I think this is one of the best exercises when it comes to connecting the voice. I have also used this technique when learning a new song that goes through a couple of vocal bridges, but using the actual lyrics.. It helps me maintain the same tone throughout the song from lows to highs. Of course, once the vocal memory kicks in for the song, I take the goofy sound out, but the connection and tone remains. Thanks for the best!
Mark! You are so fabulous! I understand and am doing what you are telling me! In the past, I tried to do what my previous teachers were telling me, but I never felt good doing the exercises. The techniques felt constricted and tense. My body felt like it was in a corset, trying to get the notes out. I feel so free and released with your methods. Thank you.
Hi Mark...This is excellent exercise which I have never know before to maintain the co ordination between the lower and higher notes.Thanks a ton for sharing this technique.I am getting the results slowly but I am sure this will overcome my problem which I had mentioned you. Thanks 🙏🙏🙏
Mr sir you are super super always putting videos out that are like right on point with what i need. Especially your recent ones. Like from the stars man. Thank you so much for these videos.
i'm learning english all quick that i can..I can understand some words and the general message. If Mr Baxter or someone could transcription his words in writed text i would be very happy. if this not could be possible i will continue my learningness and this videos will support me.... Thank you very much.
Well this is a fun one, and I DID exaggerate the sounds Mark. Every time I do one of your lessons I feel as if I am moving up another notch. By the way, I always finish my vocal warm ups with 2 or 3 sirens. Apologies if I have missed these in your lessons as I am still working my way through them all. I heard that if you think you may be unable to sing after having been ill, had a cold/sore throat or whatever, that a siren is a way of letting you know whether you are read to start singing again, that's to say, that if there is a break in the siren singing from low to high and back again, that you are not yet ready to recommence. Hope this is correct - it seems to make sense. My regards to you and grateful thanks once more.
I just discovered your videos recently and You’re super helpful my main problem is how to sing from my diaphragm I don’t know how to I’ve tried all types of tips and tricks but I still don’t know how. I can’t belt because I feel like I’ll just mess up my voice .
It's not your diaphragm that's preventing you from belting Sabrina - it's your personality. I don't mean that in a bad way - it's just that you are not a loud person. You have a "look before you leap" mentality and that's creating inhibition when you think about singing with power. That inhibition is not your muscles fault nor is it due to ignorance. There's lots of videos on this channel that discuss this further - so I encourage you to watch and consider being more playful when exploring your voice.
Same thing - more melody when you speak. Try this exercise before you dismiss it. Try it for a few weeks and be mindful about speaking with more music in your voice. It will change your speaking habits.
This is great exercise. Thank You! I'm curious about one thing. I always find it easier to ascend rather than descend. Ascending is more comfortable and sounds more smooth, while there is a very pronounced break when descending. I believe I'm supporting and "asking" for the sound, as you've suggested, but I still find it difficult to do well. Is there a physiological reason for this? And is there a specific exercise I can do to smooth it out? Thank you!
There's a 50/50 split among singers. Some are better ascending - some better the other way. In your case its the psyche of going down causing you to hold on to the behavior of the upper notes too long. The solution is to really slow down so you can be very specific with what you're asking for. Don't let the timbre or volume vary and you'll transition appropriately.
I always make sure I take in enough breath to do whatever I am doing at the time, and there are no breaks. I occasionally experience a slight break if I have not taken enough breath. I presume you do take in a good amount of breath? If you feel you have room to take in more, try it. It really does help.
Man you have a lot of great exercises for every aspect of singing. Amazing. I want to set up a daily full workout routine using your videos but im bot sure how to structure it and which videos to use. How would you go about setting up a routine, sir?
@@deloentertains3370 I post so many exercises because it's best to use a variety to keep from getting in a rut. So begin your routine with one from the "Warmup" playlist, then do one from the "Singing High" playlist and then one from the "Sing With Power" playlist. A slightly different routine each day will keep your mindful when working out your voice.
Hi Mark! (You may not recall...but, My scope revealed healthy cords. Yea!) So, in the midst of my move, I had not been singing consistently. (Just in my virtual singing and songwriting meetups.And just singing without warming up. Not optimal, I know.) Now that Ive landed, I am honoring my instrument. Do you recommend resting between warm ups and singing my songs? For example, I just participated in about 4 of your video exercises. I feel a little fatigued. I'm thinking I may go with the flow, and take "rests"(Pun not intended)as needed. Thanks so much!
