The Single MOST Powerful Element of Voice Feminization: Meta Resonance | Exercises & Lecture

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    for lesson inquiries: transvoicelessons@gmail.com
    This video explains the most important element of voice feminization and why it is so important. In the video there are 4 primary exercises from my vault to help you learn control over this resonance.
    Every container around you, produces a tone when tapped. This is called a "natural frequency". Your throat (pharynx) has it's own natural frequency based on how large it is. We call this frequency, R1. It strongly determines the sex perception of an individuals voice.
    When exposed to testosterone, the vocal tract expands, causing this natural frequency to shift lower. By learning control the shape and size of the vocal tract, we can control R1, thereby giving us the ability to reverse the primary effect hormones had on the vocal tract.
    While there are other resonances and other elements responsible for voice feminization, by far the most significant and important difference is R1. Several things can control R1: oropharyngeal closure, larynx height, tongue positioning, epilaryngeal modifications, different jaw positions, and much more. The key is to not get lost in all of these little words or the individual components. Instead, we focus on what all of these things work together to achieve: R1 control.
    We learn this control by mimicking positive models. By accurately mimicking what I do, you will be copying the muscle behavior responsible for changing R1. Then, you can work to increase awareness of what's responsible for that shift and work to integrate it into a speaking voice.
    Here are 4 of my own favorite approaches that you can take to explore R1:
    1. R1 Raising + Voiceless [ɛ] as in Edge.
    2. R1 Raising + Voiceless [pə] as in Puck.
    3. R1 Raising + Voiced [m]
    4. R1 Raising + Voiced Vowel Gradients
    If you properly mimic these exercises, your vocal tract is shrinking. These should be treated as tools to teach you the general movement and feeling associated with altering R1. Doing these over and over without understanding why, misses the point. These exercises are demonstrations of what it sounds like when we shrink the vocal tract, thus raise R1, to female or beyond female averages. Use them as tools to show yourself the behavior you are trying to learn.
    Resonance is not a place, it's not a "feeling", it's not magic: It's how cavities, chambers, and rooms, cause the sound inside them to behave differently. The fundamental challenge of voice feminization, is learning how to stabilize and maintain a higher R1 during speech without any harsh effects like squeeking, scratching, tension, or awkwardness.
    If every element about your voice is perfect but the R1 is very bad, you will still get perceived as male. If the R1 is very good but everything else is terrible, you will be perceived as female. The weight and importance of R1 control can not be overstated.
    I hope this video helps everyone understand this concept more!!
    warmly,
    z
    / transvoicelessons
    transvoicelessons.com
    transvoicelessons@gmail.com
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  • @loaf8626
    @loaf8626 4 роки тому +2149

    Exercise 1 example: 6:24
    Exercise 2 example: 8:00
    Exercise 3 example: 9:03
    Exercise 4 example 9:49
    Btw thx so much for this @TransVoiceLessons

    • @Rirky
      @Rirky 3 роки тому +11

      Chickrn

    • @bw6138
      @bw6138 3 роки тому +3

      You are cute!

    • @spinmaster6995
      @spinmaster6995 3 роки тому +3

      Thanks Rose.

    • @samanthaletourneau9709
      @samanthaletourneau9709 3 роки тому +7

      I found that you can do an extra exercice by "clearing your throat" ( ua-cam.com/video/9_b-p4I9lP8/v-deo.html ) right after exercise #4. I finally found my authentic voice with all those exercises :)

    • @AliensComeback
      @AliensComeback 3 роки тому +3

      This will help me for voice acting :P

  • @flaflaflamingo
    @flaflaflamingo 4 роки тому +1816

    "I'm just trying to do an impression mom, dont worry"

    • @oldheliotrope
      @oldheliotrope 3 роки тому +61

      Im trying to do my mom's impression

    • @rickyhernandez184
      @rickyhernandez184 3 роки тому +19

      Haha. (But the actual word is “impersonation,” not “impression.”)

    • @oldheliotrope
      @oldheliotrope 3 роки тому +15

      @@rickyhernandez184 o shit

    • @rainbowhow6431
      @rainbowhow6431 3 роки тому +6

      I love your profile picture XD

    • @zniawatch1222
      @zniawatch1222 3 роки тому +9

      @@rickyhernandez184 impression is good

  • @AuricomSystems
    @AuricomSystems 4 роки тому +4370

    Can we get some Fs in chat for those of us exposed to testosterone when we did not wish to be

  • @ExtremalMetal
    @ExtremalMetal 3 роки тому +293

    My neighbours be learning the causality between heat and fire

  • @ttttillermand
    @ttttillermand Рік тому +2133

    I'm a happily cis man who is never going to actually use any of these lessons personally, but it's pretty cool how you can make your voice sound so naturally feminine. It has a whole science to it. To the trans men and women out there, you have my support!

    • @funmachtspa3721
      @funmachtspa3721 Рік тому +94

      Literally same here. This is so interesting

    • @danielsieker9927
      @danielsieker9927 Рік тому +137

      I'm a cis man who intends to use this for a larger singing voice range, but it really is cool in general. Also +1 to the last sentence

    • @mudshrooze
      @mudshrooze Рік тому

      If you are calling yourself a cis Male you are in fact not a Male but a brainwashed groomed idiot

    • @metsu-satsu4280
      @metsu-satsu4280 Рік тому +6

      @@mudshrooze What eloquent and elaborate argument. Totally defeated. Lol

    • @l0kk016
      @l0kk016 Рік тому +69

      And here am I thinking I can use it in my rpg groups since I'm the DM lol

  • @LividE101
    @LividE101 3 роки тому +1005

    Broke: Voice Feminization
    Woke: *_V o c a l S o r c e r y_*

  • @rileygreet7150
    @rileygreet7150 4 роки тому +2155

    The "heat from fire" thing is cursed. It's like some sort of cryptic deathchant. I love it.

