Hi Hawk, I just discovered Jeff a few weeks ago and he has turned my head around. You said he "saved". your voice. Do you mind sharing what happened? I have Muscle Tension Dysphonia and so far have not permanently damaged my vocal cords, but I have experienced a lot of hoarseness and loss of my upper register. Jeff is helping me, too, and I'm going to take private lessons from him. What a brilliant teacher he is! So glad to hear that he helped you and I have no doubt he will help me, too. What styles do you sing? Good luck with your music! John Kelly
Forever love these. I guess Ive reached the point where the break is just above (and I mean like by a whole tone or so) the high notes he stops at. It has NOT been easy lol I've never had this kind of control and I love it.
I have using you exercises for a long time and this one in particular every day since late summer 2020. it has helped me solidify my technique, and I can now navigate around an over the secondo passaggio with relative ease. Thank you
This video and the gentle warmup from the same series are such a great combination for everyday practicing! Your videos have helped me improve my singing so much, forever grateful, Jeff !!!
thank you jeff! I really appreciate these baritone and bass warm up and exercise videos, having recently found out that I should be practicing them and not focusing on tenor!
This video has been a god send. It helped me to reach those high notes effortlessly for a talk song in ‘Newsies’ that quickly jumped to an F Sharp and stayed there. Thank you! 😜👌🏻
Jeff, thanks for another great warm up! I have been using your exercises for several years and they have helped me greatly. Just before COVID hit, I sang in the backup choir for Andrea Boccelli, the second Boccelli gig for me. Since then I have sung in 5 virtual choir projects with Eric Whitacre, The Master Chorale of South Florida and The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay, were I have been a Bass-Baritone for 13 years.
Really helped me with the "break region", had a good day of being able to slip into the higher notes without strain. Helped for me to think of easing resistance (or just giving it space? hard to describe) to the higher frequencies, especially the higher notes. And visualizing those higher notes higher than eye level. As a go down the scale, I feel that region also lower down below the eyes and towards the nose/throat (on a vertical with a slight curve, not moving towards the nose much) . May just sound like babble, just some thoughts that helped me today. Most of the "realizations" I have as a vocalist come from piecing your videos together, thanks Jeff.
If you practice with this video at least during the week you will notice the progress I assure you! I went from being an occasional singer to being a new Charly García. thanks jeff!
Hey Jeff, I've been a subscribed for a few years and you really should know you're amazing for all these warm ups and all the information you provide (I warm up to about 4 of your videos a day lol so thank you very much). Because I have come to understand that a lot of the work in doing these warm ups is paying close attention to your voice, I think adding little tips like you've done in the past that help singers listen to their voice and smooth out notes and tones would be greatly beneficial. I know you've talked about things like glottal attacks in the past, and that has been really helpful for someone like me who gets distracted easily and forgets to pay attention to their own voice. Anyway, if you take anything away from this comment, you should know you're loved and appreciated. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Just subscribed! You are awesome! I'm having a hard time practicing every day since the pandemic started and I'm getting frustrated very easily. Going to use this video to keep up! Thank you and greetings from Germany :)
Love it. I can't help but smile when I play those notes down there. I've worked with folks who can sing them, and it never ceases to amaze me. Thanks for watching! Jeff
Hey Jeff, can you do a videos on what it mean or excercises on how to sing on the "release". I hear that phrase alot but I am not sure how to do it. Thank you for your dedication.
Yes. I will address how that word gets used in singing. There are a few ways it gets used. For that matter, in next week's video, which is on high note singing, I talk about vocal fold release and how to cultivate it. I'll also do another video on it though. Thanks for a great suggestion! Jeff
Thanks again Jeff! - Question for maybe your videos or just a reply if you have time: I have a show coming up at 14:00, normally I've had a day of talking and time to warm up. Obviously I'm going to get up early and try fit in an hour of warm up. But then it's load up get to gig, setup Sound etc, what do you recommend in this sort of situation when you have to be going from as early as 14:00 with a 4 hour vocal/guitar gig? :) All the best!
