What is vibrato? That beautiful, wavering sound adds richness to a singer’s voice. Imagine your favorite artist holding a note that seems to shimmer and pulse with emotion. That’s vibrato in action!

When this year's BBC Proms climax with the traditional chorus of Elgar's 'Land of Hope and Glory', prommers expecting the traditional rousing sing-along could feel distinctly disappointed. For the ...

Why does a violinist’s left hand shake when they play? Sometimes it might be nerves, but more often it’s a musical technique to give the notes a elegant pulse, known as ‘vibrato’. Listen to Nicola ...

If you ask someone to imitate an opera singer, you can guarantee that they will do so with a humorously excessive amount of vibrato. We asked professional soprano and Classic FM presenter Catherine ...

Contestant Susan Boyle became an Internet sensation this week after her show-stopping performance on Britain’s Got Talent. Boyle’s voice, despite limited previous training, is powerful and features an ...

Singers often wonder how to add that special shimmer to their voice. Vibrato is the key to giving your singing that professional sound. It’s that gentle wavering of pitch that makes a note come alive.

Vibrato is a small variation of pitch occurring spontaneously that results from the free oscillation of the vocal cords. A singer achieves a healthy vibrato by allowing for an open pharynx (open ...

(Credit: Baronb/Shutterstock) Animals from sheep to fur seals share a curious acoustic trait: Their calls feature a vibrato-like trill. Vibrato is the small, quick oscillation in pitch that musicians ...

Anyone who’s been enveloped in the velvety vocal phrasing of jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald, the operatic oscillations of “King of the High C’s” Luciano Pavarotti, or the melismatic melodies of Mariah ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Blues legend BB King has a very fast, shallow vibrato. To emulate it, try taking your thumb off ...