Singing Lessons - Head Voice Training (Intermediate) - Rock the Stage NYC

Free Singing Lesson & Tip - Here is an intermediate vocal exercise that induces something I call "spot adduction". Most vocal exercises have you vocalizing on one continuous, legato melody so your cords adduct in a fluid motion (common in Bel Canto) - this exercise forces the vocal cords to adduct or "zip" in small steps. A really good technique to practice for actual live singing technique because you rarely sing things in one fluid, up and down arpeggio melody. This makes you jump your adduction around a bit. When you go back to doing the fluid arpeggio exercises, they will be much easier to do.

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Kevin Richards teaches at Rock the Stage NYC - Manhattan. For more information about studying at Rock the Stage in person or via Skype internet lessons: please visit www.rockthestagenyc.com

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[RocktheStageNYC]

@khakikat1 - Nope. But I have been told a lot that I have a very nice "radio voice"

[RocktheStageNYC]

@Chelskiblues5469 - take 6-9months of vocal training and learn to keep the vocal cord closure from your chest voice as you mix into head voice. There are no shortcuts, no secrets, no quick tips. It takes training 4-5 times a week for months.

[RocktheStageNYC]

@Buskincuffs - that's a very involved question and far too involved to answer here. It involves compression ratios between the mid section and larynx and how you change them based what you're singing. Lack of clarity and control is a combination of poor support and a lack of complete relaxation in the throat.

[Buskincuffs]

@RocktheStageNYC So how can I be sure i use proper diaphragm control/breath support? I don't run out of breath and my compression seems normal. there's no strain, just a lack of clarity and control.

[RocktheStageNYC]

@Buskincuffs - breath support is your weak point. Blending from chest to head is ALL about compression ratios - how much you compress at the glottis and how much you compress with the diaphragm. Those ratios shift depending on what notes your voice likes to blend from chest to head, then once you're in head it changes again.

[Buskincuffs]

@RocktheStageNYC When I move into head voice notes my tones seems to thin out, become breathy, or have less control. Im making sure to keep my larynx relaxed and doing exercises like crazy but seeing little results.

[RocktheStageNYC]

@Buskincuffs - no Skype at this time. My personal responsibilities at home prevent me from doing internet lessons.

[Buskincuffs]

@RocktheStageNYC Thanks for the help. Do you do Skype lessons? If so, what are your rates?

[RocktheStageNYC]

@Buskincuffs - I would be classified as a bass/baritone myself so don't be annoyed by the apparent lack of range you are experiencing now. For guys with thicker voices, training beyond G4 just takes more work. It can be done as I am example and I am by now means a specially gifted singer. I just worked at it really hard.

High notes come when the upper mids (C4-F#4) are solid, well supported and positioned well in the throat. The key to extended range is support & a relaxed throat

[Buskincuffs]

@RocktheStageNYC I want to extend my range and i've been trying to for awhile but after a G4 or A flat4 it doesn't feel very natural. I've been doing a lot of different kinds of exercises and there helping me but I'm convinced i have a bass/baritone voice and i'm not sure how my high my voice will go. i just kinda figured to really work on my middle range and the high stuff will come in time.. Any pointers?

[RocktheStageNYC]

@pwnageman555 - off and on for 20 years. By "off and on" I mean that I really train my voice if I wasn't in a band for a period of time. But once I was, the training went back on. 30-45min at least 4-5 times week.

It by no means happens over night or even in just a couple of years. Its a continuous process that I have to maintain as much as I can.

[sieyk]

darn it, the one i get to is the second last one, my voice breaks on the last note, any way i can reach the final one? and what note does one commonly reach their head voice?