Hey everyone! For more info on “trick” vowels and how to find vowels in words, you can check out this video here! ua-cam.com/video/ytTmAf4_2-k/v-deo.htmlsi=rXr564K5y_yA_4xn Also, here is another vowels video that focuses more on getting the right vowel shape: ua-cam.com/video/nqrC1W77G9w/v-deo.html If anyone was interested, I do offer online voice lessons if anyone is interested! You can schedule a lesson with me at my website at katecosettevocals.com if you'd like to! 😄 Happy singing!
This is clueing me into why I sometimes think I sound better in Spanish. The way vowels are shaped in Spanish is a lot closer to this than how English is.
Your honesty in giving in this tutorial just blew me. I've looked at many but their videos were full of a lot of fluff. You gave the nuts and bolts of vowels. You're the best. The more you give is the more you receive. You're a winner. Thank you soo much.
You are GENIUS!! Not just that you explain the details. But you came back around explaining details again a few times. You even borned when I needed this info explained this way!!! God Sent An Angel!! Thank You!!
Wonderful video. I've studied voice singing for years and with all honesty this video is one of the best. Your teaching style is so genuine and your explanations are spot on. A valuable highlight in your video is the explanation of exercises that will help singers become successful. With every concept you, you explain why the concept is so important. I'm really impressed with you and I wish you the best in your teaching career as in your singing career. You are very talented!
Thank you so much sister...I needed that so much..just after your lesson I recorded myself trying to sing According to the vowels and my tone is improved...Idk how to thank you..idk why I didn't find you years ago ...subscribed rn🎉
I remember watching your video mid 2024, when I was just looking for "how to sing with an open throat" kind of video, and this one helped me a lot, however at that point I didn't subscribe, now that my voice is opening up I thought of looking for this video again to grasp the concept even better, this time I paid the price of not subscribing and went through some trouble looking for your videos, couldn't even remember the name of your channel, now I hit the button. Thank you so much for your time and effort to clarify what I thought was complicated.
@@katecosettevocals I just posted can't help falling in love last week.... Practicing today that ... Omg so much better lol. Ah well will help for the next time I do it.
@@otsogiants Awesome! I still suggest practicing the fish face trick as well! (We did both of those in chorus haha). The fish face is great because it’s the exact shape you want in your mouth; you can use that as a reference too for when you do the imagining egg thing if you ever find that it’s not feeling or sounding quite right. Plus, the fish face one helps so that you don’t have to consciously think about it too! Also, I checked out your cover and you have an INCREDIBLE voice already! More open vowels will only bring your voice from great to amazing! Keep up the amazing work; you’re fantastic!
Love your lessons, personality and teaching style., you are a WONDERFUL person. Your vowel tutorial instantly changed my sound for the better! 😎❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This is the best video on UA-cam. With regards to singing. Without a doubt. You seem like a very beautiful person. Thanks for all your help. Big love to you.
Excellent video!!! You explained it very claer, with examples of what you wanted to teach. You stayed on topic and got to the answer. Thank you for that.
Thank you so much for this video, it’s helped. I’ve been studying music for a while, but have felt stagnant in my vocal progression. It really does come back down to the basics. Pls keep the videos coming 😊❤
This is such a very helpful information and absolutely could helping so many strugglers like myselfe trying to over come this obstracle in their singing journey!
This is the most effective vid for me for it doesn’t force us to click on another vid first to get the preliminary info or training.Thx for ur clear and patient explanation and I have subbed and am ready to watch more vids!❤
Can I hug you! This little trick releases tension in my jaw and throat and I can finally sing in a clear tone. Now I'll have to practice without pushing on my jaw.
Sorry, I wasn't clear...I meant 'vowel modification', not mouth shapes. Modifying the vowel to make it easier to sing high notes...for example, changing the (I) vowel in Tied to Tuuuh ied... using the uh vowel instead of aw vowel because it's narrower and easier to sing on high notes.@@katecosettevocals
@user-ug7po9bv3p Vowel modification in order to sing high notes easier is not something I think about consciously or actively try to do, so I will always suggest the advice to learn the vowel mouth shapes and pronounce the words however it feels best and most natural for you without overthinking that part. You can also practice high notes on the open vowels you struggle with, such as Ah - it'll really start to make it easier to hit when you sing on the words later :) But again - that's just how I do it in my personal experience. Sorry I couldn't be more help, I hope you find the advice you are looking for!
Hi Kate, I agree with other comments that this is definitely THE best video for beginning singers on all of UA-cam. Struggled with figuring this topic out for years myself. There are many coaches who offer you loads of exercises with great marketing, but they do not provide the necessary groundwork for real beginners (maybe they are just too far ahead in their own development...). So keep up your great work in breaking things down and keeping it simple! Greetings from Germany, Fabian
Excellent video, a great video on vowels and consonance. All of these other UA-cam videos are just difficult to understand what they are talking about.
Hi Kate!!! What a great video filled up with great information. Thank very much, I understood everything and tried it, and the tone change instantly. Now to practice for muscle memory!
