There are a few ways to increase the frequency of a sound wave:
- Increase the tension of the vocal cords. When you tighten your vocal cords, they vibrate faster, producing a higher frequency sound.
- Reduce the mass of the vocal cords. Thinner vocal cords vibrate faster than thicker ones, producing a higher frequency sound.
- Shorten the vocal tract. The length of the vocal tract affects the resonant frequency of the vocal cords. A shorter vocal tract produces a higher resonant frequency, making the sound higher pitched.
- Shape the vocal resonators. The shape of the vocal tract, including the mouth and sinuses, can influence the frequency of the sound produced. By changing the shape of the vocal resonators, the pitch of the sound can be shifted up or down.