Effect of Flow Phonation Voice Exercises on Vocal and Aerodynamic Measures in Undergraduate Student Singers

Authors

Jorge A. Diaz, Florida International UniversityFollow

Document Type

Thesis

Degree

Master of Science (MS)

Major/Program

Speech-Language Pathology

First Advisor's Name

Dr. Balaji Rangarathnam

First Advisor's Committee Title

Committee chair

Second Advisor's Name

Dr. Angela Medina

Second Advisor's Committee Title

Committee member

Third Advisor's Name

Dr. Vindhya Khare

Third Advisor's Committee Title

Committee member

Fourth Advisor's Name

Dr. Helene Fisher

Fourth Advisor's Committee Title

Committee member

Keywords

Voice, flow phonation, voice therapy, speech-language pathology, communication, communication sciences and disorders, singers, singing, sing

Date of Defense

11-12-2021

Abstract

This study examined the effects of Flow Phonation Voice Exercises on vocal measures in undergraduate student singers. Whereas these exercises have provided positive outcomes in individuals with vocal hyperfunction, the use of these exercises in potentially enhancing the singing voice has not been explored. A total of 10 participants were randomly assigned into an experimental group (n = 6), that received 5 sessions of the Flow Phonation Voice Exercises across 5 weeks, and a control group (n = 4) which did not receive the treatment. Changes in auditory-perceptual, acoustic, subjective respiratory, quality-of-life and fatigue related measures compared across two groups. Results indicate statistically significant differences in Singing Voice Handicap Index and perceptual singing voice quality and a positive trend toward improvement in Vocal Fatigue Index in the experimental group alone. The results suggest positive outcomes of the use of these exercises. Small sample size and COVID-19 related methodological constraints should be considered while interpreting these results.

Identifier

FIDC010483

Recommended Citation

Diaz, Jorge A., "Effect of Flow Phonation Voice Exercises on Vocal and Aerodynamic Measures in Undergraduate Student Singers" (2021). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 4877.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/4877