How does the voice work?

Have you ever wondered what happens inside your body when you sing, shout, or whisper? Your voice is actually a built-in, highly complex musical instrument, and there is some amazing science behind it! Join Mira and Finn as they explore the fascinating world of human sound! Did you know that when a newborn baby cries, their tiny vocal cords are only the size of a grain of rice? Or that when a professional singer hits a super high note, the flaps in her throat slap together an incredible one thousand times every single second?! That is faster than a hummingbird's wings! Discover how a curious singing teacher named Manuel Garcia used a tiny dentist's mirror to invent the first laryngoscope just so he could see his own throat vibrating! Plus, learn mind-blowing world records, like how the loudest human shout is over 121 decibels—that is nearly as loud as a roaring jet engine! We will even talk about the world's fastest talker who can speak over 650 words in a single minute! Grab your microphone and get ready to learn how your mouth, throat, and lungs turn simple air into the amazing sound of your unique voice!