It looks more like a flat tongue, i thought flat tongue position can ruin a voice and the best position for singing is the NG one! I know i couldn't sing in this concave position though.
Hola Gracias por subir este tipo de vodeos en lo personal me sirven mucho y no hablo ingles pero, entiendo un poquito..... y tus gestos me ayudan a entender mejor....... soy de El Salvador.... y tengo 18 años estoy iniciandome en esto del canto.... y este tipo de videos me sirven mucho.... Ademas me pareces muy simpatica..... y es facil entenderte...
ahh I love these I have never been able to afford voice lessons to improve on my singing voice and I really need to get some proper structured technique so I appreciate these videos!
Well, that's true when what a person is saying is negative, especially about other people. I think we all need to help one another more in this world, don't you? It's so hard to begin with and I just figure that we can use our words to encourage one another because life has a way of putting us down.
Oh thanks. Sorry to take so long to get back to you. I had that major move this year and it really threw off my stuff for awhile. But I'm working so hard to be able to offer more help so please stay in touch as I continue to put more things together for singing lessons online.
that was really good! i was getting a very slight popping feeling in my throat going into lower notes, but not when i do that exercise, so much better and smoother! yeah!!!!
thanks for your help :] that mmm exercise and all your other videos helped me to improve my knowledge on singing and helped me relax and helped me make a really high honored chorale at my school. thanks so much
Wow your lessons are very helpful! I had a voice coach for 7 years that did not do much good for me. After I watched your videos, I was amazed at how much better I was doing with the overall quality and sound of my voice. I want to thank you especially for that meditation-mmm exercise, I have audtitions for a singing chorale tomorrow, and I think if I do that a few times, I might actually be able to relax! Thanks for all of your help!
I had trouble with it when I was first learning about the muscles in the tongue. I had to do all kinds of silly things to figure it out. The problem is that we are not used to being aware of the muscles we use in singing. Be sure to use a mirror and keep focusing your mind on the muscles in the middle of the tongue and never give up!
I am also unable to form my tongue this way. Hopefully with work I can change that. I'm also unable to Roll my Rs or roll my tongue. Perhaps I just have a lazy tongue. lol.
This is very helpful! I just discovered your lessons on youtube the other day. I would love some more tips on relaxing your tongue and all that... I have a lot of tension in the back of my throat/tongue when I sing... and when I go into my head voice, I tend to block off my throat with the back of my tongue. Thanks for this! :)
p.s. - Has anyone ever told you that you remind them of Madeline Kahn?
This is very helpful! I just discovered your lessons on youtube the other day. I would love some more tips on relaxing your tongue and all that... I have a lot of tension in the back of my throat/tongue when I sing... and when I go into my head voice, I tend to block off my throat with the back of my tongue. Thanks for this! :)
p.s. - Has anyone told you that you sound like Madeline Kahn?
thank you very much for the video! i was having trouble trying to get the tongue right. only after watching your video did i realize that i was singing with my tongue too far back in the mouth. so thanks again the video really helped :D
Edith Skinner stated that to sing SCHWA /MID VOWELS, we need to arch /raise the middle tongue into the relation between soft /hard palate. Does it mean we aim the
tongue into the 'border' between hard and soft palate? Which specific articulator do we need to arch the tongue? Thank you.
Edith skinner stated that to sing schwa or mid vowels,we need to arch /raise our the middle tongue into the relation between soft /hard palate. Does it mean we aim the
tongue into the 'border' between hard and soft palate. Which specific articulator do we need to arc it?Thanks 4 ur advise.
Thanks. Try watching your jaw in a mirror, keep the tongue forward and then make the sound of "aw" and "ee" by quickly alternating between the 2 of them without letting your jaw move or your tongue to pull backwards.
my voice always comes out scratchy when i try to hit the higher notes, i don't know what im doing wrong, and i can't find your websites name, what's your website's name?
My tongue (especially the back) is really stubborn and won't stay concave. Also if I'm singing the "ay" vowel, it seems that tongue takes up my entire mouth. Is that normal? How do I keep the tongue down? Are there exercises?
Question. How do you know if you're good at singing or not? I really want to know.. I have musical auditions and I only want to try if i am good. xx Hadie.. Hadie needs help!
You feel it on the inside. I know when I'm singing well because I get goose bumps. Other people you can trust to be honest with you will confirm what you will know inside yourself.
Scratchy usually happens when we push the voice too hard, which we do when we aren't using our breath to its fullest power. Check out my articles on breathing on my website and read everything else there that you can!
When I sing, the place between my chin and the throat is always hard and tense. It's always like that when I try reaching higher notes. Is that normal? Or does that mean I'm straining my voice too much?
Too much tension. Try singing when lying flat on your back with legs uncrossed and hands at your side. Close your eyes. Pay attention to your belly breathing and see what happens.
Sore throats almost always start with too much tension in the throat and tongue areas, which makes us push our voices instead of letting the sound "ride" on the wind of our breath. Check out my "starting the tone" article on my website for help.
It helps, but don't let it cause any tension in you. The idea is to get control of tongue and keep it from pushing into the back of your throat, which can muffle the sound and strain your voice.
I'm so glad I found you on here! You present great ideas that make sense and you have a very healing and nurturing spirit in your teaching. I will look forward to more!
haha wow i learned alot outta this little video. Amazing how these few singing lessons help you. I dont even have to go to my old singing class i got this! You seem like a professional singing teacher. Thanks for the help i learned a bunch about breathing and learning how to use my tongue to sing. Good job and continue these vids...PLEASE!!
I think I've had wrong tongue positions for years now because of my braces. I think it's why I'm breathing wrong with an aquired tight chest and throat. Can the tongue be the cause?! I can't even perform cartoons voices anymore!
Ever since I learned how to breathe through the diaphram, I've had chest tightness and throat discomfort. I don't think I'm doing it right cause I can't exhale a long breath like when I used my chest. Do singers have to breathe with diaphrams ALL the time?!
The diaphragm and lower abs are truly the most important breathing muscles. If you're having chest tightness & throat problems, it sounds like you may be forcing the diaphragmatic breathing. Have you tried lying on your back & just breathing naturally, without pushing the diaphragm? If not, try that & see what happens.
hello, thank you for answering my question. one more thing i would like to ask, i kept using the voice thats not mine because when im singing i sounded better than using my normal voice..is that correct?? please give me some tips. thank you very much for your time..
