How to sing without breaking and mix your voice
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Do you want to learn to sing without breaking? In this video, I give a very effective exercise to practice to help solve this problem. In order to sing with a fully connected voice that doesn't sound like it's changing gears and breaking - we need to develop a strong 'mixed' voice - which is all about using an appropriate amount of both chest and head voice when we sing certain notes.
Practice this exercise to develop a strong mixed voice and sing without breaking
Important! Do NOT push your chest voice up! That results in strain and constriction which is incorrect technique and will only make you sound flat! Instead, let you voice go where it wants to go, even if that feels and sounds weaker, and just keep practicing to develop a stronger sound. Patience is important!
Glad my vids are helpful. Yes it is normal to feel tired especially when you first start bc your voice is not used to being stretched. However, if you are using correct technique, it should get better and soon you shouldn't feel tired anymore. If you keep feeling tired, you are likely not using correct technique so be careful
Its a different setup for the vocal chords. But essentially it sorta feels like falsetto, but with less air leaking. You can also feel a vibrating sensation through your nosepassage and the top of your mouth. Kinda hard to explain, but as my vocal coach instructed me and told me when i was doing it right, i remember the feeling.
You should feel both as mixed tone does also include chest resonance
Light exercises only like bubbles and hums. Steam. Honey and lemon drinks. Lots of water!
Check out my videos about How to sing high notes - they have exercises to help you access your head voice. See how you go with those first. If you still have trouble, I'll be able to help you more quickly if you book me for a Skype lesson if you'd like.
everyone has the potential to do it, some are just more naturally inclined, and others just need to practice more
Thank you so so much!! I've had a couple instructors try to help me with this issue, but this exersize has been more effective than any other ones previous instructors have tried with me! Thank you!!!
So glad to hear Alex! You're very welcome!!
No worries! Yes if you want to develop a greater connection in your voice, this is a great exercise to do daily. But don't do it alone, pair it with some great vocal warm ups, as your voice will more likely connect better when you're properly warmed up. take a look at my How to effectively warm up your voice video!
Hi Kerri, thanks so much for your videos, I've been using them exactly for getting my head voice stronger and more accurate. Still a lot to improve (see my last video Falling Slowly). Greetings from France!
It takes time to practice. Work on developing your head voice first then your mix will also get better.
this is my favorite vocal excersize young lady you rock!!!!
Thanks!!!!
Shouldn't be loud at first, the volume will come when as your mixed voice develops
I've been always wanted to try the high note but my voice keeps breaking.
Hey! this video has been really helpful so far, even when I've only done this a couple of days. I've already found my mixed voice before but I think my mix has gotten stronger due to this video :) Could you tell me how much I should do this per day to get most out of the exercise?
so great to hear!
This is amazing! Thank you. I can sing really low and only in chest mostly then it strains. I can sing in head voice but not mixed. I hope I can develop it fast.
I just love your videos!
Yes definitely switch to chest voice in the lower notes, but keep them ringing in the mask
I am from India and i am totally in love with you!!
Could you please post a link/ image of the sheet music in this exercise on piano? I’d like to play along at home.
Does Beyonce sing high notes in mixed voice or head voice? She always sounds so powerful.
hi I like your videos! They are very useful to my singing. May I raise one question? I have been just started vocal lessons with a teacher. Right after the vocal lessons, since I have quite a lot of practice on my expanding my singing range, my voice gets tired after the lesson. Is it normal after a singing lession? I would much appreciate if you can answer my question. :) Thanks in advance! :D And look forward to your new videos
5:05 is where the practicing part starts. :D
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do you have any videos on how to perform trills as in classical singing? xxx
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Yes it is definitely a thumb up again.So will i need a lot of mixed voice in singing opera songs especially for messo sop?
Hi,
I have a question. I'm a 19 year old female singer and I had vocal training all my life.
The problem is, they NEVER told me about this mixed voice. My whole life, I sing everything in my chest voice. Now I'm concerned that I'm going to damage my voice, because I sing very powerfull and high. It's not that I feel any pain after or while I'm singing nor do I have any problems. But I do think I need to learn this head voice very fast, because I do not want to damage any further, if so..
Is it enough to do this exercise as often as possible and to also develop my head voice? Do you think I am damaging my voice by not using this head voice?
Thank you for the videos.
