Music Blocks

Raise Your Voice!


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People can make amazing music using their voice. In this episode, it’s all about the power and range of the human voice. Get ready to hear all kinds of vocal techniques – from beatboxing to scatting to yodeling. You’ll hear how musicians like Bobby McFerrin, Sarah Vaughan and the Baka people use these techniques to connect with their cultures and add meaning to their songs.

Stuff to think about after you’ve listened:

  • Which vocal timbre stood out to you? Which was familiar? Which was unfamiliar?

  • What are ways that you use your voice when interacting with music -- singing, speaking, beatboxing? What other ways can you think of?

  • Ready to explore more vocal gymnastics? Check out our playlists on Spotify or Apple Music.


    This is one of six Music Blocks episodes exploring your favorite sounds and the instrument families that create them. You can listen in any order. Find more episodes, discussion questions and playlists at MusicBlocksPodcast.org.

    Tell us how you're using Music Blocks in the classroom or at home, or share your playlists and music creations inspired by the podcast! Email us: [email protected]

    Music Blocks is a production of Colorado Public Radio's Audio Innovations Studio.

    Hosts: Rebekah Romberg and Luis Antonio Perez

    Lead producer: Rebekah Romberg

    Education Advisor: Carla Aguilar, Ph.D.

    Additional editorial support: Emily Williams, Jo Erickson, Erin Jones, Kibwe Cooper

    Editor & Executive Producer: Brad Turner

    Thank you: Monika Vischer and Scott Clemens at CPR Classical, Willobee Carlan at Indie 102.3, Jodi Gersh, Clara Shelton, María Juliana Pinzón, Arielle Wilson, Kim Nguyen, Mia Rincón, Hart Van Denburg, Jon Pinnow, Doug Clifton and all the teachers, parents and students who listened and helped us develop this podcast.

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