How to determine your voice type and what types exist? Why are men attracted to high-pitched female voices?
Each woman has her own ideal, it can be a voice with a hoarseness, or a clear timbre, but I am one hundred percent sure that all women will unanimously say: “Of course, a low voice.”
Why does this happen? Perhaps the answer is genetics - deep voice = fortitude = success. Success may include different parameters, but in any case, be it getting food, that is, hunting (the preference of women of ancient times), childbearing (a value at all times) - still, the owner of a powerful voice will be perceived on a subconscious level as an alpha male, a kind of brutal macho. , at whose feet all the individuals he meets on the way throw themselves - some out of fear, some out of lust (depending on the situation or preferences).
“Everywhere you spit there are only pure machos, but there’s a real shortage of men”
Although, again, the same scientists give hope: even if the male voice does not have such strong charisma, it can still have an advantage for ladies. Guess why? It is unlikely that such a thing as fidelity will occur to you. Yes Yes!
This is fidelity - it is believed that in men with high-pitched voices this quality is developed to a greater extent than in representatives of the stronger sex, who with their voice, roar and, of course, intelligence try to conquer as many women as possible. So, rejoice, everyone - friendship has won! For some, victory, for others, the warmth of true love - there is plenty to choose from!
It has long been proven that testosterone affects the quality of voice in men, but its role should not be exaggerated. A very low voice does not mean that a given man has an excess of this hormone. If this were so, then the entire bass line of opera houses would be observed by specialists - endocrinologists.
And vice versa, dear girls, I draw your attention to the fact that if a man can sing high, this does not mean that he speaks high, or that he has low testosterone levels, most likely the man has a greater range. The main thing is in what register he speaks.
Transitions from a whisper to a powerful chest tone saturate Miles' voice with overtones that are so pleasant to the female ear, and his large range and excellent technique allow him to hit high notes, both in the falsetto register and in the mixed register.
A little about the technique of male vocals: in the chest register, the vocal folds close tightly and vibrate with their entire mass. The vibration also includes the arytenoid cartilages. This tightness of closure creates a rich, bright, strong and sonorous voice. This requires relatively little breathing. In the falsetto mode, only the edges of the folds vibrate and a spindle-shaped gap remains between them, through which air flows freely. Therefore, the sounds of natural falsetto have a blown character, are poor in overtones and do not have much power.
Let's move on to pleasant things, so what attracts us women to men's voices?
Monotonous male voice? Enemies are afraid, women love. Researchers from the University of California and the University of Pennsylvania found that women are turned on by a monotonous male voice. Not boring, but monotonous. Without transitions to high tones and excessive expressiveness.
A man's monotonous voice is a sign of independence, power and strength. Such a person shows that he is in control of the situation. He is courageous and not afraid of danger. Women like this voice. They subconsciously feel a man who can protect them in any situation.
In this recording, British actor Alan Rickman reads Shakespeare's Sonnet 130.
What to do?
Get used to speaking calmly, without harshness or vain expressiveness. They are afraid not of those who speak emotionally, but of calm equanimity. In calm speech there is more threat and warning.
Male whisper
Many men neglect to speak in a whisper. But in vain! Scientists have found that women are aroused by male whispers. Researchers say that it is best to use hissing consonant sounds (zh, sh, ch, sch) in words. These sounds have the most stimulating effect on the female mind and body.
Legend of Russian dubbing Vladimir Eremin
What to do?
Tell the girl in a whisper in her ear: “Sasha was walking along the highway and sucking on a dryer.” You can choose other words, but remember the hissing consonants!
This conclusion was made by scientists who published their article in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society. The authors note that the ability to determine the strength of the enemy through the voice exists in animals, which is why it is possible that it is also present in people. That is why the natural world is filled with many voices, thanks to which certain species of the animal world manage to profitably “stake out” the most profitable territory for themselves. In the animal world, this is a normal phenomenon when rival individuals assess the strength of the enemy, for example, by roaring.
Instructions
Low female voice. Talented vocalists with deep voices are not so common. Contralto is the lowest. According to statistics, both men and women like it. When singing, the range from F of the small octave to G of the second octave sounds very deep and mysterious, which cannot but attract attention. But if we’re not talking about vocals, but about simple conversation, it’s important that it doesn’t sound nasal.