Great question! Everything you're saying sounds really good! Up early, body woken up, vocal warm up. All the right stuff! I might add that you plan your sets with your gig length in mind, and also allow yourself a few 'no brainer' songs at the beginning of each set so you can ease your voice from set to set. Let me know how it goes! Break a leg! Jeff
@@JeffRolka Yea i try to - but i also don't do the "generic" gig songs, so anything from ROCK to POP to COUNTRY to a nice BALLAD (Like "in the air tonight" to something by "the Weeknd" etc, so i am definately pushing myself - but this is the first time I'm doing shows on my own as a ONE-MAN Rock Band (with tracks i make of course) - but still, takes a few to get the shakes out. :) Even after many many years of performing from Theatres to Rock gigs, etc. Thanks for you time to respond Jeff - I take one of your warm ups with me if i can't do it at home and i ALWAYS say out loud afterwards "THANK JEFF!" :) I love your style, as someone who's done music when i was younger and never really liked music teachers etc, your vide/style is so calming - THANK YOU.
Hello and thanks for being here! Break-a-leg on your day of recording! Warm up carefully, and consider the overall requirements of the songs that you're singing. Include those elements into your warm ups and that should help a lot in your preparations. Perhaps the biggest concern would be in pacing yourself so that you don't fatigue too soon. Additionally, stay well hydrated and plan on having regular breaks to make sure you're giving your best throughout the day. Best, Jeff
Hi Jeff! Since this warmup video focus on the break, does that mean it focuses on getting rid of the vocal break? Or a smooth transition across it? I’m currently reevaluating my secundo passaggio because I have days when I can sing to A4 really good with control then I can’t sing efficiently past D4/Eb. Can you recommend one of you videos because I really need some guidance on what to do?
What you're describing is what made me decide to become a singing instructor. I couldn't understand the inconsistency from one day to the next and why some days I had these higher notes, and others, I was stuck at d4 or so. The exercises on my channel can help you smooth the transition across the break, if practiced with intention consistently. To anyone listening to you, they will only hear consistent tone quality from your chest voice up to your higher notes. The step by step delineated technique is worked through in this three video series I did awhile ago: th-cam.com/video/erFjTGWia5U/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/Z0zNHBcpWtk/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/3wRJ3hmI3d8/w-d-xo.html They're just as valid today as when I released them, though the audio/video could use an upgrade. I hope that helps! Jeff
@@JeffRolka wow Thanks Jeff! The crazy thing is that I recently have been using those videos daily! Glad I choose the right thing and thanks for all your help!!
I can't really mix belt or the one in the lip thrill because I am currently undergoing puberty, and the highest in my chest in c#4, I can't go higher, and when I try to use head tone or the second something I can't even hear it because it is too low, how can I fix this?
Jeff, i have a question, please, i have that problem very often while training with your warm ups What if at the moment when you sing high notes with full voice, i can sing that high(for me) notes only with my "poor headvoice(not falsetto)".Should i change it between chest and head voice on that notes or what shall i do ? Hope you understand, english is not my first language :)
Those notes that you're identifying as full voice are in fact my head voice. When you make a seamless transition over the secondo passaggio you can do voce piena in testa - the sound of chest voice in head. If right now you sound a little head voice like up there, that's absolutely great. Keep practicing the transition. Work towards being consistent about the point that you transition both ascending and descending. Record yourself every two weeks and evaluate the tone quality. If you're focused on good airflow and making a seamless transition at the secondo passaggio you can get the tones to match with attentive practice. Great question! Thank you! Jeff
Jeff, BIG thanks for your attention and for answering to the question, now i see it more clearlier Special thanks for what you are doing, i play guitar, but my dream is to sing and i had so many times during the years to stop singing because i got stumbled at that point, local teachers dont know that things about low voice and even through internet its hard to realise that moment Hugs from Ukraine :)
Great question! Yes. Those two vowels are closely related in terms of their overall production. Above the secondo passaggio, also called 'the break' there is nearly no difference. Just a bit of rounding, as you say, and as I think of it too! Great question! Thanks for asking! Jeff
King of the warm ups ever!
Dude I’m
Dead ass becoming a singer Bc of this dude
Same
So many to choose from but he just keeps giving us more!!!
0:34 | MAY
1:25 | AY -> AH
2:24 | AY -> OH
3:22 | AH -> OH
4:18 | OH -> AH
5:27 | AY -> AH -> OH -> AY
7:14 | AH -> OH -> AY -> AH
8:58 | OH -> AY -> AH -> OH
10:54 | LIP TRILL SECONDO PASSAGGIO
11:42 | AY -> AH
12:24 | AY -> OH
13:06 | AH -> OH
13:48 | OH -> AH
14:34 | AY -> AH
15:03 | AY -> OH
15:33 | AH -> OH
16:03 | OH -> AH
16:43 | YAH
Thank you so much!
