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Overtone Singing

By Aaron Green, About.com

Definition: Overtone singing has a simple definition, but for some, its execution can be quite challenging. Overtone singing in its most basic form is when the singer can sing one note simultaneously while singing another by changing the shape of their resonant cavity (throat, mouth, tongue, larynx, etc...).
Also Known As: throat singing

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