In a message dated 3/22/2001 1:16:29 AM Eastern Standard Time, taylor23f@h... writes: taylor23f@h... writes:
<< Castrati aside, the top part of the lower register(chest-voice) is F4 (above mid C) for BOTH men and women. Many voice teachers tend to think that the training of men and women is different in some way. However, registrational events can be applied to both sexes in exactly the same manner. >>
taylor,
although my own personal experience tells me that my F# 4 and above is a different cookie from the rest, i would say the same goes for women at B 5 and above (although, i'd have to add that, in vocalizing, B 5 and above is a different cup of fur for me as well. and i don't mean falsetto). so, i would have to ask how you would define registers. do you think it is where there is a change in the folds, a change in personal perception (that of the singer), a change in the acoustical dynamics, all of the above? and, are you speaking in terms of classical usage or, does this apply to the voice regardless of usage (as in the use or 'misuse', if you prefer, for other styles)?
mike
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