I'm singer in Korea! You're really helping me here. Thank you Jeff!
I have been following for months,
So
Much useful practice
Love the Baritone videos Jeff!
You saved my voice and taught me how to sing properly. Thank you thank you Jeff. Your a rad dude!
Hi Hawk, I just discovered Jeff a few weeks ago and he has turned my head around. You said he "saved". your voice. Do you mind sharing what happened? I have Muscle Tension Dysphonia and so far have not permanently damaged my vocal cords, but I have experienced a lot of hoarseness and loss of my upper register. Jeff is helping me, too, and I'm going to take private lessons from him. What a brilliant teacher he is! So glad to hear that he helped you and I have no doubt he will help me, too. What styles do you sing? Good luck with your music! John Kelly
digging the haircut dude
So glad you're showing the notes on the piano now, thanks! Maybe try split screen, I know it's extra work but would be cool!
Suuuuuper thaks professor Jeff Rolka!!!!
Thanks Jeff.
Forever love these. I guess Ive reached the point where the break is just above (and I mean like by a whole tone or so) the high notes he stops at. It has NOT been easy lol
I've never had this kind of control and I love it.
I love your Warm ups.... it’s been very helpful to me so far.. Lots of Thanks to you Mr Jeff🙏🏽
Best Warm up!
ooo this is one of my favourite baritone warm ups you've done!
Daily warm up
Have been doing since september
thanks
you deserve more subscribers then you have
Thanks so much Jeff. You're really helping me here
Dear Jeff, you're the world's best singing teacher! Your exercises are invaluable. I am happy to learn from you!
Wow, thank you!
Been doing warm ups with you for almost two years and i've noticed a massive improvement in my singing!
Brilliant! Thank you for watching!!!
Jeff
I have using you exercises for a long time and this one in particular every day since late summer 2020. it has helped me solidify my technique, and I can now navigate around an over the secondo passaggio with relative ease. Thank you
Thank you, Jeff!
you never cease to amaze me!!! always just what i needed
That AND really helps.
Another brilliant lesson, Jeff. Thank you!
You really help me find my foundation of the voice. and my mid range placement. Very helpful.
Oh my goodness I love this video! I can't believe I've never used it before!
This video and the gentle warmup from the same series are such a great combination for everyday practicing! Your videos have helped me improve my singing so much, forever grateful, Jeff !!!
You're so welcome!
Immensely Helpful! Thank you, Jeff. You're "instrumental" in helping me get some of my lost range back.
I see what you did there - and I like it! Thank you for watching! Enjoy!
Jeff
Thanks Jeff, terrific warm ups!
Thank you for this channel, hurray!!
Absolutely love it Jeff. Thank you so much for making these. Esp the focus on breaks for baritone voices is very very helpful!
Thanks Jeff
thank you jeff! I really appreciate these baritone and bass warm up and exercise videos, having recently found out that I should be practicing them and not focusing on tenor!
that was slappin' Jeff ¡! - dani bandolier
This video has been a god send. It helped me to reach those high notes effortlessly for a talk song in ‘Newsies’ that quickly jumped to an F Sharp and stayed there. Thank you! 😜👌🏻
Wonderful!
Jeff, thanks for another great warm up! I have been using your exercises for several years and they have helped me greatly. Just before COVID hit, I sang in the backup choir for Andrea Boccelli, the second Boccelli gig for me. Since then I have sung in 5 virtual choir projects with Eric Whitacre, The Master Chorale of South Florida and The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay, were I have been a Bass-Baritone for 13 years.
Awesome! Thank you!
Jeff
Really helped me with the "break region", had a good day of being able to slip into the higher notes without strain. Helped for me to think of easing resistance (or just giving it space? hard to describe) to the higher frequencies, especially the higher notes. And visualizing those higher notes higher than eye level. As a go down the scale, I feel that region also lower down below the eyes and towards the nose/throat (on a vertical with a slight curve, not moving towards the nose much) . May just sound like babble, just some thoughts that helped me today.
Most of the "realizations" I have as a vocalist come from piecing your videos together, thanks Jeff.
You're welcome! Thank you for being a part of the channel and singing along!
Jeff
Me too Rad Metal Monk
Awesome exercises once again master Jeff.