Great news about your healthy diagnosis Taylor! Resting sounds like a good idea for now - just keep in mind that comfort should be your focus when doing any vocal exercise or warming up. So work with the videos with the goal of NOT feeling fatigued afterwards.
Hello mark. I can say your vocal exercises has been the number one exercises that have helped me so far In my musical journey . I think I have final smooth my vocal break and I can now sing without pulling chest but presently I am having difficulty in adding power to my voice, I mean that kind of sound that isn't belting but confident... I know that I have connected my register but I still sound tin,light and falsetto like or headvoice......how can I add more weight or power to my upper voice that wont sound like am belting or sound tin........please help out.
Hey David - Happy to be on this journey with you! If you're feeling like your voice is one big spectrum then it's time to stop thinking about singing when singing. All the technical focus of voice training is just to get your vocal reflexes trustworthy. There isn't a single song you sing that's about belting, or not, or breathing, or registers, or even singing. So, what is the song about? How does your voice respond when you're experiencing that sentiment when not singing? The signals we send out via our vocal timbre when speaking reveal a lot more about us than the words we say. Same should be true for singing. It's way to complex to contrive a sound and expect someone to believe you're heartbroken, or in love, or angry, or horny. It's not until you allow the lyrics to pilot your sound that your singing will connect with folks on a much deeper level. Every song you sing is a chance to make someone know how you feel. Focus on that and your voice will have just the right tone - every time!
Hey Mark - can you give a time estimate of how long it can take to finally blend and connect the registers - assuming someone is working on it regularly? Perhaps you can give an example fastest you ever saw it happen for someone, and the longest that it took with someone else? Of course, I understand that it's going to be different for everyone and results aren't guaranteed. I'm just trying to figure out whether this is a 3 month project, a 3 year project, or something in between.
The quickest I've witnessed is 10 minutes. The longest is those who gave up before achieving the coordination. Typical is 3 months with exercises and after a year it becomes unconscious. What determines the time it takes is your level of commitment. If it means the world you'll develop coordination quickly. If you're wondering if you'll ever get it you're in for a long bout of doubt. Best way to approach a unified voice is to stop dividing it with labels like chest, head and mix. Instead, use adjectives to describe the sounds you desire.
@@voicelessondotcom Awesome, thanks so much. I really appreciate it! Looks like I missed the 10 minute world record, but I'm more than happy to keep putting in the work and settle for "typical". :) Btw, thanks for those podcast episodes you created a couple years ago. The one on "singing high" was extremely insightful!
@@voicelessondotcom and what would you say is the typical time it takes to develop a really nice, powerful timbre in the mix range? Avoiding the break seems to be the easy part...
Do you think that mask resonance helps create that smooth melodious speaking voice? I was just curious because I feel like my speaking voice doesn’t quite have that flowing sound I would like to have.
Desi your voice is not the problem. It's your mind. You spend way more time thinking about what you don't like and feeling like a victim to circumstances that are out of your control. The truth is it's all in your control - but you have to actively pursue the changes you seek. Your voice can have lots of mask resonance. It can flow. But you cannot passively sit and view a bunch of UA-cam videos and expect anything in your life to be different. Create the things you want.
I appreciate your insight to what my problem has been, and I want to thank you for giving me a different perspective about it. The truth is that I try to over intellectualize my voice to much without realizing I already have what I want. The more I can pursue the changes, the better off I’m going to be, instead of being self-conscious about it. Thanks again and take care!
I am going to sing like this dopey bear, and put in on a CD. Why yes, and I should win many grammy awards. I will make sure to thank Mark when I am on TV. I might go to American Idol and sing like Yogi Bear for Simon cowel. Hey, he better not say that sucked. lol. And he better not laugh.
This technique has the unfortunate byproduct of making you die laughing while trying to do this, especially whilst repeatedly saying "yum" XD On a more serious note, regardless of approach, it seems I often have trouble actually connecting my registers coming back down. I can only make it sound any bit decent with a planned approach (not kind of just thoughtlessly), and even then, it's done with a huge shift in intonation. I can't gradually transition down from mix/pharyngeal or falsetto/head back into chest, whereas I can completely smoothly transition (with a non-distorted tone) going from full voice into pharyngeal. No technique or further way I've tried conceptualizing it has worked. Any ideas?
