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Voice 1. Anatomy of the voice 2. Testosterone and the voice: Science 3. Perception of the voice 4. Exercises: tone reduction 5. Direction and articulation 6. Action plan
1. Anatomy of the voice The voice box: - Larynx – sound source, vocal cords - Chest and diaphragm – air pump - Resonators: chest, mouth, nasopharynx, sinuses - Articulatory organs: tongue, lips, jaw, soft palate Sound: - Fundamental frequency (F0) – frequency of vibrations of the vocal cords (Hz) - Formants – resonant frequencies (determine the timbre) - Overtones – give the sound saturation. Deeper location of the larynx -> deeper voice. Wider resonators -> fuller sound. These are the two parameters that we are working with.
2. Testosterone and voice: Scientific studies confirm the connection between testosterone and a high-pitched voice: 1. Testosterone affects F0 (basic patterns), both in different men and in the same person (PMID 38880296). This effect is more pronounced during auditory sounds than during spontaneous speech. 2. Men with high testosterone levels increase lower F0 and resonance (formative variance) and perceive women as more masculine (PMID 25169905). 3. Height correlates with the second change in formants; taller men tend to have a deeper voice. However, this relationship is non—linear: the peak popularity of voices has a height of approximately 178 cm (PMID 25326093). 4. The attractiveness of the male voice depends on the masculinity of the timbre - the lower and richer the voice, the higher the indicator (PMID 25326093).
3. Voice perception. What is appreciated in a man's voice: - Low fundamental frequency – associated with dominance (PMID 27875569) – Wide range of formants – perceived as a sign of a large build – Calm tempo – confidence, control – Minimal pitch fluctuations – stability. What negatively affects perception: - Increased intonation at the end of the utterance (ascending speech) - Excessively fast speech – nervousness - Quiet voice – lack of confidence - Tense or nasal timbre. An important point: women prefer lower male voices, but men lower their voice and perceive other men as more dominant (PMID 22947956).
4. Exercises: Lowering the tone 1. Diaphragmatic breathing Inhale: the abdomen expands, the chest remains motionless. Exhale slowly, making a "ahh" sound. 5 minutes per day. 2. Finding chest resonance, place your hand on your chest. Hum "mmm" on a low note — your chest should vibrate. Remember this feeling. 3 minutes per day. 3. Slide down Pronounce the vowels (au) on high notes and gently lower them as low as possible. Don't include excessive trends. 5 minutes per day. 4. Reading on a low note Read aloud for 10 minutes a day, keeping your larynx lowered. Keep an eye on this by putting your finger to the adam's apple. 5. Yawn-sigh Imitate a yawn — it relaxes the vocal cords and lowers the larynx. Make a yawn with a soft "haaa" sound.
5. Direction and articulation. A low voice is useless if the words are unintelligible. Tongue twisters: "Carl stole corals from Clara" — slowly, clearly, in a low tone. "The Greek woman crossed the river" — with exaggerated articulation. "Grass in the yard, firewood on the grass" — with his mouth completely open. Exercises: - Wine stopper between the teeth — read aloud for 5 minutes (relaxes the jaw). - Compressed lips — "ooooooooo" (warms up the articular parts of the body). - Tongue to the roof of the mouth — "ndnd" (trains the tip of the tongue). The rule is that it is better to speak more slowly and clearly than quickly and indistinctly. Optimal speech rate: 120-150 words per minute.
6. Daily action plan (10-15 minutes): - Diaphragmatic breathing – 5 min. - Chest resonance ("mmm" sound) – 3 min. - Smooth pronunciation of vowels – 5 min. - Tongue twisters – 2 min. Weekly: - Record your voice, listen and make adjustments - Read the text aloud for 10 minutes using a low tone - Pay attention to your intonation during conversations Month 1: Basics – Diaphragm + chest resonance Month 2: Fixing a low tone in speech Month 3: Automation – a new voice becomes natural The results become noticeable after 4-6 weeks of regular training. Consistency is the key to success: 15 minutes a day is better than 2 hours once a week.
