Voice of America

The environment of the house I was raised in were very fun and filled with animals. Instead of a closet for all of my clothes to be hung the were filled with cages. The cages are big, small, long, skinny, fat and some are taller than me. I have two things that walk around my house ever so quietly one is big and one is small one is scary to some people they are my two dogs. I have a small one named Zoey she is a schnauzer she is black and gray and she is so very sweet. People are scared of her…

inhalation, what might be some reasons that the author cautions not to “really yawn”? What does your own voice sound like when you sing or speak through the openness created by a completely full yawn? If you “really yawn” you are relaxing your muscles too much in order to produce a quality sound. You must find a balance between tense and relaxed. When I yawn while singing or speaking, my voice sounds deeper, as the vocal tract is too open, as if I am swallowing. 3) What is the pharynx and…

nodules on the vocal cords can bring about feelings of fear and devastation. Though treatment is available, vocal nodules have the potential to permanently damage or change the voice, making singing painful and almost impossible. However, if one seeks treatment immediately, nodules can be eradicated. Nodules are formed when the voice is continuously abused, and among other symptoms, may cause throat inflammation, hoarseness, and the feeling of a lump in the back of the throat. They are diagnosed…

pathologist for evaluation of her voice. An examination revealed an abnormal change in the voice, or dysphonia, most likely bilateral true vocal nodule on the medial surface of the left posterior. During therapy session, Amanda states that she first began experiencing hoarseness at least three to four years ago, when she developed a cyst in the neck. Eventually, the cyst was surgically removed in August; however, her voice never returned to normal. Her raspy voice seems to slightly increase…

Laughing gas has been used as an anesthesia for dentistry since 1844. Up to today, it has been used for many other medical procedures and surgeries, but it is widely known and used for oral surgeries. The procedure of laughing gas in surgery is very simple, Dinitrogen monoxide (N2O) is a gas in which you inhale. When you inhale the colourless gas, it reaches the brain in around 20 seconds and it starts to relax your body and develop pain-killing properties to keep you composed and calm. You…

A hypophonic voice is characterized as weak and breathy. Hypophonic voice due to unilateral vocal fold paralysis is a common voice disorders in adults. Another cause that leads to hypophonic voice is vocal fold atrophy due to certain neurologic diseases or aging. However, considering its prevalence among adults, treatments are limited. Treatment typically consists of voice therapy combined with behavioral approaches or surgery. Behavioral treatment includes exercises, such as vocal Function…

improve their tone. These techniques work for novice and advanced singers alike. They are easy to implement and can help people get a better tone right away. The Details Spend time warming up. You will have a hard time having a good tone if your voice isn’t warmed up. Spend ten to twenty minutes warming up before you sing so your vocal cords will be ready to produce the best tone possible. Practice breathing. If your shoulders and chest move when you breathe, it will be impossible for you to…

Voice Case Study Shannon McChesney SUNY New Paltz Introduction to Patient: Evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for voice disorders is a complex process based on the individual and unique characteristics each patient presents with. This is a case study for Sue Chang, who recently referred herself to the voice clinic. Her complaints include her voice giving out and losing her voice when faced with heavy speaking demands and recent international travel. This has affected Ms. Chang’s…

Throughout, this whole recording there is only one voice that is presented and the vocal harmonies in the recording are kept very sweet constant by Ray Charles, himself. The sound of the voices is constantly changing from low to high pitch as he sings the verses, which shows at the beginning of recording he elaborates the notes on "Well... I got a women” is shouted. Throughout this recording, Ray Charles voice is melodic and also uses blues vocal techniques, for example one technique…

Albert Einstein said, “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” Every student is a genius. Every student has an area of interest that they are passionate about. Far too many times students go from class to class, school day to school day never getting to explore areas of learning that interest them. Students are often passive in their learning as they take in information but do little to apply the…