I have waited this one pateintly for sometime. What Jeff delivering here is beyond my expectation. I would like to thank Jeff for this work, and would highly recommend this one to alto singers.
Thanks, Jeff. I’m really loving this, which I have selected as my warm-up of the year 2023! Of course, I have to switch octaves from time to time, but I call that an added bonus. The final exercise (from 40:24) is a real winner with that minor one chord - I just have to loop round and do the whole exercise again in a different octave. Thank you again, and may you keep going strong throughout 2023 and beyond! 🙏
Alto it is then.. my guide dig was leaving the room when I tried to do a standard warm up. Now he sits quietly and even wagged his tail. I may actually be able to hold a note by the end of this lockdown. Thank you sir :)
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge; I would not have access to this kind of thing with private lessons. This is making quarantine feel so fun! What I always wanted to do.
After flirting with this since it was published I finally took the time to do it. My voice feels amazing 😍 Love the idea of having the intention of the pitch, creating the environment for it and then letting my body do it. Takes away a lot of pressure. Thank you, Jeff 💚
Wonderful Shallalla! Exactly! So much pressure can be taken off when we have our intended pitch in mind and focus energy on creating the system to produce it. Well done! Thank you! Jeff
18:20 LMAO Jefff you're making me laugh as i'm trying to hit those lower notes xD HAHAHAH i would love to broaden my lower range too! 0.0 Have a great day!
Thank you for these warm ups. I have had trouble finding warms ups for contralto, and these are the best ones I found. I am working on trying to extend my range, but I’m finding once I get to high range, during other general warm ups, I tend to sort of peak and get “stuck” and it’s hard to transition back down. Any tips?
Great question!!!! Good news: if you're making the transition up, you're flexible enough to allow for vocal fold elongation. Nicely done! If you're not transitioning back down, however, you're losing that flexibility or release, as it is more commonly spoken of. Try re-upping your focus on your abdominal engagement as you begin the descending scale. Often we disengage and the vocal fold has to take on more tension in order to produce the pitch we want. If we focus on the abdominal engagement, we can maintain the appropriate airflow and allow the voice to transition back into the lower registers. I hope that helps! Jeff
it really depends on many factors! The point is to gauge what is working for you, and helping you improve and sing your repertoire the way that you want. The vocalizations help us develop skills. If your repertoire requires more, longer practice periods focused on what you need to learn would be advisable. Best, Jeff
Hi Jeff.. Happy Canadian Thanksgiving 🍁♥️ Would you recommend the whole exercise everytime so the end your voice is in resting position? Love this workout
Hey Jeff! Do you have warm ups geared towards voice control? I find my voice a bit shaky during the warm ups on the "a" and "ah" and "o". I find that I'm not as stable as I use to be.
These are all basically about control - if you're shaky, you may want to assess your appoggio practice. Thank you for watching! Thank you for being here! Best! Jeff
Absolutely! That's mostly what my channel is about! You're leaving your comment on the video that I'd suggest, but if you want a bit more focus only on the secondo passaggio: ua-cam.com/video/SoqehMzL5bo/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/cCBKR3kAuR4/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/J8DHkFqZeaQ/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/ar_cj28jnPE/v-deo.html Best! Jeff
I have waited this one pateintly for sometime. What Jeff delivering here is beyond my expectation. I would like to thank Jeff for this work, and would highly recommend this one to alto singers.
Thank you so much!
@@JeffRolka You are welcome.
THANK YOU FOR CARING ABOUT OUR VOICES JEFF!!! YOU'RE THE BEST!!!
You're very welcome! It's a pleasure!
Jeff
Thanks, Jeff. I’m really loving this, which I have selected as my warm-up of the year 2023! Of course, I have to switch octaves from time to time, but I call that an added bonus. The final exercise (from 40:24) is a real winner with that minor one chord - I just have to loop round and do the whole exercise again in a different octave. Thank you again, and may you keep going strong throughout 2023 and beyond! 🙏
That's wonderful Choral Tenor! Thank you for your kind words and thanks also for your Super Thanks! I appreciate it!
Jeff
Alto it is then.. my guide dig was leaving the room when I tried to do a standard warm up. Now he sits quietly and even wagged his tail. I may actually be able to hold a note by the end of this lockdown. Thank you sir :)
As an alto, I feel flattered 💖
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge; I would not have access to this kind of thing with private lessons. This is making quarantine feel so fun! What I always wanted to do.
By far the best warm ups for altos I've ever come across. Thank you!
I am always so glad on the Sundays I get up early enough to include this in my warmup. It helps me so much! Thank you, Jeff!
Thank you so much, Carol. I am glad that this video is serving you well!
Best!
Jeff
You the best youtube vocal coach. Thanks
Oh great ! A brand new warmup just in time for my 8:30 ⛪️ !