    • @villephant4176
      @villephant4176 4 роки тому +269

      I'm australian, and i'm worried i'm going to come out the other side with a thick american accent

    • @neith4556
      @neith4556 4 роки тому +98

      @@villephant4176 as an American I must say, Australians accents are badass

    • @polarwolfie9028
      @polarwolfie9028 4 роки тому +81

      villephant - Don’t worry about it. Once you’ve figured out how to sound feminine, just pick someone whose accent you’d like to have (maybe a from UA-cam video or a podcast) and try to mimic them. In that way you can “re-learn” an Aussie accent, or learn whatever accent you want

    • @villephant4176
      @villephant4176 4 роки тому +9

      @@polarwolfie9028 thanks XD

    • @wardedthorn6523
      @wardedthorn6523 4 роки тому +32

      Why is it the standard voice training phrase anyways

  • @scartinusen
    @scartinusen 11 місяців тому +203

    I'm at a point in my transition where people clock me as a cis woman until I speak, and I've had a really hard time finding a vocal coach that my insurance will accept. I'm proud to be a trans woman but I'd also like to be able to pass as a cis woman in situations where I don't feel safe. I also just want to sound more feminine as part of my transition goals aside from passing and all of that. So thank you for this, it's really helpful!

    • @Nanamowa
      @Nanamowa 11 місяців тому +2

      How long has it been since you started?

    • @ScarllordTheThirdLoyalGreedy
      @ScarllordTheThirdLoyalGreedy 2 місяці тому

      Seems like you have many mental issues and don't really know words meanings (e.g. proudness), however wish you'll be happy without need to do that to yourself

  • @lexieprice1414
    @lexieprice1414 Рік тому +569

    1 year after the class I still struggle with my voice a lot. But this video started to have new meaning for me. Thank you for making it, posting it, and keeping it publicly available.

    • @chamow2787
      @chamow2787 Рік тому +38

      I hope she'll see this someday

    • @TransVoiceLessons
      @TransVoiceLessons  Рік тому +96

      Thinking of you fondly. ♥️ hope your journey is going well.

    • @Goodpizzaa
      @Goodpizzaa Рік тому +7

      @@TransVoiceLessons How long did it take for you? I'm in the same position at a year and a half and I'm struggling. I'm a musician and have sang to every song when I could my whole life. 31 now but a lifetime of music.

    • @neowolf09
      @neowolf09 11 місяців тому +4

      ​@@Goodpizzaa she has a video up of her timeline. It took her multiple years

    • @quirkyhonor3427
      @quirkyhonor3427 8 місяців тому

      ​@@Goodpizzaayou'll get there! I believe in you! :)

  • @alliekittenzx
    @alliekittenzx 4 роки тому +1132

    i promise i will not spiral down the pit of self hatred. i will instead learn this magic trick.

    • @TransVoiceLessons
      @TransVoiceLessons  4 роки тому +184

      yusssss

    • @adiladle
      @adiladle 4 роки тому +11

      @@TransVoiceLessons but z how do we get our r1 to 1500hz

    • @itsMe_TheHerpes
      @itsMe_TheHerpes 4 роки тому +7

      is it true that hormones affect the way your poo smells ? and of it's true, give us details. how does it smell ? is it a fruity smell ? or a more robust and nutty smell?
      make a video and describe the smell to us, and if possible the poo consistency as well(you can check your poo consistency by poking at it with a pencil, it's what i do)

    • @adrianabootie
      @adrianabootie 4 роки тому +46

      @@itsMe_TheHerpes Roses. It smells like roses, Karen. Duh.

    • @itsMe_TheHerpes
      @itsMe_TheHerpes 4 роки тому +2

      @@adrianabootie of course, lol

  • @evelyn3159
    @evelyn3159 3 роки тому +825

    First thing I learnt from this: Flicking your vocal chords hurts
    ow

    • @mrmensje1
      @mrmensje1 3 роки тому +25

      ikr! I just did the exercises and eventhough it goes pretty easily I can feel my larynx burn a lil

    • @mattiOTX
      @mattiOTX 3 роки тому +8

      Lol I was thinking the same thing. No more of that.

    • @boogerflicker7360
      @boogerflicker7360 3 роки тому +13

      Same I can't flick it hard enough to sound like theirs lol

    • @rymanshroomzorz
      @rymanshroomzorz 3 роки тому +27

      I can go from low to high by flicking my throat but then when I try to talk with it higher I sound like Kermit the frog.

    • @paugasolina5048
      @paugasolina5048 3 роки тому +2

      @@rymanshroomzorz HAHAHAH

  • @potatoproductions1397
    @potatoproductions1397 Рік тому +66

    When I first tried these exercises I was legitimately startled.
    To provide some background I have a condition which makes faces harder to recognize so I usually tell people apart by their voice among other things.
    To be honest it was a similar feeling to looking in the mirror your first time dressing fem and realizing you don't recognize yourself but in a good way.
    This is the most interesting experience I've had in months.

  • @adrianvelasco9006
    @adrianvelasco9006 Рік тому +200

    As a cis male who is actually interested in having a "manlier" voice, this was suuuuper helpful, it made me understand a lot of things about my voice. You do an amazing work explaining these exercises!

    • @awkapella8073
      @awkapella8073 5 місяців тому +5

      Gender affirming voice therapy is for everyone!

