ends of two rods 1A and 1B and the other ends thereof. The vicinity of the portion is an extension 1 ', 1'. The end portions on the side of the extension portions 1 ′ and 1 ′ each have a fitting hole 7 having the same cross-sectional shape as the extension portion 1 ′, and include two holding members 6 connected by a necklace 3. Each of the neck holders 8 is fixed by being fitted into the fitting hole 7. Flavors, seasonings, and the like can be added to the rod-shaped body.
In this way, since the pinching portions 1A and 1B are made of wood, the biting feeling can be improved, and the use state without any discomfort can be obtained with a taste and aroma that match the taste of the user.

FIG. 6 shows the neck holder 8 shown in FIG.
The voice training is performed using the rod as the device 1 fixed to the device, and even when the device 1 is removed from the mouth during the voice training, the rod is attached to the neck strap 3. It does not fall and does not need to be placed in a predetermined place. It is sanitary because it is hung on the chest, and when using the device 1, the device 1 can be immediately added.

FIG. 7 shows still another embodiment in which the pinching portions 1A and 1B are connected to the extending portion 1 by a pivot shaft 9. As shown in FIG.
A ′ and 1B ′ are pivotally mounted on the pivot shaft 9, and the extension portions 1A ′ and 1B ′ are pivotally mounted on the pivot shaft 9. A neck strap 3 is extended from the position of the pivot shaft 9 to enable the neck strap. In this embodiment, the distance between the two biting portions 1A and 1B can be freely adjusted using the pivot shaft 9, so that the distance can be surely adjusted to a large or small opening.

[0021]

According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

(A) According to the first aspect of the present invention, the soft palate at the back of the throat in terms of ergonomics is formed by biting the pinching portion having a thickness of 5 to 20 mm with respect to the size of the human mouth with the upper and lower teeth. The arch) is kept in a wide open state, and the force applied to the throat is naturally removed, and the vocal cords are easily opened. For this reason, it is possible to produce a vocalization using a vocalization (ground voice) from a low range to a high range. In addition, the space of the oral cavity is secured, so that it resonates well, and furthermore, it resonates well, so that it becomes easy to make a voice. Also,
Because the extension extends outside the lips, without closing the lips,
It is possible to utter as it is.

(B) According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the two pinching portions are securely and simultaneously bitten by the upper and lower back teeth, not only the handling becomes easy, but also the extending portions hold the lips in both directions. The voice opening can be secured to keep the voice open.

(C) According to the third aspect of the present invention, when the vocal training device is removed from the mouth during training and another training is performed, the vocal training device is hung from the neck by the necklace. In addition, the part that can be held in the mouth does not become unsanitary, and can be used immediately when using the device.

(D) According to the invention of claim 4, it is possible to maintain a hygienic and good-looking state only by replacing the old contact portion with the tooth mark.

(E) According to the fifth aspect of the invention, a dirty rod after use can be easily converted to a new rod.

(F) According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, since the biting portion is made of wood, the bite quality can be improved, and a use state suitable for the user's taste and without discomfort can be obtained.

[0028]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a speech training device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a use state of the device of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a relationship between an utterance training device and a mouth.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a state in which a speech training device is set in a mouth.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a voice training apparatus according to another embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a use state of the device shown in FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a voice training apparatus according to still another embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Voice training apparatus 1A, 1B Biting part 1 ', 1A', 1B 'Extension part 2 Through-hole 3 Neck string 4 Tooth contact part 5 Back tooth 6 Holding member 7 Fitting hole 8 Neck holder 9 Pivot shaft A soft palate S space

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. An utterance training device for vocalizing while being bitten by upper teeth and lower teeth, the device having a pinching portion and an extension portion, wherein the device has a biting portion. In order to secure a large space between the soft palate at the back of the throat and the oral cavity, the thickness of the pinching portion is 5
An audible training device having a length within a range of about 20 mm, wherein the extension has a length protruding outside the lips when the biting portion is bitten. 2. The extension according to claim 1, wherein the extension portion extends so as to connect the two engagement portions, and the engagement portion and the extension portion form a substantially U-shape. Vocal training equipment. 3. The vocal training device according to claim 1, wherein a necklace is extended to the extension portion. 4. The vocal training device according to claim 1, wherein a replaceable tooth contact portion is provided on at least a surface of the biting portion. 5. The method according to claim 1, wherein the pinching portion and the extending portion are a single rod, and holding members for detachably holding the rod are fixed to both ends of the necklace. The vocal training device described. 6. The vocal training apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the rod-shaped body is made of a piece of wood, and the wood piece is added with a fragrance or a seasoning.