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When I sing a long note, my pitch slightly wavers throughout the note. It is like a vibrato, except that it is a random pitch variation, not even or periodic, and not as much pitch variation as a vibrato. The overtones are especially susceptable to this, and the brighter I make a note, the more obvious is the effect. Also, it is not controllable by me. It seems to be worse for low notes. I could use specific advice as to how to train to end this problem, as right now it makes me sound as though I am off pitch. I would like a steady, pure sound.

2006-11-06 14:15:34 · 9 answers · asked by VK 2 in Arts & Humanities Performing Arts

If I try to use "support", by tightening various trunk muscles (but what are the "intercostal muscles?"), it seems to work for about 30 seconds, and then I get a more vibrato-like variation in pitch, but at a high rate. Is this my crico-lyrngal muscle acting up? Any further help would be appreciated.

2006-11-09 02:59:22 · update #1

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Well, you will be glad to know that I have a bachelors and a masters in vocal performance...I like helping people out on here; it is fun and rewarding. So basically, you are needing more strength in your support. The air used for vocalizing comes out by itself easily (especially when you are comfortable singing) but when not supported correctly it will actually blast out unevenly over/through your vocal folds. This makes the folds hit together (sound) inconsistently and hence, you make a wavery pitch quality. If I have room here, I will explain..If nec., I will post again: You must use your entire upper body to support. Practice until naturally occuring: After you take your breath, the first action is to bear down with your very lowest muscles (push out a baby or lift a piano) including your back. Then your intercostal muscles above them lock in a pushing out -away from your body- position, then your external obliques pull in around those, also locking. Sit-ups will help too. Then once your bearing down locking is done, let the tone come..I need to see and hear you, but try it! Also please look at Dr. Richard Miller's "The Structure of Singing". It's a wonderful resource for serious pedagogues of vocal tech. And also - please know this: people don't know that the diaphram is what makes you breathe - it has very little to do with singing - any more than your nose lungs do, really. DON'T LISTEN. Controlling the breath that's made with the diaphram is what is necessary for us opera singers - trust me. Best singing!! JF

2006-11-06 16:21:39 · answer #1 · answered by JF 2 · 0 0

Quavering Voice

2016-12-15 14:58:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

It's all in the diaphragm my dear! Breathe right down to your toes, (well into your stomach really) and practise using your stomach muscles to gently push the sound up and out. Practise singing a long continuous note this way - as you'll be using your diaphragm, you'll instantly have more power, so you can use your breath economically. You'll be able to get a lot more out of each breath, and control the notes a lot more easily. You'll be amazed at the difference, and the more you sing that way, the better and stronger your voice wil get. It also tones the stomach muscles up nicely!

2006-11-07 12:23:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I would recommend breathing excercises. If you go to the Denver Center Theater websit for voice research they have a block of specific activities that could be helpful to you. Good luck! You're on the right path in that you know that you have an issue, some people don't get that far so keep going!

2006-11-06 16:15:52 · answer #4 · answered by bortiepie 4 · 0 0

Whenever I sing something that sounds pitchy, it's either because of one of two things: either I don't know the song well, or I am not using the correct breath support. Remember that a great sound begins in the diaphragm, not the throat.

A part of it could be your confidence, perhaps?

2006-11-06 15:37:18 · answer #5 · answered by Shayna 5 · 0 0

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2017-02-14 23:14:38 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

Practice that trains the voice. That's how opera singers do it.
Remember that the voice begins in the diaphram.

2006-11-06 14:18:45 · answer #7 · answered by Sophist 7 · 1 0

breathe right. instead of sucking your stomach in when you breathe in, do the opposite and kindof, "inflate" your stomach.

2006-11-06 21:44:59 · answer #8 · answered by you remind me of the babe.. 3 · 0 0

intercostal muscles are the muscles between your ribs

2015-03-10 05:10:07 · answer #9 · answered by Shu 1 · 0 0

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