Amazed at how much I'm learning from your "Free 7 Day Emails" along with your cd. I knew literally nothing, and your lessons/exercises take time to really get. To me, it's a months long course. Thank you so much for making it available. Do you have any videos on training your ear?
Listen man, I’ve just watched your videos about voice physiology, registers, chest voice and now this one and within one hour I learnt to do stuff with my voice I couldn’t get right for months! And I’m a trained classical singer and SLP 😬 I absolutely LOVE your work and I’ll be forever thankful! ❤️ And I’m not even exaggerating 😅 God bless you Dr. Dan! 🙏🏻
This person is a certified Dr of musical arts and expert of the voice, he talks science and he's telling us that stretching your TA dominant mechanism is both posible , desired and it can be done in a healthy manner. Please stop listening to all of those other vocal teachers and coaches telling you otherwise. Learning mixed voice IS important, really important, but please, don't neglect your TA and vocalis muscles or you'll never be able to sing with true power and emotion, some of the most amazing songs and ballads require 90% belting and 10% mixed voice and falsetto.
Just to clarify, I have a Doctorate of Musical Arts (Teaching & Learning)...just in case the 'gotcha-squad' want to accuse me of suggesting I am a medical doctor...when, clearly, I am not and have never claimed to be.
@@DrDanRobinson I edited my comment to avoid any confusion Dr Dan, although your expertise in the mechanism and function of the human voice shouldn't be a matter of debate, since the information you provide is gold and not bogus. You are amazing btw, keep up the great work!
Yes, you can hear a slight clip over the dB limit. :D Thank you so much for the video Dr Dan. All your videos, your CD and your 7 day course helped me a ton.
Dr. Dan has my favorite vocal exercises. They really help because of both the explanations AND the fact that he starts with really simple activities to get the body positioned properly.
I wanted to start singing this year, but was terrible. Thought I just couldn't sing and that was the end of it until I saw your videos. Thank you so much, im still probably not even classified as an alright singer but your videos are so useful. And I've definitely improved
I watched this video a few months ago and can now confirm that the "no way" exercise gave me a real epiphany. I started learning to sing 10 years ago, but I only *sometimes* got the sound I wanted around the G4-Bb4 range, and I didn't know why. If I warmed up to it, it would often happen, but I couldn't just do it consciously. Now I can! Something about doing that exercise after watching a couple of your videos about twang resonated with me. My study of singing had given me control over breath pressure, larynx, tongue position, etc, but I never understood the proper coordination of those elements for this kind of tone. (Specifically, I was always trying to sing with the feeling of more space everywhere, because I thought everything was supposed to be "open." But for the belt sound I actually needed to sing with the feeling of *less* space in the back of my mouth, closer to the NG position.) This has also helped me do transitions more easily and primed me to learn how to produce a chesty tone in head voice. (I didn't learn that from this video, but it was much easier because of this video.) So, thank you!
I'm just learning to correctly belt. As a light lyrical Tenor/Countertenor my voice is very feminine, fine for soprano pieces but sometimes I just want to sing a great theatre song for my auditions. 🤣
Your videos have been such a huge help to me! I'm almost confident enough to start recording myself for real to do my first cover. I'm a contralto range so it's been difficult to find out how to sing properly before and know what I can and can't do with my anatomy & what to exercise. My voice is so much stronger now and I have you to thank!
I must say that you are an amazing teacher. Your explaining is realy amazing!!! It helps me a lot and everything gets so much more interesting when understanding comes togheter with learning techniqs for singing!! Thank you for all of the work you do.
wow your videos are very good! idk if i am learning wrong or if my voice just can't go as high but somehow i just can't sing in my chest voice when i'm singing a little bit higher than usual...my voice just won't go up..it immediately jumps into my head voice...
I used to belt so much but now I just can’t seem to. I used to be a first soprano with high whistle register and now I think I’m a mezzo. I want my ability to belt back and with my first soprano and whistle register.
