What is the most attractive male voice?
Men with low, resonant voices are more likely to be perceived as attractive, masculine, respectable, and dominant.
Studies show that women tend to prefer men with deep voices, which are linked to higher testosterone levels and general reproductive prowess. Men, meanwhile, are drawn to women with high-pitched voices, which are associated with high estrogen levels, perhaps serving as a cue to a woman's health and fertility.
According to research*, female listeners rate a male speaker as more attractive if his voice pitch is lowered and his speech tempo is increased. What is a voice pitch? Pitch is the rate at which your vocal cords vibrate. In non-scientific terms, it is the degree of highness or lowness of your vocal tone.
Tenors are the highest male voice and, like sopranos, they are capable of delivering thrilling high notes and often have a brilliant shining timbre.
A good voice is one that is filled with warmth and expression; it should also have an even resonance that's easy on the ears, it should carry well so people can understand exactly what you're saying, and it should be flexible and have a wide range of natural pitches.
A countertenor is a male singer who can sing as high as a soprano or mezzo-soprano. The countertenor is the rarest of all voice types.
- Speak slowly. Sultry voices are often a bit slower than standard, with sentences that trail off at the end. ...
- Go low. Unless you're aiming for the breathy “sexy baby voice” used by Betty Boop, try lowering your pitch. ...
- Add texture. ...
- Exude confidence. ...
- Understand your character.
There is also abundant evidence that women prefer men with a deep voice, while men prefer women with a high voice. Attractive male voices are around 96 Hz and the most attractive women voices are up to 280 Hz.
Research confirms that deep voices give men an aura of power and sexual allure. Men with low, resonant voices are more likely to be perceived as attractive, masculine, respectable, and dominant.
For men, an attractive voice is fairly straightforward: a lower one is good, as it indicates size, strength, and reproductive prowess (or does it?), while hints of breathiness also seem to be preferable.
What is a manly voice?
Manly voices tend to be stronger and deeper, and this type of voice can inspire confidence in the people around you. Also, if you are trans and trying to get a deeper voice, you have a few other options you may want to consider, such as testosterone therapy and even surgery to deepen your voice.
In classical music, a "pure" contralto is considered the rarest type of female voice.
Voices are ranked from high to low. Women's voices are divided into three groups: soprano, mezzo-soprano, and contralto. Men's voices are divided into four groups : countertenor, tenor, baritone, and bass.
Testosterone will cause a thickening of the vocal chords, which will result in a more male-sounding voice.
“I can't think of anything I'd want to hear more than your voice right now.” “The sound of your voice makes me melt.” “I love it when you say my name.” “Just hearing your voice makes me weak in the knees.”
The larger a guy's larynx, the thicker the vocal cords, and the bigger the resonating area, the deeper his voice will be. Once your larynx has grown, your voice will be more stable and easier to control.
Most men 18 and older tend to have baritone chest voices, and because of this, many men in choirs tend to prefer singing in the bass section (though true basses are even rarer than tenors).
The magic of the tenor voice
We talk to two of the greatest tenors of our time: Juan Diego Flórez and Benjamin Bernheim who give insights into the art of the high notes. The tenor voice is the highest natural male singing voice. The average male voice is a baritone voice.
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For women, people are strongly attracted to “breathier” voices, such as those of screen legend Marilyn Monroe or health and fitness icon Denise Austin.
How do I sound like a boy?
Try speaking through your mouth, rather than your nose. It's possible to get a deep nasal voice, but it sounds more masculine if you speak through your mouth. To deepen your voice, you'll want to try and lower your pitch. To do this, relax your throat as much as possible, to avoid tightening your vocal cords.
- Drink Room Temperature Water Before Singing. ...
- Drink Herbal Tea to Relax Vocal Cords. ...
- Mix in Honey to Soothe the Throat. ...
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- Fruit Juice. ...
- Alcohol. ...
- Soda. ...
- Cold Water.
A flirty voice is playful and light, sometimes sarcastic and witty. It gives you that tingle down your spine, and it makes the listener feel special, maybe even shy. It's the kind of voice you might hear on a TV network promo or commercial spot.
Turns out that's what most guys do. And so do most women. Researchers found that, "Both sexes used a lower-pitched voice and showed a higher level of physiological arousal when speaking to the more attractive, opposite-sex target.
We fall for sound, too.
And women react more strongly to men with deeper voices. One study in particular found that men who heard a woman's voice could get tingles in their skin. The fact that this can happen based of just the sound of someone's voice is wildly cool.