  • @lunaparker4123
    @lunaparker4123 4 роки тому +940

    “And as testosterone expanded my vocal tract...”
    “:( F”
    Omg that’s such a mood though

    • @yvireine2148
      @yvireine2148 4 роки тому +34

      I was going to say this. It really is the biggest F ;-;

    • @kaitlynslade4661
      @kaitlynslade4661 4 роки тому +44

      It's the biggest mood every trans with an original bass voice experiences

    • @MystFox1314
      @MystFox1314 3 роки тому +18

      Testosterone is a b*tch

    • @hamletprinceofdenmark5896
      @hamletprinceofdenmark5896 3 роки тому +23

      @@MystFox1314 yep, I wouldn't recommend it. Who wants to be a man anyway

    • @eufalesio1146
      @eufalesio1146 3 роки тому

      I want, it’s fun having dicks and having a low voice

  • @user-is1lo9dx2i
    @user-is1lo9dx2i 4 роки тому +1033

    I tried,and my voice went up 20hz. This is some trans blood magic

    • @Eliza_Yump
      @Eliza_Yump 4 роки тому +248

      The ritual sacrifices are Tuesdays at 1:00 PM. Come if you are able

    • @antonyyangg
      @antonyyangg 4 роки тому +34

      Hey some random Taiwanese fellow, didn't expect to see one here! 沒想到會在這看到台灣人,願不願意交流一下?

    • @user-is1lo9dx2i
      @user-is1lo9dx2i 4 роки тому +23

      可以啊 OwO

    • @antonyyangg
      @antonyyangg 4 роки тому +14

      @@user-is1lo9dx2i 加賴之類的?

    • @loulounya
      @loulounya 4 роки тому +13

      我也是台灣人 :p

  • @jackcoleman1784
    @jackcoleman1784 2 роки тому +92

    As a death metal fan I find this to be intensely interesting. Thank you so much for opening my mind as to the inner workings of the voice.

    • @yardy88
      @yardy88 Рік тому +9

      Straight from gutturals to this to a blood curdling pig squeal

  • @Alassandros
    @Alassandros 2 роки тому +22

    My dnd sessions are about to be wild.

  • @50bop
    @50bop 4 роки тому +2361

    Cis woman here, this got recommended to me, and as a lifelong singer, I learned more about my vocal instrument here than in any class. Amazing work! You sound great and this is really comprehensive and succinct.

    • @pilcrow182
      @pilcrow182 4 роки тому +81

      Nonbinary here (male anatomy, so deeper voice). I don't really care about sounding female in my daily life, but as a musician and amateur vocalist who especially loves singing high-pitched parts, myself, this video seems really helpful! I've done some practice to expand my vocal range (and control) and experimented with changing my throat pitch to try and match female singers, but I never really knew what the R1 was called or how it worked. I'm thinking that understanding voice feminization will help me sing more female parts...

    • @paugasolina5048
      @paugasolina5048 3 роки тому +5

      gtfo cis aint got shit to do with it

    • @fakechloe207
      @fakechloe207 3 роки тому +52

      @@paugasolina5048 what the hell is wrong with you

    • @chrisdoucet5064
      @chrisdoucet5064 2 роки тому +5

      @@Tsunomato no u

    • @belin-teamdjokovic1628
      @belin-teamdjokovic1628 Рік тому

      "Cis" is useless, as it is _the only_ way to be a woman.

  • @mrrandomdude4291
    @mrrandomdude4291 4 роки тому +1349

    no see when I press R1 I just throw grenades.

    • @denizmetint.462
      @denizmetint.462 4 роки тому +56

      And when pressing L1 it's flash grenades

    • @haileyredrix3102
      @haileyredrix3102 4 роки тому +106

      instructions unclear, blew up bedroom

    • @denizmetint.462
      @denizmetint.462 4 роки тому +40

      @@haileyredrix3102
      Instructions unclear, accidentally started a global thermonuclear war.

    • @haileyredrix3102
      @haileyredrix3102 4 роки тому +18

      @@denizmetint.462 shit me too

    • @emilliegibson7699
      @emilliegibson7699 3 роки тому +3

      @@denizmetint.462 Isn't it Thermonuclear? I'm sorry to kill the vibe, like; but I am honestly curious.

  • @dylabetes4432
    @dylabetes4432 3 роки тому +181

    So as someone who’s finally come to terms with being trans female this helps a lot more than other people just doing like a weird falsetto type thing and calling it a “girl voice”. Hoping to put this lesson to good use in the future

    • @mo-s-
      @mo-s- 10 місяців тому +4

      One. of. us! One. of. us!

  • @shitpostaccount
    @shitpostaccount 10 місяців тому +60

    I am cis, but I feel like I absorbed 2 years of knowledge from a private tutor on voice pitch control. This is exceptional. Thank you so much.

  • @thephilosophersstoned3796
    @thephilosophersstoned3796 4 роки тому +856

    As a voice actor, thank you very much

  • @AkanoWire
    @AkanoWire 4 роки тому +451

    I love how your low larynx sounds like female voice mimicing a male voice c:

    • @ves4345
      @ves4345 4 роки тому +6

      OwO, Huh?....i see you..

    • @fourteencrows1244
      @fourteencrows1244 4 роки тому +7

      Wtf is owo.. is that neckbeard shit?

    • @ves4345
      @ves4345 4 роки тому +32

      @@fourteencrows1244 It's shit you don't understand peasant. Lol
      Ps:
      As a lady, i hope i don't have a neckbeard. That wouldn't be too flattering, would it?

    • @fourteencrows1244
      @fourteencrows1244 4 роки тому +6

      Yup.. now I smell mountain dew.

    • @ves4345
      @ves4345 4 роки тому +2

      @@fourteencrows1244 Lomfl.

  • @awoo21
    @awoo21 Рік тому +30

    I never really had faith that I would ever be able to change my voice and this was always the thing I used to justify not transitioning. But in just 5 short minutes of practice from this video, I already have far more hope than I ever had in a smooth transition.
    Tysm

  • @bktx1975
    @bktx1975 11 місяців тому +23

    I'm not trans, but I am an instrumentalist who never took voice lessons aside from solfege, and this whole series is fascinating from an acoustic level.