M G, the following video about Voice Registration (with Exercises) may prove helpful - th-cam.com/video/CAGR81QFIj0/w-d-xo.html&list=PLZFx6cLexy5G_dU1vJUwAsMGOQbMGt8fT
Thx Dan, that clears some terminology and makes me realise, that I've been using "belt" technique, instinctively you may say, as long as I remember. But should I be content and avoid the upper pasaggio beyond A4? If I want to continue, I must abandon that glorious and powerful resonance *sob* and change to that softer lane... and still, I'm often halted at the same point (A4) as if my muscular "circuits" were burned in permanently... what more, using "belting" makes the control of this process far more difficult. Now, I remember some very definite opinions, that countertenor technique IS dangerous to ones voice, which I find absurd, partly because I find it more stressful to sing usin
how do I not strain my voice because my voice hit f4 and when it goes higher,it cracks...I always also dont use the right pitch..its either flat or too high??please answer??
Sir i have a big problem of heartburn and my stomach also feel so heavy ...due to this problem i can't take a long breathe and my vocal come out very less energetic...vocal chords are not working properly.....plz suggest me what should i do...😒😒😒
Hello, Dr. Dan! Do you know the rock band Twenty One Pilots? If yes, could you explain me belting/screaming process of Tyler Joseph (singer of Twenty One Pilots)? Thanks (:
Dr. Dan.....I love the content and structure of your lessons. However, I can't do this with CDs, videos and all the other types of platforms they use to teach nowadays. I need personalized instructions. I can sing real good. I just need that one on one. Sorry about that.
I can't feel vibrations in my chest in e4 up...its not chest voice... I can't feel it either in my head...but I feel it in my nose and cheeks..does this automatically mean I'm mixing?if so..then I am happy...need some breath support and neutral larynx to be perfectly fine..plus I feel I am nearing the end of puberty since there is less vocal cracks...most of my vocal cracks are from bad technique lol
Hey Dr. Dan. I have tried purchasing your voice essential on ITunes without success. You stated in promo video that you can purchase it on Itunes. Please help I searched under the name: "Dr Dan Voice Essential. No success". Thank you.
I need help I woke up one morning and my singing voice is greatly cracked, scratchy, I don't know just weird the quality of my voice has reduced greatly I am confused I don't know what to do please I need help and I also suddenly started feeling pains in my throat while singing that same day these all began
hello doctor!! .. doc i have a several question that quite complicated... i had asked many vocal coach .. but its too complicated and none of them can actually gimme the really way out of my problem... can i ask you by chat? whats app? line? or bbm? or facebook? i need to show you my kind of voice, becauze i believe you can help me by me sending my voice record.... hope you can reply me ASAP. i really need a coach.. thanks
Hi Doc, I cant remember which of your videos contains information about in-ear plugs. I know Ive seen some kind of small earphones with surround microphones to both record and filter sound, making it easier to hear yourself "outside" your head. Any suggestion? Martin
hello sir again.... please give some tips to sing some Indian classical stuff because the concept of singing it is completely different.... and I'm sure you will like the music too :-)
+Dr Dan's Voice Essentials ummm....OK sir that's fine but yah I strongly recommend to hear some Indian music it is awesome... I request you to listen a song name "tu Hai" by A.R. RAHMAN.. you'll love it ...
Since we're talking about belting, I was really curious, so I need to ask. I don't know if you're following, but Australia entered Eurovision this year (I'm from Macedonia - Europe) and the singer had some quite impressive vocals. Is this a fine example of belting? You can listen to her here. --> th-cam.com/video/5ymFX91HwM0/w-d-xo.html Thank you so much for your time Dr Dan.
Hello! I will be singing the national anthem at a baseball game in one week. I have watched your video on how you prepare, but I was wondering if there are any food/beverages I should avoid in the next week?
... using belting in upper register. Why can't I use 3 octaves or more in stead of 2,2? Am I unrealistic? I have an appointment with a pedagogue next Tuesday, maybe she will clarify that for me. But I'm very much interested in your opinion as well. thx again //Martin
I will, thx Doc! btw, after an unusual 8h of sleep I started, well rested, with some of your "high voice" hints and voilà! I found a sustainable sweet spot between C5 and F5 😵 !!! It only works with "eee" and becomes distorted at "aaaah", but I hope to expand that down and hopefully up. Maybe I have to practice singing before I speak in order to stay relaxed?
@@DrDanRobinson thank you so much for responding! What kind of techniques/warm ups would you suggest for kids before puberty? I am using your warm ups now. And last but not lest: Do you have any recommendations for books/articles on teaching young students to sing? And I love your videoes and your views on singing!
Anhdréu Cifuentes, I am slowly having my videos translated into Spanish. Please be patient because it is a costly exercise so I can only afford to do a few at a time.
