1---2name: vocal-direction3description: Create detailed vocal specifications including style, register, techniques, emotional delivery, and influence references for AI music generation4---5
6# Vocal Direction
7
8Create comprehensive vocal specifications for AI music generation platforms.
9
10## Overview
11
12This 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.
13
14## Capabilities
15
16### Vocal Style Definition
17- Specify tonal qualities (breathy, raspy, clear, nasal)
18- Define texture characteristics
19- Note brightness/warmth balance
20- Describe unique qualities
21
22### Register Specification
23- Identify vocal range requirements
24- Specify typical register usage
25- Note falsetto/head voice use
26- Define chest voice characteristics
27
28### Technique Identification
29- List specific techniques (vibrato, runs, growls)
30- Note dynamic approaches
31- Specify articulation style
32- Define phrasing patterns
33
34### Emotional Direction
35- Describe emotional quality
36- Note vulnerability levels
37- Specify intensity patterns
38- Define expressiveness type
39
40### Influence Referencing
41- Identify vocal influence artists
42- Specify what elements to reference
43- Balance multiple influences
44- Note era-specific vocal styles
45
46## Vocal Reference Database
47
48### Vocal Styles
49| Style | Description | Example Artists |
50|-------|-------------|-----------------|
51| Breathy | Airy, intimate, soft attack | Billie Eilish, Lana Del Rey |
52| Raspy | Gritty, textured, worn | Tom Waits, Amy Winehouse |
53| Clear | Pure, precise, clean | Adele, Whitney Houston |
54| Nasal | Resonant, distinctive | Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson |
55| Husky | Deep, warm, smoky | Leonard Cohen, Sade |
56| Ethereal | Otherworldly, floating | Enya, Cocteau Twins |
57| Powerful | Big, resonant, belting | Celine Dion, Freddie Mercury |
58
59### Vocal Registers
60| Register | Range | Characteristics |
61|----------|-------|-----------------|
62| Bass | E2-E4 | Deep, resonant, grounded |
63| Baritone | A2-A4 | Warm, full, versatile |
64| Tenor | C3-C5 | Bright, lyrical, high |
65| Alto | F3-F5 | Rich, warm, mezzo |
66| Mezzo-Soprano | A3-A5 | Versatile, warm |
67| Soprano | C4-C6 | High, bright, agile |
68
69### Vocal Techniques
70| Technique | Description | Genre Context |
71|-----------|-------------|---------------|
72| Vibrato | Pitch oscillation | Classical, Soul, Pop |
73| Runs/Melisma | Rapid note sequences | R&B, Gospel, Pop |
74| Growl | Distorted, aggressive | Metal, Blues, Rock |
75| Falsetto | Head voice, airy | Soul, R&B, Pop |
76| Belt | Powerful chest voice | Musical Theater, Pop |
77| Whisper | Soft, intimate | Indie, Pop, Electronic |
78| Yodel | Register flips | Folk, Country |
79| Fry | Low, creaky | Pop, Indie |
80| Scream | High-intensity shout | Punk, Metal |
81
82### Emotional Qualities
83| Quality | Description | Expression |
84|---------|-------------|------------|
85| Vulnerable | Exposed, fragile | Soft dynamics, breaks |
86| Confident | Assured, strong | Full voice, clear |
87| Anguished | Pained, desperate | Strained, dynamic |
88| Joyful | Happy, uplifting | Bright, energetic |
89| Melancholic | Sad, longing | Minor inflections |
90| Defiant | Rebellious, strong | Aggressive edge |
91| Intimate | Close, personal | Quiet, breathy |
92| Passionate | Intense, fervent | Dynamic range |
93
94## Usage Guidelines
95
96### Vocal Specification Format
97```markdown
98## Vocal Direction
99
100### Style
101- **Primary Quality**: [Style descriptor]
102- **Texture**: [Smooth/Rough/Warm/Bright]
103- **Unique Characteristics**: [Specific qualities]
104
105### Register
106- **Range**: [Register name]
107- **Primary Zone**: [Where they sit most]
108- **Extended Range**: [High/low reaches]
109
110### Techniques
111- **Primary**: [Main techniques used]
112- **Occasional**: [Sometimes employed]
113- **Signature**: [Unique to this artist]
114
115### Emotional Delivery
116- **Core Quality**: [Primary emotion]
117- **Dynamic Range**: [How much variation]
118- **Intensity**: [1-10 baseline]
119
120### Influences
121| Artist | What to Reference |
122|--------|-------------------|
123| [Name] | [Specific quality] |
124```
125
126### Quality Checklist
127- [ ] Style is clearly defined
128- [ ] Register is appropriate for genre
129- [ ] Techniques are genre-authentic
130- [ ] Emotional direction is specific
131- [ ] Influences are relevant and clear
132
133## Integration Points
134
135### Related Skills
136- SK-MAC-002 (style-specification) - Vocal in full context
137- SK-MAC-004 (persona-development) - Voice as character
138- SK-MAC-010 (music-prompt-engineering) - Platform formatting
139
140### Related Agents
141- AG-MAC-002 (music-producer-agent) - Vocal production
142
143## References
144
145- Vocal pedagogy resources
146- Genre-specific vocal traditions
147- AI music platform vocal tags
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