Hoarse voice. Men like such women's voices. A slight hoarseness in speech always sounds pleasant. Such a voice is erotic and sexy for the opposite sex. It also sounds attractive to women, creating an atmosphere of warm, friendly communication. A girl with a hoarse voice wants to be trusted and told all her secrets. But even here there are extremes. A smoky voice does not provide aesthetic pleasure when listening. Its owner is perceived negatively.
Chest tone. A deep voice, as if born in the chest, sounds maternally warm. People instinctively listen to its owner and feel affection for her. This association dates back to childhood. Psychologists say that it is with the owners of this timbre that men want to create families, and women want to enter into close friendships.
Velvet and quiet voice. A gentle whisper and calm measured speech are the key to the trust of others. For a man, such a “” timbre subconsciously hints at an emotional connection, giving rise to affection. Girls see someone with a velvet voice as an adviser who deserves high trust. Quiet voices do not irritate, but force you to listen. They have a magical attraction that creates a magnet effect. They seek understanding from such women; their amazing peace of mind helps relieve stress.
"Children's" voice. A slightly naive and sonorous voice can impress your interlocutors. Men like a childish voice because it makes them want to protect the girl. For women, infantilism in timbre has a different effect. They do not see such a woman as a rival, which creates in them a feeling of inner relaxation. In addition, on a subconscious level, they see her as someone like a younger sister who is worth protecting and caring for.
Sensual high voice. This is not to say that only low voices evoke sympathy. The warm lyric soprano is worthy of attention. If a clear voice is delivered from the depths of the diaphragm, it is extremely pleasant to others. In the abundance of ordinary slightly loud voices, the ringing timbre of medium height makes you stand out from the general noise.
Video on the topic
It is believed that men love low female voices. That's what the statistics say. However, a small survey conducted among my friends suggests that a low voice is different from a low voice. So, despite the obvious advantages of Elizaveta Boyarskaya’s appearance, her voice attracts few people. Moreover, most men would make their choice not in favor of such a woman precisely because of her unattractive voice. So what should a real woman sound like?
Psychologists believe that a woman’s voice can tell a man a lot about her character and personality. This is not always true, but a certain image nevertheless emerges. What can a woman's voice say to a man?
The low female voice comes in different forms. There are women with problems on the vocal cords or simply smoky voices. Men definitely don’t like these guys, simply because they sound just like men. However, if a woman has a velvet voice, then she can consider herself truly fatal. After all, such a voice speaks of the self-sufficiency, strength and self-confidence of its owner. It is difficult to possess such a woman, so a man’s hunter awakens and he begins to actively pursue her.
I like it very much men have so-called “wet” voices. It is impossible to speak loudly and quickly with such a voice; it sounds beautiful only with slow, quiet speech, even in a whisper. This voice is truly feminine, it excites and lulls at the same time.
Also seduce a representative of the strong half of humanity maybe a breathy voice. Such a voice tells a man that he is desirable, that the woman is committed to a close relationship, that she is ready for sensual love. This is a voice with sexual overtones that cannot be unpleasant for a man.
High female voice adorns not every woman. And not every man is ready to accept such a voice. Indeed, for many, a high voice is subconsciously associated with youth and immaturity, and therefore unpreparedness for adult relationships. However, if a man is determined to communicate with an infantile girl and is ready to take responsibility for her, then a woman with such a voice will evoke only positive emotions in him.
Loud, harsh, abrupt voice does not evoke positive emotions in anyone. For example, psychologists claim that panic in a crowd can be caused by children's and women's voices, which are loud and harsh. This is exactly how a man perceives a woman with a loud voice. It is impossible to relax with her, you cannot find peace, she does not evoke passionate sexual desire. So if you're not too lucky with your voice, it's worth working on it.
How to develop a voice that will become your faithful companion in conquering a man?
Speech technique teachers advise doing a few simple exercises in order to develop a beautiful voice.
For starters, it's worth work on your body– after all, it is his stiffness that causes the tightness of the vocal cords. Tense shoulders and neck, poor posture, chronic diseases - all this prevents your voice from breaking out. Don't forget the importance of physical exercise - simple daily stretching exercises will help you relax your thoracic spine and the pressure on your vocal cords. All this will allow your voice to sound softer and more sensual.
