eli5 can anyone technically be able to sing?

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If I practiced enough or got the right type of training, would I technically be able to sing well like some of our greatest singers? Is there an anatomical difference in their vocals cords that differentiates singers from people who cant sing?

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Anonymous 0 Comments

I remember my music teacher speaking about this. People can be trained to expand their range and hold notes, but not everyone has a good timbre (actual voice). It’s why singers with unusual actual voices can sometimes become popular, such as Amy Winehouse and Louis Armstrong!

Anonymous 0 Comments

I remember my music teacher speaking about this. People can be trained to expand their range and hold notes, but not everyone has a good timbre (actual voice). It’s why singers with unusual actual voices can sometimes become popular, such as Amy Winehouse and Louis Armstrong!

Anonymous 0 Comments

Breath control is paramount. A good 50% of my lessons are on breath control. But the key there is “lessons”. I’m learning how to control my breathing better. It can be taught

Anonymous 0 Comments

Breath control is paramount. A good 50% of my lessons are on breath control. But the key there is “lessons”. I’m learning how to control my breathing better. It can be taught

Anonymous 0 Comments

Not all great singers have a great voice or even great technique. At a technical level, I don’t think it would require superhuman effort to learn to sing like a Bob Dylan. Often, reproducing art need not be difficult, even great art. But to create great art… I guess it all depends on what your goals are.

Anonymous 0 Comments

Breath control is paramount. A good 50% of my lessons are on breath control. But the key there is “lessons”. I’m learning how to control my breathing better. It can be taught

Anonymous 0 Comments

Yes! The differences in our voices, range, timbers and style is what makes vocals one of the most powerful instruments in music. Mind you, certain vocalists are definitely better for some genres than others.

As a side note-most singers in popular music are not technically trained singers.

Anonymous 0 Comments

Not all great singers have a great voice or even great technique. At a technical level, I don’t think it would require superhuman effort to learn to sing like a Bob Dylan. Often, reproducing art need not be difficult, even great art. But to create great art… I guess it all depends on what your goals are.

Anonymous 0 Comments

Yes! The differences in our voices, range, timbers and style is what makes vocals one of the most powerful instruments in music. Mind you, certain vocalists are definitely better for some genres than others.

As a side note-most singers in popular music are not technically trained singers.

Anonymous 0 Comments

Not all great singers have a great voice or even great technique. At a technical level, I don’t think it would require superhuman effort to learn to sing like a Bob Dylan. Often, reproducing art need not be difficult, even great art. But to create great art… I guess it all depends on what your goals are.