chapter 10: the speaking voice

prolonged speech where vowel sounds and consonants are elongated/prolonged

singing

the same breathing mechanism, larynx, resonators, and articulators

what does singing and speaking both use?

restricted vocal range of typically a fourth

speech range

typically an octave in a half to two full octaves in trained singers

singing ranges

singing

if someone speaks and sings the same text at a normal dynamic which is heard as being louder?

habitual speech level

the pitch range within which a person customarily expresses themselves in everyday speech

optimal speech level

the pitch range within which a person may achieve the best quality and quantity of sound for the least expenditure of effort

huskiness, hoarseness, thickening of the cords, bowing of the cords, and lowering of pitch

symptoms of hyperfunction

spend more time on vowel sounds

solution for speaking too fast

concentrate on the quick movement of the articulators particularly on consonants

solution for speaking too slow

articulation, breathing and support, pitch, quality, quantity, and rate

common speech faults