Acting in Plays, Singing/Head Voice

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What exactly is a head voice? I've heard people refer to this when a note is too high to sing from their usual clear voice. I ask because I haven't had the opportunity to take singing lessons and I'm trying to figure out if I do this as well and if it's ok or not.

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Hi Alexis...And thanks for writing.  Head voice is when the sound is resonating and residing in the head of the singer.  As a singer, you can learn to move the sound around in your body- from the head to the chest to the abdomen.  Basically, it is where the sound is coming from.

Does that help you?

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Wanda Reinholdt

Expertise

prepping for role; living in the moment; connecting with an audience; warming up; voice tips; connecting with scene partner

Experience

Acting in community and professional theatre; directing in community and semi-professional theatre; study of acting and theatre

Organizations
Theatre Alberta, Alberta Playwrights Network

Education/Credentials
BA Music and BA Theatre

Awards and Honors
2009 Best Director and Best Actress (cast member) Alberta One Act Festival

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