A simple but very effective exercise to boost coordination and smooth out your entire vocal range! For private lessons contact me at mbaxter@voicelesson.com
Cheers mare long time no see! Are you doing ok, friend? I have progressed in my voice to a level of comfort, but still, I do your work-outs every day. Much love to you.
When doing this my cat suddenly came over to talk to me. I really like making the first AH. Oh, what do you know about hearing tests, recently my 8k pitch reception was felt as pressure instead of sound. Also I've been learning sign language for the past three months and it's comforting, I will be Amber in the way that I want to be.
It really hurts when you spend 30 years trying to build range in your voice, but your instrument is broken. I can't make a sound above E4 unless I belt it out (force it). If I try to do constant volume, I'm lucky to even get to D. My cords just don't activate at anything less than high intensity.. Makes me want to jump off a bridge sometimes, because it's so important to me, but I can never get to a good place with it. Why do I do this to myself?!
It takes a lot of will to stay focused on a long-term goal and allow the pitch to fail as you refuse to drive it harder. In time your brain will calibrate and your vocal folds will vibrate under less pressure.
Singing softly is a great way to work through high notes. Low volume. Stay safe, and keep your head up, don't get upset over your limitations! We are human. Have a good day!
There was a video on pushing your range higher like a dolphin jumping out of the water, it involved saying "OW" just like a really fast version of the first exercise that Mark does here, where it goes higher then back down part way.
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Hard to tell without hearing you but Mark's -as usual- completely right. Even belts come from soft configurations at first. The fact that you're stuck at E4 shows that there's too much pressure building up before that first break. It's hard to believe but even "screaming" starts at very low volume. Have you tried with a doctor that can take a look at your vocal folds while you sing? It's always good to have a coach, a vocal doctor and lots of practice. Range -at first- only comes when you "lean off" the weight so you can go up, as Mark shows here. Then you build on it. I've had several singing students also stuck at E4, 99% of the time, straining and pushing too hard. Never try and push, you'll never ever EVER get there if that's what you're doing. I would suggest you try light mixed songs (I'm thinking Beatles "here there and everywhere" or queens "all dead, all dead"). The only way to go past that first break is reaaaaaally reducing power, and keeping a steady airflow. Hope you can get there !
@ Thank-you, and everybody for your interest and comments. I really appreciate that! I have been avoiding belting for the reasons you mention. I'm trying to avoid strain and trying to sing softly, but for some reason I haven't got to the point of being able to build more range or consistency. When I'm singing softly, like very softly, I can get a little above the E4, maybe G4 or G#4 on a good day, but that's at a whisper. As soon as I try to push a little more air, the range dies. The cords simply don't engage. I had my vocal cords scoped a few years ago, and there were no nodules, or other injuries. My vocal cords haven't really changed in that time, I just have the same frustrations. If I manage to get a higher note, I can't seem to build that into a stronger note because it seems to only work if I'm allowing only the smallest amount of air. The only other way can get range is through belting. So, I have this unusual situation where I can yell for a high note, or I can squeak out a very quiet high note, but I can't actually sing a high note at a speech level volume! It feels like these two extremes have no connection with each other in terms of how my throat, vocal cords and breathing are working or feeling. Something is just unable to activate. I suppose it's possible I have acquired vocal damage due to being diabetic since I was a kid. I've read that this can happen. I'm working on my health as well in case that's part of the equation. Unfortunately I live in an area with no vocal teachers. I've tried a few singing online courses. I keep wondering if I'm doing myself more harm than good by torturing myself with hope! Again, thanks everybody for your comments and interest!
hi !! thanks for posting amazing videos, i do the exercises as well but i don't have an exact song for practicing, can you recommend songs for practicing after warm ups? thank you.
I will participate in your training from today. Please, which exercise should I start first? That is, which one of the videos is the first exercise. Thank you
Vocal exercises can't solve infections - but this will help you stay flexible with your range until that illness heals. ua-cam.com/video/YCicvAeVQ4g/v-deo.html
I am telling you his lessons actually works my voice got better as i did practice frm 1 week Ok so i am having audition Best of luck to upcoming singers
Am inspiring to be a vocal coach so I wish to ask sir: how can one develop a powerful head voice...the funny thing is I know that my head voice is developed but I imagine how most singers belt with such power in their head voice without sounding operic(classical singing)...Am a tenor singer that love experiment with my voice but I can't figure how some male singer sings with heady tone and end up belting strongly in female range without sounding strong in power even as the voices sounds confident(it sounds like head voice with strong compression.) Is it because of their vocal range;is that why they sing that way...their vocal texture sound heady, they sing within the breaks upward and they belt with a powerful head tone not chesty.....is it because of their range.is that what makes them sing that way......
If you're serious about becoming a vocal coach I highly recommend you take a deep dive into vocal anatomy, psychology and neurology. It's the combination of all three that create each unique singer and their sound. I have many videos exploring those subjects here.
