Whether you are looking to become a radio announcer or want to impose more authority on your new pooch, speaking with a deeper, fuller voice can be very helpful. There is a variety of information on this subject that we know that the main way to improve the depth of the voice is to learn to control the breath. In addition, this can be achieved by practicing projecting the voice and by adopting special techniques, such as swallowing before speaking.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Practice Projecting the Voice
Step 1. Talk in front of a mirror
Stand up and stand straight. Keep your chin up. Then, say your name and listen to how you articulate the sounds. Alternatively, you can read an excerpt from a newspaper or book. Take into account the volume, the timbre, the breathing and above all the tones of your voice.
- The tone is determined by the intensity of the vibrations of the vocal cords.
- If the voice sounds high-pitched or has a high pitch, it means that the vocal cords vibrate as the air passes, producing high-frequency sounds.
- If, on the other hand, it seems serious or deep, it means that the vocal cords vibrate when the air passes, producing sounds at a lower frequency.
Step 2. Relax your throat
If you try to speak in a lower tone than usual, the voice is less easily broken. Try to relax your throat as much as possible so you don't strain your vocal cords.
Moisturize your larynx and continue to clear your throat by collecting some saliva in your mouth and swallowing it
Step 3. Do some reading exercises
Grab one of your favorite books or articles and pick a song. Practice reading it slowly and quietly. If you go too fast, you will notice that the voice loses its timbre. Keep the chin raised, breathe with the abdomen and read the text.
Step 4. Do vocal exercises with a mobile application
You have several applications available for smartphones or tablets thanks to which you can exercise your vocal cords as soon as you have some time. They allow you to train to achieve various types of goals and keep track of your performance. For example, you can try one of the following applications:
- "Vocular" allows you to measure the depth of the voice. It tells you how serious it is and also allows you to make a comparison with famous people who have a similar tone to yours.
- "Eva" is an application designed for transgender people who are in transition and want to change some aspects, such as tone, tone or way of breathing.
Step 5. Try to murmur
He murmurs increasing the volume of the low registers, with his lips parted and his chin pointed towards his chest, in order to warm his voice. It is an excellent warm-up technique for musicians and singers, but also for anyone who wants to improve their voice.
Slowly raise your chin and, as you murmur, begin speaking so that your voice takes on a much lower pitch
Step 6. Articulate sounds using your mouth
Instead of talking with your nose, you should use your mouth. While you can produce low, nasal pitched sounds, it is always best to have a deep voice that is not characterized by this kind of sonority.
Avoid making sounds that are too airy, soft, fluid, resonant and echoing that you "hear ringing in your chest" (it's called "chest voice")
Step 7. Practice your tone
Learn to speak by hearing your voice in front of you. Don't hold your belly in as you learn this technique. Breathe with your diaphragm. You should feel the air pass from your abdomen to your chest and then out of your mouth.
Step 8. Change the voice gradually
Avoid making too much effort to change it, so as not to damage the vocal cords. In the beginning, practice only for short periods of time and lower it only a few semitones from its normal pitch. Lower it further as you get used to it, giving yourself more time.
Have fun experimenting with friends and family to see how they react (they're sure to be forgiving). Try producing funny voices and weird tones to gain more control. Keep practicing to articulate your favorite sounds
Part 2 of 3: Try Techniques to Use When Needed
Step 1. Keep your chin elevated
Correct posture will help you maintain a deep, commanding voice. Instead of lowering your head or tilting it to the side as you speak, you should try to keep it straight and raise your chin.
Posture is important for achieving a beautiful tone of voice
Step 2. Swallow before articulating the words
A great way to produce a deeper voice is to reproduce the swallowing motion just before speaking. You don't have to swallow anything. Imagine you swallow something and then start talking. The tone will be slightly lower than normal.
Step 3. Speak slowly
Try speaking slower than usual. At the beginning of a sentence, lower your voice and then speak slowly. If you have a tendency to speak too fast, try higher pitched tones.
Step 4. Avoid speaking in a throaty or hoarse voice
This habit can damage the vocal cords. It can also indicate a condition, such as pharyngitis.
- Not smoking. While smoking can give you a more serious, mellow voice, it harms your health in the long run, including that of your vocal cords and lungs.
- If you have hoarseness and are unable to resolve the problem, consult your doctor.
Part 3 of 3: Control Your Breath
Step 1. Breathe naturally
Take a moment to examine the quality of your breathing. Notice if you are blowing air through your mouth or nose. For now, don't change the way you breathe. Just be aware of it and continue normally.
Step 2. Do some experiments
Try breathing in through your nose and letting the air go down your lower abdomen. Then, as you exhale, say "hello". Listen to the tone and depth of your voice. For comparison, try the same exercise, but with chest or throat breathing. The voice will reach higher pitches when you involve the throat, medium pitch when you breathe with the chest and lower pitches when you use the diaphragm.
Step 3. Breathe through the diaphragm
Breathe deeply using your diaphragm. As you exhale the air, try to say something. The voice will sound deeper if you breathe with your lower abdomen.
Open your mouth to speak normally. Do not tense or squeeze neither the lips nor the cheeks
Advice
- Record your voice. Buy a tape recorder or borrow it. Make a small recording while reading an excerpt from a newspaper or book.
- Many singers and artists drink ginger tea before performing. While there is no scientific evidence to support this method, many artists are convinced that it helps them relax and warm the vocal cords.
- Take singing and diction lessons if you can afford them. Talk to a teacher and find out about the costs and the program to follow.
Warnings
- Do not strain your vocal cords by forcing yourself to make unnatural sounds, such as by making your voice shrill.
- If you have a low tenor voice, don't tire yourself out and don't force yourself to change it.
- Avoid talking too low and harsh or coughing hard to clear your throat. Over time you could ruin your voice.
- Cold water can strain the vocal cords.