The key is to find you authentic voice and boldly sing with it! Whatever is coming out of you is part of you. At first, we all might try to imitate what others sound like. That's normal. But to sing really really well, you have to find your own voice. Or I'd say, let your own voice find you!
think u so much for the singing lesson u give, they are what i've been lookin for. they are so easy to understand my kids will learn so much. this my first ever post to you tube , so let that tell u how much i appreciate what u do thank so much
Thanks so much. I'm not sure how old your kids are but you might want to check out my singbabysing (dot com) website for more resources. I work a lot with parents and teachers.
hello, i wanted to know if im using my correct singing voice but im not so sure~ also, i really want to know how to projct vibrato while singing..can you please help my problem?? thnx =)
Thanks for writing. I couldn't find any video of you singing that would allow me to answer your question. However, the vibrato answer is that projection is pretty much same for vibrato or non-vibrato technique. It's based on how you control your breath as you release the tones. If your voice sounds breathy when trying to sing loudly, you're letting or pushing out too much breath.
i don't know whenther you got my last comment but im having trouble with singing when i sing am not opening my mouth but i cannot do this because it feels weird would you be able to provide any tips joy
Not sure about the last comment but here's a thought about an open mouth: the tone that's produced freely does not need an open mouth, only an open throat and lack of tension in the jaw, neck and tongue muscles. The silly spinning siren is good for this and be sure to check out the articles on my singbabysing website.
Your videos are so useful! thank you for making them! hehe~
I wanted to ask a question.. because I really love singing but when i sing high, y throat sounds sore even when it's not. sort of as though i cant start the note.
i also have barely any vibrato at all when i sing, the sound is pure but.. i like a little bit of vibrato. >_<
Thanks. The problem is a tight tongue, jaw and throat. Go to my website and use the google search box on the home page. Type in "starting tone" and after you read there, use the search box on that page to type in "resonance." Take a look at the pictures there.
You're tightening your throat, which is throwing off your pitch slightly, pulling it down a bit and taking away some of the energy you're capable of giving. Work on expanding your breath support, relaxing your jaw, tongue, throat areas and most of all, allow yourself the freedom to be yourself when you sing. Use a mirror to watch your jaw and shoulders. Are they tight?
i get the curve in my tongue hooray. the only problem is when i sing the vowel e my tongue gets all bunched up how can i control the eee sound without the strain
The ee vowel is going to be high in the back of the tongue so don't worry about it too much. The main lesson here is to learn how to relax the tongue by learning how to control it. Keep your jaw loose and make sure the tip of the tongue is resting over the bottom teeth, touching the lower lip.
Yeah, it's not easy to control it but it's really important for good singing. Don't worry about it but do read the articles on my website about how it impacts the way you sing.
Don't force it. Start by keeping the tip of the tongue resting gently over the bottom front teeth and touching the lower inside lip. Do the exercises with it like that and don't allow it to pull back as you sing higher notes.
You may not be able to help with this issue, but I have severe allergies to dust which just started to show this summer. I haven't been able to sing fully for the past month becaase my throat was sore. I almost have it under becuase we are getting laminate flooring, but do you think any permanent damage was done to my voice?
I couldn't say for sure, but I'd gargle with a mild salt solution every night to help. Also, do the 3 step scale video lesson, very gently, but do it only on "mm" or "ng."
Thanks for your encouragement! I'm also getting ready to set up an affordable subscription based service and am asking people to let me know if they are interested. I thought I would have a real time conference lesson service, but the technology just isn't there to make it good for everyone.
amaazing vids i love it so helpful ..i will be glad if u disgused styles like robert plant axel rose steven tyler david coverdale ..thats will be amaazingly helpful thanks alotts ur amaazing and truley beautiful
Thanks so much. I hope I can do more to help. Right now I'm working on a training video for parents and child educators so that we can make vocal training something that everyone gets when they're young. I'm also figuring out ways to help my YouTube community more too so tell everyone you know about what the possibilities are here. Imagine a world learning to sing!
in all my years of study i have always found that a concave tongue did nothing but force the tongue down and back into the throat cutting of resonance, and creating tension. i hope that you expand this lesson further, such an important factor in singing is hardly something to address in a quicky tutorial, and perhaps you could remark on the differing views brought up in the many comments found here. thanks. dfs
Thanks for the comment. What I really hope for people to understand about the tongue is that we must learn how to use it to our full advantage. There is, indeed, controversy about how to use it, but I encourage everyone to try different approaches to find what works best for them. In this introductory lesson, the issue of training it is raised. Hopefully we'll get to the next step with it so that confusion doesn't stop people from learning.
Just go for the sound and let the tongue go where it needs to go. You cannot sing every vowel with the tongue concave or with the tongue touching the tip of the bottom teeth. For example, try it on EE or IH, not possible! (the tip of the tongue will naturally raise up). Singing with a concave will force your larynx down and just listen to this lady. Her AH is not clear and you can hear her soft palate in the way.
Here we go again. I wish people would read all of the comments on the tongue thing before commenting because they would find that we've already covered this controversy pretty thoroughly. Go to my Impropera page on my website to see what other people say about my singing. Please remember that few people here are interested in singing opera or classical art songs.
Thanks. Low notes: sing the lowest note that's comfortable at half volume. Slide down gently to 1 note below it then oscillate between the 2 until they feel and sound right. Don't work on the next note down until this 1 is comfortable, then add the next the same way. Do it slowly.
I'm studying classical singing.I practiced your recommendations about the tongue and i found myself singing two tones higher than my normal range. I don't know if it was wrong or not, but i did it and it worked for me. I hope you post videos on "increasing your range" or something like that. Thanks a lot for all the videos you posted, and for taking time to answer to all the people who commented on here.Excuse me for my english.
Your English is actually better than many native English speakers so nothing to apologize there. Thanks for your comments and I'm happy to hear this tongue video has helped you. There's quite a bit of controversy about how to train the tongue, but it sounds like you are finding the way that will help you. Congratulations!
Telling someone to specifically put their tongue in a given position is dangerous, since freedom in the tongue should be the goal, and because each person is different. The latter is perhaps the most important consideration in teaching!
Thanks for your comment. Many different opinions exist about the tongue in singing. I'd like to refer to pg. 111 in William Vennard's "Singing, the Mechanism and the Technique": "[the tongue]...a groove lengthwise-this last being the preferable position for singing." Although freedom of the tongue is a goal, I would say that the relaxed control of the tongue is the most important concept for each student to discover.
