Talk:Falsetto

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[edit] "Low falsetto?"

Is there a specific term that is used when singers deliberately access notes that are lower than the notes they usually sing? If the the term falsetto is used for this too, I'll probably do some research/add it to the article. --Evan Robidoux 20:36, 26 June 2006 (UTC)

I'm not sure what you are trying to ask.--I'll bring the food 00:02, 26 November 2006 (UTC)

There's a mention of a lower vocal register which women can use on the vocal range page. I think it's flagelio?? but there's no page for it. EDIT actually I just remembered vocal fry can reduce the pitch of your voice—The preceding unsigned comment was added by 172.200.164.177 (talk) 19:16, 6 May 2007 (UTC).

Both the vocal fry and falsetto use the so-called "false vocal chords" to aid in production. At least, that is, if you want to do it without hurting yourself. (see previous disclaimer) -- trlkly 04:15, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Falsetto/Head Voice Clip

This clip is a nonsense. The only reason they sound different is because he's doing an "Ah" sound for the first and an "Oo" sound for the second. If he was really able to illustrate the difference he should be able to do it on the same vowel sound so you're comparing like with like. I vote to remove this clip. Comments? LemonLion 12:55, 15 February 2007 (UTC)

To be fair, it is far easier to vocalize head voice with an open mouth. Still, he should've at least picked vowels that were similar... -- trlkly 04:17, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

I've found a video where Russell Oberlin demonstrates the difference between the two voices, which I've added to the external links. I'm not sure if I should add this to the main article or not, I'm going to leave it in the external links for now.