Creak: Theories and Practices of Pulse Phonation

This book explores what pulse phonation is, what it can do, and how it develops into a cultural practice. It presents a thorough investigation of pulse phonation to jointly take into consideration its sociocultural, bioacoustic, and creative dimensions.

Francesco Venturi is a musician-researcher and PhD candidate at Kingston University London. He has lectured in voice theories at the Milan Conservatory, Italy, and specializes in extended techniques, opera, and live arts curation. He received major commissions, has scored award-winning films, and performed solo and in ensembles across Europe.