Also, if you refer to Fig. 25 of Caruso singing the "A" vowel in Marafioti's book, it describes his tongue as lying flat on the floor of his mouth. Perhaps combining what Vennard and Marafioti both say could help clarify this subject. Perhaps we could say that the tongue lies flat with a slight groove instead of saying concave, if that helps. Most importantly, each student must discover how their own tongue impacts the position of the larynx and how to stay in relaxed control of it.
Again, Caruso was Caruso and clearly darkened his tone...As you mentioned, there were and are different points of view on this and many other subjects related to singing. But let's remember that what worked for Caruso isn't necessarily going to work for everybody!Look at various popular or exemplary singers today and you'll notice that what each one does with his/her face/tongue...etc...varies...
Yes, everyone must discover what works best for them. Old tapes of Sills, for instance, show a jaw that shook at times, but when I took her Master class, I didn't care, I just learned from her. Grobin, Aguilar, Amy Lee etc. all do what works for them. The foundation for all good singing comes from knowing how to naturally utilize the basic mechanics of the voice, but few people get an opportunity to learn. I'm here to help them & I trust you will help to encourage them too.
SInging is learning how to hear the correct production of your voice correctly, and that certainly can't be done via internet...but good luck to everyone. I think wanting to learn is a prerequisite for learning...
Please don't confuse people. I appreciate your comments, but are you a voice teacher? I've had a number of excellent voice teachers and I can assure you that a concave tongue to produce the full resonant "aw" vowel sound is correct. Tension comes from other misuse of muscles. There are also several specific tongue exercises that teach how to use a concave tongue to your advantage.
Judging by your next comments, mine are not confusing or misleading at all. Yes, I trained with a vocal instructor for 6 years. Learning online, while initially helpful can lead to a chance of damage unless one on one coaching is sought after, wouldn't you agree? I understand what you're after with the tongue exercises but doesn't that risk dropping the jaw which causes tension in the throat? I prefer teaching the "lift". The first part of a yawn except do NOT drop your jaw.
Again, there are a lot of opinions about the tongue position and they vary from century to century, country to country, style to style. I'd love to see every person who comes to this site get quality lessons, but many are not near a teacher or cannot afford one. I'm hoping to provide online real time lessons for those who want more personalized help.
Another thought, since this subject seems to be of some interest to those who have more knowledge about the voice than most people. We never want to thrust the jaw downwards for that does indeed cause tension in the throat. The lift in the 1st part of a yawn may work, but then there are those authorities who caution against that method too. Again...many many different opinions are out there.
Of course I do. On page 112-113 he elaborates further on the tongue position for "Ah"...and as you can see, it becomes a very complicated matter! So be careful everybody!
Oh, i'm agree with you. It's a pity, but it is very difficult to find methods to increase the vocal range; if we find one, or it's not good at all or it's very expensive. Please, babysing, post a video for all of us who want to increase the vocal range. I'm studying classical singing and it is a critical matter in our study.Thanks for all this very helpful videos
increasing your range is a slow and deliberate process. the best way to approach it is to ensure you're singing pure vowels during your lessons. you really need to train with someone to do this properly or you'll risk damaging your vocal chords.
Pure vowels are a must and increasing the range needs to be done one note at a time. Originally, during the Bel Canto era, people would learn to sing only one note until it was perfect before moving on to the next one. Sometimes that 1st note would take 6 months or more to get right. Most people today don't want to take the time but it's worth the effort to get that 1st one right.
Hello! Thanks for these lessons and for the time you dedicate to help us (aspiring) singers.
Can you look at my video and comment (type in "Michael Prelevic" in the search field)? Any criticism, no matter how harsh, is very welcome! Basically, I played the original song in the background just to make the voice stronger in the video. This was done in my room with no additional devices (not a studio). I'd appreciate a comment and thank you in advance! :0)
Thankfully she passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by all of those who loved her best. That doesn't happen much these days so it was a blessing.
hey u are an awsome teacher! can u please hear my video? its me singing and i would love for you to tell my what am i doing wrong and what can i improve please!
ps. my voice is developing since im 15 yrs old so its not of my best
Is the video with the empty rooms your voice? Are you singing without any electronic effects or another recording in the background? Before I could help you, I need to know those answers, so get back to me because I have some observations and suggestions I'd like to share.
hey thxx! no im not using any type of electronic device of effects it just my voice in a medium size empty room its not a recording its me singing live lol! i would really love to hear your suggestions and observations
Thanks, I thought so but wanted to be sure before I commented. 1st of all, you have a fantastic voice! It really moved me and I had a Grammy Award winner listen to it too and he said the same thing. So congratulations, you have a gift! Next, don't let it go to your head! :) We also both agree that you need to work on being able to sing consistently on pitch, but this is something that is trainable, so don't be discouraged by that comment.
wow! thx so much! dont worry it wont go to my head lol! but thanks so much, i cant believe a grammy award winner heard me!!! im so happy! though im 15 yrs old i would love to do this for all my life to become a professional singer to be known u dotn kno how much i want it! oooo and also to have many grammys lol! thx i will try to sing some other song and try to be consistently on pitch and see what do you think
thank you both so much again! ps. can i know who the grammy winner is?!!
Glad to hear you're encouraged! You have a voice that can be trained to be something to be reckoned with, so work on the scales and get your pitches absolutely clear. Your style is good and the passion that you feel for the music and the message is right in the pocket. Sorry, I can't give the name...but he knows this business very well.
Your lessons are great! they helped me a lot so far! thank you for that! =) do you have some exercises for reaching high notes? I'm having quite trouble with that. =( I know you musn't hold your head up (what alot of people do, I do that also) but I can't reach the high notes with my head in the normal relaxed position.
Thanks. Glad to hear these are helping! Going up in pitch requires a lowered larynx. Place your fingertips lightly on your larynx & as you inhale, feel if it goes down or up. It should go down in order to keep an open "throat" and stay down as you go up in pitch. Keep the back of the tongue down too.
Thanks so much. The reason I started doing this was for what you wrote in your 3rd sentence. When I taught voice in Alaska, I realized that very few people in the world have access to a qualified voice teacher, so I decided to do something about it. I sure hope to be able to offer more in-depth real-time lessons via the internet at some point in the future. Thanks again and be sure to get all the info you can at my website (redesign pages).
Nasal voice comes from tight throat and pharynx. Read my anatomy, resonance, breathing and tongue articles on the redesign pages of my website. Oh yes, and articulation too.
Love it! Just be careful with your vocal cords....the screaming sound without a good technique can still hurt your cords. But I like what she's trying to do!!!!
