Tips to Achieve Powerful Voice Resonance

Voice resonance, often referred to as the quality of someone’s voice, plays a significant role in how we perceive and hear our own voices. Most of us have heard the sound of our own voice on a telephone or answering machine at some point. Does your voice sound deep, rich, and full? Or perhaps it is high-pitched, sharp, and penetrating. The sound of your voice that you hear on the answering machine is primarily influenced by your vocal resonance.

As we discussed earlier, sound is produced by the rapid movement and vibration of air through the vocal cords. Resonance, on the other hand, is determined by the specific cavity in which these air vibrations resonate. Consider the difference between a violin and a cello. Both instruments have a similar string structure, but the variations in sound quality primarily arise from the differences in the configuration of the hollow cavity in which the strings vibrate.

In humans, these hollow cavities exist in our throat, mouth, chest, and nasal passages. The unique shapes of these bodily cavities contribute to the distinctiveness of each individual’s voice. For instance, when you have a cold and your sinuses become congested, your voice may not resonate as effectively. This explains why people tend to sound different or peculiar when they are sick.

To improve the quality of your voice resonance, you can try the following exercise. Start by humming a note at a comfortable pitch. Gradually lower the pitch slightly and pay close attention to how your chest feels. Sustain the note and continue humming until you can feel the vibrations resonating in your chest. Aim to increase the strength of the humming vibration. Then, raise the pitch slightly by two octaves and focus on how your head feels. Feel the vibrations in your head and chest, and try to enhance the intensity of the humming vibration. Open your mouth and continue humming until you can sense the vibrations in your tongue and mouth, particularly behind and above your mouth. Keep humming until you can perceive the differences and try to amplify the strength of the vibration. Redirect your attention back to the vibrations in your chest. Repeat this exercise five times, ensuring that you conclude the exercise with a focus on your chest to develop a full and resonant sound.

By practicing this voice resonance exercise, you can work towards improving the quality of your voice and enhancing its resonance.

Manuel Marino

Manuel Marino is a seasoned Senior Producer, Music Composer, and Artist with over a decade of experience. He specializes in branded entertainment across various mediums, including video games, films, and advertising campaigns. With 20+ years as a game music composer, Manuel has worked on numerous platforms, creating diverse orchestral soundtracks. HIRE ME