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Change in singing voice production, objectively measured.

Harm K Schutte1, James A Stark, Donald G Miller

  • 1Department of Music, Mount Allison University, Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada. h.k.schutte@med.rug.nl

Journal of Voice : Official Journal of the Voice Foundation
|January 27, 2004
PubMed
Summary

This study tracked subglottal pressure in a tenor singer over decades, finding a significant reduction in maximal values. This research offers insights into singing pressure regulation and vocal pedagogy.

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Area of Science:

  • Vocal pedagogy
  • Speech science
  • Acoustic phonetics

Background:

  • Subglottal pressure in conversational speech is well-documented.
  • Higher subglottal pressures in singing, particularly for tenors, are less studied.
  • Longitudinal studies on singing pressure changes are rare.

Observation:

  • Measurements of subglottal pressure were taken from a single tenor singer (JS) at two distinct career stages (in his 30s and 50s).
  • Initial measurements revealed high subglottal pressure values (up to 100 cm H2O).
  • Recent measurements showed a reduction of over 50% in maximal subglottal pressure values.

Findings:

  • A significant decrease in maximal subglottal pressure was observed in the singer over a period of decades.
  • The study provides a unique case study of long-term changes in a singer's pressure application.

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  • Comparison with literature and other singers highlights the unusual nature of the initial high values and subsequent reduction.

    • Implications:

    • Findings suggest potential shifts in vocal pedagogy and singing techniques over time.
    • This research may inform pedagogical approaches to managing subglottal pressure for vocal health and efficiency.
    • The study underscores the importance of considering individual variability and long-term adaptation in voice production.