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The National Center for Voice and Speech is a charitable non-profit organization with the mission of helping people learn more about the science of voice and speech.
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Iowa Protocols offer an overview of the application of voice and speech research to clinical practice.
The Latest Research from NCVS
Anatomy of a Spectrogram
by Dr. Brad Story
In his latest video for NCVS, Dr. Brad Story takes you deep inside a spectrogram, offering insights into how it works, what to look for and more. Enjoy this deep dive into one of the most important tools scientists use today.
What is Airflow Vibrato?
by Dr. Ron Scherer, Sri Nandamudi, and Brook Howell
Vibrato is often thought of as a variation of the fundamental frequency, or in the intensity and variation of the sound flow. But there is a different kind of vibrato, called Airflow Vibrato. It’s received little attention the past which is why we felt like it was time to understand the nuances of this phenomenon.
The Impact of Visual and Audiovisual Inputs on Voice Perception and Production
by Dr. Ümit Daşdöğen and Dr. Katherine Verdolini Abbott
Ever wonder about the future of voice and science disorders? Well, we’re about to enter into the world of Virtual Reality. In this article, the authors describe the impact of using VR in a speech clinic and how the technology is being used to help patients receive more personalized care.
New Book from Karin Cox and Ingo Titze
Voice is FREE after SOVT distinguishes itself as the first book dedicated to Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract methods and is inclusive with scientific explanation and application for singer, teacher and therapist alike. It incorporates a large bibliography of the evolution of these methods and an enormous amount of current peer reviewed literature in the area of voice. There are many visual examples, diagrams, tables and video links of demonstrations to enjoy for reference.
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