As someone who’s been “using straws” for almost 2 years this blew my mind. I’ve never fully got on with them and found a lot of the time I actually become more strained after using them. Turns out the whole time I’ve been using them incorrectly and making a whole load of volcanos or cutting off the air flow entirely. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge in this video 🙏🏻
I'm not usually into vocal warmups (I just pick a really easy song to start with range-wise so that'll be my warmup) but I've had acute laryngitis for two days but am contractually obliged to to two more gigs tonight and tomorrow. This exercise cleared up about 80% of the areas. I can dodge my way out of the rest. Mission accomplished and thank you!
Great exercises - I have been singing professionally and learning for 20 years now and never with a straw, but I remember doing similar exercises without the straw blowing air into my hand at the very beginning, so definately see a relationship and a benefit when it comes to breath control and the support & concentration required to achieve it. I will certainly be looking at this as I start teaching. Thank-you!
Wow I tried the first or second exercise and was very fun, trying to keep the bubbles consistent voiceless and voice, was incredible, I know i will sing 20 times better. Can't thank you enough
If you are already having problems & going hoarse frequently, is it better to practice this voiceless? Or does using your voice slightly help restore vocal cords? Thanks.
Hi Dave, first order of biz is to ensure you see a laryngologist that specializes in voice to determine the reason for getting hoarse. Where are you located?
Hi! How much are you immersing the straw? If it's hard for you to bubble, try immersing the straw less so there will be less pressure against. Let me know if this has helped you ;)
Yes. That's due to how the vocal tract and our vocal folds interact at the passaggio. You can override this with practice. If you are interested in the acoustics of this phenomenon, check out Kenneth Bozeman's book: Practical Vocal Acoustics.
It can, as it's been reported to help shape the vocal tract into a similar shape needed for operatic singing. For more info on resonance, look up my "Aliens" exercises
When I started doing this exercise, I kept trapping the sound in my mouth, using my throat to control the intensity of the 'blow', made me slightly hoarse after 5 minutes of doing it
Hi Gary, the goal isn't necessary sustaining phrases or minimizing breathiness (which may occur), the examples here are to assist with reduction of vocal effort. Refer to the Journal of Voice and research on "semi-occluded vocal tract exercises" on why. In Bel Canto terms, this is about reinforcing the reverse megaphone position.
This does not seem to be a helpful exercise for singers who experience dysphonia. I did this exactly as prescribed/described yesterday. No volcanoes. And I can’t even produce vibrato today. I have to push so hard to get sound out, and often air comes out instead. I was in much better voice yesterday. I have to cancel my studio session today. My suggestion is to find other more gentle ways to help with dysphonia as this could create more damage even when doing it correctly.
Hi Maggie! If you're experiencing muscle tension dysphonia, first check in with a Laryngologist (ear, nose and throat doctor who specializes in voice) and then work with a speech-language pathologist who specializes in voice disorders to help ensure you are doing the exercises in an optimal way. There may be some precursory exercises that will help you. Best of luck.
I never wanted to go to broadway but the way he said 'no broadway for you' made me think I always wanted broadway.
Yeah, I was really let down.
😄
As someone who’s been “using straws” for almost 2 years this blew my mind. I’ve never fully got on with them and found a lot of the time I actually become more strained after using them. Turns out the whole time I’ve been using them incorrectly and making a whole load of volcanos or cutting off the air flow entirely. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge in this video 🙏🏻
This is Great. You r hilarious. I think I'll live longer now if i stay away from Volcanos except those on Broadway.
when he said ‘oh hell no!’ I burst out laughing cause that was what I was actually doing lol
This is so rad, thank you! My favorite part “Oh hell no!” 😂😂
My favourite part was "Then no Broadway for you." 😆🤣. Ouch!
You had me at "no Broadway for you…"
Omgggg this guy is so hilarious “Oh HELL NO” 😹🤣 effective teaching with comedy!!! I love it 🥰🤩
Sitting here after the will ramos video. I just wanted to learn how to scream properly and now i'm just blowing bubbles into my cup xD
Thank you Tom for the video. Great stuff for someone like me who struggles with tension in my throat. Gracias😊
I'm not usually into vocal warmups (I just pick a really easy song to start with range-wise so that'll be my warmup) but I've had acute laryngitis for two days but am contractually obliged to to two more gigs tonight and tomorrow. This exercise cleared up about 80% of the areas. I can dodge my way out of the rest. Mission accomplished and thank you!
thanks for this. what else did you do to recover from laryngitis? would really appreciate your input!
@@adamelfersmusic I usually rinse with water and salt and drink chicken stock / soup.
That just-above-the-surface thing is next level. Fantastic video.
Glad you liked it! Thank you D. Brian
Great exercises - I have been singing professionally and learning for 20 years now and never with a straw, but I remember doing similar exercises without the straw blowing air into my hand at the very beginning, so definately see a relationship and a benefit when it comes to breath control and the support & concentration required to achieve it.
I will certainly be looking at this as I start teaching. Thank-you!
Quality video and to the point - thank you :)
老师终于找到你了 非常感谢 我在学习你的方法 这对小白来说太友好了 希望以后多多出类似简单又很好的练习方法
Very amazing video. Thank you so much. Short video, detailed explanation!
wtf so helpful literally every other video mentioning the straw exercise is like just blow... and im like how do i know if i do it right. thank you!
