I have developed tension because ever since I was a kid I have been imitating singers and I have no idea what my true voice is anymore.. :( I can’t even scream...even speaking loud hurts my voice.. I’m I hopeless?
Hi Dani - no, you're not hopeless. But I would recommend getting checked out by an ENT to make sure everything is OK, and then finding a voice teacher in your area. Sorry for your trouble - be well!
Ruth Ratliff Vocal Trainer Thank you for replying! I’ve been doing this exercise every morning for the past week and let me tell you the changes it has done to my voice are amazing! It also gave me the idea of how it’s supposed to feel when singing or speaking out loud! I’m singing with less effort and more resonance and it just feels better, my friends tell me To shut up every time but I just keep doing it! Oh and yes I just found a teacher in my area and I’m starting out this week! I also been watching your other videos of the best products for the voice and I’m already starting to order some! Thank you for all your great videos and tips! I was praying for my singing when I came across this video and You really help me so much with this exercise! THANK YOU! 🙏🏼
Dani, that is truly awesome! Regular vocal warmups are key to keeping your voice in good shape. So glad you are starting lessons, as well. Many blessings, and happy singing!
I have been singing for yearsbut always struggled with a weak middle voice and with blending. This is honestly the most helpful exercise I have ever come across. Thank you so very much!!
Such vocal goodies here - especially appreciate your saying how past critiques impose a layer of inhibition between us and our natural vocal function (a program for dysphonia of some type, right?). I'm reminded of the pithy quote from Brett Manning, that "all babies are rock stars, and some rock stars are babies" lol!
Absolutely Erich! What makes a singer great? I think it's a combination of talent and raw courage - it takes nerves of steel to be vulnerable at that level. Thank you for your comment! :)
Ruth Ratliff Vocal Trainer Oh yes - that quality of courage is what makes singers truly great - deep love and belief in what they're singing. Thanks again for your outstanding videos!.
You really helped me!!!! My voice wasn’t feeling comfortable for a few weeks. After this video I opened the song that made my voice crack and feel annoyed and I sang it beautifully and with a lot more confidence. Thank you so so much 🥰
can wah excercise help me find my mixed voice ? I am really struggling with my voice especially at high notes I am super relaxed at singing them but they are very light and dont have power in them what can I do pls help me
Hi Eman - I listened to a couple of your videos - very nice! The cry sound can help you get a more firm sound in your upper register but you need to keep the sound open and lifted, just like you are calling someone. Try to sing some of your songs on nay nays and yah yahs - it will help you to feel the resonance. Maybe take some voice lessons with a teacher in your area. Good luck!
Thank you for taking time for watching my videos I really appreciate it and thanks for the advice too😇😇😇😇 I have been doing both of these excercises for about 2 months and I definitely noticed change in my voice...😇
Your exercises and explanations are terrific and helped me greatly. It's been difficult for me to put emotion into my singing since I sing mostly in head voice, but yours are very helpful. Thank you!
Terms: they can be confusing. I understand that what you are demonstrating is called the "vocal cry". But what is that not-quite-country flip that many singers (including Pavarotti) use. It's a cry, but it's a change in register cry, and it's still connected.
Your tongue should be more forward and relaxed with the tip behind the bottom teeth. Try practicing in a mirror with the tongue gently forward resting on the bottom lip. This may encourage the muscles to release which keep retracting your tongue back. Hope that helps.
Maam i got a breathy voice cuz of abuse and im trying to learn back and get my voice back can you help me i want to do this crying technic without being breathy plss help me tq
Hello - sorry to hear that - look up straw singing on UA-cam and try that gently, then I'd recommend that you get your cords looked at by an otolaryngologist. Good luck!
Not necessarily - you can play around with a little bit of that cry feeling in your falsetto to make the sound more firm. As always, if it is uncomfortable, listen to your body.
hello ruth how are you i wanted to ask i was learning about belting and mix belting is the vocal cry mix belting or belting or is it something completely different it got really confused i didnt understand what does belting mean
Hi Karam - great question - you're not the only one who is confused about this! I think this article by Kim Chandler, one of my fav voice professionals, gives a great explanation: www.quora.com/What-is-the-difference-between-belting-and-mixed-voice-Im-still-confused-with-those-terms Best wishes!
