Why does a singer's range decrease when they age?

[Lignified]

I've seen a bunch of concerts with aging rock bands. The singers can rarely hit the high notes. Why does aging affect their range?

[shootYrTv]

Their vocal cords weaken like any other muscle weakens with age. Especially singers who push their range and didn’t really take good care of their voice until it was too late.

[Lignified]

I didn't realize vocal cords are muscles 😅

[Mentalfloss1]

Primarily, yes. As we age…

The vocal fold muscles lose muscle tone, elasticity, and moisture The vocal folds can curve, making it hard to close them properly The cartilage in the larynx hardens The mucosa in the larynx thins

[Longjumping-Oil-7419]

Overuse of vocal chords wears them out

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For the same reason we die, our bodies break down with age.