Q&A for How to Yodel

In the 14th century, shepherds in the Swiss Alps came up with yodeling as a way to round up cattle and call to each other.

Currently, the most common use of yodeling is as a form of musical expression. However, some modern shepherds still use the practice in cow herding.

Yodel is the name of a courier company in the United Kingdom. They are one of the largest delivery services in the country.

Yes, female falsetto is often called head voice. Women also have whistle tone (think of Mariah Carey's super high notes).

Sometimes it's easier to find your break if you start with speaking a note, and then move up higher and higher until your voice "flips" into an airy sound that feels different.

Not really. Like many things in life, practice makes perfect. Some people may have naturally broader ranges, but everyone can learn to yodel with enough practice.

Most voice instructors can help you with this, or they can refer you to someone who can.

No, it is actually good for your voice since it makes it more ''flexible." To be more specific, it's allowing the cords to do their natural functions. By yodeling, your voice becomes more flexible and it leads to better agility.

First practice the ukulele enough to be able to multitask while playing, then just concentrate on yodeling while playing.

It depends on your voice, but yes, some women can.

Yes, young people can learn to yodel and do it well!

Yodeling (also known as jodeling) is a form of singing which involves repeated and rapid changes of pitch between the low-pitch chest register (or "chest voice") and the high-pitch head register or falsetto. This vocal technique is used in many cultures worldwide.

It depends on who you are and how much you practice. If you practice more and/or are more naturally talented, then you will get the hang of it faster.

There is no single answer, as this depends on the individual. Practice makes perfect, so just practice until you are ready.

There are different types of yodels. You can look them up online to find out more information about them.

Technically, you could but it is not advised. The teacher will probably get you in trouble.

No, it's unique and cool! Don't ever doubt your yodeling.

Yes! As long as it doesn’t irritate your voice, there is no age limit on yodeling.

Anyone can learn, but it will take different people different lengths of time to become good at it. Keep practicing and you’ll see improvement in your own skill.

Of course, the technique required is the same as for anybody else. Being autistic, or neurodivergent in any way, will not affect yodelling ability.

Yodeling is hated by many people because they don't like the sound of it. Some listeners find it weird how the singer can change notes so easily, while some simply find the sound unsettling. Also, it's not everyday music, so people are not habituated to it. If pop music decided yodeling was the latest thing, everyone would be loving it to pieces.

Scandinavian folk music. In Scandinavian folk music, the oral-song tradition Kulning (Norwegian: Laling), also called huving, is a form of signal song, a shout to make themselves known over a long distance, especially used in the mountains. Usually, it is linked to transhumance tradition.

Some lovely yodeling songs are "Einen Jodler Hör I Gern" by Franzl Lang and "The Lonely Goatherd" from the musical "The Sound of Music."