The meaning of resonance in physics, in very simple terms, is the maximum vibration of a body due to an external force. The resonance in voice is called vocal resonance. The characteristics of voice changes based on the changes in resonances in resonating cavities. We will further discuss the various resonance cavities and their effects on voice.
Read MoreWe all use our voices as we navigate our day-to-day lives, but some of us use them more than others. I usually refer to these folks as 'professional voice users' or 'heavy voice users'. Just as an elite athlete needs to take care of their muscles, a heavy voice user needs to pay special attention to the care of their voice.
Read MoreSometimes when communicating with others whether the situation is stressful or not, we should always be mindful if there is any tension in our bodies. Tension can lead us to speak more quickly, more quietly, or take away from speaking clearly. When the body becomes tense, this can take away power to our voice as some of the muscles for speech will not be working efficiently to produce voice.
Read MoreRecently aphasia has been brought into the limelight since Bruce Willis’s diagnosis with aphasia. Thousands of people are diagnosed every year with aphasia, though now more people are researching and learning about this disorder. So, what actually is Aphasia? Aphasia is a communication disorder that some people develop due to stroke, brain injury, brain tumor and sometimes dementia.
Read MoreYou may not be aware of what uptalk is but it refers to the rising intonation in the end of sentences. When uptalk is used continuously in someone's speech, it may seem as they are constantly asking questions when they may be wanting to make statements. But why is up talk even important to mention?
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