Your issue is very common (either trouble singing up or down). Start by watching this: ua-cam.com/video/37nAdtz2iQw/v-deo.html Then - stop trying to sound decent and focus on maintaining consistent tone and volume as you descend through the passagio. Allow your voice to wobble, crack, sputter and cut out. If you can dial in a fry through this area you'll be one step closer to connection. In short - it's your desire to sound decent that's locking in your behavior and costing you coordination.
Voice Lesson.com Hey Mark, thanks for replying! Yeah, I've seen that video; it was good. The thing is, I logically sort of figured these things and also took your advice to heart as you've been giving it - to just let the voice break and all the rest (while practicing obviously). My point was however, whether just letting the voice naturally do what it does and not thinking about it, or simply having an intended sound, it just continues to be the same (for years I mean). Everything I ultimately ended up learning was a combination of muscle memory, muscle development I would wager for certain things in particular, and mentally figuring something out. What I meant by the fact that the only way I get it to sound any bit good is by planning out the approach of each individual note going in and out of my passagio. I just have to (if/when actually performing) because going down (though also going up if a gritty tone is involved), taking the approach you suggest, there just hadn't naturally developed a smooth connection. I guess there is no answer besides the kind you suggested. Anything further would have to be in person.
I completely understand - but you have yet to come to terms that it makes absolutely no logical sense that the same pitch area you can ascend through smoothly is difficult when descending. You're still thinking of it as your cross to bear. You would never allow that mindset to linger with piano or guitar skills - you would immediately fault your playing and practice until up and down were equal. You are hanging on to the behaviors needed to produce high notes too long when descending. This is also why you find it difficult to ascend through the passagio with a gritty tone. You are locking into behaviors rather than focusing on desired sounds. You allow micro adjustments to occur on the way up when singing clear-toned that you do not allow on the way down. I'm sure all those statements above are obvious - but what may not be is the word "you" in all them. The voice is never at fault. The reason "you" are somewhat successful when "you" plot out each individual note is that it agrees with "your" controlling personality when it comes to vulnerability. But here's the Catch-22 - you HAVE TO control your voice in order for it to sing what you want. A voice won't "naturally" sing in tune or blend through registers just like a car won't naturally obey the speed limit or stay in its lane. After years of driving a car you don't so much control the vehicle consciously - you simply think where you want it to go . . . . unless there's a cop behind you. All of a sudden you feel vulnerable and become very conscious about your driving and consequently your driving becomes erratic. That's singing. Our awareness of the judgement of others hijacks our trust of singing and makes it a conscious game. The goal is to reinforce the singing you allow in the shower to become so trusted you remain mindless about the mechanics when singing in public. Focus on the sounds - not the behaviors.
VoiceLesson.com Thanks Mark! Certainly not always being fully confident in my "logical conclusions" has me doubt their validity sometimes. I can certainly take your confidence to try and reinforce this sentiment of focusing on the sound rather than the mechanics. Obviously that's what ultimately works in the end. I totally see what you're saying when you made the analogy to an instrument. It's hard often times not to blame your voice though, due to the fact that there are actual differences in the end between your voice and others, with obvious limitations with respect to a particular _sound_ you may be going for that others may more naturally produce due to the inherent physical dimensions of their cavities (I'm not sure if you agree with this but this would obviously be a whole other discussion). I have plenty of examples for this, but I don't use this as a crutch. I ignore this fact actually, but sometimes I feel that can also be a problem. (If you're a low baritone, you simply aren't going to be able to have the same kind of inflections/intonation with certain songs as a high tenor.) That being said, again, I fully accept your analogy and will factor me into the equation more decidedly. I will say however that truly having tried that approach for long enough, SPECIFICALLY in the areas I mentioned, I don't see how this will happen, precisely because the sound is specific and can't just be random. No matter how much I close my eyes, forget about my voice/singing, and simply think about the sound, it isn't generated, trying every approach in between. This is even after having learned to more naturally ease into pharyngeal tones and have better control over them. Again, I feel you, but I think I've reached the peak of what I can manage to develop on my own. I will more adamantly take as my approach the kind of perspective you suggested and won't mess with any other "approaches" given their invalidity with respect to the aim/intention. I really appreciate the response! Always wanted voice lessons from you (years now) - just haven't gotten to a place which allows for this sort of prospect :/
“Keep it dumb, ladies” 🤣
Another excellent video from Mr. Baxter! "Can't you see the possibilitieeeeeeeees Oooooohh yeeeeeaaaaah!!!!"