Did you read the previous post? All vowels sounds up high tend to mush together into somehitng like "uh," but the tongue thing applies to "yeah" the same way it applies to the "EE" sound.
ma'am, thank you for sharing your knowledge to us. i just wanted to ask a question. i am having hard time enunciating words having 'e' sound by a high note. like the word 'me', 'free', was that because of the tongue or of the throat?
Good question. The "EE" sound doesn't really work clearly in the upper range. In fact, all vowel sounds tend to turn into "uh" up high. That being said, the more you work on getting the tongue down and foreward, the higher you'll be able to go without losing the clear vowel pronunciation.
How did that work for you @BenosaAccount?
singbabysing 1 month ago
It looks more like a flat tongue, i thought flat tongue position can ruin a voice and the best position for singing is the NG one! I know i couldn't sing in this concave position though.
Piarose7 8 months ago
Hola Gracias por subir este tipo de vodeos en lo personal me sirven mucho y no hablo ingles pero, entiendo un poquito..... y tus gestos me ayudan a entender mejor....... soy de El Salvador.... y tengo 18 años estoy iniciandome en esto del canto.... y este tipo de videos me sirven mucho.... Ademas me pareces muy simpatica..... y es facil entenderte...
ssssaaamm92 1 year ago
haha she looks higher than a kite
Llilloco 2 years ago
ahh I love these I have never been able to afford voice lessons to improve on my singing voice and I really need to get some proper structured technique so I appreciate these videos!
softlyserenademe 2 years ago
I thought it needed to be raised up instead of concave.
allmusic85 2 years ago
There is still a lot of controversy about this, but the main thing to remember is to get rid of as much tension as you can.
singbabysing 2 years ago
ur tounge it messes u up to if u don't no how to keep ur mouth shut.
KittyAsharie 2 years ago
Well, that's true when what a person is saying is negative, especially about other people. I think we all need to help one another more in this world, don't you? It's so hard to begin with and I just figure that we can use our words to encourage one another because life has a way of putting us down.
singbabysing 2 years ago
well that is very true!
KittyAsharie 2 years ago
Man, I love you, you're great. What a wonderful teacher you are, I'd love to be a pupil of yours. Thanks for these videos, they're very helpful.
WeeMiniMoose 3 years ago
Oh thanks. Sorry to take so long to get back to you. I had that major move this year and it really threw off my stuff for awhile. But I'm working so hard to be able to offer more help so please stay in touch as I continue to put more things together for singing lessons online.
singbabysing 2 years ago
Oiii
dinobott 3 years ago
that was really good! i was getting a very slight popping feeling in my throat going into lower notes, but not when i do that exercise, so much better and smoother! yeah!!!!
zomgkitten 3 years ago
wow, you´re good!
mi7gu7 3 years ago
Ah, thanks.
singbabysing 2 years ago
This one was really useful thanks. U look cute in the hat too.
takethis888 3 years ago
Thanks! Glad the lesson helped.
singbabysing 3 years ago
i like your lessons a lot please have more tips!
ngudem 3 years ago
Sorry to take so long to respond to your note. I made a major move this year and am now getting back to helping people more.
singbabysing 2 years ago
thanks for your help :] that mmm exercise and all your other videos helped me to improve my knowledge on singing and helped me relax and helped me make a really high honored chorale at my school. thanks so much
diva845 3 years ago
Wow, congratulations!
singbabysing 3 years ago
Wow your lessons are very helpful! I had a voice coach for 7 years that did not do much good for me. After I watched your videos, I was amazed at how much better I was doing with the overall quality and sound of my voice. I want to thank you especially for that meditation-mmm exercise, I have audtitions for a singing chorale tomorrow, and I think if I do that a few times, I might actually be able to relax! Thanks for all of your help!
diva845 3 years ago
i dont kno how to get my tongue lyke that
i tried plenty of tymes
but it jus wont go
it keeps coming up
any suggestions?
naynay3965 3 years ago
I had trouble with it when I was first learning about the muscles in the tongue. I had to do all kinds of silly things to figure it out. The problem is that we are not used to being aware of the muscles we use in singing. Be sure to use a mirror and keep focusing your mind on the muscles in the middle of the tongue and never give up!
singbabysing 3 years ago
okay i will try that. thanks so much!
oh and if you have time can you check out my videos and let me know what i need help with.
naynay3965 3 years ago
I am also unable to form my tongue this way. Hopefully with work I can change that. I'm also unable to Roll my Rs or roll my tongue. Perhaps I just have a lazy tongue. lol.
SirRealityPro 2 years ago
It's all about training the muscles and changing the mindset.
singbabysing 2 years ago
I love your sense of humor. It's quite relaxing, and the lessons very helpful. thank you so much.
You remind me of Julie Andrews. When you put your record at the end of your clips, the image of von trap family appears in my head. Instantly.
hehe
Exeq1987 3 years ago
....okayyy.....you are very freaky but you have to be to do that! i am not being nasty by the way! haha! you are a very good trainer
01MileyHannahFan 3 years ago
Thanks. Keep singing!
singbabysing 3 years ago
This is very helpful! I just discovered your lessons on youtube the other day. I would love some more tips on relaxing your tongue and all that... I have a lot of tension in the back of my throat/tongue when I sing... and when I go into my head voice, I tend to block off my throat with the back of my tongue. Thanks for this! :)
p.s. - Has anyone ever told you that you remind them of Madeline Kahn?
rrabino75 3 years ago
This is very helpful! I just discovered your lessons on youtube the other day. I would love some more tips on relaxing your tongue and all that... I have a lot of tension in the back of my throat/tongue when I sing... and when I go into my head voice, I tend to block off my throat with the back of my tongue. Thanks for this! :)
p.s. - Has anyone told you that you sound like Madeline Kahn?
rrabino75 3 years ago
Madeline Kahn? Wow, thanks! No one has mentioned her before but sometimes others...thanks again.
singbabysing 3 years ago
thank you very much for the video! i was having trouble trying to get the tongue right. only after watching your video did i realize that i was singing with my tongue too far back in the mouth. so thanks again the video really helped :D
Keruton 3 years ago
Thanks for the lessons. I also think that you're beautiful. ^_^
xiala1980 3 years ago
Ah, thanks. It's nice to hear it....
singbabysing 3 years ago
Edith Skinner stated that to sing SCHWA /MID VOWELS, we need to arch /raise the middle tongue into the relation between soft /hard palate. Does it mean we aim the
tongue into the 'border' between hard and soft palate? Which specific articulator do we need to arch the tongue? Thank you.
