Everybody sings! The how and the wow of your voice
Jul 23, 2024
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Explore the art and science of singing, including vocal warm-ups and techniques. Learn about different singing styles and techniques, from opera to Broadway belting. Guess mystery sounds and hear from young listeners. Find out about renaming Earth's moon and get a sneak peek at the next episode on seahorses.
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Quick takeaways
Singing utilizes muscles in the body to produce notes by controlling vibrations in the vocal cords.
Diverse singing styles from various cultures showcase unique sounds created by different muscle groups.
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Singing is a Full Body Experience
Singing involves various muscles in the body such as the lungs, stomach, throat, and back to push air from the lungs through the voice box. The vibrations produced by the air passing through vocal cords create notes that can be altered by tightening or relaxing certain muscles. Singers can control how their voice vibrates to achieve different sounds, with some focusing on vibrating in their head or chest to change their singing voice. Practice strengthens these muscles, leading to improved confidence in singing.
Exploring Different Singing Styles Worldwide
Various cultures worldwide showcase unique singing styles like throat singing from Inuit populations and yodeling where singers rapidly switch between chest and head voice. Different singing styles utilize specific muscle groups to create distinct sounds, be it the powerful resonance of opera or the dynamic quality of rock and roll. Singers can manipulate their voices to vibrate in different parts of their bodies, producing versatile sounds found in diverse musical genres.
Tips for Improving Singing Confidence and Skills
To enhance singing capabilities, individuals can focus on breath control, posture, and articulation through exercises like lip trills and humming. Practicing regularly and joining a choir can boost confidence and vocal abilities. Emphasizing individuality in singing rather than imitating others fosters a unique voice. Singers should embrace nerves, seek voice lessons, and explore different genres to develop a personalized and confident singing style.
Whether you hum in the shower or yodel on stage, you can make music with your voice! But what’s going on inside of your body when you do it? And are there ways to change how your voice sounds?
Molly and co-host Kate will explore these questions and more in this episode all about singing. They’ll join Marc to watch a famous opera star do her thing and learn about what happens in our bodies when we sing. They’ll hear samples of everything from throat singing to rock and roll. Plus they'll chat with voice teacher and opera singer Mikalia Bradberry about all the ways we can learn to control our voice and sing in different styles – from Broadway belting to crooning like Taylor Swift. Plus, a noteworthy mystery sound!