Charlotte's scratch post

[Charlotte Kitty ✅]

I've been doing some work on lunch breaks using a voice app and also as I mentioned training my voice trying to rap in a higher more forward resonant voice. I recorded my progress this lunch time in the app and would appreciate any feedback if you can please.

My personal self appraisal compared to a few weeks ago:
I have made some progress with forward resonance, reducing my dips into chest resonance. Not perfect but in right direction.
Improved my upper frequency - I'm near my limit with a little headroom.
Trying to control my weight. I have more control than a few weeks ago, but I think I can make most improvement here and with transients.

Audio 1 🔗 [Link: drive.google.com/file/d/1XMdpAuIa1PmQlM04MW72pTmIMcNMK-​1-​/view/]
Audio 2 🔗 [Link: drive.google.com/file/d/1GKMDpo0Z8z0cb59RP0OjckYph8sUsSrP/view/]

Its really hard to know if you're doing OK or not with this. Any feedback would be much appreciated. Thank youuu.

Charlotte X

[Lori Dee ✅]

I am no expert, but I think Audio 2 is closer than Audio 1. I can hear the forward resonance, and it does sound like your voice is coming from your face. I think it is the weight that still needs work. It sounds almost like you are still raising your volume to reach the microphone. Try talking the same way, but just above a whisper. See if that softens it a bit.

If that works, that means you are still forcing it from your chest. Keep playing with it and have fun!

[Stottie Girl]

Wow, great avatar image there Charlotte!

I would agree with Lori. Audio 2 sounds more like it's on the right path. I don't know enough about it to suggest why or what needs improving but that is my initial opinion.

What I will say is you have a warm friendly voice, I like your accent and it's actually nice to put a voice to a face!

[Charlotte Kitty ✅]

Thanks Lori for listening and feedback. I think what you identity aligns with my thoughts. I tried talking softer and making the words flow with less transients. It is rather quiet though, so not sure how i then amplify my voice when needed and retain the quality. I'll keep trying and do as you suggest.

Awww thanks for the compliments Sarah on both the avatar and voice samples, much appreciated. I think both you and Lori are aligned on the best voice sample so will work from that base and improve.

I must say I do wonder what everyone sounds like and whether what we imagine is what we would hear. I was a bit nervous to share this progress, but knew no one here would judge me so went along with it. Helps me and hopefully helps give others some encouragement to move along with voice stuff. Its not easy but progress does seem to happen without really noticing.

On a negative about 2 weeks ago the acne/folliculitis on my butt cheeks was pretty much gone. Last week overnight I ended up with well over 100 spots on both cheeks which are still there now, some becoming lumps and sores. So all that progress gone overnight. I'm totally at a loss now. Why is this even happening? It looks and feels awful. This last week had spots on my face too. My skin and body is just letting me down. I just wanna transition and have a nice body/skin. Seems thats not happening. I think I maybe need to get tested for something I've not been tested for and visit the doctors.

Charlotte 😻

[Lori Dee ✅]

I think I maybe need to get tested for something I've not been tested for and visit the doctors.

It could be dermatitis. Maybe something you come in contact with is irritating the skin. Could be something as simple as laundry detergent or fabric softener. Get it checked out. No point in suffering.

[Stottie Girl]

Thanks Lori for listening and feedback. I think what you identity aligns with my thoughts. I tried talking softer and making the words flow with less transients. It is rather quiet though, so not sure how i then amplify my voice when needed and retain the quality. I'll keep trying and do as you suggest.

Awww thanks for the compliments Sarah on both the avatar and voice samples, much appreciated. I think both you and Lori are aligned on the best voice sample so will work from that base and improve.

I must say I do wonder what everyone sounds like and whether what we imagine is what we would hear. I was a bit nervous to share this progress, but knew no one here would judge me so went along with it. Helps me and hopefully helps give others some encouragement to move along with voice stuff. Its not easy but progress does seem to happen without really noticing.

On a negative about 2 weeks ago the acne/folliculitis on my butt cheeks was pretty much gone. Last week overnight I ended up with well over 100 spots on both cheeks which are still there now, some becoming lumps and sores. So all that progress gone overnight. I'm totally at a loss now. Why is this even happening? It looks and feels awful. This last week had spots on my face too. My skin and body is just letting me down. I just wanna transition and have a nice body/skin. Seems thats not happening. I think I maybe need to get tested for something I've not been tested for and visit the doctors.

Charlotte 😻

Yeah I know what you mean, hearing a voice makes things a lot more personal somehow. But not everyone is as brave as you Charlotte. Once I get set up and have been practising a while I will share mine with you (I think!) I will record my base voice too so I can track improvements. It could be amusing to look back on in a year or two!

I don't know about the spotty bot issue Charlotte! It's not something I have ever had. I mean it could be clothing related but there again, you are going through another puberty so it could be a hormonal thing.