Nice vid
it helps me so much thankiu so much..btw, i wanna ask ur opinion..why most of the singer kinda use their nose to sing high note..why is that? glad to hear ur response :)
Michiko keep the practice very often try the "brrrr" to coordinate the melody tone and tembr nice un-stressed, fully-opened, don't take too high from the beggining, don't be sad while singing happy songs, don't vibrate the low tones too often, don't brake the phrase of the melo, don't imitate voices, keep voice in good health. Bye
Would you recommend the exercise to be taken down for a male voice and if so, how much?
I have a small patch of weak notes between A4 and C5. My chest voice won't go that high on its own (well, I could maybe force it up as high as Bb4 but it sounds *horrible*), and my head voice doesn't get strong until about C#/D5. Would mix voice help strengthen those notes?
Quick answer: yes.
I'm also working out to fix this very same problem. Good luck.
1 question::: I have doing some vocal exercise for last 2 months but did not see much difference when it comes to high notes. Its like I have got a barrier to hit those notes. How long generally its take to be a good singer
hello..brodway's belting uses chest voice or mixed voice blend to twang and sob?for example actress like Sierra Bogges and Sarah Brightman...thanks..
Question.. I can't breath properly when in a correct position in singing. What should I do?
Is the mix voice something no one does naturally? It is a strain for me, no control over it. Hard to do, at least right now!
Very feective indeed :-)
I need to know The scale you use. Starting in C. Then i go higher or lower. Thanks.
Kerri! I can sing head voice, belting, overdrive, but I CANT CURB/SINGING IN MIXED VOICE. My past singing teacher said that i some times sing in the mixed voice, but i just automaticly switch to Head og overdrive..
Would this excersise work for me and my weird voice?
hi dearlin! when i sing the high notes
my voice becomes troublesome heeelp :/
Hey Kerri, how do you add more chest to the mix. I already have my mix and it has strong resonance while being easily accessed to belts and upper notes without strain. The only problem is that my mix is too heady. What should i do? If you want to hear me sing something, i can email you an Audacity file so could you leave me your email address? Much appreciated. (BTW, i sing rock)
I cannot pronounce goog repeatedly :/ it get's stuck in my throat.
Hey Kerri, I absolutely CANNOT find this mixed voice of mine! I've tried for three months and nothing :l Please help because I'm a contratenor but I can't even belt.... :l
However, I have this *super light, airy, diffused* sound that resonates in my mask and chest. It goes up to G#4 and then just starts to sound like a horn that a clown would use and its very weird.... It's definitely not my falsetto because my head voice goes up to G#5 and my falsetto goes from A5 to Bb6. I don't know what this light sound it.... I can't feel any of my muscles moving in my throat and I feel no weight at all. It's where my voice is at its maximum ease but it difficult to access because if I try, it breaks or it sounds like I'm coughing. This will always happen if I don't go from a D4 in chest and just blast it with air. PLEASE let me know what this is and please help me find my mix!!! Thanks!
And also, when I sing in my chest voice at around a C#4 to F4, my phlegm burns my throat because I have an 'overactive phlegm' problem and I don't know how to get rid of it :l Can anyone please help? I really need it 😞 Thanks!!!!!!!!!! MANY THANKS XD
mam,can everybody sing by practice, or is it a myth that all those who can sing are born with that talent
just wonder why this particular sound GOOG?
the OO vowel is one that really helps you singing without straining, so it helps to facilitate a smooth transition without pulling up chest voice!
no
everyone has the potential to do it, some are just more naturally inclined, and others just need to practice more
non of these goddamn video's tell you HOW TO BLOODY DO IT. fuck it, ill teach myself.
Literally what i thought
*Update* I've taught myself, and i can actually do it now. I've been practising the whole time. Ain't got time for these videos no more
+AladdinSings Hey mate sorry for asking but what kind of exercises did u used??
btw saw ur channel and already subscribed !! nice voice !
+metalTbag Felicia Ricci actually teaches you how to do it, so if you want you should check her out
Actually, vocal techniques are not 'learnt', it is 'developed'. Nobody bloody teaches you how to do it because vocal techniques can't be taught like teaching math, you can only develop them and then properly control them. All those videos are teaching you how to develop them.
I can't really tell if I'm singing with my mixed voice, when I sing I still just kinda flip into head voice...
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Honestly I can't help you much without hearing you speak and sing through a one on one coaching session. Keep seeking help - sounds like you really need to get it fixed with some professional help.
