Quiz Chapter 11

1. My question was confusing. You all got credit for it. My point is that we all use far too much chest resonance in our speaking voices. In other words, we speak lower than we should. The ideal is to mix head voice into the speaking voice.

2-3. You must equalize the registers by a correct and varied use of the Head Tones, and by diligent practice of Solfeggio. [82]

Voice Calling
Repertoire
Turkey Calling
Solfeggio
Upper Voice
Scales
Head Tones
Vocalises
Falsetto Tone
Placement Exercises

4. Which register[s] are more frequently used and therefore more frequently abused.
A. Upper
B. Middle
C. Lower
D. A and C
E. B and C
F. None of These [83]

5-8. Circle the examples [mentioned in your text on p. 84] of vocal abuse in young singers.

Cheerleading
Oversinging while learning a new worship song
Children asked to sing in low keys
Poor posture when playing an instrument
Young baritones who want to sing soprano arias
Boys who want to feel “macho” using excess chest voice
Imitating radio and television recordings of popular music
Singing Show Music
Singing Operatic roles too soon [84]

9. [T or F] A voice that is cultivated from the bottom up will be unlikely to develop large breaks. [85]

10. Many times amateur singers attempt to carry the chest voice higher and higher until they reach the point at which they can say:
A. Nothing due to severe hoarseness
B. “It hurts. I’m hoarse. I hope I don’t have to speak to my voice teacher after the rehearsal.
C. “Wow! I can sing high”
D. “I can’t sing that high”
E. “God reigns on high!” [85]

11. The point of transition can be referred to as the:
A. The place where “it hurts” B. The yodel C. The break D. The change [85]

12. [T or F] As the pitch comes down, the singing generally should be lighter and softer. [86]

Bonus 1: What is the best question a vocal pedagogue can ask his student?
How did that feel?
Bonus 2: What is the best question a student can ask a vocal pedagogue?
How did that sound?