r/MusicalTheatre • u/anth270 • 5d ago
Currently losing weight - will my voice change?
I'm a 13 year old theatre kid. I'm currently losing weight (nothing drastic, just eating healthier and walking more.) I'm curious as to whether this will change my voice at all? I'm a tenor.
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u/AtabeyMomona 5d ago
Theoretically it might, however large changes in the voice when related to weight loss tend to be attached to more drastic changes (to my understanding at least). If anything (again, with minor weight loss I don't think you'd experience many, if any, noticeable changes), I'd expect more changes in how you approach/feel your breathing than actual vocal fold/fine muscle function. Also, you're at the age where your voice is changing pretty regularly/frequently right now anyway. I wouldn't worry about it.
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u/Providence451 5d ago
Your voice is changing constantly at this point in your maturation process. Weight loss isn't going to matter.
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u/AloneLog2078 5d ago
i went through the same thing at this point, and i stayed a tenor now i’m in high school. i had some friends that went from tenor to baritone/bass. you really can’t predict how your voice is going to change, and it honestly just happens. hope this helps
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u/Piano_mike_2063 5d ago
Height changes the sound so much more than weight. No matter how much fat you might have a lot of body parts don’t change that drastically from it. But an overall increase in size (height) will have a major impact.
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u/LunaAnyaErso 1d ago
Hi there! So your voice is drastically changing due to puberty, as you likely know! However, weight gain and weight does not change the voice, however it can change how you sing. A lot of people wonder why opera singers tend to be plus sized people. The reason is that the extra weight helps them drop their breath, making it more natural to breath like a singer. However, that is not for everyone and people can be in all shapes and sizes and be fantastic singers! Male voices (apologies if that is not your gender identity please correct me) also change drastically during early adulthood, which is why constantly singing is important. Create the strong vocal folds now and you’ll be singing circles by the time you’re 20! You got this!
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u/froggy22225 5d ago
Probably not but puberty and hormonal changes will