Always in my head!
Could not have expressed this sentiment and better myself
I can see them.
"possibilities uuu yeaaah"!
For revisitors ;)
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You’re so gifted for this. I can’t wait to have you as my personal vocal coach one day God willing 🙌🏾
I cannot believe only 5 min ago i had no clue how to do this and now i know just how. thank u good sir and internet
Another great exercise- Thank you, Mark!
You're welcome! Glad to help out.
Great exercise, Mark! This one goes right into the old toolbox! Thanks!
"Keep it dumb ladies"
Another great help - thank you!
You're welcome!
It always good to see you. Keep this channel update you are great teacher
the things in this video...are especially useful when transitioning to the upper notes...in your "Good Morning Voice" warmup video.
I think this is one of the best exercises when it comes to connecting the voice. I have also used this technique when learning a new song that goes through a couple of vocal bridges, but using the actual lyrics.. It helps me maintain the same tone throughout the song from lows to highs. Of course, once the vocal memory kicks in for the song, I take the goofy sound out, but the connection and tone remains. Thanks for the best!
Glad to help!
Mark! You are so fabulous! I understand and am doing what you are telling me! In the past, I tried to do what my previous teachers were telling me, but I never felt good doing the exercises. The techniques felt constricted and tense. My body felt like it was in a corset, trying to get the notes out. I feel so free and released with your methods. Thank you.
Glad to help Janie!
I love this lesson! Thankyou Mark!!!!! 👍✨👏🌟
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Mark...This is excellent exercise which I have never know before to maintain the co ordination between the lower and higher notes.Thanks a ton for sharing this technique.I am getting the results slowly but I am sure this will overcome my problem which I had mentioned you.
Thanks 🙏🙏🙏
Glad to help!
Thanks Mark...Awesomely helpful as always👍
Amazing technique ❤️🙏🏼!
EXCELLENT!...connecting vocal registers video....just found this one.
Never bookmarked a video so hard before.
Mr sir you are super super always putting videos out that are like right on point with what i need. Especially your recent ones. Like from the stars man. Thank you so much for these videos.
You're welcome Vonte. Glad to help!
I loved! Helped me so much Thank u
You're welcome! Glad to help.
Very nice exercise, thanks Mark! :)
Wow. This helped out alot!
Thank you😊!!!
You're welcome!
He was talking like Patrick Star 😂 in the beginning deep tone
Amo sus ejercicios
¡Estoy feliz de que ayuden!
i'm learning english all quick that i can..I can understand some words and the general message. If Mr Baxter or someone could transcription his words in writed text i would be very happy. if this not could be possible i will continue my learningness and this videos will support me.... Thank you very much.
Thanks Mark!
Well this is a fun one, and I DID exaggerate the sounds Mark. Every time I do one of your lessons I feel as if I am moving up another notch. By the way, I always finish my vocal warm ups with 2 or 3 sirens. Apologies if I have missed these in your lessons as I am still working my way through them all. I heard that if you think you may be unable to sing after having been ill, had a cold/sore throat or whatever, that a siren is a way of letting you know whether you are read to start singing again, that's to say, that if there is a break in the siren singing from low to high and back again, that you are not yet ready to recommence. Hope this is correct - it seems to make sense. My regards to you and grateful thanks once more.
This is one of my main problems right now...
I'm already dumb Mark!
Then you're way ahead of this goal Marjorie! :)
It works!!
❤️🥰❤️
Thanks for watching!
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
YAYYY I LOVE IT
I just discovered your videos recently and You’re super helpful my main problem is how to sing from my diaphragm I don’t know how to I’ve tried all types of tips and tricks but I still don’t know how. I can’t belt because I feel like I’ll just mess up my voice .
It's not your diaphragm that's preventing you from belting Sabrina - it's your personality. I don't mean that in a bad way - it's just that you are not a loud person. You have a "look before you leap" mentality and that's creating inhibition when you think about singing with power. That inhibition is not your muscles fault nor is it due to ignorance. There's lots of videos on this channel that discuss this further - so I encourage you to watch and consider being more playful when exploring your voice.
