- **Epistemic status:** #budding There are 2 key principles for [[Voice Feminization]] that give a foundation to produce a voice that is clean and sustainable: [[Vocal Pitch]] and [[Vocal Weight]]. It is imperative to focus on these before [[Vocal Resonance]] unless you have a singing background or have had prior voice training. Beginners often focus on [[Vocal Pitch]], but [[Vocal Weight]] plays an important role in producing a more feminine voice. When there is too much [[Vocal Weight]] while raising your [[Vocal Pitch]] it will sound labored and not feminine. It can also potentially lead to permanently damaging your voice, therefore it is imperative to practice these 2 principles in parallel, focusing on going higher, but also lighter finding a comfortable sound on a higher pitch. Deep dive into [[Key voice feminization variables]] after you obtain a good foundation. --- ## References - TransVoiceLessons. _FEMINIZE YOUR VOICE: 8 Exercises to Reduce Vocal Fold Mass | Exercises, Demonstration, & Document_, 2020. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PNnBRBfOVY>. - ———. _Voice Feminization for ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS | How to Get Started Now_, 2021. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfCS01MkbIY>.