ElI5: how does our body know exactly how tight or loose to make our vocal cords to hit a pitch right on?

Question

ElI5: how does our body know exactly how tight or loose to make our vocal cords to hit a pitch right on?

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Answer 1

* In addition to the other comments, you body also does constant correction.
* When you hear the note you’ve sang, if it starts to drift, your vocal cords adjust until it’s back in pitch.
* This is why even the best trained singers need to be able to hear themselves when singing and why in-ear or stage monitors are essential in a loud concert setting.