Inez, I love this response! You're welcome!
Really great video, even more beneficial after spending a few months engaging in Tom Burke’s weekly challenge 😊
Best voice exercise of the whole internet.
Wow I tried the first or second exercise and was very fun, trying to keep the bubbles consistent voiceless and voice, was incredible, I know i will sing 20 times better. Can't thank you enough
Glad I could be of help! Thanks for watching!
super exercised, super explanation! thanks!
Great explanation, thank you!
I feel like i should be paying for this video
Sam Johnson brought me here :)
That first step was a game changer.
Glad it helped!
But why is this so cute though ? 🥺😭
Love u sir very use ful
Ive been doing this since I was a kid.
Thankyou :)
Wow, I think I've been over-doing it. Is it possible to injure the vocal cords or folds by doing it wrong?
great sir I m Indian
That was fun! 😂😝👍🏻👍🏻
Tthanks for watching!
Is this speech theraphy is useful for vocal nodules? please help
Lovely
I'm not a singer, Is this exercise good just for voice speaking too?
Yes
You did helped thank you
I'm glad I could help!
Thanks for watching!
What should i use larger diameter or thinner straw for deeper manly voice?
If you are already having problems & going hoarse frequently, is it better to practice this voiceless? Or does using your voice slightly help restore vocal cords? Thanks.
Hi Dave, first order of biz is to ensure you see a laryngologist that specializes in voice to determine the reason for getting hoarse. Where are you located?
@@hitomburke right now I’m in Nevada.
Thank you for this very informative video! But how deep should the straw be inside the water? Is there any difference for male and female singers?
I have the same question.:) Thank you for this fantastic video!
So smart❤️
Thank you!
Sounds like an electric weed wacker haha
Thanks for watching!
I do this with a garden hose and the gulf of mexico
It will also improve voice volume??
When doing this water doesn’t bubble am I under breathing? Thanks
Hi! How much are you immersing the straw? If it's hard for you to bubble, try immersing the straw less so there will be less pressure against. Let me know if this has helped you ;)
Okay but should air go out from my nose when doing this? Or should I cut it from the nose?
Try keeping the air only coming out of your mouth.
Is it normal that I can belt an A4 but with a straw my voice cracks around C#4?
Yes. That's due to how the vocal tract and our vocal folds interact at the passaggio. You can override this with practice. If you are interested in the acoustics of this phenomenon, check out Kenneth Bozeman's book: Practical Vocal Acoustics.
Why are you Soo good looking I can't understand 🤔
does this help with voice reasonce ?
It can, as it's been reported to help shape the vocal tract into a similar shape needed for operatic singing. For more info on resonance, look up my "Aliens" exercises
Does the diameter of the straw make a difference?
Yes. A smaller diameter will provide more resistance.
Lip trills nassils and?!... I can't hear that properly could you please mention down those
Fricatives (like noisy consonants v, z, zh, th, f, s, th, etc)
@@hitomburke oh thank you....shall i mail you i got some doubt to ask!
When I started doing this exercise, I kept trapping the sound in my mouth, using my throat to control the intensity of the 'blow', made me slightly hoarse after 5 minutes of doing it
Ensure you check in with an Ear, Nose and Throat doctor and a speech-pathologist.
@@hitomburke I felt fine after a little while though, it had the same effect as it would if I had been talking in a noisy hall
@@obibrandon7534 same
@@hitomburke sir I have hoarseness problem and lower voice volume what can I do can you please suggest me
why u didnt closed your nose?
I have mtd, is it helpful for me? Should I do it?
First ensure you consult an ENT and SLP.
restaurant exercises
Is it normal to feel my folds vibrating
normal and good
Does this work for Dysphonia as well?
I have muscle tension dysphonia and I am actually going to try these my speech pathologist thinks it will help. ❤
Tom are you still making videos?
Yes! Mostly in my Free Facebook group
What if you are volcano-ing how do you fix it
Hi! Try blowing less air or less forcefully.
This is NOT water, dude!
Why not use a candle??? Bel Canto teacher here.
Hi Gary, the goal isn't necessary sustaining phrases or minimizing breathiness (which may occur), the examples here are to assist with reduction of vocal effort. Refer to the Journal of Voice and research on "semi-occluded vocal tract exercises" on why. In Bel Canto terms, this is about reinforcing the reverse megaphone position.
PLEASE GET UP THE CUP TOWARDS YOUR MOUTH,
LOWERING YOUR HEAD INSTEAD. MY NECK ACHED WATCHING
This does not seem to be a helpful exercise for singers who experience dysphonia. I did this exactly as prescribed/described yesterday. No volcanoes. And I can’t even produce vibrato today. I have to push so hard to get sound out, and often air comes out instead. I was in much better voice yesterday. I have to cancel my studio session today. My suggestion is to find other more gentle ways to help with dysphonia as this could create more damage even when doing it correctly.
Hi Maggie! If you're experiencing muscle tension dysphonia, first check in with a Laryngologist (ear, nose and throat doctor who specializes in voice) and then work with a speech-language pathologist who specializes in voice disorders to help ensure you are doing the exercises in an optimal way. There may be some precursory exercises that will help you. Best of luck.