God bless you Kate❤this is a super helpful video👏I’m really working to getting a better tone when singing and prevent always having my voice strained and cracked everytime I sing when I’m leading a song
I'm so happy it was helpful! :) Vowels are fantastic for improving tone and helping pitch and all those other great things, but primarily if you're straining, placement will help you the most! Learning mixed voice will really help you to smooth out that vocal break and keep your voice from straining to reach higher notes. Here's a video I made on mixed voice that you can try! ua-cam.com/video/FvP0U9o1NRs/v-deo.html You've got this!!
Huge "thank You" 🌹🌹🌹✨✨✨👍👍 You have opened my eyes , gonna pay more attention to vowels 🔥 It can be really funny, but gives great result. In this video, by the way, you have charming vibe of 2009))))) or even 2007)) I suppose it is so, because of the filters, but mostly because of your inner energy. So cool🪐🌞
I can't tell you how much I appreciate you. I've been trying to teach myself from UA-cam for 7 months now off of breadcrumbs. You my dear, have served steak! Thank you! The progress since has been light years ahead of months prior. You truly care and you do this for the love of singing and music. At this point I don't think I'm far off from finding a band to start doing gigs with. Do you have any tips on how to do that? Or any warnings?
I’m so happy I could help! Congrats on all your progress!!! I don’t have any advice on finding bands to join or getting gigs, unfortunately! The most I do is go to open mics every now and again, haha. But good luck, I’m sure you can find some connections through local Facebook groups or something like that!! Thanks so much for your comment, so happy I’ve been able to help! 😄
@@katecosettevocals open mic night? Your better than current pop stars and for sure have a place on Broadway. And any church would love to have you as a worship leader. Don't waste God's gift on open mic night. I just wanna encourage you. Do something you love and You'll never work a day in your life. And if that don't work (it would) there's always teaching people to sing. In that you are definitely gifted as well. Keep it up. May God bless you!
Such an easy absorbable coaching. Love it. You are beautiful and your voice is amazing. Thank you so much for sharing. I'm trying to help my daughter who breaks voice when she tries to transition from chest voice to head voice. She dies drama and this song from matilda jr this little girl is kicking her butt. She has great range but can't find her mix. So starts off as talk singing string then as it builds she cracks on You are a teacher just go back to school part if the song. Then after that all breathy head voice with no power. Plz help
I’d be happy to help! It sounds to me like she simply needs to learn mixed voice! And if she is very used to belting and singing with her chest voice, then mixed voice will be a very foreign feeling for her to sing with! So firstly, please let her know that this is a very different feeling to get used to, but that she will get it! I will link two videos for you to show her. The first is a general video about mixed voice that will help her understand why we need to learn to sing mixed voice and where it is in relation to her other registers: ua-cam.com/video/0nblvip0HQI/v-deo.html This next video is the exercise I used to learn mixed voice, the Nay exercise: ua-cam.com/video/FvP0U9o1NRs/v-deo.html Make sure that when she does the Nay exercise, it sounds very similar to how it sounds when I do it in the video! It isn’t a pretty sound, but it’s absolutely vital to learn mixed voice. Once we add singing vowels to it later, it will turn into pretty singing, I promise! Let me know if you or she have any other questions after giving those two videos a watch! I also offer online lessons at katecosettevocals.com if she would like 1-on-1 help as well☺️ Let me know how it goes!
omg the video to my problem! thank you🎉 .. how dare people not be honest with my singing... it's meh... ick.. ugh... I want to learn... ex: angel baby aeh now oh ba e bee my hand Joe bae uh be I'm looking for a proper first word when singing.. to trills .. steady note holding yet stylish with a variation of the voice of head, chest, diagram ... also ong I was singing with a slight accent when I ...how do Koreans song in English w no accent ..but I'm american the powerful clear crisp sound connection to silencing I sound like my talking a slight regional accent
I think that’s actually not a bad thing! I tend to exaggerate them a little when using them to warm up. But the best way would be to use the photos of the singers in this video of all 5 vowels and try to match them up with your own shape in the mirror. Also, make sure that even if these shapes feel different than you are used to, make sure they’re not painful or uncomfortable! You never want to feel like you’re unhinging your jaw or keeping open to the point of it being uncomfortable!
hey kate! i've been a beginner singer for about a year now, while i do struggle with a lot of these already, i notice that i can't hit high notes with a full open mouth, even when i use these tips! any tips on how to achieve a full like, broadcasted voice with a full open mouth?