Sir i have a big problem of heartburn and my stomach also feel so heavy ...due to this problem i can't take a long breathe and my vocal come out very less energetic...vocal chords are not working properly.....plz suggest me what should i do...😒😒😒
Amazed at how much I'm learning from your "Free 7 Day Emails" along with your cd. I knew literally nothing, and your lessons/exercises take time to really get. To me, it's a months long course. Thank you so much for making it available. Do you have any videos on training your ear?
Where did you get the CD and emails?
Pro tip : you can watch movies at kaldrostream. Me and my gf have been using them for watching a lot of movies during the lockdown.
@Aidan Junior Definitely, I have been using KaldroStream for years myself :D
Listen man, I’ve just watched your videos about voice physiology, registers, chest voice and now this one and within one hour I learnt to do stuff with my voice I couldn’t get right for months! And I’m a trained classical singer and SLP 😬 I absolutely LOVE your work and I’ll be forever thankful! ❤️ And I’m not even exaggerating 😅 God bless you Dr. Dan! 🙏🏻
what did you watch from him
This person is a certified Dr of musical arts and expert of the voice, he talks science and he's telling us that stretching your TA dominant mechanism is both posible , desired and it can be done in a healthy manner. Please stop listening to all of those other vocal teachers and coaches telling you otherwise. Learning mixed voice IS important, really important, but please, don't neglect your TA and vocalis muscles or you'll never be able to sing with true power and emotion, some of the most amazing songs and ballads require 90% belting and 10% mixed voice and falsetto.
Just to clarify, I have a Doctorate of Musical Arts (Teaching & Learning)...just in case the 'gotcha-squad' want to accuse me of suggesting I am a medical doctor...when, clearly, I am not and have never claimed to be.
@@DrDanRobinson I edited my comment to avoid any confusion Dr Dan, although your expertise in the mechanism and function of the human voice shouldn't be a matter of debate, since the information you provide is gold and not bogus. You are amazing btw, keep up the great work!
Who noticed that the sound mixer in the background went nuts on the "YEEEEEEEAAAH!" :D
Nice one Dr. Dan.
Yes, you can hear a slight clip over the dB limit. :D
Thank you so much for the video Dr Dan. All your videos, your CD and your 7 day course helped me a ton.
Dr. Dan has my favorite vocal exercises. They really help because of both the explanations AND the fact that he starts with really simple activities to get the body positioned properly.
I wanted to start singing this year, but was terrible. Thought I just couldn't sing and that was the end of it until I saw your videos. Thank you so much, im still probably not even classified as an alright singer but your videos are so useful. And I've definitely improved
Brooke Harvey wish you all the best
I watched this video a few months ago and can now confirm that the "no way" exercise gave me a real epiphany. I started learning to sing 10 years ago, but I only *sometimes* got the sound I wanted around the G4-Bb4 range, and I didn't know why. If I warmed up to it, it would often happen, but I couldn't just do it consciously.
Now I can! Something about doing that exercise after watching a couple of your videos about twang resonated with me. My study of singing had given me control over breath pressure, larynx, tongue position, etc, but I never understood the proper coordination of those elements for this kind of tone. (Specifically, I was always trying to sing with the feeling of more space everywhere, because I thought everything was supposed to be "open." But for the belt sound I actually needed to sing with the feeling of *less* space in the back of my mouth, closer to the NG position.)
This has also helped me do transitions more easily and primed me to learn how to produce a chesty tone in head voice. (I didn't learn that from this video, but it was much easier because of this video.) So, thank you!
I'm just learning to correctly belt. As a light lyrical Tenor/Countertenor my voice is very feminine, fine for soprano pieces but sometimes I just want to sing a great theatre song for my auditions. 🤣
Nat Elliott-Ross I feel really related to you
Your videos have been such a huge help to me! I'm almost confident enough to start recording myself for real to do my first cover. I'm a contralto range so it's been difficult to find out how to sing properly before and know what I can and can't do with my anatomy & what to exercise. My voice is so much stronger now and I have you to thank!
I'm glad you enjoyed the video Mystery Character. Thanks for watching.
Most FUN belting exercise I’ve learned ever! I was reminded of mike Meyers Dr Evil character saying HOW ABOUT NO!!!
5 years later and dr.Dan still da goat
Bleat, bleat!
Easily hits "YEAHHHHH" In the middle of his teaching voice lolol I love it. 4:00
I'm glad you enjoyed the video Jared Reynolds. Thanks for watching.
