Resonance in Singing with Spectrogram Analysis

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In this video, I show you how resonance in the voice works with a spectrogram. I discuss the fundamental frequency, overtones, and the singers formant. I also demonstrate efficient and inefficient vocal production and how it affects the resonance.
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[@guyodcty]

Excellent video!! Perfect to visually represent the concepts of “chiaroscuro” and “squillo”. This gave me a better insight into my voice and how it works. Thank you!!

[@melomotioncomposing]

Super clear explanation, now I can understand the difference between resonance and singer's format better. Thank you!

[@joshualindsayvoicestudio6022]

I'm glad you found it helpful! I hope that helps in your singing!

[@melomotioncomposing]

@@joshualindsayvoicestudio6022 Yes, thanks a lot! "Overtone Analyser" shows I've got a strong resonance zone around ~5000hz (besides the 3000s one), could this be another formant? Sounds like a high pitched pipe sometimes :D

[@trailblazingdiva]

Fantastic explanation, thank you!

[@leooslos546]

Great video!

[@alexanderkrivorotko1886]

Nice touch about vibrato role. I didn't know that. Also that legato is affected by resonance. Overall very helpful to add some science in timbre formation.

[@joshualindsayvoicestudio6022]

I’m glad you like the video and you found it informative!

[@SoraiaLMotta]

oh this is so cool! Also, explain my fascination with naming pets with the "ee" and "oo" sound together.

[@joshualindsayvoicestudio6022]

That’s awesome! I’m so glad you liked the video!

[@Preparednessman]

Very interesting! Still got chops! Next time I want to see this with Tibetan plateau cowboys doing multitonal throat singing.

[@joshualindsayvoicestudio6022]

Thanks Steve! You are very kind! I think the throat singing is above my pay-grade. It sure is fascinating to listen to though.

[@joshualindsayvoicestudio6022]

Thank you so much Stephen! I'm glad you liked the video!

[@edinshealtiel3754]

To .... Say you know what you're talking about is a big bgi understatement .. 😮😊

[@migurinpoc]

❤️👍

[@misery3681]

Does the Eh vowel on a C3 note have the F1 H3, even H4 as the most audible harmonic seen on the spike? I see that in my software

[@joshualindsayvoicestudio6022]

I would have to see your recording to determine that. If you have proper vocal adduction, you can have similar resonance on all vowels in the singer's formant range (CA. 2700Hz-3200Hz).

[@misery3681]

@@joshualindsayvoicestudio6022 Thank you so much for the great answer. I am aiming to have F1 H2 on all of my notes, although I have read that for different vowels, there will be a slight difference shown in the spectogram.

[@justinpeter5752]

Should you sing like this with contemporary music?

[@joshualindsayvoicestudio6022]

It really depends. If you want a bright, ringing sound, then absolutely! I teach my contemporary singers to sing with a core sound like I demonstrate in the video. It doesn't mean they always have to sing like that, but it gives them that option. If you only train with a breathy sound, you will never master a core sound.

[@user-ns1cs2pq4w]

Hello, what software are you using here? Audacity?

[@joshualindsayvoicestudio6022]

Voce vista

[@gregoryg6999]

Is this Voce Vista Standard or Pro?

[@joshualindsayvoicestudio6022]

Standard

[@d.k.8122]

Whats the Name of the Software?

[@d.k.8122]

Okay I've found it: voce vista

[@mustakim2144]

Great explanation. Thank you!