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Opening your throat for singing is a technique that can help you increase your range, power, and overall vocal quality. Here are some steps to help you do that:

1. **Warm Up**: Before trying to open your throat, make sure you’re warmed up. Do some light singing, humming, or even yoga exercises to prepare your vocal cords.

2. **Find Your True Vocal Cord Closure**: This means producing sound without any airiness or breathiness. You should hear a clear, full tone.

3. **Yawning Exercise**: Yawning is a natural way to open your throat. Try to mimic the feeling of a yawn while singing. It might feel strange at first, but it can help open up your throat.

4. **Lateral Expansion**: This exercise involves imagining there’s a space between your cheekbones that you can expand outward while singing