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Abstract
This dissertation consists of five parts dealing with three areas: voice science, voice
pedagogics and musical expression. The overall aim was to contribute to a scientific basis for
improved singing technique within genres of popular music. Scientific analyses of vocal
expression are used as a complement to a vocal teaching method that is suitable for the vocal
ideals used in the popular music genres, considering also current scientific knowledge in the
areas of physiology, acoustics and rehabilitation.
Part I analyzes a classically trained singer’s voice and some frequently used types of
accompaniments as well as the voices of five popular music singers. The results suggested
that boosting the frequency range 3500 Hz in the popular music singer’s monitor system
could be beneficial.
Part II analyzed how the vocal “dist” ornament, commonly used by rock singers, is
generated in my rock singer’s voice. A high-speed video recording combined with
simultaneous voice source analysis revealed that this ornament was produced by adducting
the supraglottal structures such that they were brought to vibration by the airstream.
Part III analyzed the voice source and resonance characteristics of my singing in the
styles of rock, pop, soul and dance band, respectively. The results showed that the rock and
dance band styles were opposite extremes, the rock style being closest to pressed phonation.
Part IV is a pedagogical handbook for singers and singing teachers working within or
interested in the popular music genres. The content covers a wide range of aspects, from vocal
warm up and voice massage to electronic equipment typically used by such singers.
Part V is a CD meant to reflect my musical expression. The songs also exemplify some of
the vocal styles and ornaments which I use in different popular music genres.
Key words: popular music genres, singing styles, frequency range, subglottal pressure, voice
source, dist ornament, supraglottal structures, musical expression.