Right now focusing on small bubble/bump in my register when I slide from chest voice into head voice (and vice versa). It goes away after my first slide, but it’s there when I begin nonetheless. :)
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This was great, thank you! Would you advise this exercise for men like myself with a break between my chest and head voice? Or are there other exercises that would compliment the ones in this video as well?
@ Yes for sure. The break between your chest & head voice is exactly what I'm addressing here. With men, its often more pronounced, so be patient as it does take time. Stick with this routine daily and you should see progress and improvement!
Hi Whitney! The "crack" in my voice happens very low in my register, for the last few bottom notes that are hard to maintain in my head/mixed voice and for which I sometimes switch to chest voice (in French we say "throat voice") in order to maintain the same volume. My early classical training means I can't sing in chest voice, it sounds horrible and is painful and tiring for my vocal folds. Any advice on smoothing out the very bottom of my range so I can maintain the mixed/head voice throughout? Thanks a lot :-)
So glad I found this channel! Living in a small NYC apartment, I've always struggled to keep my voice in shape due to a fear of annoying neighbors with traditional singing warm-ups. Straw singing allows me to warm up as much as I please.
Wow this is magic! Started with my straws yesterday and after this my break is so smooth! Been singing 20+ years and break has always been my nemesis 😄 exciting!
I was a full time performer before Covid hit and have found that the pandemic has left me with out of shape vocal chops. Bought the singing straw after a friend recommended it. I’m In my first week of using it and warming up with you and am on the way back to better vocal health. Thank you so much!!!!
Church started choir today and my daughter bought me your straws and i need the help so I'm going to give it and honest shot and pray for the best. Thank you.
I’ve been actively working on my mix for the last week with a combo straw phonation and vocal exercises, and I really feel it making a difference. I can feel my muscles slowly unlearning their tightening response to high notes with help from your exercises. This is one of my favourites so far, I can really feel the improvements right away!
@@jestes7 it’s coming along. I’m still learning consistency but I’m having more moments of freedom when singing, and it’s easier to find that place of comfort when I’m fully warmed up. Still keeping up with it so hopefully it will keep getting better 😃
@@jestes7 absolutely! Even those times when I accidentally strain I’m identifying it right away now, and I’m naturally less strained when it happens. I would recommend checking out another video from this account too about finding your mix - a combination of those videos have really lightened my vocal weight and helped me reach those higher notes while reducing that strain.
really love this Whitney, there is a difference using your straws as opposed to my dollar store bought plastic ones ha. Infact we have gone paper straws, gets bit messy ha! I like the fact that you have all these videos up to demonstrate how the straw works. Ive been singing for 38 years and continue to grow and learn, this is another tool to add to my tool kit. Thanks so much!
Even though I don't use your exercises on a daily basis, I use my singing straws along with my favorite Zumba songs and house music tracks. I notice a lot a growth in my voice.
Thank you for all the videos! I’ve been practicing daily with the singing straws for about a month every single day (morning routine, warm ups & cool down) I’ve notice a HUGE difference! I’ve had the singing straws for about a year but practicing with your videos helped me SO MUCH! I’d love it if you can make a video that helps to get rid of “sliding” on a note! I tried everything and it’s a hit or miss. I’m a jazz singer so sliding is a muscle memory for me, however when I try to sing a pop song that’s when the problem happens! I’d love to practice with a specific exercise with the singing straws. Thank you
Hi there! Thanks for being here. SO glad to know that the Singing / Straw is helping you. I will definitely make a note about sliding. Keep up the great work!!
Just received my straws today! Can't wait to use them as part of my daily warm ups! Even without the straws, these exercises were great with just lip rolls!
ive been using your videos almost every single day since october! ive gained so much confidence in myself and seen so much improvement. I ordered the singing straw pro recently and I can't wait to challenge myself with that 2 mm straw!!
I absolutely love your channel. I just ordered some straws. Cannot wait for them to arrive. I ordered them last night and they are already shipped and on their way. Woo Hoo!
Thank you so much for the singing straw!!! I'm a deep voiced guy and the excerises with the singing straw really helps me the upper range of my voice! I took the recommendation from Eric Arceneaux. I just got the signing straw about 2 weeks ago. I try to use it every day. When I do I don't break as much.
Good question! Try adjusting your posture (stand if you're sitting, make sure your spine is straight), and pay attention to your breath (you want it to be steady and consistent). Then try slowly moving your head around as you sing, shaking your head like you're saying "no". Hopefully that will help to relax those muscles - if not, try doubling or tripling the straws! Let me know how it goes!
