I am curious about how to sing in my head voice?
2007-03-23 13:30:07 · 7 answers · asked by tonylee13585 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
There is no such thing as a "head voice" per se. When guys use their head voice, they are going into falsetto, and giving it ample breath support. In modern pop/rock, this is accompanied by a breathy tone quality.
Those who excel at this technique can transition between their falsetto and full voice effortlessly. This requires a well developed voice with a LOT of breath support. So most of the techniques you could learn from a vocal coach apply.
The transition into falsetto can do some vocal damage, but practicing good musical technique has a beneficial effect on your voice, so your probably not going to have a problem unless this is how you make your living.
2007-03-23 16:14:50 · answer #1 · answered by kevin s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
since most of us speak in a lower register than head voice frequency, it is a strange new land that we all have to discover for ourselves ( Unless you do cartoon voices for a living)
It has been given the misnomer "head voice" because we start to feel a whole lot of increased vibration there when we get into that register ( People used to think that that sound was then only generated in the head). The vibrations have been there all along for middle and lower tones, they just pick up steam, as it were, for the high notes. This is new for us, and it takes time to get used to interpreting the signals correctly. ( First off, don't freak out)
There are other complicated physical changes that take place in the larynx as well, so I'll add what you know already, go get lessons. A qualified teacher will help you patiently discover this territory and claim it for your own.
Best wishes and keep on singing
2007-03-24 05:45:55 · answer #2 · answered by lynndramsop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have probably already used your head voice without knowing! Singing in your head-voice is just like singing in your chest voice. Have you ever impersonated Elmo, Kermit the Frog, or any female? That flip you feel when you go into your upper register to sound higher is you going into your head voice. Once you're there, you sing without letting your voice flip back down. Most men feel uncomfortable using their falsetto (the other term for the male head voice) simply because it "sounds funny." It is a softer sound, so don't let that deter you from using it!
Make sure you are breathing deep and your neck isn't reaching for those high notes. Men tend to stick their necks out when singing high. This only creates tension. Make sure your neck is parallel to the ground.
If you need any more hints or tips (breathing, warm-ups, etc..)for singing email me.
2007-03-26 11:13:41 · answer #3 · answered by Sarah S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try things like singing little exercises on ooh and and pretend you are a hoot owl. Try pulling an imaginary string at the top of your head while you sing.
Put your hands, fingertip to fingertip palms down in front of your eyes and imagine singing above your hands.
2007-03-23 23:24:57 · answer #4 · answered by teacher girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, if you are serious about singing, get a voice teacher or vocal coach. Misuse of your voice can cause damage.
Head voice is a matter of support, breath and voice focus.
2007-03-23 20:41:32 · answer #5 · answered by harpsichord_gal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practice Practice Practice!!!!
2007-03-23 21:11:24 · answer #6 · answered by Logan H 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you mean like "son of sam " ?
2007-03-23 20:33:34 · answer #7 · answered by hotdawgsoup 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