Hiya, This might sound a tad childish but: -

how do i know when im singing in falsetto and when im singing in my head voice, because my soft palate is raised in both.
Thanks.

Well, as far as I know, most people use them to mean the same thing...

I have a feeling there is some difference, but I wouldn't be able to tell you what it is...

For instance most people describe a tenor's 'head voice' as falsetto, I don't think thats entirely accurate, but I couldn't tell you what the difference is...

I'm not a voice-specialist, but for lack of replies (interest) from the singing experts of these forums, I'll try to help...
I think you can easily hear the difference : the head voice is usually rather mellow, the falsetto being a bit "chicken-like".
Does that make sense ?

I don't know the answer unfortunately. If I do find out, I'll let you know.


Amber
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A quick question, but technically potentially a lengthy answer!
To tell the difference - if there is any ring to your voice, you are probably in head voice. Falsetto is a more flutey sound. They are NOT the same thing. At the very top sixth-ish of the range, an untrained singer will probably go into falsetto, whereas a trained singer is more likely to use head voice.

Ann