Thanks Dr. Dan! Love your work and am so inspired. I signed up for the 7 Days to a better Voice and bought your CD. I'm from Tassie 😊
I must say that you are an amazing teacher. Your explaining is realy amazing!!! It helps me a lot and everything gets so much more interesting when understanding comes togheter with learning techniqs for singing!! Thank you for all of the work you do.
Another excellent video Dr Dan!
Very helpful.
Thanks a lot.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank You. This should help with an audition I have coming. I wish I had known about that much earlier so I could have looked for you earlier.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you dr.Dan, you are amazing person
So nice of you
luv ur explanation 👍
I'm glad you enjoyed the video darius john. Thanks for watching.
I love you Dr. Dan,watchig you for so long ,you should defiantly more subs
Tiago Alçada definetily?
Thanks for your video! will you be able to make a transcript? It is difficult to me to get the accent
Karlo, there should be English CC available on the video.
IDK why I am struggling so much with belt. The concept is simple, but I just can't seem to get any volume beyond my chest voice.
Great Lecture!
wow your videos are very good! idk if i am learning wrong or if my voice just can't go as high but somehow i just can't sing in my chest voice when i'm singing a little bit higher than usual...my voice just won't go up..it immediately jumps into my head voice...
I used to belt so much but now I just can’t seem to. I used to be a first soprano with high whistle register and now I think I’m a mezzo. I want my ability to belt back and with my first soprano and whistle register.
M G, the following video about Voice Registration (with Exercises) may prove helpful - th-cam.com/video/CAGR81QFIj0/w-d-xo.html&list=PLZFx6cLexy5G_dU1vJUwAsMGOQbMGt8fT
Fabulous as always!!
Thanks for watching Maureen soltar!
Thx Dan, that clears some terminology and makes me realise, that I've been using "belt" technique, instinctively you may say, as long as I remember. But should I be content and avoid the upper pasaggio beyond A4? If I want to continue, I must abandon that glorious and powerful resonance *sob* and change to that softer lane... and still, I'm often halted at the same point (A4) as if my muscular "circuits" were burned in permanently... what more, using "belting" makes the control of this process far more difficult.
Now, I remember some very definite opinions, that countertenor technique IS dangerous to ones voice, which I find absurd, partly because I find it more stressful to sing usin
how do I not strain my voice because my voice hit f4 and when it goes higher,it cracks...I always also dont use the right pitch..its either flat or too high??please answer??
My father taught me how to belt.That's why l learned how to sing Bel Canto tenor way...
how did he teach you
Sir i have a big problem of heartburn and my stomach also feel so heavy ...due to this problem i can't take a long breathe and my vocal come out very less energetic...vocal chords are not working properly.....plz suggest me what should i do...😒😒😒
thaks
You're welcome ananiel ananiel. Thanks for watching.
Hello, Dr. Dan! Do you know the rock band Twenty One Pilots? If yes, could you explain me belting/screaming process of Tyler Joseph (singer of Twenty One Pilots)? Thanks (:
Awesome video, great precise information, as always. Tks! Can't help to point out that 5:54 would make an awesome GIF for Whatsapp though.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video mfkato. Thanks for watching.
You gave the best explanation of mixed voice I had ever seen... Keep up the amazing content. TKS!
What do you mean by narrowed vocal tract and reduced air pressure? Don't we need more air as we go higher or is it less or same?
Dr. Dan.....I love the content and structure of your lessons. However, I can't do this with CDs, videos and all the other types of platforms they use to teach nowadays. I need personalized instructions. I can sing real good. I just need that one on one. Sorry about that.
I understand. You can learn more about my private singing lessons here - www.djarts.com.au
I can't feel vibrations in my chest in e4 up...its not chest voice... I can't feel it either in my head...but I feel it in my nose and cheeks..does this automatically mean I'm mixing?if so..then I am happy...need some breath support and neutral larynx to be perfectly fine..plus I feel I am nearing the end of puberty since there is less vocal cracks...most of my vocal cracks are from bad technique lol
Hey Dr. Dan. I have tried purchasing your voice essential on ITunes without success. You stated in promo video that you can purchase it on Itunes. Please help I searched under the name: "Dr Dan Voice Essential. No success". Thank you.