In order to replicate this sound, my larynx has to go up, and from what I know that's bad. If I force my larynx to stay down, its hard to get that clear baby cry. Is it OK for the larynx to go up just to make this sound ?
Hi - It's not necessarily "bad." Your larynx goes up and down all day when you make a myriad of sounds during speech. In my experience, when you sing, you want to maintain the natural action of the laryngeal muscles, without "forcing" the larynx it to stay down or up. You may have tongue tension, which would impact the action of the larynx. I try to think about just opening my throat, as I would do if I were calling someone, like on the word "Hey." Try that instead and see if it feels more natural to you. Hope that helps!
Any exercise that reconnects us to our (often repressed) primal impulses is a delight (and should be sought not only by artists but the general public too) - thanks for the post! Couple questions: 1) technically it sounds a little like belting but in terms of feel it feels very different. Is it related? 2) as a man I can do it at your range or an octave lower - should I experiment with both? There is something really lovely about this sound - feels good
Glad you enjoyed! I believe the organic cry is more similar to the "mix" vocal production than a belt production, but yes, similar. At least in my experience.
you are my new hero I thought of holding my nose to push the the opening in my nasals passages because I had a dry spot that I could not seem to get sound out of so I started holding my nose to push that sound back there and to see you do this really helped me to understand that I was headed down the right Road thank you so much for sharing and taking care of all who has mature but still desire to share their voices
@@ruthratliffvocaltrainer2717 It really did - you're an inspiration. Check out my first Free Tutorial - How to sing in a jazz style! Thanks :) ua-cam.com/video/RuViF5svi4Y/v-deo.html&ab_channel=GeorginaWhite
hey ruth i rally enjoyed the video but i have one concern is vocal cry healthy for your voice i am asking this because after i have these exercises and sang loudly for about 30 minutes i felt some pain in my neck and my voice become brighter i usually have a dark tone in my voice now it is gone is this healthy and what is the differnence between this and yelling
Hi Karam - Thanks for your question. Yes, the cry is a healthy technique. It sounds as if you may be overdoing it, though. Try shorter practice sessions and don't use the cry exercises exclusively - combine them with more traditional exercises. You may be working too hard to produce the sound - it is just like you are calling to someone across the room - not yelling or screaming.
I have developed tension because ever since I was a kid I have been imitating singers and I have no idea what my true voice is anymore.. :( I can’t even scream...even speaking loud hurts my voice.. I’m I hopeless?
Hi Dani - no, you're not hopeless. But I would recommend getting checked out by an ENT to make sure everything is OK, and then finding a voice teacher in your area. Sorry for your trouble - be well!
Ruth Ratliff Vocal Trainer Thank you for replying! I’ve been doing this exercise every morning for the past week and let me tell you the changes it has done to my voice are amazing! It also gave me the idea of how it’s supposed to feel when singing or speaking out loud! I’m singing with less effort and more resonance and it just feels better, my friends tell me To shut up every time but I just keep doing it! Oh and yes I just found a teacher in my area and I’m starting out this week! I also been watching your other videos of the best products for the voice and I’m already starting to order some! Thank you for all your great videos and tips! I was praying for my singing when I came across this video and You really help me so much with this exercise! THANK YOU! 🙏🏼
Dani, that is truly awesome! Regular vocal warmups are key to keeping your voice in good shape. So glad you are starting lessons, as well. Many blessings, and happy singing!
I have been singing for yearsbut always struggled with a weak middle voice and with blending. This is honestly the most helpful exercise I have ever come across. Thank you so very much!!
You are so welcome!
Lots of great information in this tutorial! I'm going to be using these exercises with my students :-)
Thank you Jeff - glad it was helpful!