Eres el mejor maestro que he encontrado en internet muchísimas gracias por compartir tu conocimiento saludos desde Oaxaca México
Thank you so much for your kind words! I really appreciate it and thank you for watching! Greetings from California!
Jeff
Jeff’s my hero
Thank you so much for that! I appreciate it!
Jeff
Best teacher!
If you practice with this video at least during the week you will notice the progress I assure you! I went from being an occasional singer to being a new Charly García. thanks jeff!
Thank you, so much!!
It helps A LOT Jeff! Such a big fan of your work and I appreciate how much you have helped me to improve my voice to work and to perform! 🤩✨
Awesome! Keep it up and keep me up to date on your singing!
Jeff
Thank you so much for these videos!!!
Jeff the man. Thanks for another one
This really helps thank you!
Hey Jeff, I've been a subscribed for a few years and you really should know you're amazing for all these warm ups and all the information you provide (I warm up to about 4 of your videos a day lol so thank you very much). Because I have come to understand that a lot of the work in doing these warm ups is paying close attention to your voice, I think adding little tips like you've done in the past that help singers listen to their voice and smooth out notes and tones would be greatly beneficial. I know you've talked about things like glottal attacks in the past, and that has been really helpful for someone like me who gets distracted easily and forgets to pay attention to their own voice. Anyway, if you take anything away from this comment, you should know you're loved and appreciated. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Thank you so much for your suggestions and kind words. I really appreciate it. Enjoy and keep singing!
Jeff
one of my favs so far!! please do more!!
Will do!
Thank you!
Amazing job !
Great as always!
Great, very good as always :)
Great stuff! Thank you for sharing! 👍
Thanks Jeff!
Could you make a video on a Capella singing? Thanks, regardless.
Just subscribed! You are awesome! I'm having a hard time practicing every day since the pandemic started and I'm getting frustrated very easily. Going to use this video to keep up! Thank you and greetings from Germany :)
Greetings from California! Thank you so much for your kind words and thank you for singing along! Enjoy the channel!
All the best,
Jeff
Thanks!
Thank you so much for the Super Thanks, Davidharpersongs! I appreciate it!
This my new master
18:02 *jeff laughed as zach realized he was not a Bass-Baritone*
Love it. I can't help but smile when I play those notes down there. I've worked with folks who can sing them, and it never ceases to amaze me.
Thanks for watching!
Jeff
@@JeffRolka Then Zach Follows up 4 months later able to sing along with it
Great 🔥💪
Hey Jeff, can you do a videos on what it mean or excercises on how to sing on the "release". I hear that phrase alot but I am not sure how to do it. Thank you for your dedication.
Yes. I will address how that word gets used in singing. There are a few ways it gets used. For that matter, in next week's video, which is on high note singing, I talk about vocal fold release and how to cultivate it. I'll also do another video on it though.
Thanks for a great suggestion!
Jeff
Ya yeet yaaa
Thanks again Jeff! - Question for maybe your videos or just a reply if you have time: I have a show coming up at 14:00, normally I've had a day of talking and time to warm up. Obviously I'm going to get up early and try fit in an hour of warm up. But then it's load up get to gig, setup Sound etc, what do you recommend in this sort of situation when you have to be going from as early as 14:00 with a 4 hour vocal/guitar gig? :) All the best!
Great question! Everything you're saying sounds really good! Up early, body woken up, vocal warm up. All the right stuff! I might add that you plan your sets with your gig length in mind, and also allow yourself a few 'no brainer' songs at the beginning of each set so you can ease your voice from set to set. Let me know how it goes!
Break a leg!
Jeff
@@JeffRolka Yea i try to - but i also don't do the "generic" gig songs, so anything from ROCK to POP to COUNTRY to a nice BALLAD (Like "in the air tonight" to something by "the Weeknd" etc, so i am definately pushing myself - but this is the first time I'm doing shows on my own as a ONE-MAN Rock Band (with tracks i make of course) - but still, takes a few to get the shakes out. :) Even after many many years of performing from Theatres to Rock gigs, etc. Thanks for you time to respond Jeff - I take one of your warm ups with me if i can't do it at home and i ALWAYS say out loud afterwards "THANK JEFF!" :) I love your style, as someone who's done music when i was younger and never really liked music teachers etc, your vide/style is so calming - THANK YOU.
