Thick or thin

Making Choices in Your Vocal Tone: You can control how your voice sounds.

As a singer, you have more control over your sound than you might realize. Of course, you can change volume — singing louder or softer — but the real difference often comes down to one thing: your intention.

How you approach a tone makes all the difference.
Are you singing with your thicker vocal folds? That produces a full, powerful sound.
Or are you using your thinner vocal folds? That creates a smaller, lighter tone — not necessarily softer, just different in color.

Here’s a helpful tip for the thinner approach: try a slightly 'childlike' approach to your tone. Imagine the way a kindergarten teacher speaks — friendly, light, and a bit exaggerated. Not whisper-soft, but thinner and clearer in tone.

In short: again, it’s not just about loud or soft, high or low, t’s about how you shape your sound.
Here I give you an example by singing Row row row the boat and Let it be.

Vocal Tip; Play with consonants & vowels to shape your sound. Pay attention to where you place your focus:
Emphasize the consonants, and approach the notes with a light, playful touch — almost like a kindergarten teacher. This gives your sound a bright, airy quality.
Shift your focus to the vowels, and sing them actively and intentionally. You'll notice your voice sounds fuller, rounder, and more powerful.
Try it with me! Sing along and feel the difference in your voice.

Check out also this video where Robin sings.