Pure Falsetto

Pure Falsetto has these characteristics:

breathy,
lacking in tonal vitality,
duration of 2-3 seconds,
technically can be only one note at a time, and
only on the [oo] vowel.

Once one starts being able to change pitches and use a vowel other than [oo], then there is coordination with the arytenoid system.

Further, due to the crico-thyroid muscle system being close to and "friends" with the muscles of swallowing, the falsetto has a tendency to constrict and must be taught to function without engaging swallowing muscles. This is done by allowing and encouraging excessive air flow for a limited time. This breathy or pure falsetto exercised in conjunction with chest voice begins to transform into a falsetto that is singable.

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!