That sounds to me like an issue with vocal placement. Here’s a link to a video I made that gives an overview on placement and the other foundations of singing. I’m also currently editing a video on placement specifically that will be up on my channel soon 😊 ua-cam.com/video/RlnrtKlrNdU/v-deo.htmlsi=ib8WE7OQhlUeXVg2
I'm really trying to learn to sing better people say I'm naturally good and I'm the church background singer in a small church and a leader in the youth band but my voice when I try to go high which is what comfortable at gets really shaky and the noise is bumpy I'm hoping this helps? I just don't know what to work on and it's really difficult
It's hard to pinpoint exactly what's going on with your voice without hearing you, but it sounds to me like your issue is with placement! (However, it could also be breathing, and vowels can also affect your voice!) My suggestion will be to do this, and then see where it takes you: 1. Make sure you're breathing correctly. Without proper breathing, your voice can be weak or shaky. And it's always good to make absolute sure you're breathing correctly. Here's a quick video to see if you are: ua-cam.com/video/oBOs0sUEHhU/v-deo.html 2. Vocal placement - learn mixed voice! learning how to properly sing mixed voice will allow you to sing effortlessly through your whole range. (Mixed voice is the register between head voice and chest voice, so it will not be as strong-sounding as chest voice, but that's exactly the point. It's the mix between them, and I suggest learning this before going to learn belting!) Check out this video to understand why we need to learn mixed voice and what it actually is: ua-cam.com/video/0nblvip0HQI/v-deo.html And then you can check out this video to learn the exercise that will allow you to sing in mixed voice instantly: ua-cam.com/video/FvP0U9o1NRs/v-deo.html 3. Meanwhile, you can also practice singing vowels. However, this is a lot to do at once, haha. So if you really wanted to add this into the mix too, I suggest just practicing the shape of all 5 vowels (using your hands in that 'fish face') and just singing straight vowels over songs that are in a low, easy range in your voice. Do not worry about getting to the words or how to find them in words until this becomes second nature to you! If you find that you need to improve how you're breathing, practicing even just 5-10 minutes a day is fine. For the mixed voice exercise and for vowels, I'd say shoot for 20 minutes each at minimum (but ALWAYS take at least 1 day off singing per week). **If you want to start smaller than this, I'd leave singing vowels off until you get the mixed voice exercise second nature! That's when vowels really start to come in to play anyway. Practicing singing vowels now too will just save you time down the road, but don't overwhelm yourself! :) Let me know how this goes! And remember, it takes a good 1-2 weeks to really start to see your habits changing, and it takes months to see really significant changes. If you find that you are still struggling and you aren't improving after a few weeks of trying this, I do offer online voice lessons and would be happy to help locate your vocal issues so we can save you the time and the headache of trying to find them on your own. But definitely try these tips first!
You seem to be right where I started off as a singer! It sounds like the only register you’re singing in right now is head voice. Let me first tell you that you can absolutely open up your voice and find the tone and the volume and the strength you want! Take me as the proof! I’m gonna link a couple of videos here for you! I have a bunch of voice lesson videos on this channel and they include every single thing I did to get out of just singing in head voice. This first one is a sort of overview of what it’s like to just sing in head voice and what I started at the very beginning. Check this one out first! ua-cam.com/video/1lTBrIYifF8/v-deo.html The first thing you want to do is learn mixed voice (you can also start learning chest voice in your lowest range, I explain that in the video above, but you can do these one at a time to not overwhelm yourself). Here’s a video on mixed voice: ua-cam.com/video/0nblvip0HQI/v-deo.html And here’s a video on how to specifically do the exercise for mixed voice: ua-cam.com/video/FvP0U9o1NRs/v-deo.html And something else that might be contributing to the weakness in your voice is incorrect breathing. I’m not exactly sure since I haven’t heard you, but here’s my breathing video. You can tell pretty easily yourself if you’re doing it right or wrong right now. If you aren’t doing this right, start a 5-10 minute daily practice of breathing. (You can even do 2-5 minutes if you want, the daily part is the important part). ua-cam.com/video/oBOs0sUEHhU/v-deo.html That is where I’d suggest starting! If you don’t see improvement in a couple of weeks, you may be doing these new exercises incorrectly. Remember nothing should feel strain or hurt or be pushed or forced. If you ever find yourself stuck or not improving, you can send me a message! (If you can, leave me a new comment for future questions instead of a reply-I don’t get notifs for replies for some reason!) and if all else fails, I give online voice lessons at katecosettevocals.com. I can help you with anything! ☺️ Let me know how this goes for you and just know that it sounds like you are quite literally starting exactly where I did years ago. Which means that you can and you will improve! Happy singing and don’t forget to have fun!
@@katecosettevocals Yeah! I feel you. The nay exercise is seriously working wonders for me, thanks! And thanks for this video, it gave me a whole new perspective on singing :)
Great question! I think sometimes we turn it into “aaee” when using it in daily language, but the trick of it as a singing vowel is to keep it on “a”. You can keep “a” as its own sound with “a”‘ s mouth shape, and as long as you don’t change the mouth shape at all, it will remain an “a” sound and not turn into “e”. You’ll notice in “ahhheee” for “i” that you need to adjust your mouth shape to switch “e”. So as long as you’re just sticking to “a” in the “a” mouth shape, it will be its own vowel sound and you’ll be all set! 😊
i would do an "A" vowel for change! A can turn into an "E" sound, so just stay on the "A" part rather than turning it into a + E :) here's a video where I go over the vowel sound 'ay' a little deeper, let me know if that helps! :) ua-cam.com/video/ytTmAf4_2-k/v-deo.html
Hi, I am kind of lost. When singing, my voice lacks resonance, tone. I’ve been listening to blues songs and ask to Elvis Presley in his young years… I can’t reproduce the same depth they all have in their voice, I don’t know how to get to that. Is it because my voice is different and I’ll never sound like them, ever (the resonance) ? I also have big trouble with singing with emotions. Any idea as to why my voice is shallow and not deep ?