rizalra75 4 years ago
Edith skinner stated that to sing schwa or mid vowels,we need to arch /raise our the middle tongue into the relation between soft /hard palate. Does it mean we aim the
tongue into the 'border' between hard and soft palate. Which specific articulator do we need to arc it?Thanks 4 ur advise.
rizalra75 4 years ago
This was really helpful! Thanks, it's gonna take some work though!
melkp1980 4 years ago
Thanks. Try watching your jaw in a mirror, keep the tongue forward and then make the sound of "aw" and "ee" by quickly alternating between the 2 of them without letting your jaw move or your tongue to pull backwards.
singbabysing 4 years ago
my voice always comes out scratchy when i try to hit the higher notes, i don't know what im doing wrong, and i can't find your websites name, what's your website's name?
sammygirl11 4 years ago
My tongue (especially the back) is really stubborn and won't stay concave. Also if I'm singing the "ay" vowel, it seems that tongue takes up my entire mouth. Is that normal? How do I keep the tongue down? Are there exercises?
boulevardwizard 4 years ago
Question. How do you know if you're good at singing or not? I really want to know.. I have musical auditions and I only want to try if i am good. xx Hadie.. Hadie needs help!
FlirtyRyn 4 years ago
You feel it on the inside. I know when I'm singing well because I get goose bumps. Other people you can trust to be honest with you will confirm what you will know inside yourself.
singbabysing 4 years ago
Very helpful thanks a lot!!!
j2mike3000 4 years ago
You're more than welcome!
singbabysing 4 years ago
Cool hat! GREAT LESSONS!!
007Addie 4 years ago
Thanks. Be sure to check out my website too for more resources. And tell all your friends about singbabysing!
singbabysing 4 years ago
When i sing i start off good, bUT THEN M VOICE COMES OUT LIKEA LITTLE SCRATCHY..i HATE THAT CAN U HELP ME
chelsea413 4 years ago
Scratchy usually happens when we push the voice too hard, which we do when we aren't using our breath to its fullest power. Check out my articles on breathing on my website and read everything else there that you can!
singbabysing 4 years ago
When I sing, the place between my chin and the throat is always hard and tense. It's always like that when I try reaching higher notes. Is that normal? Or does that mean I'm straining my voice too much?
SapphireDew 4 years ago
Too much tension. Try singing when lying flat on your back with legs uncrossed and hands at your side. Close your eyes. Pay attention to your belly breathing and see what happens.
singbabysing 4 years ago
I always get a sore throat when im singing
Ive looked at all your videos and im still getting a sore throat and im scared that im damaging my voice.
Helpp?!
Thankyou x
AmieePooPoo 4 years ago
Sore throats almost always start with too much tension in the throat and tongue areas, which makes us push our voices instead of letting the sound "ride" on the wind of our breath. Check out my "starting the tone" article on my website for help.
singbabysing 4 years ago
I love your vids. They are so relaxing and make even the hardest day bearable. Thanks Chappess.
TheCryptKeeper8 4 years ago
Aw....thanks so much. I really appreciate your comment!
singbabysing 4 years ago
i don't realy understand, so when we sing we need 2 keep it like that? btw, ty for posting these, they're rly helping me out ^-^
socutesorl 4 years ago
It helps, but don't let it cause any tension in you. The idea is to get control of tongue and keep it from pushing into the back of your throat, which can muffle the sound and strain your voice.
singbabysing 4 years ago
i would like to knwo if it is possible for a person who has a horrible singing voice to improve through singing lessons?
chuubasa 4 years ago
Yes. I've helped many many people improve. It starts inside you. You have to believe in the possibility first. Everything else comes afterwards.
singbabysing 4 years ago
I'm so glad I found you on here! You present great ideas that make sense and you have a very healing and nurturing spirit in your teaching. I will look forward to more!
cuteoperaboi 4 years ago
thank you very much! ive been singing for quite a bit, im only 17 but that was very helpful thank you!
roudnie 4 years ago
haha wow i learned alot outta this little video. Amazing how these few singing lessons help you. I dont even have to go to my old singing class i got this! You seem like a professional singing teacher. Thanks for the help i learned a bunch about breathing and learning how to use my tongue to sing. Good job and continue these vids...PLEASE!!
coolestgirlever55 4 years ago
Thanks!
singbabysing 4 years ago
Hi there,
I have a question:
I think I've had wrong tongue positions for years now because of my braces. I think it's why I'm breathing wrong with an aquired tight chest and throat. Can the tongue be the cause?! I can't even perform cartoons voices anymore!
cartoonbiz 4 years ago
Not sure about the cause without seeing what you're doing. Do you breath through you nose or your mouth or both?
singbabysing 4 years ago
sorry nevermind
cartoonbiz 4 years ago
Ok, but I'll try to help if you like.
singbabysing 4 years ago
I will say this:
Ever since I learned how to breathe through the diaphram, I've had chest tightness and throat discomfort. I don't think I'm doing it right cause I can't exhale a long breath like when I used my chest. Do singers have to breathe with diaphrams ALL the time?!
cartoonbiz 4 years ago
The diaphragm and lower abs are truly the most important breathing muscles. If you're having chest tightness & throat problems, it sounds like you may be forcing the diaphragmatic breathing. Have you tried lying on your back & just breathing naturally, without pushing the diaphragm? If not, try that & see what happens.
singbabysing 4 years ago
hello, thank you for answering my question. one more thing i would like to ask, i kept using the voice thats not mine because when im singing i sounded better than using my normal voice..is that correct?? please give me some tips. thank you very much for your time..
matcibai 4 years ago
The key is to find you authentic voice and boldly sing with it! Whatever is coming out of you is part of you. At first, we all might try to imitate what others sound like. That's normal. But to sing really really well, you have to find your own voice. Or I'd say, let your own voice find you!
singbabysing 4 years ago
think u so much for the singing lesson u give, they are what i've been lookin for. they are so easy to understand my kids will learn so much. this my first ever post to you tube , so let that tell u how much i appreciate what u do thank so much
hamjaw 4 years ago
Thanks so much. I'm not sure how old your kids are but you might want to check out my singbabysing (dot com) website for more resources. I work a lot with parents and teachers.
