The Human Voice
The human voice is an interesting but complex machine.
Vocal folds are used to talk, sing, scream, laugh and cry.
Together with your tongue, teeth, and lips your voice is
capable of producing a fascinating amount of different
sounds. Just a slight difference in tongue or lip position
and a sound changes it's tone immediately. One of the
most common changes in tone occurs when you ask
a question instead of stating something. Try it and you'll
hear a major difference. Understanding how the human
voice works is very important to professionals that frequently use their natural instrument.

Vocal chords can loosen or tighten to produce different
sounds. Air pressure is one of the most important elements
in producing the sound you want. Your body's position
and proper use of muscles also contributes to a strong
and stable sound. A healthy voice lasts longer and provides
more power when you need it. It's therefore imperative
to keep your voice in good condition. Smoking drastically
changed your voice and reduces your range. Singers use
different registers to get their music out, depending on
what kind of notes the music calls for.

The human voice has the following registers: Chest,
Middle Voice (mix register), Head Voice, and Super Head
Voice/Falsetto (also called Whistle register). Experts do
not all agree on the names of these registers and whether
they are actually registers at all. For more information
about vocal registers click here.

Our voice can best be maintained by drinking plenty of
water. Our Healthy Voice section will be able to provide
you with tips and advice to keep your voice healthy. And
remember to not damage your voice by over singing,
putting too much stress on your vocal chord, screaming
excessively, and smoking.