Hello my unseen coach😀 I have a question.....I want to ask how low can our head voice go without switching registers............ 2. I have been developing my mix voice for sometime now and I can say it improving but I have an issue because it sounds halloo and whenever I want to add some bright sound I end up belting ....pls help out
Adding brightness is the definition of belting! And your head resonance will go very low if you can reduce your volume significantly. I recommend not dividing your voice into registers, though - for the very issues you're having. Better to think of the sounds you want.
"They" say there are no stupid questions..okay, I accept "stupid" is a harsh word. How about, there are obvious questions or MaryEdna questions?? So, question, can/should one do this without warming up first? Or is this a warming up exercise? (obvious part is "someone" isn't consistent with jeepers anything) Thanks..and have your self a very merry, oops, should be practicing, "Auld Lang Syne" ~ ☮🎵🎵
I recorded this video without warming up (and I should have!). You can hear more noise in my first run (AH) than I would like. But this is how I start my vocal day to get an assessment of condition. If all is smooth then I'm good to go. If noisy or awkward - then I'll have to dedicate some time to getting things balanced. Every day is begins with a question, "How's my voice?"
@@voicelessondotcom thanks! I use to warm up singing the song, "Till There Was You" and same thing, hitting the notes, as in clear sounding, then all was fine. That is until I got on stage, the I'd be thinking singing. smh
Cheers mare long time no see! Are you doing ok, friend? I have progressed in my voice to a level of comfort, but still, I do your work-outs every day. Much love to you.
All good with me - thanks! I've got a demanding day job :) So I do these videos when I can.
Good stuff Mark! Short exercises like this are good for maintaining consistent practice without needing to spend hours at it every day 🙃
Glad you like it!
Happy New Year Mark ...it's good to see your video after a long time ..always waiting for your uploads
Happy New Year Abhishek!
Thank you Mark
You're welcome!
playing this in the middle of the night
Blast it for the neighbors!
Thank you, Mark! Happy New Year!!
Happy New Year!
thank you, that's control 🎵🎤
It's a great challenge!
Good as always, Mark!, i miss some of the longer videos but the shorts one are great as well!
More longer format on the way - but these short ones are simply in response to the direction social media has taken.
Welcome back,.. I use your exercises every week!
Glad to help!
NEED MORE OF THESE, ❤️
Coming soon!
Wow that eyebrow control will be tough for me 😆
It's a good challenge though!
Thank you for these great videos Happy New Year Mark.
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Thanks Mark , hope your having a good one , ,thanks for all you do on here , hope you have a prosperous new year 👏👏
You're welcome - Happy New Year!
Great training
It's definitely a challenge!
I like your teaching style…Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
Good lesson👍👍👍. Thank you Sir
Glad you liked it!
When doing this my cat suddenly came over to talk to me. I really like making the first AH. Oh, what do you know about hearing tests, recently my 8k pitch reception was felt as pressure instead of sound. Also I've been learning sign language for the past three months and it's comforting, I will be Amber in the way that I want to be.
Hearing declines as we age (or if exposed to loud sounds too often).
It really hurts when you spend 30 years trying to build range in your voice, but your instrument is broken. I can't make a sound above E4 unless I belt it out (force it). If I try to do constant volume, I'm lucky to even get to D. My cords just don't activate at anything less than high intensity.. Makes me want to jump off a bridge sometimes, because it's so important to me, but I can never get to a good place with it. Why do I do this to myself?!
It takes a lot of will to stay focused on a long-term goal and allow the pitch to fail as you refuse to drive it harder. In time your brain will calibrate and your vocal folds will vibrate under less pressure.
Singing softly is a great way to work through high notes. Low volume. Stay safe, and keep your head up, don't get upset over your limitations! We are human. Have a good day!
There was a video on pushing your range higher like a dolphin jumping out of the water, it involved saying "OW" just like a really fast version of the first exercise that Mark does here, where it goes higher then back down part way.
Hard to tell without hearing you but Mark's -as usual- completely right. Even belts come from soft configurations at first. The fact that you're stuck at E4 shows that there's too much pressure building up before that first break. It's hard to believe but even "screaming" starts at very low volume. Have you tried with a doctor that can take a look at your vocal folds while you sing? It's always good to have a coach, a vocal doctor and lots of practice. Range -at first- only comes when you "lean off" the weight so you can go up, as Mark shows here. Then you build on it. I've had several singing students also stuck at E4, 99% of the time, straining and pushing too hard. Never try and push, you'll never ever EVER get there if that's what you're doing. I would suggest you try light mixed songs (I'm thinking Beatles "here there and everywhere" or queens "all dead, all dead"). The only way to go past that first break is reaaaaaally reducing power, and keeping a steady airflow. Hope you can get there !
@ Thank-you, and everybody for your interest and comments. I really appreciate that!
