Vocal Fry: Relevance in the Training of a Classical Voice
Session Title
Education: Students and Learning
College
College of Visual and Performing Arts
Department
Music
Faculty Mentor
Kristen Wunderlich, D.M.A.
Abstract
Vocal Fry is a naturally occurring register of the human voice that is often shied away from due to its negative connotation and implications in our society. Vocal fry, also known as the pulse register, occurs when the vocal folds are relaxed and allow the air to pulse through with the folds closing completely in between each pulse. This tone can be crackly and viewed as illegitimate by some vocal pedagogues; however, it has benefits that are unknown to many. Fry tones, when used sparingly, can be a beneficial aspect of vocal training. This paper explores the positive uses of vocal fry for vocal therapy, classical vocal training exercises, and the extension of the vocal register for certain settings of music.
Course Assignment
MUST 319- Wunderlich
Type of Presentation
Oral presentation
Vocal Fry: Relevance in the Training of a Classical Voice
Vocal Fry is a naturally occurring register of the human voice that is often shied away from due to its negative connotation and implications in our society. Vocal fry, also known as the pulse register, occurs when the vocal folds are relaxed and allow the air to pulse through with the folds closing completely in between each pulse. This tone can be crackly and viewed as illegitimate by some vocal pedagogues; however, it has benefits that are unknown to many. Fry tones, when used sparingly, can be a beneficial aspect of vocal training. This paper explores the positive uses of vocal fry for vocal therapy, classical vocal training exercises, and the extension of the vocal register for certain settings of music.