  • @ChBrahm
    @ChBrahm 3 роки тому +167

    I feel like half of the people here are just some D&D nerds trying to do female NPCs
    also I loved this video

    • @MirunaNero
      @MirunaNero 3 роки тому +21

      then there's me, MtF perma-GM who benefits in both ways! ^~^

    • @SanguineDarkfire
      @SanguineDarkfire 3 роки тому +6

      You’re not wrong, I’m definitely guilty of being one of the D&D crowd on here lol

    • @zvolyx3247
      @zvolyx3247 3 роки тому +3

      You've also got a Bass 2 singer looking to tap into those sweet sweet higher voice parts

    • @CreativiTimothy
      @CreativiTimothy 3 роки тому +5

      I just want to voice act or sing in a girl voice although I do enjoy talking in a feminine voice more than a guy voice although it might because then I'd be attracted to my own voice lol

    • @Jazyrie
      @Jazyrie 3 роки тому

      Both here

  • @blazejecar
    @blazejecar 3 роки тому +452

    not even trans, I'm just here to up my voice acting game

    • @NothinbutRye
      @NothinbutRye 3 роки тому +70

      I’m just here Cos I want to trick the boys later

    • @Phantom-kc9ly
      @Phantom-kc9ly 3 роки тому +36

      I'm literally here because I've been monotone my whole life and want to change it somehow.

    • @wukupacademy
      @wukupacademy 3 роки тому +2

      here to get my way more often

    • @thestormyblizzard1357
      @thestormyblizzard1357 Рік тому +1

      @@NothinbutRye I'm here for that reason and for voice acting too!

    • @majincookie5716
      @majincookie5716 Рік тому

      Same lol

  • @intcheese
    @intcheese Рік тому +6

    With the torrents of outside influences trying to silence trans voices, I can only imagine how difficult it must be to speak up at all. But to keep doing so when there's an inner critic also screaming at you to stop talking... it must be absolutely exhausting and demoralising. Giving trans folk the tools needed to build confidence in their voices is so important and I hope everyone who can use a boost finds your channel.
    I also hope nobody minds a middle aged cis guy going through all these vids. Even though they're aimed towards trans folk, there's so much amazing info in them and your teaching style is so easy to follow that it makes these a great resource for anyone with an interest in the human voice. Stay loud. Stay proud.

  • @senatordodo4240
    @senatordodo4240 Рік тому +7

    YO YOU DONT NEED TO ASSAULT ME WITH THIS BANGER ASS INTRO DAAAAMNNNN

  • @tzera_rhuon
    @tzera_rhuon 3 роки тому +919

    This is the best video UA-cam has ever recommended to me and I'm not even trans. You're an awesome teacher and I think these exercises are great for anyone wishing to develop their voice. As this video is 'intended' for trans listeners I wish for those practising to find the voice that makes them happy. ❤

    • @TransVoiceLessons
      @TransVoiceLessons  3 роки тому +143

      Wow such a lovely comment! You are welcome here on this channel regardless if you are trans or not.

    • @blankdisk1061
      @blankdisk1061 2 роки тому +1

      .

    • @smitty7326
      @smitty7326 Рік тому +16

      Yeah, I'm a CIS male and I'm not even a singer. It's just fascinating learning how the human body works. I never knew about this stuff. Very well made video.

    • @thehoodedvoice2768
      @thehoodedvoice2768 Рік тому +6

      Im personally using it to train my vocal range in voice acting.

  • @hiderikanzaki7313
    @hiderikanzaki7313 3 роки тому +814

    As a trans woman I’m so happy, my voice was okay but now I feel like I’m a step forward! 💕💕

    • @denizmetint.462
      @denizmetint.462 3 роки тому +21

      Congrats 👍🏻

    • @joecool1588
      @joecool1588 3 роки тому +11

      I like your profile. I love Hideri. She’s definitely my favorite character in Blend S.
      I mean she’s technically he. But I mean we can all tell he’s a she. In the anime they don’t do a good job of describing it. (Not trying to assume but). Ok sorry I should just stop, stop yeah stop.

    • @elmob6981
      @elmob6981 3 роки тому +4

      Blend S

    • @hiderikanzaki7313
      @hiderikanzaki7313 3 роки тому +9

      @@joecool1588 yea the fact that she wanted to go the women’s bathroom it’s an sneaky way to do it haha

    • @marilynmalone1381
      @marilynmalone1381 3 роки тому +1

      How long did it take you?

  • @JamesMBC
    @JamesMBC 8 місяців тому +18

    I'm not even trans but this was so interesting!
    The throat pitch part blew my mind. So much great info, very technical and in-depth.

  • @chapitaaa666
    @chapitaaa666 Рік тому +6

    Argentinian viewer here, your videos are amazing, and even for a person that doesn't understand that much english vocal terms you explain it very good, you are helping to people from all around the world, that's amazing!

  • @theaninova
    @theaninova 4 роки тому +425

    This is why I love your channel. You don't just say "oh I did that thing and somehow it worked kinda" but you explain how the voice is formed and then say what you can do about it.
    That's how everything should be, it is so much more helpful.

    • @TransVoiceLessons
      @TransVoiceLessons  4 роки тому +80

      >,< im a sound worshipper. It's great to have a community that is interested in the beautiful intersections of voice, sound, music, science, technology, and body alteration!! thanks for being here.

