The Vocal Fry

1. The Vocal Fry The lowest part of the voice

2. Very low- Average Pitch is 36.4 hertz (In between C# and D Loose glottal closure that allows air to bubble though the folds, causing a rattling sound Used in gospel choirs and Russian anthems for very low notes Chief use is to sing notes lower than available in the modal voice Should not be used as an exclusive mode of phonation Excessive use can limit high notes Where is the Vocal Fry and how is it used?

3. Low notes are often lost because of tension in the larynx and hyperfunctional breathing (too much breath) Use of the vocal fry allow some of that tension to be released in the low range Students can start in the vocal fry range and slide up to low notes for improved quality of sound How is Vocal Fry used to train singers?

4. Yes, but it is rarely asked of them Can benefit from it�s use in their low register There have been cases where women can fry lower than men. Can women use the vocal fry?

5. Lowest register of the voice Used of notes lower than are accessible in the modal register Characterized by a popping, frying, or rattling sound Little variation in timbre Used to improve lower modal register Excessive use can result in a loss of high notes Summary of the Vocal Fry