Masterclass! thank you
I’ve been patiently waiting for this one!!! Thank you! ❤️
I want to love this every time I do it, which is practically every day. Thanks so much Jeff, you are awesome!
Yeeehhhhhhssssssssss!!!
Thank you,💖 Jeff Rolka💖!!
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I can't thank you enough for uploading these! Definitely best warm-ups for Altos out there.
Thank you! It's nice to have a longer warm up once in a while. This was great!
Excellent! Thank you!
Jeff
Yay!!! Thanks!! I've been waiting for this one!!
Thank you, Mr. Rolka!
Thanks Jeff
This is such a helpful video. I am strengthening my voice again with all your warm ups. Thank you, thank you!
Live you Jeff you’re the best!!
Thank you. Haven't been able to hit D comfortably in a while. 3 days and today I couldn't believe it, the E!
Wish I could successfully lip trill for more than 6 notes. What is the best alternate?
Thank you so much for this. Super helpful. Did it on my daily walk. My cardio definitely needs A LOT of work 😓. This was great though 😊
Legend. Thanks so much Jeff! : ) Happy here in Sunny Berlin, sining along to you!!!!
Lovely! Big love from California! Sunny too!
Jeff
This is amazing! Thank you!!💗
After flirting with this since it was published I finally took the time to do it. My voice feels amazing 😍 Love the idea of having the intention of the pitch, creating the environment for it and then letting my body do it. Takes away a lot of pressure. Thank you, Jeff
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Wonderful Shallalla! Exactly! So much pressure can be taken off when we have our intended pitch in mind and focus energy on creating the system to produce it. Well done! Thank you!
Jeff
I’m new to your channel and deeply enjoyed this exercise.
Welcome! Glad you found me and thanks for subscribing!
Warm-Up begins @2:16
Спасибо!
Thanks for being rad!
18:20 LMAO Jefff you're making me laugh as i'm trying to hit those lower notes xD HAHAHAH i would love to broaden my lower range too! 0.0 Have a great day!
Request- can you do a warmup at some point that encompasses entire alto to mezzo range?
Absolutely. In the meantime:
ua-cam.com/video/9EN0SP2rzME/v-deo.html
Jeff
Thank you for these warm ups. I have had trouble finding warms ups for contralto, and these are the best ones I found. I am working on trying to extend my range, but I’m finding once I get to high range, during other general warm ups, I tend to sort of peak and get “stuck” and it’s hard to transition back down. Any tips?
Great question!!!! Good news: if you're making the transition up, you're flexible enough to allow for vocal fold elongation. Nicely done!
If you're not transitioning back down, however, you're losing that flexibility or release, as it is more commonly spoken of.
Try re-upping your focus on your abdominal engagement as you begin the descending scale. Often we disengage and the vocal fold has to take on more tension in order to produce the pitch we want. If we focus on the abdominal engagement, we can maintain the appropriate airflow and allow the voice to transition back into the lower registers.
I hope that helps!
Jeff
ayyyy my favorite type of upload lol
Holy Bajeezus this kicked my a**!
Hopefully in a good way! Thanks for watching!
Jeff
thanks for this amazing video ! how often would you advise singers to do such long warm ups throughout the week ?
it really depends on many factors! The point is to gauge what is working for you, and helping you improve and sing your repertoire the way that you want. The vocalizations help us develop skills. If your repertoire requires more, longer practice periods focused on what you need to learn would be advisable.
Best,
Jeff
Hi Jeff.. Happy Canadian Thanksgiving 🍁♥️
Would you recommend the whole exercise everytime so the end your voice is in resting position?
Love this workout
Thank you! If it fits the needs of your repertoire absolutely!
Thank you ...your uninterrupted tutorials are so appreciated.
Thanks! Childish side note: 1st comment
Nicely done! Congrats!
Jeff
Dear Jeff, please don't forget about tenors! :)
Of course not! I already published that one:
ua-cam.com/video/DXxI6aOBGik/v-deo.html
Enjoy!
Jeff
Hey Jeff! Do you have warm ups geared towards voice control? I find my voice a bit shaky during the warm ups on the "a" and "ah" and "o". I find that I'm not as stable as I use to be.
These are all basically about control - if you're shaky, you may want to assess your appoggio practice.
Thank you for watching! Thank you for being here!
Best!
Jeff
Do you have any tips for getting through the secundo passasio (forgive my spelling) without my voice cracking? I'm really struggling with that
Absolutely! That's mostly what my channel is about! You're leaving your comment on the video that I'd suggest, but if you want a bit more focus only on the secondo passaggio:
ua-cam.com/video/SoqehMzL5bo/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/cCBKR3kAuR4/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/J8DHkFqZeaQ/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/ar_cj28jnPE/v-deo.html
Best!
Jeff
Thank you!!
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