Voice Progression

[Inanna]

I know plenty of GGs that speak in a lower pitch than that.  It sounded very natural to me.  You have a feminine resonance no doubt.  You could raise the pitch to sound a bit better, but you're already well in the passing range.

I have a question of my own.  I would prefer to keep the ability to talk in my old male voice from time to time (for several reasons); how much harder does this make maintaining a feminine voice in the long run?  Right now I can do both voices very well, but I find that I actually have to think to speak in my female voice rather than coming automatically.

[The Sarah♀]

There are probably others who could give you a better answer, but for me personally, using my voice as I have for a long time, it's the male-sounding voice that takes more effort. It isn't as easy to do anymore.

[Genevieve Swann]

You are doing a fantastic job. It's actually phenomenal. I sure wish my voice training would progress as well. Hugs,Gen

[The Sarah♀]

You are doing a fantastic job. It's actually phenomenal. I sure wish my voice training would progress as well. Hugs,Gen

Thanks!

[Ms Bev]

There are probably others who could give you a better answer, but for me personally, using my voice as I have for a long time, it's the male-sounding voice that takes more effort. It isn't as easy to do anymore.

Mike's voice is hard to find anymore.  But yes, I maintained it for personal reasons, and very, very infrequent use.  The voice of Mike's that I maintain is hard to find, and is not as resonant as it used to be.  If I sing in Mike's old baritone voice, it screws up my alto voice for a day or two, so I make sure not to do that....
I decided  a couple weeks ago to pretty much let it go, even if I'm talking to creditors or insurance companies etc. as Mike. I only have a couple still in that name, and it's funny....they call me ma'am even using a male name without question.

[The Sarah♀]

On the phone, I've been addressed always as a girl for a while now. People who don't know about me think I'm my own sister, or something. Then again, pretty much nobody who knew the old me is unaware about the truth now, as I'll gladly be out and open with everyone I know. Since April, I've decided never to hide under the male guise if I can help it, and just be me anywhere, anytime.

Now I need to take things a step further. My voice might be passable, but I know that I can improve it substantially. I'm certain that a lot of this advice will help, so I'm really, really thankful to everyone who's given me their input. 

[Jude_]

Your voice sounds very good to me! When I listened to the second voice, i definitely pictured it coming from a woman. It does sound a tiny bit strained though. Practice makes perfect right?

[Tristan]

Wow I wish I could get my voice to sound as good. I need to find a vocal coach or therapist. Something to help I guess

[NeonStars]

How did you learn to do that?

[Janet_Girl]

Tristan and Neon,
It is easy.  Practice, Practice, Practice, Practice, Practice.  And when you are done more Practice, Practice, Practice, Practice, Practice, Practice.

It is the only way.

Janet

[Tristan]

yeah i know its just really hard

[Janet_Girl]

I did it for 4 months straight, before I finally heard something that was really close.  Another 2 months and I had it.  Now it is hard to even find the old male voice.  Thank the Goddess.


Janet

[Tammy Hope]

Awesome.  When I first heard it I thought you had a GG say the words.  But I really think that you are right there.  But do watch the way you speak.  Women say words differently than guys.  That was the next thing I had to learn.

But good job, Sweety.

Janet

Is there a source somewhere I could read up on that?I get (even though I'm a LONG way from mastering) the concept of changing the pitch and mastering the resonance and so forth....but the more subtle things like what you mention I feel like I'm not even seeing. I'd love to be able to wrap my head around that concept.

[Dana Lane]

I think it sounded pretty good.  I am far from an expert, though.

Sometimes I wonder about people recommending to raise pitch. The most soothing and calming female voices I have ever heard were from GGs that have deep soothing voices. Then again that could be due to my General Anxiety Disorder. 

[Janet_Girl]

There is a good source on-line.  http://www.youtube.com/user/tgvoice  Kathe Perez is an internationally known Speech-Language Pathologist, who provides Voice Feminization therapy.  Her you tube has many good clips.


Janet