I have been avoiding belting for the reasons you mention. I'm trying to avoid strain and trying to sing softly, but for some reason I haven't got to the point of being able to build more range or consistency. When I'm singing softly, like very softly, I can get a little above the E4, maybe G4 or G#4 on a good day, but that's at a whisper. As soon as I try to push a little more air, the range dies. The cords simply don't engage.
I had my vocal cords scoped a few years ago, and there were no nodules, or other injuries. My vocal cords haven't really changed in that time, I just have the same frustrations. If I manage to get a higher note, I can't seem to build that into a stronger note because it seems to only work if I'm allowing only the smallest amount of air.
The only other way can get range is through belting. So, I have this unusual situation where I can yell for a high note, or I can squeak out a very quiet high note, but I can't actually sing a high note at a speech level volume! It feels like these two extremes have no connection with each other in terms of how my throat, vocal cords and breathing are working or feeling. Something is just unable to activate. I suppose it's possible I have acquired vocal damage due to being diabetic since I was a kid. I've read that this can happen. I'm working on my health as well in case that's part of the equation. Unfortunately I live in an area with no vocal teachers. I've tried a few singing online courses. I keep wondering if I'm doing myself more harm than good by torturing myself with hope!
Again, thanks everybody for your comments and interest!
hi !! thanks for posting amazing videos, i do the exercises as well but i don't have an exact song for practicing, can you recommend songs for practicing after warm ups? thank you.
It's best to sing songs you love! Singing something someone else suggests is hit or miss at best.
*As a wise man once said*- Reality is often disappointment
Reality + disappointment = motivation. Motivation + challenge = change. Change + goals = new reality!
Sir, do double chin affect singing and it’s range ?
hi i have a song on youtube call i believe i wont to know if iam singing in a chest mix voice
I will participate in your training from today. Please, which exercise should I start first? That is, which one of the videos is the first exercise. Thank you
They are not in order - start with any one you like!
Hi sir,
Is there any vocal exercise for head voice or falsetto. Iam unable to sing in my headvoice due to sinus infection
Vocal exercises can't solve infections - but this will help you stay flexible with your range until that illness heals. ua-cam.com/video/YCicvAeVQ4g/v-deo.html
I am telling you his lessons actually works my voice got better as i did practice frm 1 week
Ok so i am having audition
Best of luck to upcoming singers
Am inspiring to be a vocal coach so I wish to ask sir: how can one develop a powerful head voice...the funny thing is I know that my head voice is developed but I imagine how most singers belt with such power in their head voice without sounding operic(classical singing)...Am a tenor singer that love experiment with my voice but I can't figure how some male singer sings with heady tone and end up belting strongly in female range without sounding strong in power even as the voices sounds confident(it sounds like head voice with strong compression.) Is it because of their vocal range;is that why they sing that way...their vocal texture sound heady, they sing within the breaks upward and they belt with a powerful head tone not chesty.....is it because of their range.is that what makes them sing that way......
If you're serious about becoming a vocal coach I highly recommend you take a deep dive into vocal anatomy, psychology and neurology. It's the combination of all three that create each unique singer and their sound. I have many videos exploring those subjects here.
Hello sir, is it useful or harmful to massage the larynx after exercise? Thank you if you answer.
Better to massage before.
Hello sir, is throat massage useful or harmful? Thank you.
It's useful - but temporary.
Can i sing more powerfully with this exercise? If i don't push my voice will be crack at g4
You can sing at any volume you choose - but you will not stop cracking at G4 until you explore it at lower volumes.
Hello my unseen coach😀 I have a question.....I want to ask how low can our head voice go without switching registers............
2. I have been developing my mix voice for sometime now and I can say it improving but I have an issue because it sounds halloo and whenever I want to add some bright sound I end up belting ....pls help out
Adding brightness is the definition of belting! And your head resonance will go very low if you can reduce your volume significantly. I recommend not dividing your voice into registers, though - for the very issues you're having. Better to think of the sounds you want.
"They" say there are no stupid questions..okay, I accept "stupid" is a harsh word. How about, there are obvious questions or MaryEdna questions?? So, question, can/should one do this without warming up first? Or is this a warming up exercise? (obvious part is "someone" isn't consistent with jeepers anything) Thanks..and have your self a very merry, oops, should be practicing, "Auld Lang Syne" ~ ☮🎵🎵
I recorded this video without warming up (and I should have!). You can hear more noise in my first run (AH) than I would like. But this is how I start my vocal day to get an assessment of condition. If all is smooth then I'm good to go. If noisy or awkward - then I'll have to dedicate some time to getting things balanced. Every day is begins with a question, "How's my voice?"
@@voicelessondotcom thanks! I use to warm up singing the song, "Till There Was You" and same thing, hitting the notes, as in clear sounding, then all was fine. That is until I got on stage, the I'd be thinking singing. smh