Khöömei music

Khöömei (Hooliin Chor in Mongolian: ‘throat harmony’) is one of the most popular style of Tuvan throat singing. Khoomei is traditionally a softer sounding style, with the fundamental (or drone) usually in the low-mid to midrange of the singer’s normal voice. In this style, usually 2 or 3 harmonics can be heard between one and two octaves above the fundamental. In Khoomei, the abdomen is fairly relaxed, and there is less tension on the larynx than in other styles. Pitch is manipulated through a combination of movements of the lips, throat, tongue or jaw. Singing in this style gives… read more