Most experts agree that yodeling originated in the Central Alps with herders calling their stock or to communicate between Alpine villages. The multi-pitched yelling later became part of the regions traditional lore and musical expression. Later, in the 19th century, it would be brought to America by German immigrants where it would eventually integrate with folk and, later, country music. The basic concept is that the singer is switching rapidly from lower chest voice notes, to higher head voice or falsetto notes. The singers exploit this register flip to create the distinctive yelp sound you hear. The 16th note melodies can be very intricate and rapid .. close to what a clarinet would play in traditional music. You can find variations on this style of singing all around the world including Central Asia and Iran. Here is the Jimi Hendrix of the German yodel (or jodel) .. Franzl Lang! https://youtube/watch?v=vQhqikWnQCU
Posted on: Sun, 05 Oct 2014 11:12:31 +0000
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