Hi, Nathalie! You can absolutely get rich tone in your voice! Singing vowels are a huge part of that, but they’re not the only factor. From what you’ve described, it sounds to me like you’re dealing with more of a vocal placement issue, meaning it would be best for you to learn to sing in all 3 vocal registers (head voice, mixed voice, and chest voice). If you are struggling with a hollow/shallow voice, it can also mean you may be breathing incorrectly. However, it’s hard to tell without hearing you, but no matter what that kind of tone you’re after is achieved when you’re singing with a combination of proper breathing, singing vowel mouth shape, and vocal placement. So ensuring that you’re learning all of those correctly will bring you that tone you want! :) Here’s a video I made on all the parts to learning to sing, this can help you pinpoint your issues! ua-cam.com/video/RlnrtKlrNdU/v-deo.htmlsi=nIcpU326abfHe9zq Without hearing you sing, I’m not sure which would be best for you to start with, but you can learn them in any order. Some orders are just easier than others, but it all depends on where your voice is right now. I do offer online voice lessons if you were interested in having me hear you to give you more accurate advice! As for singing with emotion, my biggest piece of advice is to not worry about it until you have your singing technique down. I tried so hard to learn to sing with emotions while I was still struggling to sing well, and it was impossible for me. I was so frustrated with my voice and so focused on singing technique that trying to focus on emotion took my focus away from the technique, and it just really stunted my learning process. After I got my singing technique down and my voice was freely singing through my range and most of my struggles were gone, that’s when I started learning to sing with emotion and it was so much easier! 😊 Give that video a watch, and let me know if you have any other questions!
@@Yrathus Unfortunately I don't watch or listen to audio recordings for feedback, but if you are still needing someone to hear you after checking out my free content, I offer 1-on-1 vocal coaching at katecosettevocals.com ! ☺
Hey everyone! For more info on “trick” vowels and how to find vowels in words, you can check out this video here! ua-cam.com/video/ytTmAf4_2-k/v-deo.htmlsi=rXr564K5y_yA_4xn
Also, here is another vowels video that focuses more on getting the right vowel shape: ua-cam.com/video/nqrC1W77G9w/v-deo.html
If anyone was interested, I do offer online voice lessons if anyone is interested! You can schedule a lesson with me at my website at katecosettevocals.com if you'd like to! 😄
Happy singing!
Nice Voice and thnks for the info ... also i loved the OM symbol locket on your Neck
This was the best vowel explanation for singing ive ever seen on youtube
thanks! I’m happy I can help! ☺️
Most excellent!
Totaly instant improvement, now for muscle memory time.
@@Josh_74amazing!! You’ve got this!
I got instant help singing better with this great information. Thank you so much.
Others have said it but this is the best vowel explanation I’ve ever heard and I’ve taken a lot of courses on singing from professionals. Subbed :)
thank you so much, I’m so glad I could help! 😊
This is clueing me into why I sometimes think I sound better in Spanish. The way vowels are shaped in Spanish is a lot closer to this than how English is.
yes absolutely!!
No cuz same, I have always thought I sounded better in Spanish
Your honesty in giving in this tutorial just blew me. I've looked at many but their videos were full of a lot of fluff. You gave the nuts and bolts of vowels. You're the best. The more you give is the more you receive. You're a winner. Thank you soo much.
thank you so much! I’m so happy to help! ☺️
Exactly
This has helped me in one day than the years I’ve been learning to sing thank you!!!!
I’m so happy I could help! ☺️
Wow this might be the best singing lesson on all of UA-cam I’ve ever seen
That means a lot, thank you! 😊
You are GENIUS!! Not just that you explain the details. But you came back around explaining details again a few times. You even borned when I needed this info explained this way!!! God Sent An Angel!! Thank You!!
Wonderful video. I've studied voice singing for years and with all honesty this video is one of the best. Your teaching style is so genuine and your explanations are spot on. A valuable highlight in your video is the explanation of exercises that will help singers become successful. With every concept you, you explain why the concept is so important. I'm really impressed with you and I wish you the best in your teaching career as in your singing career. You are very talented!
thank you so much!!
Thank you so much sister...I needed that so much..just after your lesson I recorded myself trying to sing According to the vowels and my tone is improved...Idk how to thank you..idk why I didn't find you years ago
...subscribed rn🎉
I remember watching your video mid 2024, when I was just looking for "how to sing with an open throat" kind of video, and this one helped me a lot, however at that point I didn't subscribe, now that my voice is opening up I thought of looking for this video again to grasp the concept even better, this time I paid the price of not subscribing and went through some trouble looking for your videos, couldn't even remember the name of your channel, now I hit the button. Thank you so much for your time and effort to clarify what I thought was complicated.
Aw my pleasure!! So happy I could help! 😊
Wait....the idea of an egg in my mouth may have just changed my life.... ~Immediately goes to practice!!!
Yes!! My chorus teacher taught me that, it is a game changer!
@@katecosettevocals I just posted can't help falling in love last week.... Practicing today that ... Omg so much better lol. Ah well will help for the next time I do it.
@@otsogiants Awesome! I still suggest practicing the fish face trick as well! (We did both of those in chorus haha). The fish face is great because it’s the exact shape you want in your mouth; you can use that as a reference too for when you do the imagining egg thing if you ever find that it’s not feeling or sounding quite right. Plus, the fish face one helps so that you don’t have to consciously think about it too!
