How do opera singers attain an operatic voice? Are they born with it, or does it involve training your voice over time?
2007-07-27 04:34:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
Operatic singing is a trained art. One studies for many years in order to be able to sing opera in a strong and healthy voice. The voice is controlled less by the vocal cords than by the breathing that begins in the diaphragm. (Stomach muscles) Excellent breathing technique is essential to anyone who is going to sing opera. Also, one must learn to pronounce, if not entirely understand, a number of languages. The primary operatic language is Italian, but I studied German, Spanish, Russian, Latin and French as well. Training the operatic voice is a very long and expensive process, but for those who truly love to sing, it is a pleasure to be in that process.
2007-07-27 04:44:13 · answer #1 · answered by conductorbrat 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Conductorbrat gives a good explanation. There's some talent, but proper training, personal initiative, dedication and a lifetime of work creates great opera singers. This is true for both female and male voices.
2007-07-27 08:04:33 · answer #2 · answered by livemoreamply 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The girl above me hit it. That was exactly what I was going to say.
Most opera singers are born with some talent but with training...they get better.
And basically everything that girl said.
2007-07-27 05:58:08 · answer #3 · answered by OperaDiva 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