I need help I woke up one morning and my singing voice is greatly cracked, scratchy, I don't know just weird the quality of my voice has reduced greatly I am confused I don't know what to do please I need help and I also suddenly started feeling pains in my throat while singing that same day these all began
James, perhaps the following playlist of videos will prove helpful - th-cam.com/video/Ua8K_VcOkgQ/w-d-xo.html
Dr Dan's Voice Essentials thank you Dr Dan
hello doctor!! .. doc i have a several question that quite complicated... i had asked many vocal coach .. but its too complicated and none of them can actually gimme the really way out of my problem... can i ask you by chat? whats app? line? or bbm? or facebook? i need to show you my kind of voice, becauze i believe you can help me by me sending my voice record.... hope you can reply me ASAP. i really need a coach.. thanks
Hi. I like your videos. Question..What's the cause and bad effect of scarring on vocal chords..and is there any cure ?;
Josh, there can be various causes of vocal fold scarring. Perhaps the following videos will prove helpful - th-cam.com/video/4KP-PIt005o/w-d-xo.html
Hi Doc, I cant remember which of your videos contains information about in-ear plugs. I know Ive seen some kind of small earphones with surround microphones to both record and filter sound, making it easier to hear yourself "outside" your head. Any suggestion? Martin
thx alot Dan!
Dan, I noticed you were bending your knees (I believe) for the high notes. Can you explain your reasoning for doing this??
Hi Mr Dan. I want to purchase your CD. Pl let me know the process and amount involved.
hello sir again....
please give some tips to sing some Indian classical stuff because the concept of singing it is completely different.... and I'm sure you will like the music too :-)
+Dr Dan's Voice Essentials ummm....OK sir that's fine but yah I strongly recommend to hear some Indian music it is awesome...
I request you to listen a song name "tu Hai" by A.R. RAHMAN..
you'll love it ...
Since we're talking about belting, I was really curious, so I need to ask.
I don't know if you're following, but Australia entered Eurovision this year (I'm from Macedonia - Europe) and the singer had some quite impressive vocals.
Is this a fine example of belting? You can listen to her here. --> th-cam.com/video/5ymFX91HwM0/w-d-xo.html
Thank you so much for your time Dr Dan.
Thank you so much for your response.
I've never heard her before. She's awesome!
Hello the g#4 note is in my chest voice range but it's not very strong..how do I make it strong.
Dr Dan's Voice Essentials Do you have an exercise for that can you give me the link please. Thank you so much for your reply.
Hello! I will be singing the national anthem at a baseball game in one week. I have watched your video on how you prepare, but I was wondering if there are any food/beverages I should avoid in the next week?
Most likely dairy food?
Is that a Desigual shirt? :-)
... using belting in upper register. Why can't I use 3 octaves or more in stead of 2,2? Am I unrealistic? I have an appointment with a pedagogue next Tuesday, maybe she will clarify that for me. But I'm very much interested in your opinion as well. thx again //Martin
I will, thx Doc! btw, after an unusual 8h of sleep I started, well rested, with some of your "high voice" hints and voilà! I found a sustainable sweet spot between C5 and F5 😵 !!! It only works with "eee" and becomes distorted at "aaaah", but I hope to expand that down and hopefully up. Maybe I have to practice singing before I speak in order to stay relaxed?
From what age can voice teachers start working with belt exercises with their students?
Personally, I think belt should be reserved for students who have already gone through puberty.
@@DrDanRobinson
thank you so much for responding! What kind of techniques/warm ups would you suggest for kids before puberty? I am using your warm ups now. And last but not lest: Do you have any recommendations for books/articles on teaching young students to sing?
And I love your videoes and your views on singing!
I clicked so I could take a picture of your hat to see where I could purchase one close by. so that trumps your theory.
Traductions in spanish please
Anhdréu Cifuentes, I am slowly having my videos translated into Spanish. Please be patient because it is a costly exercise so I can only afford to do a few at a time.
never say never tho
Belt is the most confusing term huh? Try head voice or falsetto bahahah
It can be defined in words but practical is just so horribly difficult.
Belt voice another word for chest voice...belt voice prevents singers from accessing more legitimate space in their vocal range...
davidhammer19 this is not entirely true
I’m here because the musical I’m auditioning for said that the character had a belt voice
Sir i have a big problem of heartburn and my stomach also feel so heavy ...due to this problem i can't take a long breathe and my vocal come out very less energetic...vocal chords are not working properly.....plz suggest me what should i do...😒😒😒