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General information about my voice: My optimal speech pitch is centered in the female octave (around middle C), like with my singing voice. However I chose to speak below my natural range (glottal fry), for personal reasons (Sociality). My natural range varies by circumstance, but is approximately about 2 comfortable octaves (alto low F (chest voice), to soprano high F (head voice)). Above and below is a stretch, and requires more vocal control and support. Most of the range I chose to sing in however, lies in my middle register (mixed voice), and therefore most comfortable area. I only dip low and high if a song demands it, and a fair amount do, but not too extremes. Genetics may well account for my vocal abnormality. However since my voice has not been scientifically examined, I'm only going by speculation on this aspect. It appears that my voice did not break properly during puberty, resulting in retainment of my childhood vocal range

As always, comments much appreciated. On all of the above, or whatever else inspires :-))

Mark (Farinelli.. for now)

Farinelli was indeed a famous 18th century castrati, hence my decision to use the nickname ;-) As he was, so am I.. the genetic variety.. 'natural castrati' ;-) Anyway, being dual gendered (hermaphrodite), my voice seems to have both male and female characteristics, with the female dominant. My guy bottom is entirely 'glottal fry' register (bass D to tenor low C), which is a bit uncomfortable. My optimal speech pitch is middle C, though I strain a baritone voice in public.. protect ego. In fact, I can only speak natural through reciting.. not spontaneous conversation. Because of my bad speech habit, I was placed as baritone in my former chorus days. It was a nightmare from start to finish, even when when I was switched to the tenor role. Sore throats followed every class, and vocal training was a waste of time and money. Castrati's simply can't be trained as their peers are. It only leads to frustration for both parties. Anyway, My Bios page below tells things best ;-)

My 'other' bios page, with links and information about; myself, the castrati, and other unusual voices :-)

Btw I used to be able to sing some in the high whistle range, but never very well ;-( I suspect vocal abuse is a factor. Playing the chamelion. ENT exam revealed damage. Anyway, although I can't sing the highest range, this guy can do it very well, and explains how, and teaches others as well ;-) Both videos well worth watching too :-)) I would say he pretty much expounds the register theory.

(6 Octave Vocal Demonstration - Brett Manning)

(Whistle Voice FAQ)



Also my New Home, plus my cat page.