RELATING HUMAN VOICE ANATOMY TO SINGING AND ITS TRAINING AS A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT

Abstract

In this paper, the place of human voice as the most beautiful of the musical instruments which art or nature has made at its best was established. The anatomy and physiology of the vocal organs which include the nose, oral cavity, tongue, pharynx, larynx, diaphragm and lungs that make up the human voice that we hear in singing were discussed and some tips that will enable the effective use of the voice as a musical instrument were given. Application of some basic, special and specific vocal exercises for vocal training was also suggested. Similarly, correct body alignment and other techniques for better voice production were presented. The study also offered some lessons on breath control during singing.