On the natural features of the speaking and singing voice

- · 20.03.2025

Original article
DOI: 10.56620/2227-9997-2025-1-109-120

Mikhail S. Agin

Gnesin Russian Academy of Music, Moscow, Russia,
1948.90@List.ru, https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0945-7218
Abstract: The article is devoted to various aspects of the human voice and peculiarities of its formation in speaking and singing practice. The key elements of voice formation that are important for the professional development of a vocalist are investigated: the work of singing resonators, sound volume, acoustic spectra of the voice, timbre characteristics and singing breath. Topical issues related to natural factors influencing the development of the singing apparatus are considered in the context of research in anatomy, physiology and acoustics of the voice.

Keywords: spoken and singing voice; theories of voice formation, sound power, timbre and resonator areas, singing formants, flight of sound, range of voice

For citation: Agin M. S. On the natural features of the speaking and singing voice. Scholarly papers of Gnesin Russian Academy of Music. 2025;(1):109-120. (In Russ.). DOI: 10.56620/2227-99972025-1-109-120

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