Big thanks🤗
Cool Thank You
Thank you!
You're welcome!
I was wondering more about what would it take to create a smooth flowing speaking voice?
Same thing - more melody when you speak. Try this exercise before you dismiss it. Try it for a few weeks and be mindful about speaking with more music in your voice. It will change your speaking habits.
This is great exercise. Thank You! I'm curious about one thing. I always find it easier to ascend rather than descend. Ascending is more comfortable and sounds more smooth, while there is a very pronounced break when descending. I believe I'm supporting and "asking" for the sound, as you've suggested, but I still find it difficult to do well. Is there a physiological reason for this? And is there a specific exercise I can do to smooth it out? Thank you!
There's a 50/50 split among singers. Some are better ascending - some better the other way. In your case its the psyche of going down causing you to hold on to the behavior of the upper notes too long. The solution is to really slow down so you can be very specific with what you're asking for. Don't let the timbre or volume vary and you'll transition appropriately.
Awesome. Thanks!
I always make sure I take in enough breath to do whatever I am doing at the time, and there are no breaks. I occasionally experience a slight break if I have not taken enough breath. I presume you do take in a good amount of breath? If you feel you have room to take in more, try it. It really does help.
I'll pay more attention to that. Thanks!
@@KevinOShaughnessyGuitar Happy to help, and hope it does. Let your breath out slowly though. Good luck.
Man you have a lot of great exercises for every aspect of singing. Amazing. I want to set up a daily full workout routine using your videos but im bot sure how to structure it and which videos to use. How would you go about setting up a routine, sir?
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@@deloentertains3370 I post so many exercises because it's best to use a variety to keep from getting in a rut. So begin your routine with one from the "Warmup" playlist, then do one from the "Singing High" playlist and then one from the "Sing With Power" playlist. A slightly different routine each day will keep your mindful when working out your voice.
it sure is important to do all sorts of exercises to not get into a rut! keep all the muscles working, not just a few!
Hi Mark! (You may not recall...but, My scope revealed healthy cords. Yea!)
So, in the midst of my move, I had not been singing consistently. (Just in my virtual singing and songwriting meetups.And just singing without warming up. Not optimal, I know.) Now that Ive landed, I am honoring my instrument.
Do you recommend resting between warm ups and singing my songs? For example, I just participated in about 4 of your video exercises. I feel a little fatigued. I'm thinking I may go with the flow, and take "rests"(Pun not intended)as needed.
Thanks so much!
Great news about your healthy diagnosis Taylor! Resting sounds like a good idea for now - just keep in mind that comfort should be your focus when doing any vocal exercise or warming up. So work with the videos with the goal of NOT feeling fatigued afterwards.
@@voicelessondotcom Thanks Mark! (And the speedy response was also very much appreciated. I don’t know how you keep so organized.🤔)
Hello mark. I can say your vocal exercises has been the number one exercises that have helped me so far In my musical journey . I think I have final smooth my vocal break and I can now sing without pulling chest but presently I am having difficulty in adding power to my voice, I mean that kind of sound that isn't belting but confident... I know that I have connected my register but I still sound tin,light and falsetto like or headvoice......how can I add more weight or power to my upper voice that wont sound like am belting or sound tin........please help out.
Hey David - Happy to be on this journey with you! If you're feeling like your voice is one big spectrum then it's time to stop thinking about singing when singing. All the technical focus of voice training is just to get your vocal reflexes trustworthy. There isn't a single song you sing that's about belting, or not, or breathing, or registers, or even singing. So, what is the song about? How does your voice respond when you're experiencing that sentiment when not singing? The signals we send out via our vocal timbre when speaking reveal a lot more about us than the words we say. Same should be true for singing. It's way to complex to contrive a sound and expect someone to believe you're heartbroken, or in love, or angry, or horny. It's not until you allow the lyrics to pilot your sound that your singing will connect with folks on a much deeper level. Every song you sing is a chance to make someone know how you feel. Focus on that and your voice will have just the right tone - every time!
Bruh! This is priceless!! 💯🎯❤️
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Can you do this on any vowel Mr. Baxter? If so, which vowel is best to do this on? I heard a lot of good things about "buh."
