Simulation of Vocal Loudness Regulation with Lung Pressure, Vocal Fold Adduction, and Source-Airway Interaction

Titze, Ingo R.

doi:10.1016/j.jvoice.2020.11.030

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“…Depending heavily on the subglottal lung pressure during these exercises may lead to singing in a pressed voice and may cause vocal hygiene problems among novice voice professionals. Adjusting the shape of the vocal tract and reconfiguring the glottal width during singing may be viable alternatives to making the singing voice louder [27][28][29]31]. Singers must strive to acquire the proper techniques to freely change their voice while simultaneously maintaining their vocal health.…”

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“…Although the loudness changes as the glottal width narrows to a certain point, the airway shapes of the vocal tract seem to change the loudness relatively more. When the airway forms are changed from a uniform tube to a belt or a nominal shape, the loudness increased with a slight decrease in SPL; when the airway forms are changed from a uniform tube to an operatic ring shape, the loudness increased with a small increase in SPL [29].…”

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Can a natural singing voice be enhanced through digital processing? Implications of voice training and vocology in singers

Cha

Choi

2021

Rev. Investig. Innov. Cienc. Salud

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Introduction. The traditional way of facilitating a good singing voice has been achieved through rigorous voice training. In the modern days, however, there are some aspects of the singing voice that can be enhanced through digital processing. Although in the past, the frequency or intensity manipulations had to be achieved through the various singing techniques of the singer, technology today allows the singing voice to be enhanced from the instruments within recording studios. In essence, the traditional voice pedagogy and the evolution of digital audio processing both strive to achieve a better quality of the singing voice, but with different methods. Nevertheless, the major aspects of how the singing voice can be manipulated are not communicated among the professionals in each field. Objective. This paper offers insights as to how the quality of the singing voice can be changed physiologically through the traditional ways of voice training, and also digitally through various instruments that are now available in recording studios. Reflection. The ways in which singers train their voice must be mediated with the audio technology that is available today. Although there are aspects in which the digital technology can aid the singer’s voice, there remain areas in which the singers must train their singing system in a physiological level to produce a better singing voice.

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Section: Voice Training Techniques To Increase the Voice Intensitymentioning

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Can a natural singing voice be enhanced through digital processing? Implications of voice training and vocology in singers

Cha

Choi

2021

Rev. Investig. Innov. Cienc. Salud

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“…As unamplified voice production remains the norm in Western classical singing, finding maximum acoustic output with relatively minimal effort is key to maintaining sustainable and healthy (i.e., non-pressed) phonation. One potential limitation of P Sub -based efficiency ratios is that, to a point, a high P Sub and a well-adducted glottis will usually improve ER [63,114]. Thus, it may be difficult to distinguish between efficient (and sustainable) and hyperfunctional phonation solely based on ER.…”

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It Sounds like It Feels: Preliminary Exploration of an Aeroacoustic Diagnostic Protocol for Singers

Baker

Purdy

Rakena

et al. 2023

JCM

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To date, no established protocol exists for measuring functional voice changes in singers with subclinical singing-voice complaints. Hence, these may go undiagnosed until they progress into greater severity. This exploratory study sought to (1) determine which scale items in the self-perceptual Evaluation of Ability to Sing Easily (EASE) are associated with instrumental voice measures, and (2) construct as proof-of-concept an instrumental index related to singers’ perceptions of their vocal function and health status. Eighteen classical singers were acoustically recorded in a controlled environment singing an /a/ vowel using soft phonation. Aerodynamic data were collected during a softly sung /papapapapapapa/ task with the KayPENTAX Phonatory Aerodynamic System. Using multi and univariate linear regression techniques, CPPS, vibrato jitter, vibrato shimmer, and an efficiency ratio (SPL/PSub) were included in a significant model (p < 0.001) explaining 62.4% of variance in participants’ composite scores of three scale items related to vocal fatigue. The instrumental index showed a significant association (p = 0.001) with the EASE vocal fatigue subscale overall. Findings illustrate that an aeroacoustic instrumental index may be useful for monitoring functional changes in the singing voice as part of a multidimensional diagnostic approach to preventative and rehabilitative voice healthcare for professional singing-voice users.

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“…Given the importance of voice source to vocal timbre (Herbst, 2017; Sundberg, 1987), a starting point to measure singing self-efficacy could be to focus on perceptual correlates of physiological parameters determining voice function. These include (a) vocal loudness, which is mainly affected by subglottal pressure (Titze, 2021); (b) vocal range, a consequence of varied tension and extension of the vocal folds (Titze, 1994); and (c) phonation types, associated with different degrees of vocal fold adduction and glottal configurations (Patel et al, 2020). The present investigation aims at developing and validating a scale measuring self-efficacy in singing with respect to voice function, the Singing Voice Function Self-Efficacy Scale ( Singing-VoSES ), targeting female professional and semi-professional singers.…”

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Development and validation of the Singing Voice Function Self-Efficacy Scale (Singing-VoSES)

Lã

Fiuza

Ramírez

et al. 2023

Psychology of Music

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This investigation aimed at developing and validating a scale measuring perceived self-efficacy in singing with respect to voice function, the Singing Voice Function Self-Efficacy Scale ( Singing-VoSES). Voice experts validated an 18-item scale, subsequently administered online, targeting specifically professional and semi-professional female singers. These inclusion criteria were met by a total of 439 participants. Results of both exploratory and confirmatory factorial analysis suggest that Singing-VoSES is a valid scale, with items grouped into three self-efficacy dimensions: Higher Range and Transitions, Middle Range and Lower Range. Middle Range and Lower Range dimensions were both significantly higher than Higher Range and Transitions. Singing high notes and notes within transitional vocal ranges require a refined neuromotor control of the voice, and thus may be particularly challenging. Comparisons between pre and postmenopausal singers were made, as menopause has been associated with changes in voice function. Significantly lower self-efficacies for Higher Range and Transitions and Middle Range were found in post as compared to premenopausal singers. This result, together with the possible lack of coping strategies, may contribute to negative impacts on singers’ performances and, ultimately, lead to premature retirement from public performances. Thus, monitoring self-efficacy with respect to voice function seems relevant, particularly when assisting singers experiencing menopause-related voice difficulties.

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Simulation of Vocal Loudness Regulation with Lung Pressure, Vocal Fold Adduction, and Source-Airway Interaction

Cited by 8 publications

References 34 publications

Can a natural singing voice be enhanced through digital processing? Implications of voice training and vocology in singers

Can a natural singing voice be enhanced through digital processing? Implications of voice training and vocology in singers

It Sounds like It Feels: Preliminary Exploration of an Aeroacoustic Diagnostic Protocol for Singers

Development and validation of the Singing Voice Function Self-Efficacy Scale (Singing-VoSES)

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