Lovely straight forward video. Thank you 😊 Obviously I'm hoping to improve my voice with these techniques, though when attempting the fifth & octave exercise from the very beginning my voice cracks on the octave. Like ridiculously, embarrassingly so. Should I be alarmed? Or is this typical for a novice?
Sometimes it just takes time! Every voice is different and unique. Keep practicing and see if you notice improvement. We also have a few other videos on vocal crack that could help!
While doing these exercises, my break happens much lower in my range than when I sing. Usually it's F-G above middle C, with the straw it's right in the middle C. Why is the difference so big?
Yep, you will feel acoustic shifts differently in your range with the straw - don't worry about it! It's just because we are adding a resonator and effectively lengthening the vocal tract when we use the straw. You're not doing anything wrong, and that break will smooth out in time!
Short answer, it's somewhat subjective. These register names mean different things to different singers and vocal coaches. What matters is, are you getting the sound you're wanting, and do you have healthy, easy access through your range? Treat your entire range like one voice (because it is!) and if you feel breaks or transition points, use the Singing / Straw to help balance and smooth them out. Hope that helps!
Excellent technique. Thank you. I am hooked and anxious to improve my cracks. This already is helping. Currently, I am in a female guitar group and take the lead on a couple of songs.
Ever since I started using the singing straw my voice is not the same. My voice has grown so much. My question is , Is the singing straw warm-up enough? Should we also add vocal exercises to our daily warm-up routine?
So happy to hear that you are noticing a difference with the straw!! :) The straw is a great tool and will definitely help you continue to grow in your voice, but it's jus one piece of the puzzle! Adding in other exercises, staying hydrated, and even taking vocal rest when you need it all play a huge part in developing your voice long term!
I love this exercise. I ordered my singing straws and they came today. I started viewing your videos on how to use the straws. I have a question can the singing straws help me with breathing from my diaphragm?
Hey Whitney I have PMS voice syndrome quite severely (sorry for tmi) and when I’m having swelling I notice my voice has to be a lot more quiet to connect. Am I still getting the benefit? (I feel like I am) I also notice I can get more cord closure if I go off the straw into a Vee with my lips, does that mean I would benefit more from the new product you’re offering the professional straw with 2 mm? (I believe you said 2 mm). I wanted to get the smaller straw anyway, just wondering if it would be helpful for me in dealing with PMS voice syndrome issues.
Generally when I’m swollen I go bigger, so two 3mm straws or the PRO 4mm would be great for that! The 2mm is great for intense workouts when you’re in good shape (not a lot of swelling).
What does it mean if there sizable gaps in your sirens as you do the 5ths and octave exercise? Not just a shift or wobbly-ness at the break, but extreme wobbly-ness and even notes missing entirely? What should I focus on to work through that in a healthy way?
That happens, it takes time! If its happening both on the straw and on regular vowels (without the straw) it wouldn't hurt to see an SLP to have your vocal folds checked out. If it's just the straw, but not in your regular voice, then keep at it - it just takes time to find the balance in the straw!
This is so very helpful,I'm so glad I found this thank you 🙂. Question should I still be doing the normal vowel vocal lessons without the straw or can I just do the straw exercises? Or is it better to do both ?
Not at all! Frequent short, focused workouts are the best way to see quick improvement. Just be mindful of enough rest, hydration and make sure to tune into you body!
Hi! I'm new here. This is awesome. I'm going to continue working with my singing straw. Question: Should I feel a slight bit of air on my fingers if I'm holding it from time to time, or should there be no air escaping, and only air coming out of the end of the straw?
My voice will actually cut out around my break while using the straws (I use all 3 together). Does mean that I have damage to my voice or just haven't done enough work on it yet. Thank you!
Hard to know without hearing you sing, but it's normal for breaks to happen when starting out with the straw! Keep up the practice and see if you can move to 2 straws at once. It should get smoother in time! If you're worried there's damage, I always recommend seeing a Laryngologist as they can diagnose any medical issues.