Sing! After all, singing not only helps you overcome accent and speech problems (stuttering, for example), but also perfectly releases your true voice. If possible, take a few vocal lessons - an experienced teacher will show you breathing exercises. And don’t forget to start every day with a song - this way you will “cleanse” your speech apparatus, “wake up” your ligaments, and you won’t have to clear your throat before starting a conversation all day long.
Read good books out loud. Voice over the lovers' dialogues, trying to breathe life into them and your understanding of love. Alone with yourself, you will be able to bring into reality your idea of the ideal voice, of how, in your opinion, a true declaration of love should sound. And only then, having practiced, it will be much easier for you to reproduce all this in reality - including in your own relationships.
Adjust the volume of your own voice. Do not speak too quietly - this is considered a sign of bad taste and disrespect for the interlocutor. At the same time, speaking too loudly will alienate your counterpart and will not give you the opportunity to create the necessary intimacy and trust. So you should pay attention to the volume at which your interlocutor is speaking and try to adapt to him. However, it is still better for a woman to speak a little more quietly than a man, making the conversation pleasant and smooth.
Each has its own approach
Each man is unique and requires a separate approach. You are unlikely to be able to charm different men in one way, so take a closer look at your potential companion.
A weak woman can please a strong man- this is logical, because opposites attract. And your voice will help you appear weak - speak quietly, smoothly, making pauses. Do not use obscene language, try not to raise your voice in any situations. Whispers, quiet iridescent laughter, kind words - all this cannot help but be a truly strong man.
A soft and flexible man requires a completely different approach. It makes him feel calmer to feel that he is nearby. a woman you can trust who can take care and provide support. In this case, it is worth acting in contrast - if he speaks softly and smoothly, a woman needs to be able to clearly formulate her thoughts, not be afraid of specific expressions and power in her voice. With all your behavior, show self-confidence, emotional stability and harmony with the world around you. In a word, don’t be afraid to show your maternal instinct, there’s actually nothing special about this, because no one forces you to become his real mother, just be prepared to meet the needs of the man who is dear to you.
In a word, if you don’t want to become a chronic disappointment for your man, or for a man you deeply like, work on your own voice - let it be a powerful weapon in the matter of seduction.
expert's word
While working on the text, we consulted with a voice professional. Meet: Candidate of Medical Sciences, professor, doctor of the highest category, homeopath, ENT specialist at the Institute of Contemporary Art Natalya Olenchik. Before you start looking for jokes in this article, Natalya Vladimirovna asked you to read this with all seriousness: Dear readers! This article contains basic recommendations that can help improve your voice. I just have to add that each person is individual and without a personal visit to the doctor it is difficult to say what advice should be taken into account first of all. Specific example. The text says that smoking causes aseptic inflammation of the vocal folds. However, I had the opportunity to work with two patients who had been smoking a lot for a long time, but their folds remained absolutely healthy and their voice did not change. Of course, we are talking about exceptions, but you need to understand that to one degree or another, each of us is an exception. I would recommend this article as a basic course on working on your own voice. For some this will be enough. For everyone else, after several months of daily exercise, you need to contact a specialist to draw up a further training plan that will be tailored specifically for you. And remember that it is impossible to change your own voice, you can only improve it. Separately, we note that the text is designed for healthy people without chronic diseases and pathologies in the larynx and the entire respiratory system. The recommendations do not apply to singers, actors and announcers: people in these professions need special exercises.
