Create detailed vocal specifications including style, register, techniques, emotional delivery, and influence references for AI music generation
日本語に翻訳 name: vocal-direction
description: Create detailed vocal specifications including style, register, techniques, emotional delivery, and influence references for AI music generation
allowed-tools: Read, Write, Edit, WebSearch
id: SK-MAC-007
Vocal Direction
Create comprehensive vocal specifications for AI music generation platforms.
Overview
This skill provides frameworks for specifying vocal characteristics that AI music generators can interpret. It covers vocal style, register, techniques, emotional qualities, and artist influence references.
Capabilities
Vocal Style Definition
Specify tonal qualities (breathy, raspy, clear, nasal)
Define texture characteristics
Note brightness/warmth balance
Describe unique qualities
Register Specification
Identify vocal range requirements
Specify typical register usage
Note falsetto/head voice use
Define chest voice characteristics
Technique Identification
List specific techniques (vibrato, runs, growls)
Note dynamic approaches
Specify articulation style
Define phrasing patterns
Emotional Direction
Describe emotional quality
Note vulnerability levels
Specify intensity patterns
Define expressiveness type
Influence Referencing
Identify vocal influence artists
Specify what elements to reference
Balance multiple influences
Note era-specific vocal styles
Vocal Reference Database
Vocal Styles
Style Description Example Artists Breathy Airy, intimate, soft attack Billie Eilish, Lana Del Rey Raspy Gritty, textured, worn Tom Waits, Amy Winehouse Clear Pure, precise, clean Adele, Whitney Houston Nasal Resonant, distinctive Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson Husky Deep, warm, smoky Leonard Cohen, Sade Ethereal Otherworldly, floating Enya, Cocteau Twins Powerful Big, resonant, belting Celine Dion, Freddie Mercury
Vocal Registers
Register Range Characteristics Bass E2-E4 Deep, resonant, grounded Baritone A2-A4 Warm, full, versatile Tenor C3-C5 Bright, lyrical, high Alto F3-F5 Rich, warm, mezzo Mezzo-Soprano A3-A5 Versatile, warm Soprano C4-C6 High, bright, agile
Vocal Techniques
Technique Description Genre Context Vibrato Pitch oscillation Classical, Soul, Pop Runs/Melisma Rapid note sequences R&B, Gospel, Pop Growl Distorted, aggressive Metal, Blues, Rock Falsetto Head voice, airy Soul, R&B, Pop Belt Powerful chest voice Musical Theater, Pop Whisper Soft, intimate Indie, Pop, Electronic Yodel Register flips Folk, Country Fry Low, creaky Pop, Indie Scream High-intensity shout Punk, Metal
Emotional Qualities
Quality Description Expression Vulnerable Exposed, fragile Soft dynamics, breaks Confident Assured, strong Full voice, clear Anguished Pained, desperate Strained, dynamic Joyful Happy, uplifting Bright, energetic Melancholic Sad, longing Minor inflections Defiant Rebellious, strong Aggressive edge Intimate Close, personal Quiet, breathy Passionate Intense, fervent Dynamic range
Usage Guidelines
Vocal Specification Format
## Vocal Direction
### Style
- **Primary Quality**: [Style descriptor]
- **Texture**: [Smooth/Rough/Warm/Bright]
- **Unique Characteristics**: [Specific qualities]
### Register
- **Range**: [Register name]
- **Primary Zone**: [Where they sit most]
- **Extended Range**: [High/low reaches]
### Techniques
- **Primary**: [Main techniques used]
- **Occasional**: [Sometimes employed]
- **Signature**: [Unique to this artist]
### Emotional Delivery
- **Core Quality**: [Primary emotion]
- **Dynamic Range**: [How much variation]
- **Intensity**: [1-10 baseline]
### Influences
| Artist | What to Reference |
|--------|-------------------|
| [Name] | [Specific quality] |
Quality Checklist
Integration Points
Related Skills
SK-MAC-002 (style-specification) - Vocal in full context
SK-MAC-004 (persona-development) - Voice as character
SK-MAC-010 (music-prompt-engineering) - Platform formatting
Related Agents
AG-MAC-002 (music-producer-agent) - Vocal production
References
Vocal pedagogy resources
Genre-specific vocal traditions
AI music platform vocal tags