Multiphonic Voice: Online Vocal & Instrumental Samples

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Multiphonic singing involves producing multiple notes simultaneously, creating a chord-like sound, which some initially perceive as a trick or hoax. The discussion highlights the confusion surrounding the concept, with participants seeking clarity on how it works. While multiphonic vocals are less commonly understood, examples of multiphonic techniques in instruments like flutes and oboes are noted, often resulting in less appealing sounds. The conversation mentions Tibetan monks as a source for vocal multiphonics and expresses interest in hearing solo vocal examples. Additionally, it touches on the differences between woodwind and brass multiphonics, indicating that the harmonic relationships may vary between these instrument types.
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Anyone know of any online samples of multiphonic vocals? (Instrumental would be interesting too)
 
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I thought multiphonic singing was a hoax or trick.

Now I think about it, I must be confusing this with something else, because my impression was that multiphonic singing is essentially singing multiple notes simultaneously, so as to sound like a chord. I just can't imagine how this is possible. But then 'multiphonic instrumental' could hardly be anything unusual, by that definition.

Please educate us.
 
I don't know about vocals, but I know a guy who can whistle a triad (three notes) relatively in tune. I've heard pieces with multiphonics on flutes and oboes, they sound terrible, I'm not sure how they work. I think they do something to muffle the fundamental to the point where one or two harmonics are distinctly audible... but barely.
 
You can get online samples of the Tibetan monks; samples near the bottom.
 
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I'm hoping to hear a solo voice doing it.

As for instrumental multiphonics, the notes in the chords aren't multiples of some fundamental, at least in woodwind multiphonics (I think they are for brass, but I can't remember for sure)
 
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