Such vocal goodies here - especially appreciate your saying how past critiques impose a layer of inhibition between us and our natural vocal function (a program for dysphonia of some type, right?). I'm reminded of the pithy quote from Brett Manning, that "all babies are rock stars, and some rock stars are babies" lol!
Absolutely Erich! What makes a singer great? I think it's a combination of talent and raw courage - it takes nerves of steel to be vulnerable at that level. Thank you for your comment! :)
Ruth Ratliff Vocal Trainer Oh yes - that quality of courage is what makes singers truly great - deep love and belief in what they're singing. Thanks again for your outstanding videos!.
2:27 the exercises ❤️❤️
Thank you so much
Glad you like them!
Funny how you talk about vocal cry technique with "Crybaby" by Mariah Carey playing in the background loved the video!
LOL! Thank you - glad you noticed that!
You really helped me!!!! My voice wasn’t feeling comfortable for a few weeks. After this video I opened the song that made my voice crack and feel annoyed and I sang it beautifully and with a lot more confidence. Thank you so so much 🥰
Wonderful! So glad it was helpful for you!
I really liked this in between laughing. Do you teach via the internet
Hi Kathy - Glad it made you laugh - me too! Yes, I teach online lessons - feel free to message me if you need more info - best wishes!
Thanks this is very informative and I will use this technique to keep on singing, with confidence.
So glad you found it helpful Bellah!
can wah excercise help me find my mixed voice ? I am really struggling with my voice especially at high notes I am super relaxed at singing them but they are very light and dont have power in them what can I do pls help me
Hi Eman - I listened to a couple of your videos - very nice! The cry sound can help you get a more firm sound in your upper register but you need to keep the sound open and lifted, just like you are calling someone. Try to sing some of your songs on nay nays and yah yahs - it will help you to feel the resonance. Maybe take some voice lessons with a teacher in your area. Good luck!
Thank you for taking time for watching my videos I really appreciate it and thanks for the advice too😇😇😇😇 I have been doing both of these excercises for about 2 months and I definitely noticed change in my voice...😇
Great examples and exercises - Thank you!!
You're so welcome!
Your exercises and explanations are terrific and helped me greatly. It's been difficult for me to put emotion into my singing since I sing mostly in head voice, but yours are very helpful. Thank you!
You are most welcome - glad it was helpful for you! :)
Terms: they can be confusing. I understand that what you are demonstrating is called the "vocal cry". But what is that not-quite-country flip that many singers (including Pavarotti) use. It's a cry, but it's a change in register cry, and it's still connected.
Hm, not sure Robert - I'd have to check into that.
@@ruthratliffvocaltrainer2717 Hi! I think this is vocal twang or horn sound, the cry sounds different to me.
Best vocal video. It came at a time when I needed it most. Thank you.
You are most welcome - glad it was helpful!
Where should my tongue be during this exercise? I feel like it retracts sometimes and it sounds better but doesn't feel great.
Your tongue should be more forward and relaxed with the tip behind the bottom teeth. Try practicing in a mirror with the tongue gently forward resting on the bottom lip. This may encourage the muscles to release which keep retracting your tongue back. Hope that helps.
Maam i got a breathy voice cuz of abuse and im trying to learn back and get my voice back can you help me i want to do this crying technic without being breathy plss help me tq
Hello - sorry to hear that - look up straw singing on UA-cam and try that gently, then I'd recommend that you get your cords looked at by an otolaryngologist. Good luck!
If i make the crying sound in my falsetto isn't good right?
Not necessarily - you can play around with a little bit of that cry feeling in your falsetto to make the sound more firm. As always, if it is uncomfortable, listen to your body.
Thank you so much, that really helped me figure out how to use my voice properly ^-^
So glad it was helpful for you!
Can crying be used in classical head voice? or is it just for contemporary singing.