Also, I checked out your cover and you have an INCREDIBLE voice already! More open vowels will only bring your voice from great to amazing! Keep up the amazing work; you’re fantastic!
@@katecosettevocals you got it will do :) thanks for the kind encouragement. Humbled by that thank you!!
I swear down I’ve had a serious light bulb moment!! Thank you 😮❤
I can't tell you how much this helped... I made sure to share
You're really pretty BTW❤️❤️
Thanks a lot
Love your lessons, personality and teaching style., you are a WONDERFUL person. Your vowel tutorial instantly changed my sound for the better! 😎❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks so much! So happy I could help!!
This is GOLD 🌟
Very enlightening! Thanks!
Excellent lesson. Thank you.
You explain vowels so well. Thanks
Great tips. Thank you
You have explained this SO well. Thank you
Omg,, i love your voice! thanks for making this video! 😍
This is new for me
Pretty helpful, thanks 🙏
You have been really great to explain this to us!thank you so much!❤
Am only like a,minute in and this video is a rare gem. You just earned yourself a new subscriber. Thanks a zillion
Thanks so much, glad I could help!! 😊
This is the best video on UA-cam.
With regards to singing.
Without a doubt.
You seem like a very beautiful person.
Thanks for all your help.
Big love to you.
thanks so much! I’m so glad I can help! ☺️
Excellent video!!! You explained it very claer, with examples of what you wanted to teach. You stayed on topic and got to the answer. Thank you for that.
I have to say you are really great at explaining stuff….. please keep these videos coming
Whats up, Kate Cosette. this is pretty outstanding video. thank. :)
This cleared up so much confusion for me - thanks
Best explanation I’ve seen in 10 years - sing pure vowels thx ❤
Best video that I have seen on singing yet. Thnk you so much. I get it now.
Kate, this is new. Thanks. ❤ I'll practice doing this singing vowels exercise. 👏🏻😍💐
Brilliantly explained
Super helpful thank you 🎉🎉🎉
Can’t stop watching your videossss
Thanks so much for watching!! Glad I can help! I really appreciate all the nice comments you’ve left, thanks so much! ☺️☺️
This is so helpful especially for the non-native English speaker like me. Thank you so much
Thank you so much for this video, it’s helped. I’ve been studying music for a while, but have felt stagnant in my vocal progression. It really does come back down to the basics. Pls keep the videos coming 😊❤
This is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Thank you SOOO MUCH 😍🌷
This is such a very helpful information and absolutely could helping so many strugglers like myselfe trying to over come this obstracle in their singing journey!
This is the most effective vid for me for it doesn’t force us to click on another vid first to get the preliminary info or training.Thx for ur clear and patient explanation and I have subbed and am ready to watch more vids!❤
thank you so much, I'm so happy it was helpful! :)
Wow Kate this is great stuff....love it ..love it.❤💚💙🧡💛🧠🧠
you did a superb job at explaining this. THANK YOU SO MUCH for your time and effort! 🤩💕
thanks so much!! So glad I can help!! 😊😊
I've watched a lot of singing videos, and this was one of the best ever! Thanks.
thanks so much! So glad I could help! 😊
You are the best vocal teacher I found! Thank you! ❤
😊 thanks so much!! So glad I can help!
This was so helpful I could cry lol! I learned about singing vowels but this really made it click. Thanks so much!
So happy I can help!! ☺️
Wow, this is amazing. Thank you for sharing!
thanks so much! happy I could help! 😄
Amazing
Can I hug you! This little trick releases tension in my jaw and throat and I can finally sing in a clear tone. Now I'll have to practice without pushing on my jaw.
Best video for explain vowels and consonants in singing
thanks so much, so happy I could help! :)
Thanks so much 😍👍
Aaaawesome gurl ! Your explaination is marvelous and super efficient 👏🎉💖
thanks so much!! :)
Thank You agreed this was the best explanation for singing vowels.
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Brilliant video! 😊 X
tEHnk EEUU i've been looking for a video like this for two years. Majestic!
haha of course!! So glad I could help! 😄
Finally I understand, these are the simple techniques I needed .... you explain it so well my brain can finally understand 😅
Thank you 💜
So happy I could help!! :)
amazing
from ethiopa amazing thank you
Wow! I learned so much. TY
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Great explanation of vowels Kate ! Can you please make a video and explain how to modify vowels on HIGH NOTES… Thank you in advance!
thanks!
No need to modify the shapes at all for high notes! They'll be the same mouth shape for all the notes in your range ☺
Sorry, I wasn't clear...I meant 'vowel modification', not mouth shapes. Modifying the vowel to make it easier to sing high notes...for example, changing the (I) vowel in Tied to Tuuuh ied... using the uh vowel instead of aw vowel because it's narrower and easier to sing on high notes.@@katecosettevocals
@user-ug7po9bv3p Vowel modification in order to sing high notes easier is not something I think about consciously or actively try to do, so I will always suggest the advice to learn the vowel mouth shapes and pronounce the words however it feels best and most natural for you without overthinking that part. You can also practice high notes on the open vowels you struggle with, such as Ah - it'll really start to make it easier to hit when you sing on the words later :) But again - that's just how I do it in my personal experience. Sorry I couldn't be more help, I hope you find the advice you are looking for!