    • @Proghead88
      @Proghead88 3 роки тому +5

      TransVoiceLessons Not that comparisons are needed, but your comment reminded me of youtube mathemusician ViHart's work. You are so unique though and I love how naturally you express yourself from one field to the next! "Sound worshipper"... I think I'll use that 🤣

    • @CreativiTimothy
      @CreativiTimothy 3 роки тому +3

      @@TransVoiceLessons Science and logic based videos is the best. Thank you so much!! There's a person who is a game changer in every aspect, like AthleanX when it comes to education on exercising, and I think you must be the game changer for voice feminization (or voice masculinization if you wanted to) with all of this free education. You're changing hundreds of thousands of people's lives!
      I'm not trans or anything but I want to voice act and sing in a girl voice, and talking in a girl voice allows me to be myself like you can't act soft/girly if you speak in a manly voice cause of society.

  • @ThorsShadow
    @ThorsShadow Рік тому +40

    Ah, the pharynx and the larynx. I'm a cis guy, trying to learn how to do harsh Metal vocals correctly (so, not hurting my throat). I also find the whole anatomy, that's going on within human vocal tracts when singing, speaking, screaming really fascinating. This video was very, very interesting. In addition I can use this to give my female NPCs in my DnD campaign more of a female voice. I mean, yes, I can talk in a higher-pitched voice but it will just sound like a dude talking in a higher-pitched voice.
    I never thought about what makes a voice sound male or female (for example, on many Metal albums, you can clearly hear, when a woman does screaming vocals vs. when a man does screaming vocals...it just sounds different). Really, beautiful video for everyone, that does anything with their voice. Be it as a hobby or a job.

    • @AdianAntilles
      @AdianAntilles 9 місяців тому +3

      Ah yes, the goode ole black metal rainbow queer coalition.

  • @Ixarus6713
    @Ixarus6713 10 місяців тому +9

    Very useful for D&D character voices considering I'm a cis male. Thanks! I'll make sure to practice this!
    A brilliant technique and I must say, you have an incredible voice! 😁

  • @alias_surname
    @alias_surname 4 роки тому +240

    "When I was exposed to testosterone" 🤯
    Dang, the skills are goals, the knowledge is goals, the eloquence is goals, the emotional aura is goals, the look is goals 🙆‍♀️ your energy is on point, girl!
    Also, thank you so much ( > w

  • @ellaistoppedcaring1414
    @ellaistoppedcaring1414 3 роки тому +226

    As someone who is non-binary and struggles with a lot of vocal dysphoria, this has already helped me tremendously. This is the only time I've watched anything like this and I've already noticed a bit if improvement. As someone who also voice acts I've already learned a few of these techniques. But learning these new ones has helped so much already. Thank you so much ^-^

  • @13Knight39
    @13Knight39 3 роки тому +5

    I feel so lost and hopeless.... Just found you and it's so overwhelming how much work I have ahead of me. I was "gifted" what people call a radio voice which I hate and I can't make a high pitch sound if there was a gun against my head.
    Thank you so so much for putting these out here for all of us to try and learn from. Imma do my best to make use of them. ❤

  • @jrrarglblarg9241
    @jrrarglblarg9241 2 роки тому +5

    Cis male here. I clicked on your video out of curiosity and watched to the end. Fascinating and informative! Your lecture was very professional and well organized. I’m sure your students benefit greatly. Best wishes! 😀

  • @margaritaeklund7234
    @margaritaeklund7234 3 роки тому +142

    As a professional vocal coach my self I find this extremely fascinating! Great work training your own voice and explaining the exercises so clearly. Truly masterful voice control and meticulous pedagogy 💜

  • @trov5310
    @trov5310 4 роки тому +36

    Omg I tried it and I sounded freakishly different. I scared myself lol. I'm so impressed.

  • @deoccultist
    @deoccultist 2 роки тому +1

    This has actually been very helpful! I love how technical you get with everything, too.

  • @shoganflamemasta3975
    @shoganflamemasta3975 3 роки тому +3

    I did the exercise poorly because my throath hurts a little bit. But at one point I just found a woman's voice that sounded perfect for me, it felt natural and it made me feel really good. I was just like "wow that felt super like me" it felt really good. Thank you for these clearly profesional voice lessons, you are amazing.

  • @wolfbeam9169
    @wolfbeam9169 3 роки тому +41

    I dont understand what shes trying to teach but I appreciate how much fun shes having doing it.

  • @MelvaCross
    @MelvaCross 3 роки тому +62

    As a phonetics nerd, I absolutely love this!
    I used my knowledge of phonetics to better hide my accent and never thought of how trans folk can use it. That's really awesome!
    I'll definitely share this with my trans and nb friends. And probably with all my DnD friends who play female characters!

    • @Aurora-oe2qp
      @Aurora-oe2qp 2 роки тому +3

      Yep, lol! Applies to singing too!

  • @ryukage7522
    @ryukage7522 Рік тому +2

    I think it's super cool to see something I've been doing for years explained. I use this to shift my voice to be more easily heard, and I never knew you could do so much with it.

  • @eldriaphoenix6837
    @eldriaphoenix6837 3 роки тому

    I cannot put into words how much this has already helped me, you have legitimately changed my life. Thank you, thank you so much.

  • @kurokuma2658
    @kurokuma2658 4 роки тому +62

    At first, your videos were a little hard to understand when I start to learn trans-voice, but after 6 months of practicing, they are the most informative ones.

    • @TransVoiceLessons
      @TransVoiceLessons  4 роки тому +20

      Thank you! I'm so glad you feel that way. I'm constantly working towards simplifying my material for beginners. I'm aware that my older videos were less approachable. Back then I was really focusing on theoretically documenting transvoice. Now that it's documented I can focus on making more "how-to" style videos! Thank you!

    • @kurokuma2658
      @kurokuma2658 4 роки тому +7

      @@TransVoiceLessons It is me who should say thank you, so THANK YOU! There were times I hit the walls when I practiced trans-voice, I felt so confused and did not know what could I do to further improve my voice, and my friends told me that I had done well enough but I still felt somehow weird in my voice. EVERY TIME I searched for how to do, it took me back to your videos which really helped me solve those puzzles and overcome those bottlenecks.
      Your videos are amazing, you are amazing.
      Thank you!!!

