VoSci Articles
Looking for practical insights, deep dives, and research-backed guidance? You’re in the right place.
This is where we explore the science and art of singing through written content—ranging from how-tos and myth-busting breakdowns to reflections on pedagogy and technique. Some articles expand on podcast episodes, others stand alone. All are here to help you think more clearly, teach more effectively, and sing with confidence.
Whether you’re here for a quick tip or a deep read, this space is designed to help you grow.
Electroglottograph (EEG)
The Electroglottograph (EGG) is a device used in voice research to measure and analyze the contact and vibration patterns of the vocal folds during phonation. It consists of electrodes that are placed on the throat to detect changes in electrical conductivity as the...
Echo
An echo refers to the reflection of sound waves off surfaces back to the listener’s ears. It occurs when sound waves encounter a hard, reflective surface and bounce back. The time delay between the original sound and its echo depends on the distance to the reflecting...
The Role of Breathing in Singing: Mastering the Breath
Season 1 | Episode 6 Intro There is only one way to breathe while singing – what a load of crap! Welcome to The Voice Science Podcast, where we dive into the science behind all things singing and teaching. Here, you’ll learn how the voice works and discover...
Dynamic Microphone
A dynamic microphone is a type of microphone commonly used in singing and live sound applications. It operates based on electromagnetic induction. When sound waves hit the microphone’s diaphragm, it causes a coil of wire to move within a magnetic field, generating an...
Dorsum (Tongue)
The Dorsum of the Tongue is what many perceive as the middle and back of the tongue; it is the back part of the tongue that is visible in the mouth and sits above the root of the tongue. The Dorsum of the Tongue is important in the creation of vowel and consonants as...
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Diaphragmatic Breathing or Abdominal Breathing is often referred to as the “correct way to breathing” while singing and does have many benefits for certain styles of singing, like western classical. During an inhalation the abdominal muscles are allowed to relax...
Diaphragm
The Diaphragm is a thin sheet of domed muscle extending across the bottom of the thoracic cavity. It is the primary muscle for inhalation as its contraction pulls it down, creating a vacuum in the thoracic cavity which causes the lungs to expand and fill with air. The...
Decibel (dB)
Decibel (dB) measures sound intensity or the sound power per unit area on a logarithmic scale. Because of this logarithmic relationship, the overall sound pressure doubles every six decibels. Decibels were named after Alexander Graham Bell. Want to keep...
Cyst
Vocal Fold Cysts are fluid-filled or semisolid growths that typically form on only one vocal fold and unlike nodules can form at any point along the vocal fold. They form in the superficial lamina propria of the vocal fold, underneath the epithelium. Cysts are not...
Costal Cartilage
Costal cartilage refers to the hyaline cartilage that connects the ribs to the sternum in the human ribcage. It is essential for maintaining the structure and flexibility of the chest wall. Costal cartilage allows the ribs to move during respiration, which is crucial...
Condenser Microphone
A condenser microphone is a type of microphone that converts sound waves into electrical signals using an electrically charged diaphragm and a backplate. Condenser microphones require an external power source, typically provided through batteries or phantom power....
Cochlea
The cochlea is a spiral-shaped, fluid-filled structure located in the inner ear that is responsible for translating sound vibrations into electrical signals that the brain can interpret as sound. Sound enters the cochlea through the vibrations of the middle ear bones,...