Passaggio on chorists’ voice range profile: preliminary study of frequency and intensity

ABSTRACT Purpose To analyze the passaggio in voice range profile of choristers, by identifying fundamental frequencies and intensities, both change to high low registers, comparing them, types. Method 67 choristers participated, mean age 27.79 (± 7.50) years old, following types: soprano (n = 20), alto 17), tenor 15) bass 15). For data collection analysis, Vocalgram software (CTS Informática) was used, which recorded emission vowel / Ɛ ascending descending glissando, up lowest highest note weakest strongest intensities possible. Results The values respective were identified descending, strong weak emissions all There a higher occurrence break voices, compared ones. average found corresponded different tones from those established literature for Conclusion vocal based on their more frequent na tenor, bass, changes registers.