If you know that some annoyance can be changed, you try to correct it. My vision began to deteriorate - I went to the ophthalmologist. I didn’t like my body and bought a fitness membership. I got tired of carrying a translator with me - I put him back in the storage room and learned twenty languages. Dissatisfaction with our own voice is one of those frustrations that many of us put up with without even trying to fix it. To most, this seems as unlikely as life on Mars or the victory of the Russian figure skating team in the World Football Championship. In fact, getting your voice to be something you like is not that difficult. All you need is a little free time, a little patience and a lot of this article. Do you need it? You've probably met girls who fanatically display freckles; people with minus seven vision who stubbornly refuse to wear glasses, and men who comb the meager head of remaining hair onto the back of their bald heads. But, you must admit, there are many people who look incredible on glasses, sparkling bald heads and girls with freckles. What are we talking about? Before you start improving your voice, you need to make sure that this is really necessary. We've compiled two lists of reasons that indicate something needs to be done about your voice. The first list lists external reasons, emanating from the surrounding reality. The second is your internal ones. External reasons 1. You hear the phrase “Repeat, please” from others not much less often than “Hello!” or “How are you?” At the same time, you are absolutely sure that you speak clearly and loudly enough. “Whether a person will perceive what you say depends 30–40% on your voice,” says Natalya Olenchik. It's probably because of him that people are turning a deaf ear to your words. 2. Unexpectedly for yourself, you may begin or end a phrase in an unnatural voice: either too high or too low. In especially advanced cases, you, like a troll that has eaten too much sausage, squeal. 3. From time to time you come across honest people who tell you to your face that your voice does not match your appearance (age, social status, the number of hamburgers you can eat at one time) or is simply disgusting. Local reasons Below are the main characteristics of a voice that is worth working on. We will be happy if this list contains at least one epithet that characterizes the sounds you make, because in this case you will probably read this text to the end! The only reason you can stop reading is because of illness: to appreciate the sound of your own voice, you first need to be healthy (flat feet don’t count). █ Too high.
█ Husky.
█ Nasal.
█ Trembling.
█ With hoarseness (rarely occurring “trademark” hoarseness does not count).
█ With shortness of breath.
█ Tense (strained, sharp - whatever you like). How to speak with your own voice Another section that will help you gain hope for a while that your own voice is tolerable. It is likely that you are making sounds incorrectly. “People who speak unnaturally are quite common,” says the expert. “Moreover, a person usually does not realize that his voice is unnatural; he is used to speaking this way.” To start speaking (singing, shouting, boiling potatoes) with your own voice, you need to go through three steps. Let's take a closer look at three of them.
As we have already said, chronic diseases and the consequences of injuries do not count. “But even treatable illnesses have a noticeable effect on the voice,” Natalya Olenchik encourages you to cure kleptomania. █ Diseases of the cardiac and/or pulmonary system lead to shortness of breath and make the voice tremble.
█ Diseases of the nervous system and spine make the voice strained.
█ Mental disorders deprive the voice of emotionality and timbre colors.
█ Diseases of the reproductive system primarily affect the psyche. And already she, having curbed the weak-willed person, forces the voice to be deliberately courageous, which is audible to the naked ear. It’s not worth mentioning separately about colds and sore throats (it’s better to cure them as soon as possible so you can start testing your voice) - except that our consultant advises not to whisper if you have a sore throat and ligaments. “To speak in a whisper, you need to have good speech training and trained vocal folds. To speak in a whisper during illness - even more so. When whispering, the vocal folds do not close and a lot of air passes unvoiced: the muscle fibers of the vocal folds are overstrained. That is, whispering increases the tension of the speech apparatus many times over, even compared to yelling or singing.”
█ Give a 15-minute speech in full voice. “If during this time discomfort or even pain appears in the larynx area, it means that you are speaking in an unnatural voice. Usually the cause is not so much possible illnesses as improper breathing and habits,” Natalya Olenchik is sure. The easiest way to discover your natural voice is through experimentation, by trying to speak with correct breathing (more on that later) and different pitches. And that's it. Even if you know exactly where your vocal folds are, and you are sure that they are not the ones that hurt during speech, stop rejoicing. “Pain around the folds directly relates to the muscles surrounding them. The folds themselves will never hurt, because there are no pain receptors there,” explains our consultant. █ Try not to smoke for a couple of days. “Cigarette smoke causes aseptic inflammation of the folds,” says Natalya Olenchik. “This, of course, lowers the voice, but due to the loose closure of the vocal cords, smokers develop a hoarseness.” Alcohol, by the way, contrary to popular belief, does not have a significant effect on the ligaments. █ The larynx is located at the level of the 4th–6th cervical vertebrae. Considering that you only have seven of them, it is no wonder that, even if they are healthy, the cervical vertebrae affect the quality of your voice. “If during a conversation you strain your neck or bend it unsuccessfully, your voice changes, and noticeably,” the expert assures. So relax your neck, keep it straight, put on your hat and take out the trash. 3. Find the key
█ “There are many ways to find your voice, and all of them become very controversial when trying to self-diagnose. Here is one simple and common technique. Believe him or not - it's up to you. But it’s better to make an appointment with a specialist to find your own voice,” warns Natalya Olenchik. The native pitch of the voice is revealed, in particular, by this exercise. Close your teeth and lips, take a full lungful of air and exhale evenly with the sound “mmmmmmmmm.” Since [m] is a consonant sound, the output you will get is something between “mmmmmmmmmm” and “muuuuuuuuu” - that’s how it should be. While making this sound, clasp your throat with your palm, as high as possible to the chin. Say the long “mmmmmmmmmmm” higher and lower. Notice the moment when the larynx vibrates the most (you will feel it with your palm). Most likely, this voice is your real one.