Julie, Have your voice scoped by a Otolaryngologist that knows the singing voice. Very few doctors understand the singing voice, in my experience and in my opinion. Possibly you need a voice teacher to coordinate your muscles, skill and technique to access your head voice register. But without HEARING and seeing what's going on there is no way to know what is happening for you. An Otolaryngologist is one place to start.
i just can't keep it consistent, voice won't come out at the place where i transition/break, i'd feel chunky gulk, what's wrong with me? please help, my voice cracks a lot ever since puberty but im 23 now and i also GERD
Ahhhh, I encourage you to let go of those register names and see what feels easiest in your voice. Ultimately the goal is to smooth out throughout your range, so things don't feel so "separate" - so let your voice go where it wants to. The S/S will help!
Ps. I am currently using two straws. One straw still doesn’t feel comfortable for me. I used to use a big straw in a cup 1/3 of water so I’m not used to that much resistance I guess.
That may be an indication of strain/inflammation, so in those cases, I would back off on the volume and try to find power and intensity in the vowel shape as opposed to at the vocal fold level. Straw will help train that balance, and it takes time. Good luck!
I wouldn't say complete substitute, but you can do SO much work with the straw, so when you can't sing full voice it's a GREAT way to work out your voice!
I don't actually suggest focusing too much on the ab muscles as they can restrict airflow and increase tension sometimes. Instead try some of the tips in our breathing video! th-cam.com/video/aSXOTeFF5tk/w-d-xo.html
It's hard to know exactly without me hearing your voice, but I suggest starting an octave below me, and if that's too low - wait a few exercises, then join in with me (again an octave down). You know your voice best though, so go with what feels good as a starting and ending note!
Thanks for watching! What Q's do you have about your break/transition? Any specific things you're struggling with?
Right now focusing on small bubble/bump in my register when I slide from chest voice into head voice (and vice versa). It goes away after my first slide, but it’s there when I begin nonetheless. :)
This was great, thank you! Would you advise this exercise for men like myself with a break between my chest and head voice? Or are there other exercises that would compliment the ones in this video as well?
@ Yes for sure. The break between your chest & head voice is exactly what I'm addressing here. With men, its often more pronounced, so be patient as it does take time. Stick with this routine daily and you should see progress and improvement!
Singing Straw love it, thank you!
Hi Whitney! The "crack" in my voice happens very low in my register, for the last few bottom notes that are hard to maintain in my head/mixed voice and for which I sometimes switch to chest voice (in French we say "throat voice") in order to maintain the same volume. My early classical training means I can't sing in chest voice, it sounds horrible and is painful and tiring for my vocal folds. Any advice on smoothing out the very bottom of my range so I can maintain the mixed/head voice throughout? Thanks a lot :-)
So glad I found this channel! Living in a small NYC apartment, I've always struggled to keep my voice in shape due to a fear of annoying neighbors with traditional singing warm-ups. Straw singing allows me to warm up as much as I please.
We are so glad you found us!! Happy that you can exercise your voice in peace :)
Wow this is magic! Started with my straws yesterday and after this my break is so smooth! Been singing 20+ years and break has always been my nemesis 😄 exciting!
So happy this one helped you!!
Love love love these vocal workouts! Kudos to you for being straight to the point, play as you go, and making them simple to follow along 💜🎶
I was a full time performer before Covid hit and have found that the pandemic has left me with out of shape vocal chops. Bought the singing straw after a friend recommended it. I’m
In my first week of using it and warming up with you and am on the way back to better vocal health. Thank you so much!!!!
I'm so excited for you!! Please keep us updated on your progress :)
Loving this! Had a bad cold and cough now my voice is breaking and my highs come are in and out
So happy you enjoyed this exercise! Hope you are feeling better.
Church started choir today and my daughter bought me your straws and i need the help so I'm going to give it and honest shot and pray for the best. Thank you.
That is so awesome! I hope you love it!! :)
I'm training for an upcoming singing event with your straw and videos. I can feel the difference already. Thank you so much.
Yay!! So happy to hear that! :)
This is my favourite warm up - I use it daily and my improvement has been amazing!
So happy you enjoy it!
I’ve been actively working on my mix for the last week with a combo straw phonation and vocal exercises, and I really feel it making a difference. I can feel my muscles slowly unlearning their tightening response to high notes with help from your exercises. This is one of my favourites so far, I can really feel the improvements right away!
SO happy to hear that! Keep up the great work 👏👏
How's it all going now? Are you cured yet or still working on it?
@@jestes7 it’s coming along. I’m still learning consistency but I’m having more moments of freedom when singing, and it’s easier to find that place of comfort when I’m fully warmed up. Still keeping up with it so hopefully it will keep getting better 😃
@@davirtuoso nice! keep it up! Is strain considerably less? I'm asking because my strain is super bad and wondering if this is the ticket.
