How to Strengthen Your Voice & Sing Better : Learning to Open Up: Vocal Tips & Techniques

[bennybombap]

Check out my videos everybody

[JessMurgatroyd]

Wow, this helped a lot!

[justGreta95]

its annoying how when u sing good in ur room when ur parents arent home but when u have to sing in front of people u just get nervous and dont sing that good. i just dont know how to feel that relaxed when im in a room full of people.. so i just quit singing. i know thats a horrible thing to quit :(

[bimmy098]

@justGreta95 i do that a lot i just got scared and i lost my voice but when i'm on my own my voice start to come back!

[YoungNick925]

thank you ! really helped me out

[ZAbest234]

thank u

[greenstuff22]

Wall-E is in the back round woooo

[sasukeuciha101ify]

i am good at singging but i dont like singging infront of people becouse last time people lughf

[WereBackYoureHome]

I'm pretty good at singing, but my voice, when I sing, is really airy... I want more power in it. XP Ugh I suck.

[Bekuh]

When i open up like that my voice sounds deeper and manly.. i dont like it >< tips on that?

[IWouldLikeToNever]

i find it hard to sing in front of my family because singing brings out emotions that i usually wouldn't share with my family

[fairydreamergirl]

Thanks. I often have problems with my tongue being in the way.

Also, I have a bit of a problem I've had since I started singing. I have a tendency to just....it's hard to describe but I tend to close off my nasal passages, which someone said sounded like I have a cold. Is there a way to fix this habitual problem?

Thanks expertvillage! :)

[tracybogert1963]

I'm not afraid to sing in front of people I don't know. I guess cuz with friends and family they will tease you about it. haha.

[Bubblesisthebest12]

Does anyone else find it hard to sing 2 ur. Family but easy 2 sing 2 others,or is it just me?

[pakrockss]

chewal he mari hai

[tobo86]

AAAAAAAA THINK I AM THE BEEEEEEEEEST

[gprincesss]

you gotta sexy voice man (;

[iDawnheart]

>.< I can reach some really high notes, but my voice is weak and airy, even if I try to go with a normal/alto range.

Tips, anyone? D:

[pawnshopr]

i have to sing using a mic cuz i never can adjust my voice properly without it =[ i feel as wat i hear isnt wat other people may so idk loll! as long as i got a mic i can do it infront of people... XD

[JustxBeingxUs]

8 people realized that just can't sing.

[yousonldaotube]

i sadly cant sing high notes anymore becuz i am now going through puberty T^T

[911Shred]

ur vocals are an instrument. you may not be the best at first but if u practice alot than you will get good. just like playing guitar.

[FacingWorlds]

I like you.

[nfarnham2008]

Yeah I have been told that I am pulling up too much in my chest voice and I'm not opening my throat enough. But I've also been told open throat singing is mainly for classical applications >.< I'm so lost. All I know is when I try to go up in my range, from chest to head, I end up squeaking out and getting a falsetto. Help please.

[Toriceleb1051]

0:58 (skip to) 1:03 sounds almost like ''OMG'' by Usher. (lol)!

[MsSk8tification]

@Toriceleb1051 haha wow.

[Ragesk8r]

i have the same problem. i dont sing infront of peaple i really care about like my family and girlfriend. but if im with random peaple i dont really care.

[pretty9reenpark4]

I was wondering if any1 could help me I've just started taking voice lessons I love playing guitar and singing along. I really wana play open mic nights. I write my own songs aswell as covers, This channel seems like it's got alot of decent people on it if i uploaded a video of me singing could any1 give me any constructive critisicm.rate me or slate me I don't care. Hit me up plz thanks andy

[sarane1]

wow thank you so much that helped me a lot i mean i love to sing and i can i just needed to perfect it and u helped me do that

[xCookiexCrumbsx]

Thank  you!

[reynaldomonterrey]

i think u have a voice!!!

[10wallacej]

So, I really enjoy singing and there have been times when people actually said that I sounded good. I'm really comfortable singing more of mid tone vocals...Like the song "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz. I dont know if you have any advice for me on how I can improve as a singer but if you do I would appreci8te it if you would give me some advice! Thank you!