1. Anatomy of the voice The voice box: - Larynx – sound source, vocal cords - Chest and diaphragm – air pump - Resonators: chest, mouth, nasopharynx, sinuses - Articulatory organs: tongue, lips, jaw, soft palate Sound: - Fundamental frequency (F0) – frequency of vibrations of the vocal cords (Hz) - Formants – resonant frequencies (determine the timbre) - Overtones – give the sound saturation. Deeper location of the larynx -> deeper voice. Wider resonators -> fuller sound. These are the two parameters that we are working with.
2. Testosterone and voice: Scientific studies confirm the connection between testosterone and a high-pitched voice: 1. Testosterone affects F0 (basic patterns), both in different men and in the same person (PMID 38880296). This effect is more pronounced during auditory sounds than during spontaneous speech. 2. Men with high testosterone levels increase lower F0 and resonance (formative variance) and perceive women as more masculine (PMID 25169905). 3. Height correlates with the second change in formants; taller men tend to have a deeper voice. However, this relationship is non—linear: the peak popularity of voices has a height of approximately 178 cm (PMID 25326093). 4. The attractiveness of the male voice depends on the masculinity of the timbre - the lower and richer the voice, the higher the indicator (PMID 25326093).
3. Voice perception. What is appreciated in a man's voice: - Low fundamental frequency – associated with dominance (PMID 27875569) – Wide range of formants – perceived as a sign of a large build – Calm tempo – confidence, control – Minimal pitch fluctuations – stability. What negatively affects perception: - Increased intonation at the end of the utterance (ascending speech) - Excessively fast speech – nervousness - Quiet voice – lack of confidence - Tense or nasal timbre. An important point: women prefer lower male voices, but men lower their voice and perceive other men as more dominant (PMID 22947956).
4. Exercises: Lowering the tone 1. Diaphragmatic breathing Inhale: the abdomen expands, the chest remains motionless. Exhale slowly, making a "ahh" sound. 5 minutes per day. 2. Finding chest resonance, place your hand on your chest. Hum "mmm" on a low note — your chest should vibrate. Remember this feeling. 3 minutes per day. 3. Slide down Pronounce the vowels (au) on high notes and gently lower them as low as possible. Don't include excessive trends. 5 minutes per day. 4. Reading on a low note Read aloud for 10 minutes a day, keeping your larynx lowered. Keep an eye on this by putting your finger to the adam's apple. 5. Yawn-sigh Imitate a yawn — it relaxes the vocal cords and lowers the larynx. Make a yawn with a soft "haaa" sound.
5. Direction and articulation. A low voice is useless if the words are unintelligible. Tongue twisters: "Carl stole corals from Clara" — slowly, clearly, in a low tone. "The Greek woman crossed the river" — with exaggerated articulation. "Grass in the yard, firewood on the grass" — with his mouth completely open. Exercises: - Wine stopper between the teeth — read aloud for 5 minutes (relaxes the jaw). - Compressed lips — "ooooooooo" (warms up the articular parts of the body). - Tongue to the roof of the mouth — "ndnd" (trains the tip of the tongue). The rule is that it is better to speak more slowly and clearly than quickly and indistinctly. Optimal speech rate: 120-150 words per minute.
6. Daily action plan (10-15 minutes): - Diaphragmatic breathing – 5 min. - Chest resonance ("mmm" sound) – 3 min. - Smooth pronunciation of vowels – 5 min. - Tongue twisters – 2 min. Weekly: - Record your voice, listen and make adjustments - Read the text aloud for 10 minutes using a low tone - Pay attention to your intonation during conversations Month 1: Basics – Diaphragm + chest resonance Month 2: Fixing a low tone in speech Month 3: Automation – a new voice becomes natural The results become noticeable after 4-6 weeks of regular training. Consistency is the key to success: 15 minutes a day is better than 2 hours once a week.
