0953 – The 'Nasal' Voice

2023.08.11 – 0953 – The 'Nasal' Voice

Nasal voice

Symptom: This is when ‘too much’ sounded-air goes through the nasal cavity where the resonance of sound is changed (a ‘bunged up’ voice is one that doesn’t have enough air through the nasal cavity! Episode 64 discusses the difference in a bit more detail.) Although powerful and penetrating, such a voice has a thin and twangy ‘honk’ to it, with very little depth. It sounds false and put on for broadcasting and is sometimes described as “too much of a ‘head-sound’” – there’s a great example in episode 417 from a TV sitcom character you may recognise. Also check out episode 68.

Prescription: Relax! Yep that basic treatment again! Review the exercises on opening the mouth and throat, relaxing your tongue and controlling your soft palate. Better your breathing too. Doing this will increase your mouth and throat resonance and lead to a better, more balanced voice.

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