[Frida708]

She's just jealous.

[afnica1]

i love to sing but my stupid older sister is always saying that i'm not singin beautifull, she said that i can sing beautifull, but i have to train my vice...please help!! singing is my life!!

[GameFreak389]

Just keep practicig. Get a vocal coach if you can afford one. OR just keep watching videos on line and jus practice.

[BritneyFanFeva]

knew it!

[MetalRedemption]

I can sing and can reach high notes but I don't sing infront of my family, don't know why but.. I just don't..

[TealFerretLover]

@MetalRedemption me either i hate it so when i do i make myself sound bad

[Pasqually]

@MetalRedemption Shy? I know i am bcuz i can sing

[Proloco47chev]

@MetalRedemption i find it easier to sing to a bunch of strangers that to one or 2 people i know. i think its because we value our friends opinions and the last thing we want is to look at them and see that they are uncomfortable with your work.

[JihwanMusic]

@MetalRedemption same here.. i dont get why i cant do it. i can do it with friends and in an audience

but just cant do it to the fam

[Thaulopi]

@MetalRedemption me neither

[XxtarynlynxX3]

okay, i can open up my voice. and i know how to like..sing. but it doesnt sound good at all. i dont know if my voice is unique or what but im singing..correctly it just doesnt sound good. any advice?

[ChloesTake]

heyy soo good advice,

i tried it and it actually helped.. any more advice..

[segajohan]

areeveryone on this planet now gonna get divas!? HAHAH=D

[leftovers0]

I'm a great guitarist and a shit singer. People say you can train your voice, but they've never heard me sing... I doubt I'll ever sing infront of people besides my family. If I ever have to sing along with a song infront of other audiences I basically just say the lyrics. I don't see that changing...

[ItsChelsieYo]

You've just got to find your "singing voice"

Everyone has one, some are better than others. But it is possible to become a better singer so you at least sound good.

[Comikkaze]

I can sing (I have recorded myself) but I still cant sing in front of people (especially family because they see me too often)

[BritneyFanFeva]

I can sing randomly in school, but I'm too petrified to get gigs, which I know I will own, I've been working on it too long to suck at it, basically!

[HBB12]

you, use, too, many, commas, basically!

[juniwilliams]

@HBB12 hehe

[sneakermestupid3]

@Comikkaze i used to be the same, except like 3 weeks ago, when i had to sing in a little concert, and now i'm not so afraid to sing infront of anyone anymore, i got more confident, so don't be afraid, start with singing infront of your friends, then infront of family, its all good :)

[RocknCorruptrepublic]

lol same...well I'm just learning guitar but it's going a lot better than any time I've tried to sing.

I only sing in front of my family if I want to annoy them though. :P

[KarakalLynx]

....meh. o_o

[Hulax33]

cool

[elliebillietv]

see i cant sing in front of ANYONE becuase sometimes on a rare occasion i think i sound ok at a song but because its only mi m8z and family i sing in front of EVER even when i know i sound shit they say it sounds great so i dont trust them and i know they wouldnt tell me if i did sound bad but i dont wanna put a vid on youtube cozz i dnt want no 1 2 c it lol

[ItsChelsieYo]

Lol make a channel that's completely annonomys(sp?). And then just record your voice, and throw up a picture with it. No one will know who you are and unless your video just attracts complete douches you'll get some constructive criticism.

[drechelle28]

wow! thanks for that! great voice

[dressedtokiss]

cool thanks!

[Bella3eva]

please help me, anyone. reply on my comment.

when i try to go into the begging of a yawn,

my tongue gets all stiff, and i can't really move it..i REALLY need help. anyone please comment, but especially expertvillage

thanks anyone(:

[meeka808]

well don't think about the yawn the first thing to singing a yawn is ro sing not to think and it will come

[strawberrylaralara]

thanks heaps, I am a singing teacher for acting students and this is what I was going to teach them next.

[iHaveTehJooGoo]

you can't be a good teacher if you look for tips on youtube haha.

