02/19/2026
If you can’t hit the high note, it’s probably not your “talent.” It’s your technique.
As an ENT, here’s what’s actually happening:
Your vocal cords (vocal folds) are two tiny muscles that sit in your larynx. When you breathe, they open. When you speak or sing, they come together and vibrate. Air from your lungs passes through them, and that vibration creates sound.
Higher pitch?
The cords get longer and tighter.
Lower pitch?
They get shorter and thicker.
Volume?
More air pressure from your lungs.
“Perfect vocal cords” don’t exist. There is no flawless anatomy. What matters is:
• Smooth closure (no breathy gaps)
• Balanced tension (not squeezed, not lazy)
• Healthy tissue (no nodules, polyps, swelling)
• Proper breath support
Most voice issues I see aren’t about damage. They’re about misuse. Too much throat tension. Not enough breath. Overcompensation.
Your voice isn’t fragile. It’s athletic. Train it correctly.
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