The discussion of thr castratti brings up an important concept of hormones and the voice. Obviously there is a direct connection here. Any woman who is premenstrual can tell you of this connection. Most seem to lose a note or two off of the top of their voices during this time. They become edemic due to the hormones. What about testosterone treatments ? What effect does taking testosterone have on a womans voice ? For that matter, what effect does it have on a mans voice ? What about a man taking female hormones ? Forget before puberty. We know the effect of medical or real castration. What is the effect of a mature singer taking either hormone ?
|
|
| |