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Acoustic Phonetics

The physics of resonance

Acoustic phonetics is the physics of speech: how the vocal tract shapes airflow into formants, harmonics, and timbre.

What it studies

Fundamental frequency, harmonic series, formant placement, and the spectral signature that makes every voice unique.

Why it matters in 7 WAW

Understanding the architecture of your own resonance lets you sculpt sound with precision — finding the placements that heal, project, and move others.

Core practices

  • ·Vowel-formant mapping
  • ·Overtone singing fundamentals
  • ·Resonance placement drills