Thank you so so much for this!🫶🏼✨
my pleasure!!
Awesome!
Hi Kate, I agree with other comments that this is definitely THE best video for beginning singers on all of UA-cam. Struggled with figuring this topic out for years myself. There are many coaches who offer you loads of exercises with great marketing, but they do not provide the necessary groundwork for real beginners (maybe they are just too far ahead in their own development...). So keep up your great work in breaking things down and keeping it simple! Greetings from Germany, Fabian
danke, Fabian! I'm so glad I can help! 😁
Wise Teacher; in a very young body...
Excellent video, a great video on vowels and consonance. All of these other UA-cam videos are just difficult to understand what they are talking about.
thank you! So happy I can help! ☺️
Hi Kate!!! What a great video filled up with great information.
Thank very much, I understood everything and tried it, and the tone change instantly. Now to practice for muscle memory!
That’s amazing!! My pleasure, so happy I could help! :)
I really liked that happy birthday example. That is perfect I got the whole concept now.
Yay, I’m so happy I could help! 😊
Best video on this subject I ever seen. And I've watched a lot. Well done!
You got a new sub from me! :)
Thanks so much!! :)
Brilliant
❤ Thanks for all my life
Voce é muito boa garota. Excelente video
God bless you Kate❤this is a super helpful video👏I’m really working to getting a better tone when singing and prevent always having my voice strained and cracked everytime I sing when I’m leading a song
I'm so happy it was helpful! :)
Vowels are fantastic for improving tone and helping pitch and all those other great things, but primarily if you're straining, placement will help you the most! Learning mixed voice will really help you to smooth out that vocal break and keep your voice from straining to reach higher notes. Here's a video I made on mixed voice that you can try! ua-cam.com/video/FvP0U9o1NRs/v-deo.html
You've got this!!
@@katecosettevocals Thank you 🙏
I like how you do this lesson in your car, because I sing a lot in my car.
Huge "thank You" 🌹🌹🌹✨✨✨👍👍
You have opened my eyes , gonna pay more attention to vowels 🔥
It can be really funny, but gives great result.
In this video, by the way, you have charming vibe of 2009))))) or even 2007)) I suppose it is so, because of the filters, but mostly because of your inner energy. So cool🪐🌞
this is one of the nicest and coolest compliments I've ever been given (long live the 00's era!) haha! Thank you so much!! 😄
@@katecosettevocals you are welcome!))))) magic and beauty live in us, we should help them go into our reality)😁💫💛🌻🌅
Thank you very much for that beautiful explanation!!!
I can't tell you how much I appreciate you. I've been trying to teach myself from UA-cam for 7 months now off of breadcrumbs. You my dear, have served steak! Thank you! The progress since has been light years ahead of months prior. You truly care and you do this for the love of singing and music. At this point I don't think I'm far off from finding a band to start doing gigs with. Do you have any tips on how to do that? Or any warnings?
I’m so happy I could help! Congrats on all your progress!!!
I don’t have any advice on finding bands to join or getting gigs, unfortunately! The most I do is go to open mics every now and again, haha. But good luck, I’m sure you can find some connections through local Facebook groups or something like that!!
Thanks so much for your comment, so happy I’ve been able to help! 😄
@@katecosettevocals open mic night? Your better than current pop stars and for sure have a place on Broadway. And any church would love to have you as a worship leader. Don't waste God's gift on open mic night. I just wanna encourage you. Do something you love and You'll never work a day in your life. And if that don't work (it would) there's always teaching people to sing. In that you are definitely gifted as well. Keep it up. May God bless you!
@@jerrywest5325 that means a lot, thanks so much! ☺️
Such an easy absorbable coaching. Love it. You are beautiful and your voice is amazing. Thank you so much for sharing. I'm trying to help my daughter who breaks voice when she tries to transition from chest voice to head voice. She dies drama and this song from matilda jr this little girl is kicking her butt. She has great range but can't find her mix. So starts off as talk singing string then as it builds she cracks on You are a teacher just go back to school part if the song. Then after that all breathy head voice with no power. Plz help
I’d be happy to help!
It sounds to me like she simply needs to learn mixed voice! And if she is very used to belting and singing with her chest voice, then mixed voice will be a very foreign feeling for her to sing with! So firstly, please let her know that this is a very different feeling to get used to, but that she will get it!
I will link two videos for you to show her. The first is a general video about mixed voice that will help her understand why we need to learn to sing mixed voice and where it is in relation to her other registers: ua-cam.com/video/0nblvip0HQI/v-deo.html
This next video is the exercise I used to learn mixed voice, the Nay exercise: ua-cam.com/video/FvP0U9o1NRs/v-deo.html
Make sure that when she does the Nay exercise, it sounds very similar to how it sounds when I do it in the video! It isn’t a pretty sound, but it’s absolutely vital to learn mixed voice. Once we add singing vowels to it later, it will turn into pretty singing, I promise!
Let me know if you or she have any other questions after giving those two videos a watch! I also offer online lessons at katecosettevocals.com if she would like 1-on-1 help as well☺️
Let me know how it goes!
Thank you sooooooooooooo muchhhhh
It helped....... ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️
Excelllent
"this is a great way to not get copyright" 😹😹😹😹😹😹
Very useful video, do the vowels change the higher you go? Or are these the vowels for high notes?