Yes, I use it for myself and my students to access a more connected sound in head voice.
hello ruth how are you i wanted to ask i was learning about belting and mix belting is the vocal cry mix belting or belting or is it something completely different it got really confused i didnt understand what does belting mean
Hi Karam - great question - you're not the only one who is confused about this! I think this article by Kim Chandler, one of my fav voice professionals, gives a great explanation:
www.quora.com/What-is-the-difference-between-belting-and-mixed-voice-Im-still-confused-with-those-terms Best wishes!
this was golden information. thank you so much for sharing it!
So glad it helped!
Please, don't be so dang cheery😉😁
😁
In order to replicate this sound, my larynx has to go up, and from what I know that's bad. If I force my larynx to stay down, its hard to get that clear baby cry. Is it OK for the larynx to go up just to make this sound ?
Hi - It's not necessarily "bad." Your larynx goes up and down all day when you make a myriad of sounds during speech. In my experience, when you sing, you want to maintain the natural action of the laryngeal muscles, without "forcing" the larynx it to stay down or up. You may have tongue tension, which would impact the action of the larynx. I try to think about just opening my throat, as I would do if I were calling someone, like on the word "Hey." Try that instead and see if it feels more natural to you. Hope that helps!
@@ruthratliffvocaltrainer2717 Thank you for answering.
Muy bueno gracias muñeca bendiciones 👏👏🎼🎤
Muchos gracias! :)
Any exercise that reconnects us to our (often repressed) primal impulses is a delight (and should be sought not only by artists but the general public too) - thanks for the post!
Couple questions:
1) technically it sounds a little like belting but in terms of feel it feels very different. Is it related?
2) as a man I can do it at your range or an octave lower - should I experiment with both?
There is something really lovely about this sound - feels good
Glad you enjoyed! I believe the organic cry is more similar to the "mix" vocal production than a belt production, but yes, similar. At least in my experience.
this is one of my favorite videos you have
LOL! Thanks Alex - I think it's my favorite too!
Alexandra Cicco Sinno if you can,see to my clip
Very good.
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with us.
My pleasure Ramone - glad it was helpful!
Ruth, this was great. Hope you'll be coming back!
Thank you Bob - glad it was helpful!
this was helpful and I like your home setup :) thank you!
Thank you - glad it helped!
Wow! This was really helpful thanks!! :
Glad it helped!
Great Video! Thank you
Glad it helped!
WOW! INTERESTINGLY ENOUGH, I HAD NO IDEA THAT THIS WAS A TECHNIQUE THAT IS TAUGHT. I USED THIS TECHNIQUE FOR YEARS, AS A WARMUP.
Very cool!
What a pleasant and beautiful lesson!
Thank you - so glad you found it helpful!
you are my new hero I thought of holding my nose to push the the opening in my nasals passages because I had a dry spot that I could not seem to get sound out of so I started holding my nose to push that sound back there and to see you do this really helped me to understand that I was headed down the right Road thank you so much for sharing and taking care of all who has mature but still desire to share their voices
Thank you! So glad it helped! :)
very smart lady
Thank you Michael!
Awesome Ruth - this is so clear to understand. Thank you
Thank you Georgina! So glad it helped!
@@ruthratliffvocaltrainer2717 It really did - you're an inspiration. Check out my first Free Tutorial - How to sing in a jazz style! Thanks :)
ua-cam.com/video/RuViF5svi4Y/v-deo.html&ab_channel=GeorginaWhite
Great exercises
Glad they are helpful!
love this one
Glad it helped!
hey ruth i rally enjoyed the video but i have one concern is vocal cry healthy for your voice i am asking this because after i have these exercises and sang loudly for about 30 minutes i felt some pain in my neck and my voice become brighter i usually have a dark tone in my voice now it is gone is this healthy and what is the differnence between this and yelling
Hi Karam - Thanks for your question. Yes, the cry is a healthy technique. It sounds as if you may be overdoing it, though. Try shorter practice sessions and don't use the cry exercises exclusively - combine them with more traditional exercises. You may be working too hard to produce the sound - it is just like you are calling to someone across the room - not yelling or screaming.
thank you so much 💛