List 5 usages for the term register. 1. a particular part of the vocal range 2. a resonance area 3. a phonatory process 4. a certain timbre and 5. a region of the voice which is defined or limited by vocal breaks.
What are the 3 elements of the definition of register? 1. a certain vibratory pattern. 2. certain series of pitches. 3. Certain type of sound.
All registers originate in Laryngeal function.
The terms head voice and chest voice are more legitimate as
descriptions of resonance not registers
Many of the problems identified as register problems are
really problems of resonance adjustment
According to McKinney, what are the 4 distinct vibratory
forms (registers)?
For each register, summarize what you have learned about
it. Include information about
1.
vibratory pattern
2.
pitch range
3.
characteristic sound
4.
uses
Vocal Fry- loose glottal closure, low pitch range, bubbling or popping sound, is used in the very lowest registers of voice especially by basses
Modal voice- normal speaking register, broad harmonic spectrum, rich in overtones, rolling motion of the cords. TA action on lower notes CT action as pitch ascends and stretches the vocal folds.
Falsetto- lies above the modal voice and overlaps it. inherently breathy and flute like. few overtones present, whole VF not involved like in modal. Only the cover of the VFs vibrate. CT action superior.
Whistle- highest phonational register just above female falsetto. Epiglottis closes over larynx and resonating chamber is small.
In modal register, how is frequency controlled? by the mass, tension and length of the vocal folds
Sometimes singers/voice teachers mistakenly identify an area
of vocal problems as a register break.
What is often more likely the issue? resonance issue.
What is the shape of the vocal folds for the lowest tones? wedge like
What is one of the primary reasons for vocalizing in falsetto?
What are the essential differences between modal and
falsetto? use of the entire vocal fold for vibration versus just the cover of the VFs vibrating.
Describe the different ways that singers produce falsetto? some leave the "chink" open and engage only the front 2/3 of VFs. Others use the full length of VFs. Others use a phenomenon known as damping appears and the glottal opening becomes less and less until only a small slit is left in the upper ranges.
Most professional singers have at least an octave range where modal and falsetto overlap.
Why is it sometimes hard to tell whether a female singer is
singing in modal or falsetto? the difference in timbre and dynamic level between modal and falsetto is not as great perhaps due to the difference in length and thickness in these registers.
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