Voice Training

SUB-TOPICS

1. Definition of Voice.
2. Classification of Voice into Parts.
3. Explanation of the Voice Range.

VOICE

Voice is the sound or sounds uttered through the mouth of living creatures , especially human

beings in terms of speaking, shouting ,singing etc.

VOICE CLASSIFICATION:

The human voice is classified into four parts when singing songs or a composed tune in music. They include:

1. Soprano
2. Alto
3. Tenor
4. Bass

VOICE RANGE

Vocal range is the measure of the breadth of pitches that a human voice can phonate. Although, the study of vocal range has a little practical application in terms of speech.It is a topic of study within linguistics, phonetics and speech and language .Vocal rage is within the context of singing. Vocal range for a female singer encompasses high notes of mezzo- soprano and low notes of a soprano.

EVALUATION

1. What is voice?
2. Mention two voices that can be used for singing a composed tune.

GENERAL EVALUATION

1. What are the three groups of people involved in drama and theatre?
2. Explain these dramatic terms. (i) Flashback  (ii)Suspense (iii) Climax (iv) Stage fright

READING ASSIGNMENT

Cultural and Creative Art by Peter Akinyemi& Co-Authors. (Book 2)Page 67.

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

1. ………………..refers to any form of noise, music and vibration heard through one’s ear.(a) Voice (b) Sound (c) Pitch  (d) Intensity
2. The following are classes of voice except……….(a) alto  (b) bass  (c) tenor  (d) noise
3. ………..refers to the pitch of women voice that is high. (a) Bass  (b) Alto (c) Tenor  (d) Soprano
4. ………..refers to the pitch of the men voice that is low. (a) Tenor  (b) Bass (c) Tenor (d) Alto
5. The sound produced from the mouth of human beings in various forms is called…….…(a) intensity  (b) voice  (c) tone  (d) pitch

THEORY

1. Define voice range.
2. List the four classes of voice in music.