Im vietnamese.When I hit "GOOG" to D4, I felt that My sound contain chest and head voice.Was that mixed voice.When I hit E4, it was only head voice.Could you give me advice
Dear Kerri I can sing the GOOG, NAY, MUM etc Speech level exercises without any break for some time, But the perennial issue is HOW does one then actually apply these exercises to singing all the time? In an actual performance context, one cannot just forget about technique, start singing, and then try the song again using a GOOG exercise. I tried using each of these vowels for the song but when you start singing the song with vowels and consonants, one tends to lose that sensation that gets your voice connected. This is more so for guys than female singers, I feel. Appreciate your input in this. Thanks!
Hi ! hmm..ur right without hearing you I can't really say for sure what is happening. However what I do find is often the case is that guys really hate the sound voice of their head voice initially. This could be what it is, that at the moment you are using a lot of head voice in your mix and not liking the sound. You need to learn to eventually put some more chest in it. Watch my How to Belt part 3 video for how to do that
I understand your frustration Stefano. It often takes a little longer to apply the exercises to a song - bc songs are varied and often the approach may need to be altered slightly - this is where the help of a Coach will really help to pin point exercise how to apply the exercise into a song. But don't give up, keep trying and let me know if you need further help down the track
Chesting extremely high notes may not be the best solution for you esp if you're a baritone. Even if you could pull it off, you'll likely strain and cause some damage to your voice. The key is patience continued practice. You have to learn to mix better and strengthen your head voice so that it almost sounds like a full chest but without full chesting it. Check out my vids on strengthen head voice as a start. Then if you'd like further help, get my FREE Singing Course at my website =)
Hmm...very hard to learn on your own I must say. Because belting is quite an advanced technique. If you're interested, you can try a lesson with me - I do Skype coaching so it doesn't matter where in the world you live. And we can do specific work on your belt and on Hurt by Christina Aguilera if you like..
The goat like sound you're talking about sounds like (without actually hearing you sing I can't say for sure), but from experience is a fast bleeting vibrato - which is mostly like caused by an uneven release of breath through the notes. Check out my vids "How to sing with vibrato" and "How to sing 101 - Part 2" - which discusses correct breathing technique
Fantastic! That's what it should fee like - lots of buzz in the nose! You get less resonance elsewhere because you're no longer in your mixed voice. Mixed voice is characteristically extra resonant especially in the nose. The chest voice resonates in the chest and the head voice in the head - that's why you don't feel it as much when not in your mixed tone
Thanks - I'm so happy you like my vids and that you're finding them helpful =) In terms of knowing whether or not you are singing in mix, well the first thing is that yes you will feel a good deal of buzzing in the mask, secondly it shouldn't feel strained at all, thirdly it is a sound that travels forward and fourthly it sounds strong yet feel easy on the throat
That's fantastic! I'm so glad to hear that! Mic technique - well very simply, hold the mic at a 45 degree angel to your lips, like an ice cream cone and sing right into the front/centre of it. Though different mics will give different qualities of sound. My fave is the Shure SM 58 for the best vocal sound
It sounds like you are constricting your throat when you sing. You may be trying to pull up chest voice. I would recommend that you start doing exercises to develop your head voice and learn openness and freeness first. Check out my videos on HOw to sing High notes to help you with this
Hey there...thanks - glad you like the lesson. A video that might help you with your problem is in my FREE Singing Course that I offer at my website. Go check it out, it is the video titled "How to sing without breaking" that might be of further help to you. Good luck!
Hard question to answer, as the answer will vary with every person. However in my experience as a vocal coach for 8 years i've seen people generally add at least 1-2 octaves to their range - which the 2 most essential ingredients - 1) a great vocal coach and 2) determination & discipline to practice
Everyone can learn - with a good coach, the right tools and determination and practice
It isn't really a different register, it is quite literally as the name suggests, when you mix some of your head voice and some of your chest voice to sing. Quietening the chest voice helps you to put some head into your chest sound
I won't be able to help you until I hear your sing and coach you in a one-one lesson as I have no idea what you're doing or not doing that is preventing you. Check out more info on my Skype lessons on my website if you want more help =)
Brent, exactly right. Be gentle on yourself and never push for large volume. Just let your voice strengthen. I do Skype lessons with people around the world if you are seriously looking for a good vocal coach to give you guidance. More info at my website
It's a common problem for all singers so you're not a lone. If you've been trying to teach yourself this and it's not working and your very frustrated, maybe you should consider one on one coaching
Sarah Brightman usually uses head voice. Sierra - depends on what she's singing. For Phantom - it's head voice. For Little Mermaid it's chest belt. I love Sierra Boggess by the way ! =)
Hey there..yes head voice when developed properly should sound pure and not airy at all, wheareas falsetto is airy. Thanks for your encouraging comments - I appreciate it and am glad you subscribed!
