23-04-2013, 07:52 PM
Your before voice was very gentle, whereas a more masculine voice will usually sound more "demanding" and deeper. Keep in mind female voices can vary just as much as men's can, and usually women with deeper, throatier voices are perceived as more sexually appealing.
My friend pointed out to me that my boyfriend's voice is kind of feminine (he's a big hairy guy), and once I listened to it, it really is. I guess that's why a lot of strangers mistake him for being gay all the time (he also dresses sharp and has the slightest hint of a lisp).
To be honest, it's more about how you carry yourself than how your voice may sound. I think you could have easily kept your "male" voice and made it sound great as a female voice. :3 It just sounds like your voice before never really got deeper after puberty. Like how female voice actors oftentimes voice young male characters, and how back in the old days young boys would act as females in plays.
That's strange that subliminals are helping you change your voice! I've never heard of that before. It certainly has done wonders! Since it is natural at this point, you could try recording yourself doing different voices and see what sounds best, and try to consciously do that whenever possible. That's what most transgenders do. I think the problem lies in that fact that your image of female is a little skewed. You don't feel female enough, and feel that you have to try harder than others to succeed at passing for your gender. So you're subliminally telling yourself to go to the extreme, when really that isn't necessary.
My one friend hasn't tried changing her voice AT ALL; she just emphasizes words in a more feminine way. And even though she doesn't wear makeup and looks kinda frumpy, people still think she's a woman when they meet her. The idea of her possibly having a penis doesn't cross their minds at all. Just from changing the words she uses and how she uses them.
Not trying to bring you down or anything (even though I know you're one of the only people on here who actually knows how to take criticism well), just trying to give you a third person perspective. I think hearing feedback from others on this subject will really help you pinpoint the best voice you can for your image. :3 <3
I've honestly considered trying voice training for myself. I don't know what I sound like to other people, but I know I don't like hearing my own voice. >.< If I get a good enough microphone I might try recording myself and trying to develop a voice that might be better suited for me (I oftentimes feel way too masculine when I talk). ^^; I figure if all these transgenders can emulate the perfect female voice, why can't I some day?
My friend pointed out to me that my boyfriend's voice is kind of feminine (he's a big hairy guy), and once I listened to it, it really is. I guess that's why a lot of strangers mistake him for being gay all the time (he also dresses sharp and has the slightest hint of a lisp).
To be honest, it's more about how you carry yourself than how your voice may sound. I think you could have easily kept your "male" voice and made it sound great as a female voice. :3 It just sounds like your voice before never really got deeper after puberty. Like how female voice actors oftentimes voice young male characters, and how back in the old days young boys would act as females in plays.
That's strange that subliminals are helping you change your voice! I've never heard of that before. It certainly has done wonders! Since it is natural at this point, you could try recording yourself doing different voices and see what sounds best, and try to consciously do that whenever possible. That's what most transgenders do. I think the problem lies in that fact that your image of female is a little skewed. You don't feel female enough, and feel that you have to try harder than others to succeed at passing for your gender. So you're subliminally telling yourself to go to the extreme, when really that isn't necessary.
My one friend hasn't tried changing her voice AT ALL; she just emphasizes words in a more feminine way. And even though she doesn't wear makeup and looks kinda frumpy, people still think she's a woman when they meet her. The idea of her possibly having a penis doesn't cross their minds at all. Just from changing the words she uses and how she uses them.
Not trying to bring you down or anything (even though I know you're one of the only people on here who actually knows how to take criticism well), just trying to give you a third person perspective. I think hearing feedback from others on this subject will really help you pinpoint the best voice you can for your image. :3 <3
I've honestly considered trying voice training for myself. I don't know what I sound like to other people, but I know I don't like hearing my own voice. >.< If I get a good enough microphone I might try recording myself and trying to develop a voice that might be better suited for me (I oftentimes feel way too masculine when I talk). ^^; I figure if all these transgenders can emulate the perfect female voice, why can't I some day?