Berberian did not just want singers to make noises; she wanted them to embody the sounds. If the score shows a dog barking, the performer must convey the mood of that dog—is it small and aggressive, or large and lazy? 4. Master the Vocal Shifts
Medium register (speaking voice, normal singing range). Bottom Line: Low register (groans, chest voice, vocal fry). Cathy Berberian Stripsody Score.pdf
The piece relies entirely on sound effects found in daily comic strips. It weaves together a narrative out of non-verbal sounds, sighs, screams, and iconic comic book words. Decoding the Graphic Score Berberian did not just want singers to make