Summary: "The size of your voice is given to you at birth. The task of every singer is to learn how to develop the carrying quality of the voice." There is always talk in the classical singing world of having a big voice. However, the voice really just needs to develop resonance. Resonance is "the reinforcement and prolongation of a sound by reflection or by vibration of other bodies." In the case of the voice, those "other bodies" are the pharynx and the mouth. The best resonance results from ultimate freedom in these two resonating bodies. Resonating freedom allows for the creation of overtones, which is the carrying power the voice needs. But it is important to remember that resonance is a by-product of correct functioning, not an objective unto itself. And good resonance, as with everything, comes with proper exercise over a period of years.
Key Terms
power
firm tonus
nasal resonance
nasality
"float the tone"
pyriform sinuses
resonance
carrying quality
Key Concepts:
You never want to force resonance and tonus to come faster than your training allows. The folds must firmly come together, but that is a result of training in other areas, not something you purposefully accomplish.
Making Connections: I had done some reading for another class recently that stated before 1830's approximately, low larynx was not taught. High larynx was perfectly acceptable for singing. So, I found the paragraph regarding Chinese singers so interesting. It looks like vocal health can be developed in a number of different ways! What a mysterious instrument.
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