Head as Resonator

The bones of the head do sympathetically vibrate on the upper pitches, and this is why we have the term “head resonance” - a feeling of bone conduction of vibrating air molecules. This does not enhance our sound to any appreciable degree the lower we go.

The bones of the head vibrate due to the air that moves through the decreasing size of the glottal slit which fills up the sinuses as one sings higher. The direction and feel is literally back, up, and over. This resonance is important as far as the feel indicating that the registration, and vowel size and shape, is correct. It would also be important as far as adding a unique “flavor” to the sound due to physical differences from individual to individual.

About the author

Allen Rascoe

Allen has been enjoying singing since he was a little kid. He officially studied voice at ECU and USC. However, he ran into some vocal trouble. The search for healing led him to the studio of Dr. Joel Ewing, and into the world of functional vocal mechanics. Allen has explored vocal truth, and thus highly recommends the writings of E-Herbert Caesari, Cornelius Reid, and William Vennard. He is blessed to invite and accompany folks on the journey towards vocal wellbeing. The adventure awaits!