    • @sarahgabriella84
      @sarahgabriella84 4 роки тому +3

      Oh yea, theyre so good! Even if you dont do all the excercises you can get pretty far.

  • @christian_kansas
    @christian_kansas 4 роки тому +109

    Wow. I'm not into transitioning nor anything like that, just curious, but this video appeared in my recommendations and i got amazed by it. What you do is super amazing and interesting, and it is incredible how good you make your femenine voice sounds, congratulations!!

  • @pain799
    @pain799 Рік тому +1

    You are so incredibly well practiced and well studied. These videos are also excellently structured and practically curated. Your work here is a godsend. Thank you for your time.

  • @mr559
    @mr559 3 роки тому +1

    This whole video is gold. There's so many take-aways that can be apply to singing and learning a new language.

  • @satou446
    @satou446 4 роки тому +78

    I'm a cisgender but I always wanted to learn how to do this and have been going at it for 10 months but "how to do girl voice troll" isnt enough haha thanks I love you

  • @MoogDoog
    @MoogDoog 4 роки тому +304

    I need a super dumbed down version because I just am not getting it

    • @blindvalkyrie9352
      @blindvalkyrie9352 4 роки тому +16

      same

    • @518UN4
      @518UN4 4 роки тому +31

      same, I can get the sound to go deeper but not higher. I feel even more cursed now :(

    • @felixenhorn9125
      @felixenhorn9125 4 роки тому +12

      It'd be great because I have no musical or sound-based knowledge (what's a hertz again?) and I may or may not be tone deaf

    • @stm7810
      @stm7810 4 роки тому +4

      @@felixenhorn9125 Hertz is how many times the crest of a wave passes a point in a second, the higher the number, the higher the pitch, humans hear from 20-20000Hz, 20-18000Hz by adulthood.

    • @BigMac8000
      @BigMac8000 3 роки тому +17

      I'm no expert but here's what I took from it.
      The more open your throat, the deeper the voice, the more closed, the more feminine.
      You can augment further, but basically open your mouth and throat to go deeper, and close your mouth and throat to go higher, which sounds more feminine. There's other tricks, but that one you want to master, others your want to practice.
      Maybe I'm wrong, this is just what I tried and it seemed to work (you can always speak a little more toward your preferred tone regardless of gender).

  • @Wyzz222
    @Wyzz222 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this video! As an aspiring voice coach who loves deep diving into formants and resonances, and someone who's just looking to improve his ability to mimic voices in general, it was super insightful to hear how practical and helpful the first formant can be beyond the realm of singing!

  • @namewithheld8115
    @namewithheld8115 2 роки тому +2

    This is an absolutely brilliant video. You are incredibly knowledgeable, and extremely good at explaining.
    Thank you for all the effort you put into this.

  • @Grim_Peaks
    @Grim_Peaks 3 роки тому +96

    I‘m literally crying, this helped me understand all the other videos I watched much better and I feel like I already improved a little! Thank you so much!

  • @Lala-is6lg
    @Lala-is6lg 4 роки тому +11

    As a musician, singer and trans person this one of the best channels I've discovered on UA-cam. Thank you for sharing this amazing things!

  • @bethtargett4304
    @bethtargett4304 3 роки тому +22

    OMG thank you so much. I've been working on my voice for over a year, tracking my progress with a pitch analyser, and I've found it really hard to break out of the "male zone". Within just a few minutes of trying the resonance test, I tried the pitch analyser again and it showed my average as being in the Androgynous area. I'll definitely be watching more of your videos to help my voice further.

  • @CaptainSweatpants90
    @CaptainSweatpants90 Рік тому +4

    Cis man here, who's training to become a voice actor - while I don't think I'll ever try to explicitly do a feminine voice, this is actually still very interesting for how to do differently pitched voices. Thanks for the informative content!

  • @muttonchops953
    @muttonchops953 4 роки тому +34

    Thank you very much!
    I fell down the pit of pessimism again and I feel like hell thinking about voice recently.

  • @snowysiamese
    @snowysiamese 4 роки тому +4

    Your lessons are incredibly helpful, I've looked at quite a few videos but your tips are the ones that finally let me figure out how the process really works. You are seriously a lifesaver, thank you so much!

  • @musicandfilms9956
    @musicandfilms9956 3 роки тому +23

    This is a fascinating learning experience. The graphs at 2:28 seem to indicate this is a kind of frequency modulation such as used in Yamaha's FM synthesis: the voice pitch is the carrier, the vocal tract is the modulator. Amazing.

  • @imp1649
    @imp1649 Рік тому +1

    I'm so glad I've been recommended that... I'm beginning voice training soon, I'm sure your videos are going to be of great help, thank you so much!

  • @mang058
    @mang058 3 роки тому +66

    why did i have to be born with a deep ass voice :(

    • @lumine8594
      @lumine8594 3 роки тому +1

      Yeah same. It's like impossible

    • @Blattella
      @Blattella 3 роки тому +10

      @@lumine8594 it sucks and it's terribly unfair. but you Will manage to sound how you want eventually. this is a threat.

    • @contrabajo5206
      @contrabajo5206 2 роки тому

      Don't feel discouraged! I'm a deep bass and can sing down to a A1 with ease but choir directors often mistake me as a tenor when I speak because I try to soften my voice, and you can too!!! It's just about practice, as the video teachs, just keep trying!!!

    • @matildastanford7019
      @matildastanford7019 2 роки тому +1

      Feel ya. But what else can we do?
      I'm 45 and really struggling. Overcoming around 25 years of testosterone fuelled anatomy takes a lot of time, effort and persistence! 😀 Who knew?
      ✌🤷‍♀️👍❤🇦🇺

  • @RebeccaLoran
    @RebeccaLoran 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you so much! This has to be the most important video I've seen of your amazingly high quality lessons. That throat sound for R1 has to be the biggest breakthrough I've made so far. Thank you thank you thank you! I still have a lot of work to do and hopefully can get set up with a coach within the next few months.

