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How? Follow these easy steps to get started:
• It is recommended to use either mode #3 or mode #4 for the exercises on
Provox TruTone Emote and mode #2 on Provox TruTone Plus. (See "Setting
the mode")
• Press the talk button lightly to activate the base tone.
• Hold the electrolarynx in the air to practice at first.
• Increase pressure slightly to increase the tone. Decrease pressure to come
back down to the base tone.
• Practice a smooth up and down transition, slowly increasing and decreasing
pressure on the button. Be aware of the bezel around the button as you release
pressure, so your voice does not cut out unitentionally.
GREETING: While still buzzing the device in the air, mouth the greeting "How
ARE you?" which should mimic the slow up and down tone. Once you have the
timing accurate, speak using the device. Practice this a few times.
RESPONSE: Now, practice the response "How are YOU?" with the tone raised
on the word 'you'. First, practice in the air while you mouth the words, holding
steady for the first two words, then increasing pressure for the final word "YOU",
and finally, snap your thumb off of the talk button so you don't drag on. Once
you have the timing down, speak using the device.
BORED: Finally, practice the less common bored phrase "HOW ARE you?",
where you snap the talk button down quickly, then slowly reduce pressure for the
final word, "you". This one is tricky because you don't want to release before you
are finished speaking. Practice until you get the timing accurate.
When?
• Just remember to press the talk button as light as possible, and increase the
pressure when you want to show emotion or emphasis. Place your emotions
into the talk button.
• You do not need to use the intonation in each word, but you will naturally
add some to emphasize individual syllables, words or phrases as needed.
• Do not worry about sounding perfect—you will get better, and at least you
will not be monotone.
• Only press as hard on the button as your personal health and comfort allow.
• Even if you do not consciously use the Emotion™ button, you may still
achieve some natural vocal inflection with natural changes in pressure on the
button.
Some practice phrases
woOOow. vs. wow. (Note: excited vs. bored)
I LOVE you. vs. I love YOU.
How ARE you? vs. How are YOU? (greeting vs. response)
BYE bye, vs. Bye BYE.
Then, practice on some phrases that you commonly say—phrases that are a part
of your personality. You might have a friend or family member suggest phrases
that they are accustomed to hearing you say. Just increase and decrease pressure
slightly with the rhythm of each changing word and syllable. Don't think about
it too hard while you are in conversation—eventually, it will come naturally.
12. Getting more out of your electrolarynx
Phone use – For telephone use, these two tips go a long way towards improving
communication:
• Turn the volume down! Turn the device as quiet as it can be, and still make
a tone. This way, your articulation is as loud or louder than the tone from the
device. Otherwise, the tone may be overpowering.
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