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The biggest percentage of new singers that come to study with me are interested in increasing their
vocal range so that they do not have to worry about the high notes in songs -says Ron Browning
They are tired of straining, and some have even pushed their voices to the max, which has
resulted in vocal abuse issues.
These singers are in search of smart techniques that will allow them to be the powerhouse
vocalist they want to be, and they want to feel fearless when they sing.
I have had the good fortune to work with singers, known for their sky-is-the-limit vocal range,
Allen Stone and Patti LaBelle, to name only two. So these tips have certainly been tested!
Below are 5 methods I have used in helping singers find their upper registers easily.
I suggest that you study closely with a teacher and/or voice coach so they can monitor your
http://www.voicecouncil.com/5-ways-to-master-your-high-notes/
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2. Staccato Scales
Work out with very light, fast moving scales in the top
part of the vocal range. Do so first with a 3 note scale
then a 5 note scale then 8 and 9 note scales. Keep
the tempo brisk and the dynamics light. Keep the attacks
quick. Staccato will yield the best results.
Bring forth no big energy at all. Do not open the mouth
bigger to accommodate the high pitches in any way.
Keep the mouth size consistently the same on the high
pitches as well as the low pitches. Practice with a mirror
and monitor the mouth. Keep the whole body relaxed
but alert, especially the face. Use the syllables yum
yum yum or meow meow meow (like a cartoon cat),
singing one syllable per note.
Avoid over articulating. Keep the mouth small. Then try two notes per syllable on a 5-note
scale, neh no neh no neh. In the key of C, neh would include notes c and d and no
would include notes e and f, and so on. This will aid in flexibility if you sing lightly and keep
the tempo moving along. Think thinner voice so the resonance comes more from the nose
horn.
Above all, avoid over-breathing and over-supporting. After working this way, you will soon
notice that higher pitches will start to pop out by surprise, effortlessly. The lighter your
approach is, the quicker the higher pitches start to appear in the vocal range. So pulling back
on the amount of breath and support used, and keeping the volume at moderately loud, or a
little less, are the key ingredients. For high notes this needs to become the new default.
Remember that high notes are very exciting, but you the instrument must NEVER get
excited! You must grow and maintain a will for smart action.
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the upper lip up to the forehead. Prevent the body of sound from growing any larger than the
original sound. Keep it all in the sweet spot. From here, high notes will be easy and will have
a clear, ringing tone, loaded with golden resonance. You may or may not feel a buzz in the
nose or forehead. Some singers do, some dont. Keep the tummy relaxed and avoid the
tendency to over support. If you can pretend to be a little sleepy, it works better. Pretending to
be somewhat bored will also work well.
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have a great voice so you can throw the song away more. In other words, avoid monitoring
yourselfthe pitches, the tone, the phrasing. Let it go and just sing! From time to time I pick up
that you are trying to be too careful. You got this! Own it more.
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