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An Introduction To Overtone Singing

Thursday 26th January 2023, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (London Time)

Overtone singing is a vocal technique that creates the auditory impression of polyphony by filtering individual overtones from the sound spectrum of the voice by controlling the resonances in the vocal tract in such a way that they are perceived as separate tones. (Saus 2004)

During this workshop, Wolfgang will lead us through how overtone singing works with a demonstration of techniques ‘The resonance in the mouth and throat are combined with tongue, lip and jaw movements in such a way that individual overtones become so loud that they are perceived as individual tones.'

Wolfgang Saus

Wolfgang Saus is an overtone singer, classical baritone, singing teacher, voice coach, voice researcher and author. His website is a base for overtone singers...

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Attend this course for as little as £22 as part of the Voice Professional Training CPD Award Scheme.

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