  • @nickiminetch3778
    @nickiminetch3778 3 роки тому

    After all the videos that I have watched, this is the most helpful. I noticed a lot of improvement in my voice in such a small amount of time. Thank you for this video!

  • @hiddenface2983
    @hiddenface2983 3 роки тому +6

    Thank you for all of this. My vocal range is so heavily low i cant seem to get my r1 right. But in time i think it could click. I cant stress enough how empowering the knowledge you provide is.

  • @blindvalkyrie9352
    @blindvalkyrie9352 4 роки тому +36

    I have house mates, and doing these sounds alone in my room probably sounds really weird, and it's pretty embarrassing

  • @rodannnkekw2866
    @rodannnkekw2866 2 роки тому +9

    I was doing the exercise and suddenly I can hear my voice changing. It felt to good to hear myself with that voice. Thanks for the videos Z.

    • @mmarussich3966
      @mmarussich3966 2 роки тому +1

      I really happy for you. I will need to try it

  • @xenosbreed
    @xenosbreed 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks so much for these exercises! Its so crazy to actually feeling control over my voice starting to take shape. The 3rd one was the most helpful for me since I could hmm and play with my voice and I could actually feel my larynx moving around and see how adjusting it effected my voice! Its so exciting

  • @Dhorannis
    @Dhorannis 3 роки тому +26

    This reminds me of a classic singing technique for male singers which involves the conscious lowering of the larynx. This has the reverse effect as it expands the throat and gives it a deeper pitch, more resonance and lets it sound more masculine. So, basically the same in reverse.
    I am not trans but I record audio books and short stories. And some people were really surprised by my voices for female characters and how authentically feminine some of them sounded. Now I know why 😂
    Basically, I already used a basic form of this because I already used shifting my larynx for a lot of my characters. For example, dwarves in fantasy always had a very low larynx voice while elves were very close to my natural or even slightly feminized voice with a slightly higher and more narrow larynx. Now, I can work with this in a more conscious manner. Thanks for that.

  • @junenamuri9541
    @junenamuri9541 4 роки тому +14

    It just happen to be quarantine, no school, perfect time to practice this

  • @lordofthevallies2280
    @lordofthevallies2280 Рік тому +1

    Attempting to learn vocal control and I can say that this stuff really helps! Speech class in school explains a lot of what this stuff is but never how to use it and im loving actually feeling like I can alter how I sound without just raising pitch and using different weight.

  • @pennygirl015
    @pennygirl015 2 роки тому +33

    Thank you so much! As a trans woman it’s so nice to see people like you helping us out. Testosterone be damned, I’m gonna conquer this hill and finally be me 🥰

    • @rammjose93
      @rammjose93 8 місяців тому

      🤢🤮

    • @SurmenianSoldier
      @SurmenianSoldier Місяць тому

      ​@@rammjose93what's wrong brah

    • @rammjose93
      @rammjose93 Місяць тому

      @@SurmenianSoldier everything with those disturbed people

    • @SurmenianSoldier
      @SurmenianSoldier Місяць тому

      @@rammjose93 why are you here then 😭

    • @rammjose93
      @rammjose93 Місяць тому

      @@SurmenianSoldier because i like femboys 😋

  • @YoshionoKimochi
    @YoshionoKimochi 3 роки тому +5

    Holy! Where were you when I started!!! This is going to take my voice the rest of the way, Omg thank you!!!
    I'm bigender and so the ability you clearly demonstrate of being able to so effectively turn that knob is very Very VERY appealing. Like... I'm probably about 80% of the way there, but I have trouble with volume. You're explanation about resonant pitch is the "Loud Spot" makes perfect sense and I'm kicking myself for not knowing this sooner! That must be exactly why I have a hard time with volume!!

  • @GamerMinecraftivity
    @GamerMinecraftivity 4 роки тому +3

    I just wanted to thank you so much! I feel myself making steady progress and these videos are really central to that

  • @reek1856
    @reek1856 Рік тому +2

    I really wanna thank you for this. With these exercises I managed to get my voice from 161hz to now 198- 213hz in a few weeks. I practiced a lot. It’s like a new life - thank you! ❤️

  • @ketz_165
    @ketz_165 Рік тому +5

    I love how the creator doesn't delete the transphobic comments, just let them get angry at nothing it's entertaining.

    • @gracenc
      @gracenc 9 місяців тому

      so true

  • @gagemorrow6702
    @gagemorrow6702 4 роки тому +43

    You are so good at explaining! This was incredibly well laid out and presented. Seriously girl, you have a real talent for teaching and for you to use it on something so deeply important to so many people is one of the most beautiful human moments I've ever experienced. From every fiber of my being, THANK YOU!!!!!!!

    • @TransVoiceLessons
      @TransVoiceLessons  4 роки тому +6

      So thankful I get to help you! Thanks for being here!!

    • @Marlene-ou5ol
      @Marlene-ou5ol 6 місяців тому

      She has a nice voice but I didn't understand a word of these exercices.

