THE VOCAL GYMnasium

Chest voice is the low to middle part of your voice, where you speak, and the lowest part of your vocal range. It is usually easy to sing in, but can be more difficult for women. The term "chest voice" comes from the sensations you feel in your chest when you use it. Singing coaches may have different ideas about chest voice, but it is important to have a basic understanding of it. Chest voice has a deeper and more powerful sound, and is most useful when singing lower parts of your range. Many singers desire a "chest" sound throughout their entire vocal range as it carries a certain power that head voice does not have. However, achieving this sound in upper registers can be challenging without proper techniques. Pushing for this sound can put strain on the voice and affect the tone quality. The solution to this is to develop a mixed voice, which combines chest and head voice. To fully unlock the potential of our mixed voice, it is essential to first focus on each coordination separately through targeted exercises. This will ensure growth and help us to find consistency in our vocal technique. The Chest Voice workout includes exercises that target the chest voice specifically, promoting its growth and development in a sustainable manner.

Head voice is defined by its richer and steadier vibrato resonating at a higher range than the normal speaking voice. Though head voice is similar to falsetto in the way they are both used to sing at a higher pitch, it’s important for singers to keep in mind that head voice does not contain the breathy, lighter sound found in falsetto. I like to think about head voice as when you’re singing in your upper range, and you’re hearing the sound high in your head. You will also feel the vibration sensations more in your head as opposed to in your chest.