In both sexes the larynx of the low voice, alto or bass, is larger than that of the high voice, soprano or tenor.

The larynx and tongue should not rise with the pitch of the voice, but drop naturally with the lower jaw as the mouth opens in ascending the scale.

The proper position of the tongue will insure a proper position for the larynx.

The less attention the larynx receives the better.
THE VOCAL CORDS The vocal cords are neither cords nor bands, but instead are thick portions of membrane extending across the inner surface of the larynx.
On account of familiarity the name _vocal cords_ will still be used.
They are fairly well represented by the lips of the cornet player when placed on the mouthpiece of the instrument.

The pitch of the tone is fixed by the tension of the vocal cords and the width and length of the opening between them.