  • @paranzopoli
    @paranzopoli 4 роки тому +7

    This was so useful, as I often do covers with multiple parts, including female voices. And then I found your videos, and wow, I couldn't be more grateful.
    P.S. I love your female voice, it's way more feminine than the average, and that's because of the huge study behind it. A hug from Italy :)

  • @vylothlustincarnate6174
    @vylothlustincarnate6174 3 роки тому

    I rewatch these videos as often as possible, but I have to say I absolutely LOVE the demonstrations in the beginning. 😂 I used to do all of those as just weird quirks I could do and they're so helpful now during my transition. 🖤💜🖤

  • @hikarigomez3575
    @hikarigomez3575 Рік тому

    I just want to say I appreciate this as it was the missing piece of my puzzle that I've been looking for two years

  • @marcosc9130
    @marcosc9130 4 роки тому +3

    This is just amazing, I was looking to learn it just for fun, but I'm astonished by how deep and scientific this all is, you really have a talent. I really learnt a whole lot more about how waves of sound and body resonance works. Now I'll learn it to use it on less serious ways like pranking my friends, and hopefuly will be able to apply on my singing voice so I can nail that final part of Too Little Too late...

  • @wilhelminaannabelle9399
    @wilhelminaannabelle9399 4 роки тому +5

    For the first time I feel like I could have a passable voice, thank you!

  • @DragoCubX
    @DragoCubX 2 роки тому +1

    Though I already "knew" those muscles, this video has really helped me make a clear distinction between the pitch and R1 as you call it. Now comes the training!

  • @vicjake8730
    @vicjake8730 2 роки тому

    This is so cool that you make this content, like I’m just a little happier about the world just because you do this

  • @yodalicious7857
    @yodalicious7857 2 роки тому +3

    Im straight and not a singer but i find this topic really interesting. Its a really well laid out subject and its specifics.. I really like what your doing here and i support that. Much love and respect.

    • @projectsanctuary7944
      @projectsanctuary7944 2 роки тому +4

      sexual orientation has nothing to do with gender identity, *"cis gender"* is the word you were looking for.

  • @bonniethebunny2489
    @bonniethebunny2489 9 місяців тому +4

    UA-cam finna tryna tell me something…

  • @TheAlderisAstari
    @TheAlderisAstari 3 роки тому +2

    These videos are amazing :D now I have tangible exercises I can practice so that I can finally get my voice to where I want and I won't get dysphoric whenever I hear a clip of my current voice from streaming. Though, this is just the start got a lot of practice ahead!

  • @videomachine4514
    @videomachine4514 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you SO much, I used these exercises and it really helped with my overall image and my dysphoria.

  • @amyashlyn9293
    @amyashlyn9293 4 роки тому +6

    Awwwww.... perfect lesson. Everything is so clear and the exercises so easy to follow. This is so valuable! I kinda got this, so I'm will share it with gurls who want it. Thank you so much

  • @CPickswell
    @CPickswell 3 роки тому +4

    this is honestly so damn cool. I'm a cis dude and its so eye opening to see you demonstrate these exercises, thanks for your work!

  • @OcaInc
    @OcaInc Рік тому +1

    Genuinely the random "relax jaw" at the end made my voice 50% better

  • @AlexiKaruna
    @AlexiKaruna Рік тому +1

    I am seriously falling off my chair... immediate replicable shift. You are gifted as a teacher and so generous to share this. I want to give you a hug!!! It just occurred to me I might get reverse dysphoria from this... :) I have done a good amount of feminization training attempts with paid teachers and I do train my singing voice so that helps but I tell you, these exercises "go right there", not years of trying have gotten me to that!

  • @velvet-byte6099
    @velvet-byte6099 4 роки тому +13

    Wow! This really does something with my voice :) My throat hurts a lil bit after that...but i guess thats normal?
    Thanks for all the effort you put in these videos! This one seems to help me the best, but i'll check out all your videos!
    Keep up the good work! And be safe! ♥

    • @bgreaud
      @bgreaud 4 роки тому +5

      You should watch the others!

    • @TransVoiceLessons
      @TransVoiceLessons  4 роки тому +7

      At first it can be normally to experience a tiny bit of fatigue, but as I said in the video: anything significantly uncomfortable or anything that feels unsustainable is wrong. A good indication to know if we are doing the right thing is if there is very little tension. Everything will "glide" into place and fit like a puzzle being finished. :)
      Go slow and comfy!

    • @velvet-byte6099
      @velvet-byte6099 4 роки тому +1

      @@TransVoiceLessons Thank you for the advice! Will try to keep that in mind and to be very careful. Also i have to watch some more of your videos...it looks and sounds so easy when you speak. Btw, you've a beautiful voice :)

    • @velvet-byte6099
      @velvet-byte6099 4 роки тому

      @@bgreaud Will do! Whenever i've some spare time. Thank you

  • @gwenkubik7068
    @gwenkubik7068 4 роки тому +109

    I just recently found & subscribed to your channel, and as both a transwoman and acoustics & music nerd this is amazing content! Thank you so much for putting it out and getting in depth into the acoustics part of it, as it helps me in my transition and interests me as a scholar!

    • @TransVoiceLessons
      @TransVoiceLessons  4 роки тому +13

      Amazing to have you a part of our lil community!

    • @noseriouslyimserious4073
      @noseriouslyimserious4073 2 роки тому

      How’s your relationship with your father?

    • @frostyelkk
      @frostyelkk Рік тому

      @@noseriouslyimserious4073
      How's your relationship with the barrel of a glock ?

    • @kuruju_vtube
      @kuruju_vtube Рік тому

      @@noseriouslyimserious4073 Which father? Cause I think she has two.. or he or maybe they..? Why the fanta is there things named pronouns? Everyone should start speaking Turkish any of she/he/it is just O in Turkish, idk why a word is just a letter but just one pronoun to everything makes Turkish LGBTQ+ people lot more passive about politic correctness.

  • @Motavian
    @Motavian 2 роки тому +1

    I have no idea why I'm watching this at 3 in the morning, but I'm really happy for y'all.

  • @canonicallytrans
    @canonicallytrans Рік тому +1

    Your channel has been a life saver❤

  • @lilyroberts402
    @lilyroberts402 3 роки тому +4

    I'm a cis woman and omg she sounds more passing than me! Such a sweet voice. This is amazing.