What will you fix:
hoarseness, trembling, hoarseness, tension, make your voice lower.
“The vocal folds consist of special muscles,” says Natalya Olenchik. – These muscles, like all others, we can train and pump up. The thicker the vocal muscles become, the deeper the voice becomes.” Trained folds close more reliably, which will allow you not only to lower your sound, but also to get rid of the other shortcomings listed above. Faster to fitness for your voice! Bonus: you can set up a gym for vocal folds without leaving your home, without a club card or replacement shoes! █ Talk as much as possible. When you run out of friends who are willing to endure so much chatter, get a deaf-mute cactus that will pretend to listen to you for days on end. █ Think and read, pronouncing each word to yourself and mentally straining your vocal folds (at first, you can even move your tongue in your closed mouth for credibility). “The vocal folds fluctuate constantly, even in sleep,” explains the expert. – They rest not in a state of rest, but by changing their work mode. When we are silent, these vibrations practically do not help pump up muscles. But this can be corrected by starting to pronounce thoughts and texts in your mind.”
Breathing exercises
1 . Remember the army, even if you only saw it in nightmares. Hands down! Bend over, bending your back, and take a short but noisy breath. The neck should be relaxed. Straighten up smoothly (but not completely), allowing the air to slowly escape. Bend over again and inhale sharply again. Well, you know the rest. Repeat everything 8-10 times, take a five-minute break and repeat again (there should be a total of 8 sets of 8-10 inhalations and exhalations). After a few days of training, you can double the number of inhalations and exhalations in one approach.
2. Stand up straight. And don't slouch! During a smooth inhalation, spread your arms to the sides and raise them up. Hold your hands and breath for a few seconds. Then bend down sharply and exhale noisily (lower your arms too). Repeat every day 2-3 times.
█ Scream and sing. “It’s better in the shower or toilet. There are good acoustics there, and you will have the opportunity to hear yourself,” says Natalya Olenchik. Don’t forget to sing long notes: the ability to hold them straight will make your voice more confident. Put your breath on
What will you fix:
nasal sound, trembling, hoarseness, shortness of breath, tension█ Breathe with diaphragmatic (lower) breathing. “Inhale deeply so that your belly comes forward with each inhalation. At the same time, the chest and shoulders should remain motionless (many people raise them up), our consultant advises. “Speak as you exhale.” █ Talk a lot. “The recommendations of some experts to practice breathing while reading passages from books do not work well, since they are not related to real speech situations. The exception is people who, due to their profession, have to read texts out loud (actors, presenters, etc.),” explains Natalya Olenchik and encourages you to speak during classes as you do in real life. █ Start breathing while speaking English. This language treats the vocal apparatus much more carefully than Russian, and therefore it will be easier to get used to following the rules. █ Do breathing exercises. “Which one is not so important. You can use the method of A.N. Strelnikova,” advises Natalya Olenchik. Here we give a couple of exercises as an example - start with them.
Work on your articulation
What will you fix:
tension
Articulation exercises
1 . Pull your closed lips forward, and then break into a wide smile.
2. Alternately raise and lower your upper and lower lips, showing your teeth to everyone.
3. Move your lower jaw back and forth, and then open your mouth wide, as if you decided to use it to measure the distance from the refrigerator to the gas stove.
4 . Stick your tongue out and make figure eights in the air. You can also draw other numbers with your tongue.
5 . Pronounce the sounds [b], [m], [v] and [r] loudly and clearly, alternately.