@@jestes7 absolutely! Even those times when I accidentally strain I’m identifying it right away now, and I’m naturally less strained when it happens. I would recommend checking out another video from this account too about finding your mix - a combination of those videos have really lightened my vocal weight and helped me reach those higher notes while reducing that strain.
This was a wonderful exercise! It was gymnastics for the voice. Thank you!
Thanks Mike! I love the fitness analogies :) That's how I see it as well!
really love this Whitney, there is a difference using your straws as opposed to my dollar store bought plastic ones ha. Infact we have gone paper straws, gets bit messy ha! I like the fact that you have all these videos up to demonstrate how the straw works. Ive been singing for 38 years and continue to grow and learn, this is another tool to add to my tool kit. Thanks so much!
You are so welcome!! Glad you are loving the Singing / Straw :) Keep up the great work!
Wow I'm so tired after this. Great exercise
Haha, yay! I just put up a Part 2 - check it out! th-cam.com/video/T4Dq7BmTKhM/w-d-xo.html&t
Even though I don't use your exercises on a daily basis, I use my singing straws along with my favorite Zumba songs and house music tracks. I notice a lot a growth in my voice.
Love that!
I'll be doing this one every day! I'll alternate between the straw and "eee" and "ooo"
Excited see what this does for my voice! Trying to improve my vocal range and not straining when singing high. Thanks so much!
You got this!
I think this is my favorite warmup
Hi.. I'm your new subscriber. Very nice exercises.I do these daily before going to bed. And it has helped me a lot. Thank you and God bless you.
So happy to hear this! Keep up the great work :)
Thank you very much for these workout videos! Cant wait to add them to my daily practice :)
You're so welcome! Let me know how it goes!
This is a great workout! I’ve been using it for about 2 weeks, and seeing some progress. Still using three straws!❤
So happy to hear that!! Keep up the great work!
Thank you for all the videos! I’ve been practicing daily with the singing straws for about a month every single day (morning routine, warm ups & cool down) I’ve notice a HUGE difference! I’ve had the singing straws for about a year but practicing with your videos helped me SO MUCH!
I’d love it if you can make a video that helps to get rid of “sliding” on a note! I tried everything and it’s a hit or miss. I’m a jazz singer so sliding is a muscle memory for me, however when I try to sing a pop song that’s when the problem happens! I’d love to practice with a specific exercise with the singing straws.
Thank you
Hi there! Thanks for being here. SO glad to know that the Singing / Straw is helping you. I will definitely make a note about sliding. Keep up the great work!!
Thank you thank you thank you So much Mam 🙏
You're welcome 😊
love it subscribed thank you from maya
Just received my straws today! Can't wait to use them as part of my daily warm ups! Even without the straws, these exercises were great with just lip rolls!
That is wonderful! So excited for you :)
Super video . Just ordered my straws 🎶🎶
Yes! That is awesome Olivia!
ive been using your videos almost every single day since october! ive gained so much confidence in myself and seen so much improvement. I ordered the singing straw pro recently and I can't wait to challenge myself with that 2 mm straw!!
WOW! That's amazing! Keep up the great work! Let us know how you like the PRO :)
I absolutely love your channel. I just ordered some straws. Cannot wait for them to arrive. I ordered them last night and they are already shipped and on their way. Woo Hoo!
Thank you! So excited for you to dive and get started once they arrive :)
Thank you so much for the singing straw!!! I'm a deep voiced guy and the excerises with the singing straw really helps me the upper range of my voice! I took the recommendation from Eric Arceneaux. I just got the signing straw about 2 weeks ago. I try to use it every day. When I do I don't break as much.
I am SO happy to hear that!! Keep up the great work and let us know if you have any questions along the way :)
@@SingingStraw The thicker 2 I'm working with but the 2mm is a monster. I'll get to it eventually.
My goodness, you are so so so good!. I will be practicing with you everyday.
Thank you! Please do! Happy to have you here :)
Great exercise!
Awesome Linda, I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
i improves myself so much, thank you a lot !
Happy to hear that!
Very helpful video, thank you so much!
So glad it was helpful!
I love this
Thanks so much, I have my straws - profound.
YAY :) You're welcome
Thanks for the amazing content. I’ve been practicing with the straw and your videos and can really feel the difference.