singbabysing 4 years ago
hello, i wanted to know if im using my correct singing voice but im not so sure~ also, i really want to know how to projct vibrato while singing..can you please help my problem?? thnx =)
matcibai 4 years ago
Thanks for writing. I couldn't find any video of you singing that would allow me to answer your question. However, the vibrato answer is that projection is pretty much same for vibrato or non-vibrato technique. It's based on how you control your breath as you release the tones. If your voice sounds breathy when trying to sing loudly, you're letting or pushing out too much breath.
singbabysing 4 years ago
i don't know whenther you got my last comment but im having trouble with singing when i sing am not opening my mouth but i cannot do this because it feels weird would you be able to provide any tips joy
callbennett07 4 years ago
Not sure about the last comment but here's a thought about an open mouth: the tone that's produced freely does not need an open mouth, only an open throat and lack of tension in the jaw, neck and tongue muscles. The silly spinning siren is good for this and be sure to check out the articles on my singbabysing website.
singbabysing 4 years ago
I think I answered it. Wasn't it about your choir teacher at school wanting you to open your mouth more? Sometimes YouTube doesn't post my replies.
singbabysing 4 years ago
One of these days :)
singbabysing 4 years ago
Lol!!
popo10600 4 years ago
Thanks!
That is soooooooo helpful :)
Melody5270 4 years ago
I appreciate your encouragement and am happy to be of service.
singbabysing 4 years ago
Your videos are so useful! thank you for making them! hehe~
I wanted to ask a question.. because I really love singing but when i sing high, y throat sounds sore even when it's not. sort of as though i cant start the note.
i also have barely any vibrato at all when i sing, the sound is pure but.. i like a little bit of vibrato. >_<
can you give me any advice on these things?
thank you so much for any advice~!
sammysparkle 4 years ago
Thanks. The problem is a tight tongue, jaw and throat. Go to my website and use the google search box on the home page. Type in "starting tone" and after you read there, use the search box on that page to type in "resonance." Take a look at the pictures there.
singbabysing 4 years ago
Do you think you could take a look at my videos and tell what you think.(Like if I am doing anything wrong)
However, you can't see me singing, you just hear me.(Hope that make it harder for oyu to give me results)
Thanks :D
Melody5270 4 years ago
You're tightening your throat, which is throwing off your pitch slightly, pulling it down a bit and taking away some of the energy you're capable of giving. Work on expanding your breath support, relaxing your jaw, tongue, throat areas and most of all, allow yourself the freedom to be yourself when you sing. Use a mirror to watch your jaw and shoulders. Are they tight?
singbabysing 4 years ago
i get the curve in my tongue hooray. the only problem is when i sing the vowel e my tongue gets all bunched up how can i control the eee sound without the strain
karlfrac 4 years ago
The ee vowel is going to be high in the back of the tongue so don't worry about it too much. The main lesson here is to learn how to relax the tongue by learning how to control it. Keep your jaw loose and make sure the tip of the tongue is resting over the bottom teeth, touching the lower lip.
singbabysing 4 years ago
The tounge thing makes me feel uncomfertable.
LittleMissFaker 4 years ago
Yeah, it's not easy to control it but it's really important for good singing. Don't worry about it but do read the articles on my website about how it impacts the way you sing.
singbabysing 4 years ago
i think i need to practice a lot, my tongue is too rebel, i never have my tongue in a concave position
savingourhome 4 years ago
Don't force it. Start by keeping the tip of the tongue resting gently over the bottom front teeth and touching the lower inside lip. Do the exercises with it like that and don't allow it to pull back as you sing higher notes.
singbabysing 4 years ago
You may not be able to help with this issue, but I have severe allergies to dust which just started to show this summer. I haven't been able to sing fully for the past month becaase my throat was sore. I almost have it under becuase we are getting laminate flooring, but do you think any permanent damage was done to my voice?
qelery 4 years ago
I couldn't say for sure, but I'd gargle with a mild salt solution every night to help. Also, do the 3 step scale video lesson, very gently, but do it only on "mm" or "ng."
singbabysing 4 years ago
oooh thanks for the sweet answer ...well thats will be amaazing lessons to the whole generation ...good luck at this ...so helpful
elvistigerman 4 years ago
Thanks for your encouragement! I'm also getting ready to set up an affordable subscription based service and am asking people to let me know if they are interested. I thought I would have a real time conference lesson service, but the technology just isn't there to make it good for everyone.
singbabysing 4 years ago
amaazing vids i love it so helpful ..i will be glad if u disgused styles like robert plant axel rose steven tyler david coverdale ..thats will be amaazingly helpful thanks alotts ur amaazing and truley beautiful
elvistigerman 4 years ago
Thanks so much. I hope I can do more to help. Right now I'm working on a training video for parents and child educators so that we can make vocal training something that everyone gets when they're young. I'm also figuring out ways to help my YouTube community more too so tell everyone you know about what the possibilities are here. Imagine a world learning to sing!
singbabysing 4 years ago
in all my years of study i have always found that a concave tongue did nothing but force the tongue down and back into the throat cutting of resonance, and creating tension. i hope that you expand this lesson further, such an important factor in singing is hardly something to address in a quicky tutorial, and perhaps you could remark on the differing views brought up in the many comments found here. thanks. dfs
FlamingJune5dwj 4 years ago
Thanks for the comment. What I really hope for people to understand about the tongue is that we must learn how to use it to our full advantage. There is, indeed, controversy about how to use it, but I encourage everyone to try different approaches to find what works best for them. In this introductory lesson, the issue of training it is raised. Hopefully we'll get to the next step with it so that confusion doesn't stop people from learning.
singbabysing 4 years ago
Just go for the sound and let the tongue go where it needs to go. You cannot sing every vowel with the tongue concave or with the tongue touching the tip of the bottom teeth. For example, try it on EE or IH, not possible! (the tip of the tongue will naturally raise up). Singing with a concave will force your larynx down and just listen to this lady. Her AH is not clear and you can hear her soft palate in the way.
unity304 4 years ago
Here we go again. I wish people would read all of the comments on the tongue thing before commenting because they would find that we've already covered this controversy pretty thoroughly. Go to my Impropera page on my website to see what other people say about my singing. Please remember that few people here are interested in singing opera or classical art songs.
singbabysing 4 years ago
i've got a question, if you are wanting to sing a high note how do u keep it maintained. Awesome lesson.
kahu213 4 years ago
Thanks. To "hold" it well takes good breath control and lack of tension. Work on breath control and unencumbered resonance.
singbabysing 4 years ago
Hey just wanted to say I love your videos.
One quick question though. I have my high notes nailed but whenever I sing lower notes I sound terrible! Any tips?