This teaching was even better than Cheryl Porters video.
that means a lot, thank you! 😊
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omg the video to my problem!
thank you🎉
.. how dare people not be honest with my singing... it's meh... ick.. ugh... I want to learn...
ex: angel baby
aeh now oh ba e bee
my hand Joe bae uh be
I'm looking for a proper
first word when singing..
to trills ..
steady note holding
yet stylish
with a variation of the voice of head, chest, diagram ...
also ong I was singing with a slight accent when I
...how do Koreans song in English w no accent ..but I'm american
the powerful clear crisp
sound connection to silencing
I sound like my talking
a slight regional accent
What is the "i" sound for words like "living", "kissing"? Did I just miss that somehow? Never mind, asked too soon. Great video!!
haha😄 thanks, glad I could help!!
Are there any tips for not over exaggerating these vowel sounds when first trying them?
I think that’s actually not a bad thing! I tend to exaggerate them a little when using them to warm up. But the best way would be to use the photos of the singers in this video of all 5 vowels and try to match them up with your own shape in the mirror. Also, make sure that even if these shapes feel different than you are used to, make sure they’re not painful or uncomfortable! You never want to feel like you’re unhinging your jaw or keeping open to the point of it being uncomfortable!
hey kate! i've been a beginner singer for about a year now, while i do struggle with a lot of these already, i notice that i can't hit high notes with a full open mouth, even when i use these tips! any tips on how to achieve a full like, broadcasted voice with a full open mouth?
That sounds to me like an issue with vocal placement. Here’s a link to a video I made that gives an overview on placement and the other foundations of singing. I’m also currently editing a video on placement specifically that will be up on my channel soon 😊
ua-cam.com/video/RlnrtKlrNdU/v-deo.htmlsi=ib8WE7OQhlUeXVg2
thank you thank you thank you so much! i'll check them out forsure@@katecosettevocals
I'm really trying to learn to sing better people say I'm naturally good and I'm the church background singer in a small church and a leader in the youth band but my voice when I try to go high which is what comfortable at gets really shaky and the noise is bumpy I'm hoping this helps? I just don't know what to work on and it's really difficult
It's hard to pinpoint exactly what's going on with your voice without hearing you, but it sounds to me like your issue is with placement! (However, it could also be breathing, and vowels can also affect your voice!)
My suggestion will be to do this, and then see where it takes you:
1. Make sure you're breathing correctly. Without proper breathing, your voice can be weak or shaky. And it's always good to make absolute sure you're breathing correctly. Here's a quick video to see if you are: ua-cam.com/video/oBOs0sUEHhU/v-deo.html
2. Vocal placement - learn mixed voice! learning how to properly sing mixed voice will allow you to sing effortlessly through your whole range. (Mixed voice is the register between head voice and chest voice, so it will not be as strong-sounding as chest voice, but that's exactly the point. It's the mix between them, and I suggest learning this before going to learn belting!)
Check out this video to understand why we need to learn mixed voice and what it actually is: ua-cam.com/video/0nblvip0HQI/v-deo.html
And then you can check out this video to learn the exercise that will allow you to sing in mixed voice instantly: ua-cam.com/video/FvP0U9o1NRs/v-deo.html
3. Meanwhile, you can also practice singing vowels. However, this is a lot to do at once, haha. So if you really wanted to add this into the mix too, I suggest just practicing the shape of all 5 vowels (using your hands in that 'fish face') and just singing straight vowels over songs that are in a low, easy range in your voice. Do not worry about getting to the words or how to find them in words until this becomes second nature to you!
If you find that you need to improve how you're breathing, practicing even just 5-10 minutes a day is fine. For the mixed voice exercise and for vowels, I'd say shoot for 20 minutes each at minimum (but ALWAYS take at least 1 day off singing per week).
**If you want to start smaller than this, I'd leave singing vowels off until you get the mixed voice exercise second nature! That's when vowels really start to come in to play anyway. Practicing singing vowels now too will just save you time down the road, but don't overwhelm yourself! :)
Let me know how this goes! And remember, it takes a good 1-2 weeks to really start to see your habits changing, and it takes months to see really significant changes. If you find that you are still struggling and you aren't improving after a few weeks of trying this, I do offer online voice lessons and would be happy to help locate your vocal issues so we can save you the time and the headache of trying to find them on your own. But definitely try these tips first!
I have like airy tone and I dont like it because It's sound weak how can I improve my tone?
You seem to be right where I started off as a singer! It sounds like the only register you’re singing in right now is head voice. Let me first tell you that you can absolutely open up your voice and find the tone and the volume and the strength you want! Take me as the proof!
I’m gonna link a couple of videos here for you! I have a bunch of voice lesson videos on this channel and they include every single thing I did to get out of just singing in head voice.
