Using the voice creatively
I can identify some extended vocal techniques and use them in a short vocal composition.
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- Year 9
Using the voice creatively
I can identify some extended vocal techniques and use them in a short vocal composition.
Copyrighted materials: to view and download resources from this lesson, you’ll need to be in the UK and
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Extended vocal techniques are when a singer uses their voice in non-traditional ways to create unusual sounds.
- These are often explored by contemporary Western composers and some are common in music from different traditions.
- Techniques include clicking, popping, whispering and whistling, as well as more complex techniques like multiphonics.
- Vocalise - singing without words - is another way to use the voice.
- Creating an interesting, varied musical composition by exploring extended vocal techniques.
Keywords
Extended vocal technique - when a singer uses their voice in non-traditional ways to create unusual sounds
Vocalise - a technique where a singer sings without words
Multiphonics - a technique where more than one note is produced at the same time
Common misconception
The human voice can only produce one note at a time.
Every sound we make has multiple different notes, its just that the main note is much louder than the others. Think about when you have a croaky voice - it almost sounds like multiple notes, because it is! Multiphonics just amplify the quieter notes.
Equipment
DAW, other recording devices (both optional - the task can be completed without either of these).
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