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It is a goal for every singer to be able to sing higher notes and enhance their skills in music.But, exactly how do you learn to sing higher? That is a question that we will provide answers for in this post. But, your goal must not only be to sing higher, but also to sing without straining your voice.
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Why do you fail at singing higher notes?
Before we decipher the best techniques to sing higher, let us figure out why you are unable to do so.
Falsetto tone
The primary reason why most singers cannot it those higher notes is due to the falsetto tone. This happens when your vocal cords fail to hold your voice longer, and your notes break apart. Your singing becomes airy and light, without any real depth or firmness to your voice. A falsetto tone is sometimes good, but you need to learn how to transition from this tone into higher singing notes with commending depth and power.
Forced voice
Another common reason for not hitting the high notes is the forceful push of the voice. In short, you are trying so hard, you resort to forcing your singing voice. This is not a good idea, since you instead of sounding alluring, it seems like yelling and screaming.
How to sing higher notes
Now that you know what you are doing wrong, you can avoid your mistakes. And move forward to learn how to sing high keys effectively.
Strengthen you vocal cords
Your vocal voice must be strengthened so you can hit high notes. Never let your voice become weak, and work on structuring and solidifying your vocal strength. Do this by engaging in vocal exercises at least five times a week for around 30 to 60 minutes daily. There are many voice exercise techniques available, and you simply need to choose one that you are more comfortable with.
Chin down
When you sing and is about to hit high notes, you have the natural urge to look up. But, avoid doing this because keeping your chin and tongue pointed down allows you to reach higher notes more easily.
Mouth wide open
The fact is, if you grip your throat or jaw so hard while singing, you will really have a hard time hitting high notes. You need to free your voice by opening your mouth wide while you sing. Do not get shy about having a very big mouth. Your audience will not mind as long as you can hit your keys higher.
Keep opening your jaw
It is a common practice for accomplished singers to slightly close their jaw in order to go for higher notes. But since you are not an expert at this aspect, you need to keep your jaw open to achieve your goal. An open jaw provides you extra power and volume, so you have the foundation of singing higher notes.
Pressed down tongue
Often, the high notes come across as harsh or thin. That is mainly because when you try to sing higher keys, your throat closes. To avoid this from happening to you, you should hold down your tongue in order to “anchor” the high key at the back of your throat. Here are the tips to do this:
- Determine the feeling of dropping your tongue in your throat.
- Once you know how to drop your tongue, open your jaw while your tongue’s tip is firmly positioned beneath your lower lip.
- And then say the word “KAH” but ensure that your jaw does not move in the process.
- With this activity you will notice that your tongue rises to the soft palate area with “K”, and drops on “AH”.
This exercise technique is designed to help you control your tongue better. Once you can manage your tongue during singing, it becomes easier for you to hit higher tunes. However, do not expect immediate results. You need to practice every single day, until the process is smooth and natural.
Tips on singing high notes
Your goal to finally sing higher note songs can come true with utter dedication and commitment to your craft. Here are some useful tips in achieving your dreams.
- Always keep yourself hydrated. Drink more than 8 glasses of water daily, because your voice gets strained if you fail to hydrate properly. And with loads of water, your voice is less risky to break, crack, or tire when practicing singing high notes.
- Make it a point to relax your muscles and get rid of tensions in your body. You cannot sing high keys if your muscles are tense and you are feeling any kind of discomfort.
- Do not forget to use a voice humidifier prior and after your voice practice.A personal humidifier keeps your vocal cords warm and moist, which helps in hitting high keys.
- Relax your throat muscles by drinking warm water, and avoid cold water or other cold liquid drinks.
- Never forget to warm up before you practice singing. Do the trill lips exercises as well as the breathing techniques.
- Before you warm up to reach high notes, loosen up your voice with the two-octave scales.
- In order to help you sing higher notes, you must always breathe deeply from your stomach. This process aids in maintaining the level of your notes and relaxes your body muscles as well.
- In trying to reach higher notes, begin your process in the middle range, and slowly transition to a higher voice range.
Conclusion
Your dream of singing high notes can be achieved if you put your mind and heart into it. You may face a lot of trials, ridicules even, but you need to keep your chin high.Never lose confidence in yourself. Vow to those who do not believe in you that you can prove them wrong one day. Keep on practicing. Bear in mind that singing high notes is a skill that can be learned, just like any other skill in the music world.