This first one is a sort of overview of what it’s like to just sing in head voice and what I started at the very beginning. Check this one out first! ua-cam.com/video/1lTBrIYifF8/v-deo.html
The first thing you want to do is learn mixed voice (you can also start learning chest voice in your lowest range, I explain that in the video above, but you can do these one at a time to not overwhelm yourself). Here’s a video on mixed voice: ua-cam.com/video/0nblvip0HQI/v-deo.html
And here’s a video on how to specifically do the exercise for mixed voice: ua-cam.com/video/FvP0U9o1NRs/v-deo.html
And something else that might be contributing to the weakness in your voice is incorrect breathing. I’m not exactly sure since I haven’t heard you, but here’s my breathing video. You can tell pretty easily yourself if you’re doing it right or wrong right now. If you aren’t doing this right, start a 5-10 minute daily practice of breathing. (You can even do 2-5 minutes if you want, the daily part is the important part). ua-cam.com/video/oBOs0sUEHhU/v-deo.html
That is where I’d suggest starting! If you don’t see improvement in a couple of weeks, you may be doing these new exercises incorrectly. Remember nothing should feel strain or hurt or be pushed or forced. If you ever find yourself stuck or not improving, you can send me a message! (If you can, leave me a new comment for future questions instead of a reply-I don’t get notifs for replies for some reason!) and if all else fails, I give online voice lessons at katecosettevocals.com. I can help you with anything! ☺️
Let me know how this goes for you and just know that it sounds like you are quite literally starting exactly where I did years ago. Which means that you can and you will improve! Happy singing and don’t forget to have fun!
Great video! You love your car, don't you? Haha
Sanya Palta at this point it’s an escape from home during the pandemic 😅😂
@@katecosettevocals Yeah! I feel you.
The nay exercise is seriously working wonders for me, thanks! And thanks for this video, it gave me a whole new perspective on singing :)
Sanya Palta yay!!!! I’m so happy to hear that!! 🥰🥰
The “a” is also a diphthong too isn’t it? “Aaaeee” like “ahhhheee” for I
Great question! I think sometimes we turn it into “aaee” when using it in daily language, but the trick of it as a singing vowel is to keep it on “a”. You can keep “a” as its own sound with “a”‘ s mouth shape, and as long as you don’t change the mouth shape at all, it will remain an “a” sound and not turn into “e”. You’ll notice in “ahhheee” for “i” that you need to adjust your mouth shape to switch “e”.
So as long as you’re just sticking to “a” in the “a” mouth shape, it will be its own vowel sound and you’ll be all set! 😊
0:48 A, E, Ah, O, Oo
Im having an issue singing the word “change”. It feels like a + y. I think based on this video I should do ch-ah-nge?
i would do an "A" vowel for change! A can turn into an "E" sound, so just stay on the "A" part rather than turning it into a + E :)
here's a video where I go over the vowel sound 'ay' a little deeper, let me know if that helps! :) ua-cam.com/video/ytTmAf4_2-k/v-deo.html
Ok! Perfect! I did mean a + ee. I’ll check out that other video.
Hi, I am kind of lost. When singing, my voice lacks resonance, tone. I’ve been listening to blues songs and ask to Elvis Presley in his young years… I can’t reproduce the same depth they all have in their voice, I don’t know how to get to that.
Is it because my voice is different and I’ll never sound like them, ever (the resonance) ?
I also have big trouble with singing with emotions. Any idea as to why my voice is shallow and not deep ?
Hi, Nathalie! You can absolutely get rich tone in your voice! Singing vowels are a huge part of that, but they’re not the only factor. From what you’ve described, it sounds to me like you’re dealing with more of a vocal placement issue, meaning it would be best for you to learn to sing in all 3 vocal registers (head voice, mixed voice, and chest voice). If you are struggling with a hollow/shallow voice, it can also mean you may be breathing incorrectly. However, it’s hard to tell without hearing you, but no matter what that kind of tone you’re after is achieved when you’re singing with a combination of proper breathing, singing vowel mouth shape, and vocal placement. So ensuring that you’re learning all of those correctly will bring you that tone you want! :)
Here’s a video I made on all the parts to learning to sing, this can help you pinpoint your issues! ua-cam.com/video/RlnrtKlrNdU/v-deo.htmlsi=nIcpU326abfHe9zq
Without hearing you sing, I’m not sure which would be best for you to start with, but you can learn them in any order. Some orders are just easier than others, but it all depends on where your voice is right now. I do offer online voice lessons if you were interested in having me hear you to give you more accurate advice!
As for singing with emotion, my biggest piece of advice is to not worry about it until you have your singing technique down. I tried so hard to learn to sing with emotions while I was still struggling to sing well, and it was impossible for me. I was so frustrated with my voice and so focused on singing technique that trying to focus on emotion took my focus away from the technique, and it just really stunted my learning process. After I got my singing technique down and my voice was freely singing through my range and most of my struggles were gone, that’s when I started learning to sing with emotion and it was so much easier! 😊
Give that video a watch, and let me know if you have any other questions!
@@katecosettevocals here is a recording from some time ago, if ever you could tell me what’s wrong.
Thank you, I’m going to look at your videos.
@@katecosettevocals ua-cam.com/video/R9v7g3H5XkU/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
@@Yrathus Unfortunately I don't watch or listen to audio recordings for feedback, but if you are still needing someone to hear you after checking out my free content, I offer 1-on-1 vocal coaching at katecosettevocals.com ! ☺
I can barely hear you😞
Try turning up the volume, that should help 😁
Thank you so much!! You actually explained this whole video very well :)
so happy I could help!! :)
Best video for explain vowels and consonants in singing