Is it better to sing this warmup lightly, or try to support more and add volume?
❤
this one is definitely below the S. P. but feels good on the voice for an initial startup. still can't hit those low notes. darn!
Doing these with intention will improve my ear training right?
You can certainly do that! Excellent!
Jeff
Hello my friend
Hi, Jeff, I must have taken an octave higher 4 degrees before the end of the descent of the last exercise, am I really a baritone?
Jeff, muy pronto voy a tener una jornada larga de grabacion y queria preguntarte que ejercicios me recomendas previamente, gracias
Hello and thanks for being here! Break-a-leg on your day of recording! Warm up carefully, and consider the overall requirements of the songs that you're singing. Include those elements into your warm ups and that should help a lot in your preparations. Perhaps the biggest concern would be in pacing yourself so that you don't fatigue too soon. Additionally, stay well hydrated and plan on having regular breaks to make sure you're giving your best throughout the day.
Best,
Jeff
@@JeffRolka muchas gracias!
What is the highest note and the lowest note in this warm up over the break?
Hello me friend
I hope you can get to know Buenos Aires
I hope so too! Thanks for watching! Enjoy!
Jeff
Jeff Rolka should I raise the soft palate while singing?
Sometimes! It depends on it's position before you try to raise it further! Also depends on the range of your voice that you're in!
Best,
Jeff
Hi Jeff! Since this warmup video focus on the break, does that mean it focuses on getting rid of the vocal break? Or a smooth transition across it? I’m currently reevaluating my secundo passaggio because I have days when I can sing to A4 really good with control then I can’t sing efficiently past D4/Eb. Can you recommend one of you videos because I really need some guidance on what to do?
What you're describing is what made me decide to become a singing instructor. I couldn't understand the inconsistency from one day to the next and why some days I had these higher notes, and others, I was stuck at d4 or so.
The exercises on my channel can help you smooth the transition across the break, if practiced with intention consistently. To anyone listening to you, they will only hear consistent tone quality from your chest voice up to your higher notes.
The step by step delineated technique is worked through in this three video series I did awhile ago:
th-cam.com/video/erFjTGWia5U/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/Z0zNHBcpWtk/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/3wRJ3hmI3d8/w-d-xo.html
They're just as valid today as when I released them, though the audio/video could use an upgrade.
I hope that helps!
Jeff
@@JeffRolka wow Thanks Jeff! The crazy thing is that I recently have been using those videos daily! Glad I choose the right thing and thanks for all your help!!
I can't really mix belt or the one in the lip thrill because I am currently undergoing puberty, and the highest in my chest in c#4, I can't go higher, and when I try to use head tone or the second something I can't even hear it because it is too low, how can I fix this?
Try singing the higher part softer. Release instead of push.
@@antsareamazing7556 okay thankyou
Unfortunatly i am not going above the passagio. these are exactly below my passagio.
Jeff, i have a question, please, i have that problem very often while training with your warm ups
What if at the moment when you sing high notes with full voice, i can sing that high(for me) notes only with my "poor headvoice(not falsetto)".Should i change it between chest and head voice on that notes or what shall i do ?
Hope you understand, english is not my first language :)
Those notes that you're identifying as full voice are in fact my head voice. When you make a seamless transition over the secondo passaggio you can do voce piena in testa - the sound of chest voice in head.
If right now you sound a little head voice like up there, that's absolutely great. Keep practicing the transition. Work towards being consistent about the point that you transition both ascending and descending. Record yourself every two weeks and evaluate the tone quality. If you're focused on good airflow and making a seamless transition at the secondo passaggio you can get the tones to match with attentive practice.
Great question! Thank you!
Jeff
Jeff, BIG thanks for your attention and for answering to the question, now i see it more clearlier
Special thanks for what you are doing, i play guitar, but my dream is to sing and i had so many times during the years to stop singing because i got stumbled at that point, local teachers dont know that things about low voice and even through internet its hard to realise that moment
Hugs from Ukraine :)
One question! Sometimes i find it hard to tell between your oh and ah! In my mind, i heard the oh being rounder. Is this on purpose?
Great question! Yes. Those two vowels are closely related in terms of their overall production. Above the secondo passaggio, also called 'the break' there is nearly no difference. Just a bit of rounding, as you say, and as I think of it too!
Great question! Thanks for asking!
Jeff
@@JeffRolka Thanks Jeff!
Thanks Jeff!