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Musical Breakfast - Voice, what you can do!

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Oct 31Free

Musical Breakfast - Voice, what you can do!

With the aim of producing music, humans have ingeniously pulled strings inside a piano cabinet or on the neck of a guitar, even though their own, stretched in the throat (actually, they are not strings but membranes, which are pleated rather than stretched), emanate such varied and surprising sounds.

Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville (Paris 13th)

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Extreme ranges (bass or countertenor voices), androgynous, otherworldly, heavy smoker voices, royal voices, garage voices, surprising timbres, voices as musical instruments and other strange vocal techniques are on the program for this musical breakfast. So, if you feel like it...

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Trade your usual morning routine for an immersive dive into the extraordinary range and hidden textures of the human voice. From operatic highs to subterranean depths, this musical breakfast showcases how our vocal cords can become complex, living instruments. It is the perfect opportunity to experience something raw, unfiltered, and deeply evocative over a cup of coffee.

Discover the hidden potential of the human voice at the Musical Breakfast: Voix, ce que tu peux faire ! taking place at the Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville. On Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 11:00 to 13:00, this unique session highlights strange vocal techniques, from deep, resonant tones to high-countertenor registers. Whether you are interested in unusual vocal timbres or the mechanics of voice as an instrument, this event offers a fascinating morning of discovery. Admission is completely free, and the venue is fully wheelchair accessible, ensuring that everyone can comfortably attend this exploration of sound in the heart of the 13th arrondissement.

Join us on October 31, 2026, at the Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville for an engaging musical breakfast dedicated to the versatility of the voice. This session showcases an array of vocal styles, including deep, haunting tones, royal qualities, and gritty garage timbres, alongside androgynous sounds and extreme vocal ranges. By treating the voice as an instrument, the session provides a deep dive into the many surprising textures humans can produce.

The event runs from 11:00 to 13:00 and is open to the public with free admission. Located in the 13th arrondissement, the library provides a welcoming environment that is fully wheelchair accessible. Come explore these unconventional vocal techniques and gain a fresh perspective on the musical possibilities of the human voice in a relaxed setting.

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