[Charlotte Kitty ✅]

Yeah I know what you mean, hearing a voice makes things a lot more personal somehow. But not everyone is as brave as you Charlotte. Once I get set up and have been practising a while I will share mine with you (I think!) I will record my base voice too so I can track improvements. It could be amusing to look back on in a year or two!

I don't know about the spotty bot issue Charlotte! It's not something I have ever had. I mean it could be clothing related but there again, you are going through another puberty so it could be a hormonal thing.

Welcome to share with my anytime ofc I'd never judge or mention anything outside of our own comms.

Hope u doing ok too?


Charlotte x

[Stottie Girl]

Yeah I'm ok Charlotte, thanks for asking. My leg has started playing up tonight right on que, I hope it will be ok in the morning for my trip. Looking forward to that now.

[Dawn Kellie]

Yeah I'm ok Charlotte, thanks for asking. My leg has started playing up tonight right on que, I hope it will be ok in the morning for my trip. Looking forward to that now.

I hope you have a great time. I'm looking forward to some amazing pictures.

[Stottie Girl]

I hope you have a great time. I'm looking forward to some amazing pictures.

No pressure then ha ha!

[Charlotte Kitty ✅]

Yeah I'm ok Charlotte, thanks for asking. My leg has started playing up tonight right on que, I hope it will be ok in the morning for my trip. Looking forward to that now.

Awwww it better improve for tomorrow...hope you get rested and that sorts it. Hope you have a great day and wishing you good weather too.

C 😻

[Stottie Girl]

Cheers Charlotte! I've had a long soak in the bath and it defnitely feels a bit better. I'm going regardless though even if they have to crane me on and off! ha ha!

[Dawn Kellie]

I've been doing some work on lunch breaks using a voice app and also as I mentioned training my voice trying to rap in a higher more forward resonant voice. I recorded my progress this lunch time in the app and would appreciate any feedback if you can please.

My personal self appraisal compared to a few weeks ago:
I have made some progress with forward resonance, reducing my dips into chest resonance. Not perfect but in right direction.
Improved my upper frequency - I'm near my limit with a little headroom.
Trying to control my weight. I have more control than a few weeks ago, but I think I can make most improvement here and with transients.

Audio 1 🔗 [Link: drive.google.com/file/d/1XMdpAuIa1PmQlM04MW72pTmIMcNMK-​1-​/view/]
Audio 2 🔗 [Link: drive.google.com/file/d/1GKMDpo0Z8z0cb59RP0OjckYph8sUsSrP/view/]

Its really hard to know if you're doing OK or not with this. Any feedback would be much appreciated. Thank youuu.

Charlotte X

Great to hear your voice.

[Charlotte Kitty ✅]

Great to hear your voice.

Thanks..imagine somewhat different to what you're used to!

[Dawn Kellie]

Different in that i speak American English.  With a very few exceptions I only hear English English on the box, even then it's been Americanized.

[davina61]

If you want to listen to my best voice look on my You Tube page at my most recent short, davinabaldwinwp1ff.

[Charlotte Kitty ✅]

If you want to listen to my best voice look on my You Tube page at my most recent short, davinabaldwinwp1ff.

Oh cool I'll have a listen to that when I'm back home.

[Charlotte Kitty ✅]

I did a little more voice work this lunch time and tried pushing a little higher. Mainly because I read that its difficult to maintain forward resonance without causing fatigue at lower frequencies. I think I can probably train and work up my upper frequency limit a little more, then try to settle just under 200Hz. Well that's the theory and only works when my breathing is good. I'm hoping that training will strengthen the required areas and eventually make this possible. As a positive AI identified my voice as female, but suspect its mainly looking at frequency.

Voice test 🔗 [Link: drive.google.com/file/d/1rtAnIhyqI9PqqEPwqVHwa6VMGkDAenji/view/]

Charlotte XX

[Lori Dee ✅]

I did a little more voice work this lunch time and tried pushing a little higher. Mainly because I read that its difficult to maintain forward resonance without causing fatigue at lower frequencies. I think I can probably train and work up my upper frequency limit a little more, then try to settle just under 200Hz. Well that's the theory and only works when my breathing is good. I'm hoping that training will strengthen the required areas and eventually make this possible. As a positive AI identified my voice as female, but suspect its mainly looking at frequency.

Voice test 🔗 [Link: drive.google.com/file/d/1rtAnIhyqI9PqqEPwqVHwa6VMGkDAenji/view/]

Charlotte XX

That sounds good. It does sound like you are straining to hold it, but it sounds good. If you can keep practicing keeping it there, you will strengthen the muscles, and eventually it will become habit that you can relax into.

You are definitely on the right track. Good work!

[Charlotte Kitty ✅]

Now this is my favourite work outfit and pretty high up generally. Its one that makes me feel very affirmed on most occasions. Quite low key for me, but it has a cuteness and softness about it. Ill probably get a white blouse with frilly sleeves under to make it a summer option.