About Voice & Singing
Singing begins when air from the lungs passes through the larynx and causes the vocal folds to vibrate. The throat, mouth, tongue, lips, and nasal spaces shape the resulting sound.
Vocal Folds
Vocal folds vibrate rapidly as air passes between them.
Learn MoreBreath
Breath provides the energy for sustained singing.
Learn MoreResonance
The vocal tract shapes the sound produced by the larynx.
Learn MoreRange
Vocal range is the span of pitches a person can sing comfortably.
Learn MoreChoirs
Choirs combine many voices into sections.
Learn MoreStyles
Singing styles differ across cultures and genres.
Learn MoreLanguage
Singing connects music with words.
Learn MoreVoice Care
Healthy singing avoids unnecessary strain.
Learn MoreVocal Folds
Changing tension and airflow affects pitch and loudness.
Breath
Singers coordinate diaphragm and rib movement with phrasing and volume.
Resonance
Changing tongue, jaw, lips, and soft palate alters vowels and tone color.
Range
Range changes with age, training, health, and individual anatomy.
Choirs
Soprano, alto, tenor, and bass labels are common in Western choral music, but ensemble traditions vary globally.
Styles
Classical, gospel, folk, pop, musical theater, throat singing, yodeling, and many other techniques use the voice differently.
Language
Diction, vowel shape, rhythm, rhyme, translation, and meaning all affect musical interpretation.
Voice Care
Hydration, rest, appropriate range, warmups, and stopping when the voice hurts are safer than forcing volume or extreme notes.