YAY! I love to hear that!!!
Yes! Omg I love you!
The feeling is mutual!
Good workout…thank you for all the help
Of course!
so so helpful
Glad to hear it! Let me know how your voice progresses!
Love the workouts!!
Glad you like them!
This is great and I love the straw! Thank you so much!
So glad to hear! You’re so welcome!
This is really helpful! Thank you for this!! :)
Yay, thanks for the comment Victoria! Glad they are helping :)
Amazing work out
Thank you so much it really help
You're so welcome!
this is amazing
Yay, so glad you're enjoying it!
Is this how Brian Wilson sings high?
Great exercise. I find my throat and neck muscles tightening during the different slides. How can I avoid that, keep it all loose?
Good question! Try adjusting your posture (stand if you're sitting, make sure your spine is straight), and pay attention to your breath (you want it to be steady and consistent). Then try slowly moving your head around as you sing, shaking your head like you're saying "no". Hopefully that will help to relax those muscles - if not, try doubling or tripling the straws! Let me know how it goes!
@@SingingStraw That helps. Thank you.
Lovely straight forward video. Thank you 😊 Obviously I'm hoping to improve my voice with these techniques, though when attempting the fifth & octave exercise from the very beginning my voice cracks on the octave. Like ridiculously, embarrassingly so. Should I be alarmed? Or is this typical for a novice?
Sometimes it just takes time! Every voice is different and unique. Keep practicing and see if you notice improvement. We also have a few other videos on vocal crack that could help!
While doing these exercises, my break happens much lower in my range than when I sing. Usually it's F-G above middle C, with the straw it's right in the middle C. Why is the difference so big?
Yep, you will feel acoustic shifts differently in your range with the straw - don't worry about it! It's just because we are adding a resonator and effectively lengthening the vocal tract when we use the straw. You're not doing anything wrong, and that break will smooth out in time!
Really enjoyed the exercises! How do you typically tell what register you’re singing in (i.e. chest voice or head voice or mix?)
Short answer, it's somewhat subjective. These register names mean different things to different singers and vocal coaches. What matters is, are you getting the sound you're wanting, and do you have healthy, easy access through your range? Treat your entire range like one voice (because it is!) and if you feel breaks or transition points, use the Singing / Straw to help balance and smooth them out. Hope that helps!
Excellent technique. Thank you. I am hooked and anxious to improve my cracks. This already is helping. Currently, I am in a female guitar group and take the lead on a couple of songs.
Yay! I love to hear progress, keep up the great work!
Ever since I started using the singing straw my voice is not the same. My voice has grown so much. My question is , Is the singing straw warm-up enough? Should we also add vocal exercises to our daily warm-up routine?
So happy to hear that you are noticing a difference with the straw!! :) The straw is a great tool and will definitely help you continue to grow in your voice, but it's jus one piece of the puzzle! Adding in other exercises, staying hydrated, and even taking vocal rest when you need it all play a huge part in developing your voice long term!
@@SingingStraw Thank you for your response!
Should you do these exercises every day? Thanks
You certainly can! Have you checked out the Singing/Straw challenge videos? Just remember to be kind to your voice :)
I love this exercise. I ordered my singing straws and they came today. I started viewing your videos on how to use the straws. I have a question can the singing straws help me with breathing from my diaphragm?
Sure can! I talk more about that here: th-cam.com/video/aSXOTeFF5tk/w-d-xo.html
Hey Whitney I have PMS voice syndrome quite severely (sorry for tmi) and when I’m having swelling I notice my voice has to be a lot more quiet to connect. Am I still getting the benefit? (I feel like I am)
I also notice I can get more cord closure if I go off the straw into a Vee with my lips, does that mean I would benefit more from the new product you’re offering the professional straw with 2 mm? (I believe you said 2 mm). I wanted to get the smaller straw anyway, just wondering if it would be helpful for me in dealing with PMS voice syndrome issues.
Generally when I’m swollen I go bigger, so two 3mm straws or the PRO 4mm would be great for that! The 2mm is great for intense workouts when you’re in good shape (not a lot of swelling).
Workout after Day 6
What does it mean if there sizable gaps in your sirens as you do the 5ths and octave exercise? Not just a shift or wobbly-ness at the break, but extreme wobbly-ness and even notes missing entirely? What should I focus on to work through that in a healthy way?