There is also special articulation gymnastics for this. And don’t rush to pay for the Internet to find some exercises there. All of them are simpler than the Zhiguli and are aimed at developing the facial muscles, tongue and jaw. Rubbing your face in a circular motion with your fingertips, savory yawns while simultaneously trying to say something intelligible, wagging your tongue and spanking your lips in different ways will be enough. For greater clarity, we give you several exercises. Well, did you remember everything? No? Then it’s better to re-read the article again and be careful. Of course, you can always take it easy and quickly solve your voice problem surgically. To do this, it is enough to submit a corresponding request to the ENT department of any medical university. But since operations on the vocal folds are extremely complex, they can only help you with little things - removing vocal nodules, fibroids and tumor-like formations. This will get rid of hoarseness in your voice, but, unfortunately, will not make it more courageous (that is, lower in sound). Oh yes, with the help of surgery you can make your voice much thinner and higher. But it seems to us that this will hardly interest you.
What voices do men like?
Romantic ideas about an ideal couple depict us with a tall man with a low, hoarse voice, and a fragile woman with a high, gentle voice. This picture has a real biological basis. According to statistics, men with deep voices have more children than “tenors”: as testosterone levels increase in men, the tone of their voice decreases. In women, during ovulation (that is, at a time favorable for conception), the overall tone of the voice rises (as a result of an increase in the level of estradiol, the female sex hormone). That is, due to ancient natural laws, women subconsciously look for partners with low voices, and men are “drawn” to those with high voices.
And (oh, how often I hear this!) men break their voices, trying to sound lower, “sexier,” and women, in the presence of a potential partner, unconsciously “raise” their voices. But the result, alas, most often does not meet expectations. A man who artificially lowers his natural tone of voice looks ridiculous: such attempts to give himself masculinity are similar to the desire of a frog to swell to the size of an ox, and can only cause a grin in women.
And an artificially high-pitched female voice, as a rule, causes irritation in men: instead of a “cute chirp” it turns out to be a lisp, and hysteria can be heard in the rising intonations. How can you bring your voice closer to the “ideal”, so that it attracts and does not repel your partner?
First of all, allow yourself to speak naturally. What does your voice sound like when you relax, sigh, moan, or yawn? This is your natural voice: get used to it! You may not like it, it seems “rude”, not “meeting the standards”, but when you believe that this is your voice, it will be possible to “agree” with it. Teach him to obey, to sound louder, quieter, higher, lower, louder, more transparent... A natural voice will never cause irritation or ridicule in your interlocutor, because it, the voice, is a reflection of your soul, transmits your openness, sincerity, and readiness for contact.
Is it possible to change your voice? (voice exercises)
Change - no, configure - yes.
How to technically achieve such a sound?
1. Hold your palms in front of your open mouth and, as if in the cold, warm them with your breath: the hotter your breath, the more open your larynx and, accordingly, the closer the access to the lower resonators, which give the voice depth and volume. Don't try to breathe loudly and forcefully, let your breath be light and hot.
2. Then, maintaining the same sensation, add a little sound to your breathing. Gradually turn up the volume as long as the warming breath continues.
4. When you have mastered this exercise, add individual syllables to the vocal flow, starting with the vowels O, A, then E, U, I. Don’t forget about the “hot spring”!
5. Finally, move on to words and phrases. Your speech will be not only gentle, but deep and melodious.
Dedicate at least ten minutes a day to your voice, and the results will immediately appear. A voice filled with breath sounds soulful, echoes in the depths of the consciousness of your interlocutor, awakens feelings and desires, and remains in the memory for a long time, along with the words that he utters.
Of course, in addition to breathing, the timbre, intonation, and rhythm of speech are no less important for the sexual attractiveness of a voice. Having mastered the entire range of voice skills, you will not only increase your “sexual rating”, but will acquire a powerful communication tool - for love, for business, for realizing yourself as a full-fledged individual.
How to please the man of your dreams?
By hearsay. Develop your hearing, and you will be able to hear his speech like a song, “learn” it and sing it to him, but in your own voice!
Hear how he speaks: at what tempo, how often he pauses, what intonations he uses, how smooth his speech is, how and where he places emphasis….
If you were able to hear this, adjust the natural sound of your voice to this tempo, rhythm, intonation….
And the beautiful stranger will in some unknown way feel that he knows you, as if a long time ago, almost like himself, he will feel affection and trust and will certainly want to continue communication!
