Anyone who’s been enveloped in the velvety vocal phrasing of jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald, the operatic oscillations of “King of the High C’s” Luciano Pavarotti, or the melismatic melodies of Mariah ...

Opera has always lived at the crossroads of emotion and discipline. A single performance can shape a singer’s future, opening ...

Singers often wonder how to add that special shimmer to their voice. Vibrato is the key to giving your singing that professional sound. It’s that gentle wavering of pitch that makes a note come alive.

What is vibrato? That beautiful, wavering sound adds richness to a singer’s voice. Imagine your favorite artist holding a note that seems to shimmer and pulse with emotion. That’s vibrato in action!

Vibrato is a small variation of pitch occurring spontaneously that results from the free oscillation of the vocal cords. A singer achieves a healthy vibrato by allowing for an open pharynx (open ...

Israeli researchers have developed an electronic ear to coach vibrato technique. Until now, the quality of a vibrato -- the pulsating change of pitch in a singer's voice -- could only be judged by ...

Good vibrato is hard to judge subjectively: Noam Amir, senior lecturer at the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University.Singing lessons could come courtesy of your PC after news that Israeli ...

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Contestant Susan Boyle became an Internet sensation this week after her show-stopping performance on Britain’s Got Talent. Boyle’s voice, despite limited previous training, is powerful and features an ...

Why does a violinist’s left hand shake when they play? Sometimes it might be nerves, but more often it’s a musical technique to give the notes a elegant pulse, known as ‘vibrato’. Listen to Nicola ...