Tip: How to feminize your Voice

Here's a tip I read online for any crossdresser or transgender who wants to sound more feminine at times...

"Secrets to Passing as a Woman, by Leslie_Denise.
You don't have to wait until you are passably feminine to enjoy the benefits of being a woman. However, if you are going to leave the house en femme, being able to pass makes it easier to enjoy the perks of femininity without the hassle of confronting people's prejudices. Here are some secrets that will help in passing as female.

FIND YOUR FEMALE VOICE
No matter how great you look, having a distinctly male voice is one thing that can out you faster than anything else. The fastest way to sound more feminine is to model a woman's voice through singing.

Here's how to do it ...
Turn on some music and sing along with a female vocalist, preferably one with a naturally deep voice, such as Cher, Pink, or Natasha Bedingfield. Once you are singing in tune and have found a range that feels natural (you don't have to go too high), turn off the music and try speaking in this tone. Keep switching back and forth between singing and speaking until it feels natural. Not only does this help you develop a female pitch, you will also be able to emulate the breathiness and dynamic range of a woman. (Contrast this to male voices, which are deeper, stronger and more monotonous.)

The reason singing is more effective than just trying to talk like a woman is because singing is a right brain activity. The right side of your brain is associated with creativity and tapping into your “creative brain” can help you master a new way of using your voice much more quickly.

Finally, don't forget that lots of genetic women have naturally deep voices. Don't try to make your voice sound too high. Instead, try to find a pitch that is as low as possible while remaining in a female range."

(More info: For those who are determined to have a feminine voice, you might want to look at buying Kathe Perez's mp3 audio program at www.voicefeminization.com because I've heard good things about it. Also there's lots of free video clips on youtube such as this one. -Mistress Lisa)