"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
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In article ,
~misfit~ wrote:
A lot of singers lose the ability to hold the high notes perfectly as
they age.

The vocal range contracts as a part of the ageing process.
Part of the vocal training for young singers includes excercises to
extend the top of the range. Some manage to do this by a fourth
(five semitones) but keeping it, is a different matter:-)

A lot of singers never had that ability anyway. Got where they were
through looks rather than talent.

Not just looks, but presentation.

Iain