My range is from E below middle C, to the C above middle C. From the middle G to the high C is really weak. I've been practing scales in that range for the past two months. The notes are less strained and my range has imporved, but they don't sound any stronger. I have good breath support. (They don't sound strong when I lay down either) How can I get the high part of my range to sound firm and stong? I heard lip buzzes might help? Will this correct itself with scales?
2007-05-06 11:02:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
This could be a number of reasons. The most important thing to do is vocalize everyday and "ease" unto the higher part of your range. You are very correct by thinking scales. You also need to think vowels. I usually start vocalizing scales ALWAYS with EEE first, then AHHH, then OHHHH. Make sure you connect your head voice as you go.
Another reason could be hormones. I don't know your age, but your voice goes through continuous changes as you age. Usually, most people do not achieve their vocal sustenance until 30. A while back, most opera companies would not look at you until the age of 30, but with society's obsession with youth and skinny image, they will take anyone who looks good, even if they sound like crap (LOL).
In other words, if you are still in your teens and your twenties, your voice is still developing. Don't get stressed out. The more you practice "correctly" using proper vocal technique, it will come. My upper register became stronger because of this. Don't expect it to happen overnight, it will come. Just don't force it, because it could cause damage to your voice. I am sure you have a voice teacher. If he/she is not showing you an effective way to get the sound stronger, I would say find I new one. There are some voice teachers out here that are just perpetrating like they know what they are doing but don't unfortunately. If this is not your case, just continue with the technique they offer.
Most singers starting out (and sometimes later in life) have this problem from time to time in their range. It is a ongoing process, which is why established singers still practice scales and go in for lessons. Trust me, it will come if you work on it on a consistent basis. Good luck to you!
2007-05-06 13:24:36 · answer #1 · answered by Ms. Chick 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your range is very similar to mine( mine is from the A below Middle C to the A right above it, and I'm a gal.) I can't get the higher part of mine to sound strong either, but my lower range is very strong. It almost hurts to sing in the higher part, so I avoid it. Maybe it just isn't meant for you to sing, like the other gal said.
I had to deal with the fact I'm no alto and will always be crammed in with the tenors ages ago. It's better than damaging your vocal cords. I have to be careful with that because I'm also a radio news anchor---can't destroy that.
2007-05-06 16:39:19 · answer #2 · answered by Danagasta 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scales can usually extend your range when done regularly and correctly and you can definitely do lip trills, but I would go to a voice teacher or coach before doing anything that could permanantly ruin your voice. You just may not be meant to sing that high. It sounds like you've done everything right, and if you still have no strength or support when you sing above E, you definitely need professional advice from someone who can hear you sing in person before doing anything else. Good luck to you!
2007-05-06 16:52:57 · answer #3 · answered by Marianne D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
easily, there is desire for dilemmas like yours. the first and good-rated, and maximum seriously, is to take voice training from a private voice instructor. they variety from 20-$50 per lesson, and relying on the instructor, it must be extra or a lot less. do not stress YOUR VOICE! in case you attain a word that you won't be able to sing, do not stress it. it is going to stress your vocal chords and it received't sound sturdy. Scales are significant. which skill you could study each and each and every of the important, minor, and so on... scales (together with studying music and researching the keyboard is in basic terms no longer a nasty idea both). Chromatic scales are a touch extra stepped ahead, yet they help plenty too. And keep up your practising, perchance an hour to at least a million.5 hours per day or the different day. i'd not recommend more beneficial than that because you desire time to relax your throat. Take voice training even with the reality that, it is going to do extra help than envisioned. sturdy success!
2016-12-05 11:05:40 · answer #4 · answered by turnbough 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The higher voice in females at least, always sound weaker to them at first, but it's because you have to change the way you are singing. It takes less breath, for example, so you have to pull back a little, and change where the sound is in your body. I know that in falsetto for males, the vocal chords don't actually come together. In other words, you have to find out the proper way to adjust your voice. Also, find out if it actually sounds weaker to other people. It might not.
2007-05-07 14:26:32 · answer #5 · answered by mfg 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hate to tell you this honey, but sometimes there are just notes that you are not meant to sing. :)
I had to accept that awhile back when I all of the sudden dropped from a first soprano to a second. :( was hard
2007-05-06 11:44:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you play an instrument or sing?
if you play an instrument, the answer is air
2007-05-06 13:33:52 · answer #7 · answered by Mango Muncher 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