How Do We Sing?

The video introduces Sam the Bat and demonstrates a balloon trick to explain sound production. It draws an analogy between the balloon and human singing, focusing on how vocal folds work. The video explains the role of lungs and the larynx in producing sound and highlights how professional singers control their breath. A rubber band is used to further illustrate how vocal folds and the throat amplify sound, concluding with a playful note on using one's voice as an instrument.

What happens to the sound of a balloon when it is held tightly?

• It pops.

• It doesn't make any sound.

• It makes a low sound.

• It makes a high sound.

What are vocal folds also known as?

• Vocal strings

• Vocal cords

• Vocal bands

• Vocal lines

How do our lungs contribute to singing?

• They produce sound directly.

• They control the pitch of the sound.

• They fill with air and release it to make vocal folds vibrate.

• They vibrate to create sound.

What do professional singers train to control?

• The size of their vocal folds

• Their breath

• The length of their vocal cords

• The speed of their vocal folds

What is the role of the throat and mouth in singing?

• They create the initial sound.

• They amplify and enrich the sound.

• They change the pitch of the sound.

• They do not play any role.