by Josh Manuel | Apr 29, 2025 | Lexicon
Falsetto is a rather poorly defined singing style often associated only with male singers. Depending on who is using it, falsetto can refer to a breathy production of sound caused by incomplete closure of the vocal folds or to a thinner vocal production caused by a...
by Josh Manuel | Apr 18, 2025 | Lexicon
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...
by Josh Manuel | Apr 17, 2025 | Lexicon
Clavicular breathing, also known as chest breathing or shallow breathing, refers to a breathing pattern primarily characterized by the elevation of the shoulders and upper chest during inhalation. Instead of utilizing the diaphragm and lower ribcage, clavicular...
by Josh Manuel | Apr 17, 2025 | Lexicon
Chiaroscuro refers to a vocal technique that emphasizes the balancing of light and dark. It is a key part of bel canto singing, and is the standard among classical singers. It is characterized by a lowered laryngeal position and forward tongue position. Want to keep...
by Josh Manuel | Apr 17, 2025 | Lexicon
Chest voice, a common term for Thyroarytenoid Dominant Production, refers to the lower range of a singer’s vocal register, characterized by a deep and resonant sound. It is produced when the vocal folds shorten and thicken, resulting in a fuller and more robust tone....