The "uh" vowel is neutral - so that's the best place to start. From there any vowel is fine as long as you use the hooty sound as a target timbre.
@@voicelessondotcom Thank you!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Appreciate you Mr. Baxter.
Is this used for fixing hyponasality?
Better for hyper-nasality.
Hey Mark - can you give a time estimate of how long it can take to finally blend and connect the registers - assuming someone is working on it regularly?
Perhaps you can give an example fastest you ever saw it happen for someone, and the longest that it took with someone else?
Of course, I understand that it's going to be different for everyone and results aren't guaranteed. I'm just trying to figure out whether this is a 3 month project, a 3 year project, or something in between.
The quickest I've witnessed is 10 minutes. The longest is those who gave up before achieving the coordination. Typical is 3 months with exercises and after a year it becomes unconscious. What determines the time it takes is your level of commitment. If it means the world you'll develop coordination quickly. If you're wondering if you'll ever get it you're in for a long bout of doubt. Best way to approach a unified voice is to stop dividing it with labels like chest, head and mix. Instead, use adjectives to describe the sounds you desire.
@@voicelessondotcom Awesome, thanks so much. I really appreciate it!
Looks like I missed the 10 minute world record, but I'm more than happy to keep putting in the work and settle for "typical". :)
Btw, thanks for those podcast episodes you created a couple years ago. The one on "singing high" was extremely insightful!
@@voicelessondotcom and what would you say is the typical time it takes to develop a really nice, powerful timbre in the mix range? Avoiding the break seems to be the easy part...
@@fidrewe99 2 years is common to achieve comfort and control when singing powerfully.
@@voicelessondotcom That's good to hear... means I'm not so far behind average^^
Do you think that mask resonance helps create that smooth melodious speaking voice? I was just curious because I feel like my speaking voice doesn’t quite have that flowing sound I would like to have.
Desi your voice is not the problem. It's your mind. You spend way more time thinking about what you don't like and feeling like a victim to circumstances that are out of your control. The truth is it's all in your control - but you have to actively pursue the changes you seek. Your voice can have lots of mask resonance. It can flow. But you cannot passively sit and view a bunch of UA-cam videos and expect anything in your life to be different. Create the things you want.
I appreciate your insight to what my problem has been, and I want to thank you for giving me a different perspective about it. The truth is that I try to over intellectualize my voice to much without realizing I already have what I want. The more I can pursue the changes, the better off I’m going to be, instead of being self-conscious about it. Thanks again and take care!
have you been practicing your piano?
Hello. I have phonathenia. What should i do to strengthen my vocal cords again?
I am a teacher.
ua-cam.com/video/zTlikuzSf6c/v-deo.html
Done
You're really going for it!
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What Word are you sayin in the exercise? Like "yoom"? I love all of your videos! Very inspiring!
It's YUM - but it's the deep tone that makes the difference.
How to sing high head voice mix voice high sir
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I am going to sing like this dopey bear, and put in on a CD. Why yes, and I should win many grammy awards. I will make sure to thank Mark when I am on TV. I might go to American Idol and sing like Yogi Bear for Simon cowel. Hey, he better not say that sucked. lol. And he better not laugh.
Heavenly Peace: hahaha, good joke. Now start practicing this excercise. It will do wonders for your singing.
I FEEL LIKE A GREAT FAT AND SOFT BEAR
This technique has the unfortunate byproduct of making you die laughing while trying to do this, especially whilst repeatedly saying "yum" XD
On a more serious note, regardless of approach, it seems I often have trouble actually connecting my registers coming back down. I can only make it sound any bit decent with a planned approach (not kind of just thoughtlessly), and even then, it's done with a huge shift in intonation. I can't gradually transition down from mix/pharyngeal or falsetto/head back into chest, whereas I can completely smoothly transition (with a non-distorted tone) going from full voice into pharyngeal. No technique or further way I've tried conceptualizing it has worked. Any ideas?
Your issue is very common (either trouble singing up or down). Start by watching this: ua-cam.com/video/37nAdtz2iQw/v-deo.html
Then - stop trying to sound decent and focus on maintaining consistent tone and volume as you descend through the passagio. Allow your voice to wobble, crack, sputter and cut out. If you can dial in a fry through this area you'll be one step closer to connection. In short - it's your desire to sound decent that's locking in your behavior and costing you coordination.