[mikeliaplaystuba]

thank you for posting this video, i have a very differant voice, i sound a lot like Alanis Morissette, i have the same sound and range, i sound very nasally sometimes, and i needed to fix that, once again thank you very much

[irishguy20007]

Christ don't get drunk and sing. Alcohol is bad for the voice.

[natnats4]

my problem in singing is basically confidence to sing out loud and strong. i only do it when noones around :D i actually scare myself sometimes because im like this voice aint coming from me :O.

[TwilightReign666]

get drunk, then sing

[xParamoreskaterx]

I am the EXACT same man!

[MandiJaynerules]

same here i can only sing when theres no one around and when i do im like ooh dear i find the voice that i never knew i had.

i wish i had the confidence to sing infront of people but i spose thats not for me :(

[Mucksauce]

try closing your eyes and imagine singing to one person.

[riffdude1]

I always sing when my parents and sister are out somewhere. I don't dare to sing when they are home, they would probably make me keep it down and not sing so loud.

[MandiJanesPage08]

LOL same when people are around i cant sing properly i completely lose it and my voice goes all sqeaky and quiey.

[DazzlingFirebird]

i'ave da same prob...its like if even my parents or frinds hear me singin thy will ask me 2 sing in front of thm..n now tht i CANT do...runnin low on confidence....

[morehn]

start out by having a little too much to drink and you'll lose your shyness.

it has worked for me incredibly.

you really start to let yourself out after a couple.

and once you realize it works, you'll keep that lack of inhibition.

[ExtremeXer]

Just sing in front of people. There's always some idiots who are making fun of people, but just do it. Think like "whatever" Because singing is normal thing! Its like eating, sleeping. It's art!

[MaskedUpGuitarist]

lol same but i can sing in front of ppl now cus singing and playing guitar in my band is my dream so i said fuck it and now i sing all the time no matter wat person i may not sing so good at the moment but i'm not letting anything stop me doing wat i wanna do

[j00s4y]

I am in the same boat lol.

[MaskedUpGuitarist]

Cool

[alicephrontistery]

MASKED UP GUITARIST: It's good to hear you are following your dream no matter what obstacles befall you. Yet, you are not just going up there making an * out of yourself because if you really were bad, they wouldn't let you sing in the band...and here you are always trying to better yourself...more people should follow your example.

[757music]

@MaskedUpGuitarist right on!

[DinaxD]

I don't understand what to do? Oh, god help me!

[TraceyNyemba]

lool i liked your "i think you are the best!" thank you it was fuuny and very good

it has really helped me

[dfrench80]

nice stashe, your voice soothes my soul. how much would it cost to get you to come sing me to sleep every night. thanks, your the best too ;-)

[RickiKeith]

If your cords are "connected" it is NOT harder as you go up it is actually easier! Check out my videos for mixed and connected sound - the same technique used by top performers.

RK

[greghawaii007]

Thank you, Mark. Want to learn correctly and eliminate as many bad habits/techniques as possible. Keep up the good work.

[mandyyxxx]

FUCKING STOP COMPLAINING YOU DUMB FUCKS.

if you dont like it then just leave it alone......

get a life instead of BAD commenting others vids.

(:

[vickersman]

Accompanying the opening of the throat through the yawn...one has to open the mouth,especially for vowels-your mouth is quite closed,and the sound is nasal. The example of 'too open', was really a 'swallowed' opening...a lowered larynx.I guess those of us who sing opera will find these comments somewhat incomplete.

[shantanupatni]

what nonsense

[assclub]

mark you fail i didnt learn annything from you fat shit.

[smartblonde07]

Oh, wow, I tried it and could tell an immediate difference. I've been singing ever since I could remember, but I've never had any training. I knew none of this information before, but thanks so much, this really helped me! My real problem is that I really strain going into higher octaves.

[xxxthoughtlessxxx]

Same here. haha

[coffeescup]

this helped me immediately! thanks a lot

[zepres]

Great tip! Thanks Mark.

[xxTheJazzGirlxx]

This is great, yeah higher notation is what's hard for me. . .great vid! Thanks :-)

[S1Princess]

i have to thank you soo much for psoting this video =]=]=]