by john lipian on March 21st, 2005
High notes require more strength in your vocal fold adductor muscles (the cricothyroids) to keep them together, as well as a larger amount of breath pressure (note: not breath flow...)
You need to excercise your vocal muscles by singing high notes EVERY OTHER DAY -- not every day because they need 48 hrs to heal between practice sessions. Its just like building strength in your biceps through lifting weights -- you can't start out to heavy or you'll tear muscles. You can't do what's comfortable, or you'll never build muscles. And, it takes time, but becomes easier the longer you practice.
The folds must be closed firmly -- not tightly, with the pressure from the lungs increased on the folds. Increased breath pressure is a MUST. You have to attack the high notes, you don't sing them as easily as the low notes. Nobody does, no matter what they may tell you. It takes courage and athleticism.
This will all result in a resonant high note.
There's alot more to it than just that, such as vowel covering/modification and soft palate placement. It would take a book to explain it all. The best way is to find a voice teacher that shares your voice type and that has performed professionally. This is really the only way to learn how to do it right.
by Mary Siever on August 17th, 2004
Learn to moderate how much air you release (a teacher can help you with this). Learning correct breathing techniques will help you to maintain higher notes longer and to control the sound and make it richer. It is vital to use deep breathing techniques (a good resource is The Art of Breathing by Nancy Zi).
by treblemaker on December 23rd, 2008
Breathy high notes mean that your vocal chords aren't closed all they way. Make sure to lift your soft palate when you sing. This feels kind of like a yawn. Practice in front of the mirror. This will help create a purer tone. Also, don't forget to push with your diaphragm and OPEN YOUR MOUTH!!
by jeffbughead on November 24th, 2008
Don't push so hard, if you push less for the high note it will come out brighter, then go from there.
How i can fix my singing voice ?
my voice at singing very bad and i wish if their is a computer program can fix the voice at singing and it easy to use
by Anonymous on July 3rd, 2009
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How do singers train themselves not to cry while making very emotional sounds when singing?
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Is it good to drink water with ice cubes in it if u are singing?
by on December 24th, 2009
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When I sing I usually breathe to make my stomach go out but I get VERY little air. My voice coach said I was doing it wrong I should go through my chest more. It's MUCH easier but it goes against all advice to keep from moving shoulders. What's correct?
by XDRoseLuvsHP on December 7th, 2009
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Do you think that sensory deprivation would help me write my own music?
by Mrs.Dufresne rediscovers Alana Davis on November 24th, 2009
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