Summary:
There are many terms that can classify potential differences in vocal registers. The most simple way to refer to these two sounds is to use "mode 1" to describe the sound with a thick, connected glottus, and "mode 2" describes the sound controlled by the cricothyroid where the glottus comes together in a smaller space. The use of various registers is dependent on the style and the desire of the performer, as there is usually about an octave of overlap at the meeting point of the registers. Registers refer to tones in a sequence produced with the same mechanism and timbre. Men are much more likely to do almost all of their singing in mode 1.
Application:
This chapter is important because it helps us to identify different registral characteristics in ourselves and our students. I have become well acquainted with the notes in the area of my transition, and have had to learn when to utilize each register depending on my needs in the song. I have other areas with more subtle acoustic shifts in my tone. This knowledge will help me to identify this in young singers and help them navigate the complexities of registral changes, especially for young singers who might be used to only utilizing one mode.
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