That happens, it takes time! If its happening both on the straw and on regular vowels (without the straw) it wouldn't hurt to see an SLP to have your vocal folds checked out. If it's just the straw, but not in your regular voice, then keep at it - it just takes time to find the balance in the straw!
This is so very helpful,I'm so glad I found this thank you 🙂. Question should I still be doing the normal vowel vocal lessons without the straw or can I just do the straw exercises? Or is it better to do both ?
You're so welcome! Yes, you can totally still do normal exercises in addition to straw work. Singers choice, whatever feels best for your voice!
@@SingingStraw Alright, thank you very kindly. Much appreciated😊
Just did my first run and had several 'crack' areas. You mentioned doing this several times a week. Would it hurt to do it several times a day?
Not at all! Frequent short, focused workouts are the best way to see quick improvement. Just be mindful of enough rest, hydration and make sure to tune into you body!
Hi! I'm new here. This is awesome. I'm going to continue working with my singing straw. Question: Should I feel a slight bit of air on my fingers if I'm holding it from time to time, or should there be no air escaping, and only air coming out of the end of the straw?
Only the end ideally!
My voice will actually cut out around my break while using the straws (I use all 3 together). Does mean that I have damage to my voice or just haven't done enough work on it yet. Thank you!
Hard to know without hearing you sing, but it's normal for breaks to happen when starting out with the straw! Keep up the practice and see if you can move to 2 straws at once. It should get smoother in time! If you're worried there's damage, I always recommend seeing a Laryngologist as they can diagnose any medical issues.
Julie, Have your voice scoped by a Otolaryngologist that knows the singing voice. Very few doctors understand the singing voice, in my experience and in my opinion. Possibly you need a voice teacher to coordinate your muscles, skill and technique to access your head voice register. But without HEARING and seeing what's going on there is no way to know what is happening for you. An Otolaryngologist is one place to start.
i just can't keep it consistent, voice won't come out at the place where i transition/break, i'd feel chunky gulk, what's wrong with me? please help, my voice cracks a lot ever since puberty but im 23 now and i also GERD
im either breaking or voice wont out
its smoothening out in second time doing the whole video
Keep practicing!! You got this! Sometimes, it can take time to get used to it but you will get there. Keep us posted on how things go!
I get a lot of spit coming out of straw when I do this why? Cheers
That is totally normally! Happens to me all the time. Just wipe it off and keep going!
i’m confused on if these should be done in chest voice, head voice or both depending on how high it goes?
Ahhhh, I encourage you to let go of those register names and see what feels easiest in your voice. Ultimately the goal is to smooth out throughout your range, so things don't feel so "separate" - so let your voice go where it wants to. The S/S will help!
What are the dimensions of the Singing Straw? (like what is the length and diameter)
Our Singing / Straws are 3mm (.1 inches) diameter and just about 5 inches long.
Ps. I am currently using two straws. One straw still doesn’t feel comfortable for me. I used to use a big straw in a cup 1/3 of water so I’m not used to that much resistance I guess.
A big straw in water produces no back pressure. That's why you are not used to the resistance.
My voice flips from chest to head. What do you mean by digging in?
Rooting your feet in the floor, and connecting to the power of your speaking voice as much as possible!
What does it mean to feel a tickle in the back of your throat when going about the exercises?
That may be an indication of strain/inflammation, so in those cases, I would back off on the volume and try to find power and intensity in the vowel shape as opposed to at the vocal fold level. Straw will help train that balance, and it takes time. Good luck!
@@SingingStraw Got it, thanks!
What size straw are you using? :)
3mm :)
can singing straw be a substitute for a normal vocal exercises
I wouldn't say complete substitute, but you can do SO much work with the straw, so when you can't sing full voice it's a GREAT way to work out your voice!
If it feels like an ab workout am I doing it right?
I don't actually suggest focusing too much on the ab muscles as they can restrict airflow and increase tension sometimes. Instead try some of the tips in our breathing video! th-cam.com/video/aSXOTeFF5tk/w-d-xo.html
I’m a lyric tenor, where do I start with you in this?
It's hard to know exactly without me hearing your voice, but I suggest starting an octave below me, and if that's too low - wait a few exercises, then join in with me (again an octave down). You know your voice best though, so go with what feels good as a starting and ending note!
Where do you get the singing straw from x
You can order them off our website! www.singingstraw.com
@@SingingStraw thank you
can i use a regular straw?
Size matters! A regular straw is too large in diameter so it doesn't provide the same back pressure as the Singing / Straw :)
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