Voice Lesson.com
Hey Mark, thanks for replying!
Yeah, I've seen that video; it was good. The thing is, I logically sort of figured these things and also took your advice to heart as you've been giving it - to just let the voice break and all the rest (while practicing obviously). My point was however, whether just letting the voice naturally do what it does and not thinking about it, or simply having an intended sound, it just continues to be the same (for years I mean). Everything I ultimately ended up learning was a combination of muscle memory, muscle development I would wager for certain things in particular, and mentally figuring something out.
What I meant by the fact that the only way I get it to sound any bit good is by planning out the approach of each individual note going in and out of my passagio. I just have to (if/when actually performing) because going down (though also going up if a gritty tone is involved), taking the approach you suggest, there just hadn't naturally developed a smooth connection.
I guess there is no answer besides the kind you suggested. Anything further would have to be in person.
I completely understand - but you have yet to come to terms that it makes absolutely no logical sense that the same pitch area you can ascend through smoothly is difficult when descending. You're still thinking of it as your cross to bear. You would never allow that mindset to linger with piano or guitar skills - you would immediately fault your playing and practice until up and down were equal.
You are hanging on to the behaviors needed to produce high notes too long when descending. This is also why you find it difficult to ascend through the passagio with a gritty tone. You are locking into behaviors rather than focusing on desired sounds. You allow micro adjustments to occur on the way up when singing clear-toned that you do not allow on the way down.
I'm sure all those statements above are obvious - but what may not be is the word "you" in all them. The voice is never at fault. The reason "you" are somewhat successful when "you" plot out each individual note is that it agrees with "your" controlling personality when it comes to vulnerability. But here's the Catch-22 - you HAVE TO control your voice in order for it to sing what you want. A voice won't "naturally" sing in tune or blend through registers just like a car won't naturally obey the speed limit or stay in its lane.
After years of driving a car you don't so much control the vehicle consciously - you simply think where you want it to go . . . . unless there's a cop behind you. All of a sudden you feel vulnerable and become very conscious about your driving and consequently your driving becomes erratic. That's singing. Our awareness of the judgement of others hijacks our trust of singing and makes it a conscious game. The goal is to reinforce the singing you allow in the shower to become so trusted you remain mindless about the mechanics when singing in public.
Focus on the sounds - not the behaviors.
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Thanks Mark! Certainly not always being fully confident in my "logical conclusions" has me doubt their validity sometimes. I can certainly take your confidence to try and reinforce this sentiment of focusing on the sound rather than the mechanics. Obviously that's what ultimately works in the end.
I totally see what you're saying when you made the analogy to an instrument. It's hard often times not to blame your voice though, due to the fact that there are actual differences in the end between your voice and others, with obvious limitations with respect to a particular _sound_ you may be going for that others may more naturally produce due to the inherent physical dimensions of their cavities (I'm not sure if you agree with this but this would obviously be a whole other discussion). I have plenty of examples for this, but I don't use this as a crutch. I ignore this fact actually, but sometimes I feel that can also be a problem. (If you're a low baritone, you simply aren't going to be able to have the same kind of inflections/intonation with certain songs as a high tenor.)
That being said, again, I fully accept your analogy and will factor me into the equation more decidedly. I will say however that truly having tried that approach for long enough, SPECIFICALLY in the areas I mentioned, I don't see how this will happen, precisely because the sound is specific and can't just be random. No matter how much I close my eyes, forget about my voice/singing, and simply think about the sound, it isn't generated, trying every approach in between. This is even after having learned to more naturally ease into pharyngeal tones and have better control over them.
Again, I feel you, but I think I've reached the peak of what I can manage to develop on my own. I will more adamantly take as my approach the kind of perspective you suggested and won't mess with any other "approaches" given their invalidity with respect to the aim/intention.
I really appreciate the response! Always wanted voice lessons from you (years now) - just haven't gotten to a place which allows for this sort of prospect :/
Can't understand if it's your yum
Is this mix voice or does it help with finding it?
Yes - this is a blend of registers and resonators.
Mark youre so fuking great. The thing is you dont have cringe ego like tamplin, so you dont do these high production vids like him. Youre way better
I'm happy to help out!
At 1:25 it sounded like trump 😂
This is beyond irritating when doing exercise and