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Ep28 | QFL: How does my voice box work?...And how do I hum?

Ep28 | QFL: How does my voice box work?...And how do I hum?22 May8 min

In this fun Questions from Listeners episode, we explore the amazing science behind your voice!

Have you ever wondered:

🎤 How do we talk?

🎶 What makes humming sound different from singing?

😮 And what exactly ARE vocal cords anyway?

Join Audra — former teacher, emergency room PA, and mom of four curious kids — as she answers a some great questions that Theo from Maryland asks.  She breaks down how air from our lungs, vibrating vocal cords, and sound waves all work together to create the sounds we make every day.

Kids will learn:

🫁 How breathing helps us make sound

🎵 Why vocal cords vibrate

😄 What changes when we hum

🔊 How sound travels through the air

This episode is packed with fun science, silly voice experiments to try at home, and lots of fun learning. 🎧 Listen now on any podcast app!