Laura B
Chapter Summary: We must not be too quick to classify our voice type. Like the chapter before says, we have no idea how much potential our voices hold. In seeking help in classification, we should seek out an experienced vocal coach instead of following the comments of a critic. Childhood is a critical step in discovering the voice. We should not let children push their voices to hard and for too long, especially when going through puberty. We must help them to stay in a range that is light and comfortable for them so they will not cause damage to their voice. There is no such thing as true monotone. Everyone has the ability to increase in their sensitivity to pitch. We can all learn how to improve our voices and sensitivity without putting unneeded pressure on the voice.
Key Concept: Do not limit yourself to a classification, and do not limit a child's potential by having them work their voice harder then they should.
Key Terms: tessitura, classification, monotone
Making Connections: When I was a child and in to my teenage years, I loved singing loud and big. I learned how to do a musical theater belt in high school and sang that way for many years. Often my voice was extremely fatigued, but I just thought that that was part of singing. Now as an adult, I am still struggling with unhealthy habits that I picked up as a teenager. As I have the opportunity to work with children and teens, I am not going to encourage them to do the same thing that I did. Instead, I intend to help them sing in a healthy way. A way that doesn't hurt.
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