UhMmKait18 4 years ago
Thanks. Low notes: sing the lowest note that's comfortable at half volume. Slide down gently to 1 note below it then oscillate between the 2 until they feel and sound right. Don't work on the next note down until this 1 is comfortable, then add the next the same way. Do it slowly.
singbabysing 4 years ago
Thanks for your encouragement!
singbabysing 4 years ago
do you like brandons boyds voice?? does hey have a great voice or a good voice?
hjOT 4 years ago
I think he has a good natural voice.
singbabysing 4 years ago
wow! ur the best tutor ever!
kittybaby08 4 years ago
That makes me feel good! Thanks.
singbabysing 4 years ago
I'm studying classical singing.I practiced your recommendations about the tongue and i found myself singing two tones higher than my normal range. I don't know if it was wrong or not, but i did it and it worked for me. I hope you post videos on "increasing your range" or something like that. Thanks a lot for all the videos you posted, and for taking time to answer to all the people who commented on here.Excuse me for my english.
vestilagiubba 4 years ago
Your English is actually better than many native English speakers so nothing to apologize there. Thanks for your comments and I'm happy to hear this tongue video has helped you. There's quite a bit of controversy about how to train the tongue, but it sounds like you are finding the way that will help you. Congratulations!
singbabysing 4 years ago
Telling someone to specifically put their tongue in a given position is dangerous, since freedom in the tongue should be the goal, and because each person is different. The latter is perhaps the most important consideration in teaching!
Bigman240 4 years ago
Thanks for your comment. Many different opinions exist about the tongue in singing. I'd like to refer to pg. 111 in William Vennard's "Singing, the Mechanism and the Technique": "[the tongue]...a groove lengthwise-this last being the preferable position for singing." Although freedom of the tongue is a goal, I would say that the relaxed control of the tongue is the most important concept for each student to discover.
singbabysing 4 years ago
Also, if you refer to Fig. 25 of Caruso singing the "A" vowel in Marafioti's book, it describes his tongue as lying flat on the floor of his mouth. Perhaps combining what Vennard and Marafioti both say could help clarify this subject. Perhaps we could say that the tongue lies flat with a slight groove instead of saying concave, if that helps. Most importantly, each student must discover how their own tongue impacts the position of the larynx and how to stay in relaxed control of it.
singbabysing 4 years ago
Again, Caruso was Caruso and clearly darkened his tone...As you mentioned, there were and are different points of view on this and many other subjects related to singing. But let's remember that what worked for Caruso isn't necessarily going to work for everybody!Look at various popular or exemplary singers today and you'll notice that what each one does with his/her face/tongue...etc...varies...
Bigman240 4 years ago
Yes, everyone must discover what works best for them. Old tapes of Sills, for instance, show a jaw that shook at times, but when I took her Master class, I didn't care, I just learned from her. Grobin, Aguilar, Amy Lee etc. all do what works for them. The foundation for all good singing comes from knowing how to naturally utilize the basic mechanics of the voice, but few people get an opportunity to learn. I'm here to help them & I trust you will help to encourage them too.
singbabysing 4 years ago
SInging is learning how to hear the correct production of your voice correctly, and that certainly can't be done via internet...but good luck to everyone. I think wanting to learn is a prerequisite for learning...
Bigman240 4 years ago
Thanks for your best wishes.
singbabysing 4 years ago
i'm sorry to hear that dear... my deepest sympathy
nohartnohart 4 years ago
Thanks. It was a hard time but a very healing one as well.
singbabysing 4 years ago
This is incorrect! Some of the things she says make sense but the tongue must NOT be concave. That produces tension!
Bigman240 4 years ago
Please don't confuse people. I appreciate your comments, but are you a voice teacher? I've had a number of excellent voice teachers and I can assure you that a concave tongue to produce the full resonant "aw" vowel sound is correct. Tension comes from other misuse of muscles. There are also several specific tongue exercises that teach how to use a concave tongue to your advantage.
singbabysing 4 years ago
Judging by your next comments, mine are not confusing or misleading at all. Yes, I trained with a vocal instructor for 6 years. Learning online, while initially helpful can lead to a chance of damage unless one on one coaching is sought after, wouldn't you agree? I understand what you're after with the tongue exercises but doesn't that risk dropping the jaw which causes tension in the throat? I prefer teaching the "lift". The first part of a yawn except do NOT drop your jaw.
timmyboy1970 4 years ago
Again, there are a lot of opinions about the tongue position and they vary from century to century, country to country, style to style. I'd love to see every person who comes to this site get quality lessons, but many are not near a teacher or cannot afford one. I'm hoping to provide online real time lessons for those who want more personalized help.
singbabysing 4 years ago
Another thought, since this subject seems to be of some interest to those who have more knowledge about the voice than most people. We never want to thrust the jaw downwards for that does indeed cause tension in the throat. The lift in the 1st part of a yawn may work, but then there are those authorities who caution against that method too. Again...many many different opinions are out there.
singbabysing 4 years ago
Yes, I am a voice teacher. Any reliable source will tell you that a concave tongue creates tension in the vocal apparatus.
Bigman240 4 years ago
Do you consider Vennard reliable?
singbabysing 4 years ago
Of course I do. On page 112-113 he elaborates further on the tongue position for "Ah"...and as you can see, it becomes a very complicated matter! So be careful everybody!
Bigman240 4 years ago
Thanks. I agree that everyone should be very careful with their voices, particularly as they begin to explore how everything works for them.
singbabysing 4 years ago
thank you very much for these videos, i found them really useful. can you do one on increasing range, i would appreciate it.
iboby 4 years ago
Sorry to take so long to respond. My mother passed away in the past week so I'll not be able to do too much for awhile.
I'll post a video or email to let everyone know when I can help again. Thanks for your understanding.
singbabysing 4 years ago
Oh, i'm agree with you. It's a pity, but it is very difficult to find methods to increase the vocal range; if we find one, or it's not good at all or it's very expensive. Please, babysing, post a video for all of us who want to increase the vocal range. I'm studying classical singing and it is a critical matter in our study.Thanks for all this very helpful videos
vestilagiubba 4 years ago
I'll do what I can. Thanks.
singbabysing 4 years ago
increasing your range is a slow and deliberate process. the best way to approach it is to ensure you're singing pure vowels during your lessons. you really need to train with someone to do this properly or you'll risk damaging your vocal chords.
peace a mee outee.
timmyboy1970 4 years ago
Pure vowels are a must and increasing the range needs to be done one note at a time. Originally, during the Bel Canto era, people would learn to sing only one note until it was perfect before moving on to the next one. Sometimes that 1st note would take 6 months or more to get right. Most people today don't want to take the time but it's worth the effort to get that 1st one right.
singbabysing 4 years ago
Hello! Thanks for these lessons and for the time you dedicate to help us (aspiring) singers.
