diff --git a/wiki/pages/level-based/bigdog-smalldog.webm b/wiki/pages/level-based/bigdog-smalldog.webm new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0deb898 Binary files /dev/null and b/wiki/pages/level-based/bigdog-smalldog.webm differ diff --git a/wiki/pages/level-based/index.md b/wiki/pages/level-based/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7d7a6e9 --- /dev/null +++ b/wiki/pages/level-based/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +--- +title: Level 0: Welcome! +nav_order: 1 +has_children: false +--- + +# Welcome! +This guide is meant to be formatted similarly to [L's Voice Guide](https://www.troddit.com/r/transvoice/comments/d3clhe/ls_voice_training_guide_level_1_for_mtf) on Reddit, but with more up to date information. +All information on this part of the guide was taken from either the rest of this guide, or from L's guide. + + +## Getting started +This guide was made by a transfem for help with vocal feminization, if you are transmasc and know some good resources, contribute! +I'll try my best to make the resources neutral, but there are no guarantees +### Stuff to help you along your way +Before you start, record your voice as it is, dont try to change anything yet. Do this before every session if you can. +Whenever you train, keep a bottle of water with you, an drink it often. It's a lot harder to train when you're dehydrated. diff --git a/wiki/pages/level-based/level1.md b/wiki/pages/level-based/level1.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..aeb2d6c --- /dev/null +++ b/wiki/pages/level-based/level1.md @@ -0,0 +1,27 @@ +--- +title: Level 1: Foundations +nav_order: 2 +has_children: false +--- + + +# 1. Inspiration +Before you start training, find a good example for what you want your voice to sound like. It's a lot easier to train your voice if you have a specific goal to strive for. +If you can't think off the top of your head, you can try [one of these](/wiki/pages/voice-examples/) +# 2. Vocal Tract Length +PLEASE don't try to move the muscles manually, this can end up either straining your muscles too much. +Try to change your voice rather than moving the muscles. It should start to come easier as you practice more. + +A good drill to start is the [big dog/small dog drill](/wiki/pages/resonance/#big-dog-small-dog) +Heres a good video by freya on youtube +{% include youtube.html id="bigdog-smalldog" ytid="mx4dPWKVt9o" %} +[backup if the link is down](/wiki/pages/level-based/bigdog-smalldog.webm) +If you do this while lookingin a mirror you may notice your voice box(?) start to move up/down. Yay progress ! :D +# 3. Pitch +## [Pitch is not extremely important!](/wiki/pages/getting-started/pitch#how-important-is-pitch) +#### But it CAN help you train a lot. +It's recommended that you train at around 200hz, and then more around from there onceyour comfortable. +If you cant go that high without falsetto, you can slowly work your way up by starting low and slowly moving up, going a bit higher every time. + + +Now that youve started on your voice journey, record another clip of your voice using what you've accomplished so far. \ No newline at end of file