Yes mostly like mixed when you felt it had both chest and head. If you would like your top notes to be more mixed and not just head voice - check out my How to Belt video series
Often our mixed voices while we are beginning to develop it will sound whiny. It is quite normal. Check out my How to Belt videos - there's 3 of them - and they may also help
Yes I coach singers around the world on Skype. Check out my website - Singing Coaching page to find out more and purchase a lesson. Once you've done that, email me to book in a time =)
You can always grow your chest voice capacity through lessons and practice. It sounds like you could be bringing your head voice down, but I don't know for sure until I hear you sing.
enos lui udampo You're very welcome! Thanks for your support.
Hey Kerri u are really amazing !!!! u help me a looot I'm really so glad ^^ please can u send us the Accompaniment of the mixed voice exercice please reply as fast as u can cuz I really need it soon
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Yeah I would love that too. How to do mixed voice. Yepsie.
Hi again! No I haven't thought about that until you brought it up =) Well, in the mean time there is always Skype which takes me to singer's homes all over the world =)
The back of your tongue should go up - that is correct. it's the bottom of your tongue that should remain down and touching the back of the bottom teeth
Yes if you practice correctly and are guided by a good coach. But it is also important to learn how to apply technique to songs.
Hi Jeffrey, correct placement always starts with singing in the mask of the face. As you get higher the resonance moves higher.
It does take time to develop a good mix - and of course correct technique. If it doesn't feel pushed - that is a great start.
You are awesome Kerri.. I've been going thru all your videos. and they are very helpful to find my mistakes.. It feels shame to know that i've been using wrong vocal chords all these years which has caused me vocal twist! :( Hopefully i'll come to you for one-to one session in future to improve myself.. I just cant believe how you've uploaded so many useful videos for free!! You are simply GREAT! KEEP IT GOING! :)
Hard for me to tell you without hearing you and coaching you in a one-one session...I guess it doesn't really matter if you are happy with the sound. Good luck!
Falsetto has a weaker more breathy sound, while a well-trained head voice resonates beautifully and is clear
Yes exercises will help you stay open in the throat, check out my videos on strengthening head voice to help
If you want to sing high, you need to develop both your head voice and then your mixed voice. Good luck!
Yes I do online Skype Lessons. Check out my website and click on the Page "Singing Lessons" for more info
Pure head voice is clear and bell - like. Falsetto is slightly thinner in quality and can be breathy
I don't have the resources to do that yet, but will keep your idea in mind for future =)
She uses a combo of both, depending on the song. But yes I agree, Beyonce is amazing!
You really are gifted at teaching voice training techniques. Thank you so much.
Check out my vids on how to sing in head voice - they'll be helpful
singing in mixed voice is how you get a clear connection
Hi there! It does take time to build stamina and control over the vocal break. The fact that u r getting it on the exercises is already a great step forward, so don't give up. I can't tell you if you are doing it wrong or not without actually hearing you. What I can suggest is if you're still having trouble with it for a long time after this and your're getting frustrated, you can book in a 30 min Skype lesson with me and we can work on that specific song...whatever you do..don't give up!
I'll think about that for a possible future video...thanks!
Glad you've found it helpful. Honestly it really depends, as all singers are different so I can't really say for sure. But if you're already finding improvement, I'd say just keep doing what you're doing =) If you'd like more specific advice, I'd be able to give it to you best through a skype lesson
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Thanks, glad you find my vids helpful. You need to learn to sing in the mask - even your really low notes. Check out my video on "How to sing low notes well" for more help
Thank u! Straining a lot will cause vocal damage, so make sure you breathe deeply and don't push your chest voice up. Instead practice gentle bubble and mmmm exercises to extend your range. Hitting high notes correctly and strongly will often require a skilled vocal coach'es help. See how you go and let me know if you would like further one-one training =)
I just found your video, and this is a problem I have had forever!!! I am 56, but love to sing and have accompanied voice teachers for years. So, I know good technique in my head, but haven't really practiced singing. The "break" was so embarrassing, I didn't want to sing. This video finally gives me hope!! Can't wait to keep practicing! Thank you!
Hello, I'm a 15 year old boy and I'd love to learn more about mix voice xD I really have some troubles with my high voice so I couldn't do some mix voice :) I need your help
Thanks! Hmmm...not aware of that one...