Can you look at my video and comment (type in "Michael Prelevic" in the search field)? Any criticism, no matter how harsh, is very welcome! Basically, I played the original song in the background just to make the voice stronger in the video. This was done in my room with no additional devices (not a studio). I'd appreciate a comment and thank you in advance! :0)
prelevich 4 years ago
Sorry to take so long to respond. My mother passed away in the past week so I'll not be able to do too much for awhile.
I'll post a video or email to let everyone know when I can help again. Thanks for your understanding.
singbabysing 4 years ago
i'm sorry your mum died:(
RadicalCrazyness 4 years ago
Thankfully she passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by all of those who loved her best. That doesn't happen much these days so it was a blessing.
singbabysing 4 years ago
ummmm, my tongue is too long...
MGMaya 4 years ago
Thanks back to you and do continue talking with me. That's why I'm here.
singbabysing 4 years ago
hey u are an awsome teacher! can u please hear my video? its me singing and i would love for you to tell my what am i doing wrong and what can i improve please!
ps. my voice is developing since im 15 yrs old so its not of my best
carlosmtzz 4 years ago
Is the video with the empty rooms your voice? Are you singing without any electronic effects or another recording in the background? Before I could help you, I need to know those answers, so get back to me because I have some observations and suggestions I'd like to share.
singbabysing 4 years ago
hey thxx! no im not using any type of electronic device of effects it just my voice in a medium size empty room its not a recording its me singing live lol! i would really love to hear your suggestions and observations
carlosmtzz 4 years ago
Thanks, I thought so but wanted to be sure before I commented. 1st of all, you have a fantastic voice! It really moved me and I had a Grammy Award winner listen to it too and he said the same thing. So congratulations, you have a gift! Next, don't let it go to your head! :) We also both agree that you need to work on being able to sing consistently on pitch, but this is something that is trainable, so don't be discouraged by that comment.
singbabysing 4 years ago
wow! thx so much! dont worry it wont go to my head lol! but thanks so much, i cant believe a grammy award winner heard me!!! im so happy! though im 15 yrs old i would love to do this for all my life to become a professional singer to be known u dotn kno how much i want it! oooo and also to have many grammys lol! thx i will try to sing some other song and try to be consistently on pitch and see what do you think
thank you both so much again! ps. can i know who the grammy winner is?!!
carlosmtzz 4 years ago
Glad to hear you're encouraged! You have a voice that can be trained to be something to be reckoned with, so work on the scales and get your pitches absolutely clear. Your style is good and the passion that you feel for the music and the message is right in the pocket. Sorry, I can't give the name...but he knows this business very well.
singbabysing 4 years ago
thx so much! i hope to continue talkig to you! you are a very good person and teacher thx for everything
carlosmtzz 4 years ago
i love singing am pretty gd but not amazing yet your tips have realy helped me thx a lot :D
ellieheatherduffey 4 years ago
Thanks. I'll keep helping all I can!
singbabysing 4 years ago
Your lessons are great! they helped me a lot so far! thank you for that! =) do you have some exercises for reaching high notes? I'm having quite trouble with that. =( I know you musn't hold your head up (what alot of people do, I do that also) but I can't reach the high notes with my head in the normal relaxed position.
SaSuKeLii 4 years ago
Thanks. Glad to hear these are helping! Going up in pitch requires a lowered larynx. Place your fingertips lightly on your larynx & as you inhale, feel if it goes down or up. It should go down in order to keep an open "throat" and stay down as you go up in pitch. Keep the back of the tongue down too.
singbabysing 4 years ago
Thank you for the singing lessons.
Cannot really sing but would like to.
I would never had access to a singing coach otherwise.
Very useful and helpful.
tarrytarry 4 years ago
Thanks so much. The reason I started doing this was for what you wrote in your 3rd sentence. When I taught voice in Alaska, I realized that very few people in the world have access to a qualified voice teacher, so I decided to do something about it. I sure hope to be able to offer more in-depth real-time lessons via the internet at some point in the future. Thanks again and be sure to get all the info you can at my website (redesign pages).
singbabysing 4 years ago
can you give me an advise on how to change my nasal voice and to deliver the words clearly.
Orter99 4 years ago
Nasal voice comes from tight throat and pharynx. Read my anatomy, resonance, breathing and tongue articles on the redesign pages of my website. Oh yes, and articulation too.
singbabysing 4 years ago
Hi teacher! could you give me some words please on the Melissa Cross Lesson video that´s going around on YouTube?
Once again, thanks for the tips!
brazilianheavymetal 4 years ago
Love it! Just be careful with your vocal cords....the screaming sound without a good technique can still hurt your cords. But I like what she's trying to do!!!!
singbabysing 4 years ago
Melissa Cross is great, but you´re still my favorite teacher :)
brazilianheavymetal 4 years ago
i have a great idea what you could do with that tongue when you are singing.
mesopotamia1216 4 years ago
Well.....I'm not going there.
singbabysing 4 years ago
That's hat is totally hot, you look like a good-looking Celine Dion only hotter x x
The video was real helpful and makes it easier for me to reach the whistle register.
tatufan 4 years ago
Thanks! It's good to know that my efforts are making a difference in your life. Keep up the good work!
singbabysing 4 years ago
Um. when i go high i cant say words like yeah. what should i do. And i can hit really high notes but i cant hit the christina aguilera- like notes?
mikebblu 4 years ago
Did you read the previous post? All vowels sounds up high tend to mush together into somehitng like "uh," but the tongue thing applies to "yeah" the same way it applies to the "EE" sound.
singbabysing 4 years ago
ma'am, thank you for sharing your knowledge to us. i just wanted to ask a question. i am having hard time enunciating words having 'e' sound by a high note. like the word 'me', 'free', was that because of the tongue or of the throat?
jesszangiv 4 years ago
Good question. The "EE" sound doesn't really work clearly in the upper range. In fact, all vowel sounds tend to turn into "uh" up high. That being said, the more you work on getting the tongue down and foreward, the higher you'll be able to go without losing the clear vowel pronunciation.
singbabysing 4 years ago