scholarly journals Can a natural singing voice be enhanced through digital processing? Implications of voice training and vocology in singers

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-86
Author(s):  
Junseo Cha ◽  
Seong Hee Choi ◽  
Chul-Hee Choi
Keyword(s):  
Digital Processing ◽  
Digital Audio ◽  
Voice Training ◽  
Singing Voice ◽  
Voice Pedagogy ◽  
Physiological Level ◽  
Audio Processing ◽  
Audio Technology ◽  
Recording Studios

Introduction. The traditional way of facilitating a good singing voice has been achieved through rigorous voice training. In the modern days, however, there are some aspects of the singing voice that can be enhanced through digital processing. Although in the past, the frequency or intensity manipulations had to be achieved through the various singing techniques of the singer, technology today allows the singing voice to be enhanced from the instruments within recording studios. In essence, the traditional voice pedagogy and the evolution of digital audio processing both strive to achieve a better quality of the singing voice, but with different methods. Nevertheless, the major aspects of how the singing voice can be manipulated are not communicated among the professionals in each field. Objective. This paper offers insights as to how the quality of the singing voice can be changed physiologically through the traditional ways of voice training, and also digitally through various instruments that are now available in recording studios. Reflection. The ways in which singers train their voice must be mediated with the audio technology that is available today. Although there are aspects in which the digital technology can aid the singer’s voice, there remain areas in which the singers must train their singing system in a physiological level to produce a better singing voice.

Design of a Digital Audio Player Based on μc/Os and μc/GUI

2013 ◽  
Vol 462-463 ◽  
pp. 650-653
Author(s):  
Shao Yuan Li
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Digital Audio ◽  
Embedded Operating System ◽  
Audio Processing ◽  
Audio Technology ◽  
Machine Interface ◽  
Audio Decoder ◽  
Sd Card

At present, with the rapid development of digital audio technology, high speed and high performance digital audio processing technology faces an important issue. This paper proposes and designs a digital audio player combined with digital audio and embedded systems two cutting-edge technology. Hardware circuitry takes STM32F103VE as the main controller, configurated with VS1003 audio decoder chip and the corresponding SD card storage module, LCD module, power supply module and so on; software design transplants embedded operating system μC / OS. This paper takes advantage of μC/GUI to design audio player graphical user interface, improves the human-machine interface friendliness and aesthetics greatly.

The Sound Source in Singing

2015 ◽  
pp. 108-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian T. Herbst ◽  
David M. Howard ◽  
Jan G. Švec
Keyword(s):  
Vocal Tract ◽  
Spectral Composition ◽  
Physiological Parameters ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Singing Voice ◽  
Voice Pedagogy ◽  
Typical Application ◽  
Voice Source ◽  
Vocal Fold Vibration

The voice instrument is composed of three basic sub-systems: the pulmonary apparatus, the laryngeal voice source, and the vocal tract for sound modification. In this chapter, the laryngeal sound generation is examined in closer detail, with a special focus on singing voice production. In particular, the relation between the quality of vocal fold vibration, the consistence of the glottal airflow, and the spectral composition of the resulting laryngeal sound output (before being filtered by the vocal tract) is discussed. Two basic physiological parameters for controlling these features are described: cartilaginous adduction (controlled along the dimension of “breathy” vs. “pressed” voice); and membranous medialization (influenced by the choice of singing voice register). It is shown that these two physiological parameters can be varied independently, and how they can be incorporated into a pedagogical model. Based on this model, a typical application from the singing studio is described. Finally, the range of sound qualities resulting from independent variation of cartilaginous adduction and membranous medialization is being commented on by five known voice pedagogues, in an attempt to unify the respective terminology in voice pedagogy.

Effects on Vocal Range and Voice Quality of Singing Voice Training: The Classically Trained Female Voice

2014 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Pabon ◽  
Rob Stallinga ◽  
Maria Södersten ◽  
Sten Ternström
Keyword(s):  
Voice Quality ◽  
Female Voice ◽  
Voice Training ◽  
Singing Voice

Effective Assignment Feedback through Timely and Personal Digital Audio Engagement

2010 ◽  
pp. 409-428
Author(s):  
Anne Nortcliffe ◽  
Andrew Middleton
Keyword(s):  
Best Practice ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Written Feedback ◽  
Digital Audio ◽  
Feedback Process ◽  
Audio Feedback ◽  
Audio Technology ◽  
Literature Base ◽  
Written Word

Audio feedback is a method that can provide rich, personal and detailed feedback that can convey more than the written word. This is particularly achieved through the capturing of the expressive quality of the speaker’s voice. Audio feedback has the potential to promote student engagement in the feedback process, as it is not associated with the negative connotations of written feedback. This chapter will draw upon the growing literature base and recent research. It will indicate how different approaches to using audio technology can enhance the learning experience and the feedback process through its personal and timely qualities. The chapter will conclude with guidelines for best practice for implementation of audio feedback.

Synthesis, or Why Covers of Elliott Smith Songs Don’t Work

2020 ◽  
pp. 147-176
Author(s):  
Victoria Malawey
Keyword(s):  
Popular Music ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Singing Voice ◽  
Technological Mediation

As a means of synthesis, this chapter applies elements from the conceptual model (engaging elements of pitch, prosody, quality, and technological mediation) in analyses of three recordings by Elliott Smith—“Between the Bars” (1997), “Twilight” (2004), and “Roman Candle” (1994)—and their respective cover versions by Seth Avett and Jessica Lea Mayfield (2015). For some songs recorded by artists whose voices connote a particular brand of longing or desperation, the same quality of emotion becomes impossible to convey through other singing voices, suggesting that the quality of emotion is inextricably linked to the alterity of the singing voice. Furthermore, the connection between quality of singing voices and quality of emotion informs listeners’ constructions of authenticity in popular music.

Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) in the Asia-Pacific Region: A Regional Perspective

1999 ◽  
Vol 91 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
David B. Soothill
Keyword(s):  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Quality Of Services ◽  
Pacific Region ◽  
Digital Audio ◽  
Asia Pacific Region ◽  
Digital Radio ◽  
Digital Audio Broadcasting ◽  
Satellite Broadcasting ◽  
The Impact

The Asia-Pacific is the world's largest region and it has a huge range of potential radio uses that analogue terrestrial broadcasting simply cannot meet. This article explores the impact that digital radio transmission will have on the region, and the importance of satellite broadcasting and multichannel broadcasting for better coverage and quality of services.

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