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Respiratory and glottal efficiency measures in normal classically trained singers

L M Carroll1, R T Sataloff, R J Heuer

  • 1Department of Speech and Language Pathology, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, New York, USA.

Journal of Voice : Official Journal of the Voice Foundation
|June 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Classical singers exhibit distinct respiratory and glottal efficiency compared to general populations. This study highlights the need for specialized normative data for evaluating vocal athletes.

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Area of Science:

  • Vocal science
  • Speech-language pathology
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • Assessing vocal function in professional singers requires understanding their unique physiological adaptations.
  • Current normative data for voice and pulmonary function may not accurately represent classically trained singers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare respiratory and glottal efficiency measures in classically trained singers against established normative values.
  • To determine if specialized normative data are necessary for the vocal athlete.

Main Methods:

  • Collected data on mean flow rates, maximum phonation times, and phonation quotients from 40 classically trained singers.
  • Obtained pulmonary function test data including forced expiratory volume, forced vital capacity, and forced expiratory flow.

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  • Compared collected data with existing normative values not specific to trained singers.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant differences were observed between the singers' physiological measures and the general population's normative data.
    • Classically trained singers demonstrated unique patterns in respiratory and glottal efficiency.

    Conclusions:

    • Existing normative data are insufficient for accurately evaluating the vocal health and performance of classically trained singers.
    • The development of specific normative standards for vocal athletes is recommended to ensure appropriate assessment and care.