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This article was co-written by Annabeth Novitzki. Annabeth Novitzki is a music tutor in Texas. She received a BFA in Music from Carnegie Mellon in 2004 and a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Memphis in 2012. She has been teaching music since 2004.
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Every singer wants to expand their own vocal range and the most impressive feat is conquering the high notes. However, no one is born with the ability to sing high notes right from the start! Like many other muscles, the vocal cords need strength training. Let’s start with learning how to relax your muscles. Then, warm up your voice and practice specific exercises to expand your vocal range.
Steps
Muscle relaxation
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Take slow, comfortable breaths to release tension. To get to a high note, the breathing process needs to be comfortable. Otherwise, the tension will affect the voice. Inhale normally and then exhale. Keep your breathing slow and steady.
- Relax your shoulders, neck, and chest and continue to breathe in and out. This helps reduce tension in those areas. [1] X Research Source
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Massage your face and jaw to release muscle tension. Place the bottoms of your palms on either side of your face, just below your cheekbones. Press lightly on the cheeks, then rub slowly around the jaw. Open your mouth a little bit. Repeat this process a few more times. [2] X Research Source
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Rotate your neck and shoulder blades to relax your muscles. Rotate your neck slowly from left to right. When the neck muscles are relaxed, rotate the shoulder blades gently and slowly, alternating front and back. Then let go of the arms along the body. [3] X Research Sources
- Try to relax your arms while exercising. Avoid inertia clenching or straining your hand muscles when trying to hit a high note.
Voice Start
Use a personal humidifier before and after singing. This machine has the effect of adding warmth and moisture to the vocal cords. Using the machine before and after each practice or performance helps to keep the vocal cords in good condition.
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Drink a glass of warm water to relax the larynx muscles. This also helps to moisten the vocal cords, helping the singer reach higher ranges. Mix honey with water to reduce and prevent sore throat. [4] X Research Sources
- Do not drink ice, coffee or milk before starting your voice. This can have a negative effect on the voice.
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Lips to warm up. Lips pursed together. Push the air out of the mouth evenly so that the lips vibrate and make the sound of a balloon deflated. Continue to do so with the “pr” sound, keeping the sound steady as you pass the air over your lips.
- Once that’s done, try the “br” sound. Then continue with the “br” sound but incorporate the scale shift up and down. [5] X Research Sources
- Vibrating lips helps control breathing better, while reducing pressure on the vocal cords.
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Stretch the vocal cords in a “mermaid” fashion. Round your mouth in an “o” shape and inhale. Imagine you are sucking spaghetti! As you exhale, make a “wu” sound. Keep the “wu” sound seamless and repeat this action 2 to 3 more times.
- Then start shifting the scale up and down according to the “wu” sound. [6] X Research Sources
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Play the two-octave scale to warm up before singing the high notes. Starting on a low note, sing the “mi” sound and then move up the scale. Reverse and run the scale down the “i” sound. Continue up and down and gradually expand the range each time.
- When you feel relatively comfortable, switch to the “u” sound and repeat the method above. [7] X Research Sources
- During the warm-up, don’t force yourself to sing too high. Over time, this can actually cause the vocal range to narrow. [8] X Research Sources
- Use the Singscope app to start the voiceover.
Vocal development
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Take a breath with your belly to make your voice stronger. As a singer, you’ve probably heard this many times. Still, this is important advice! Abdominal breaths help you maintain stability on high notes and relax your muscles. [9] X Research Source
- When you inhale, your abdomen should expand first and then your chest.
- If you’re having trouble, try placing your hand on your stomach as you breathe. This action will help you focus more on getting your belly breath.
- Reaching high notes requires the singer to control his breath very well, so work with your diaphragm when singing and practice regulating your breath to support your vocal cords. [10] X Research Source
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Start with a mid-pitched note and work your way up. You can continue to practice the “u” and “i” sounds as you did at the start. Once you’ve sung at the desired high register, move on to more open-mouthed sounds like “au” and “o”. [11] X Research Source
- If you practice like this regularly, you will find it increasingly easier to sing high notes.
- However, don’t skip the bass. Practicing singing low notes helps strengthen the vocal cords, thereby creating a premise for better high notes.
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Vowel test. When singing high notes, the voice will match depending on the vowel sound. There are some vowels that are harder to sing than usual. You should experiment to determine the vowel sound that best suits your voice. Once you know which vowel sounds best, switch (gradually) to that vowel as the scale goes up.
- For example, you might have a hard time getting up high with a long “i” sound (in the word “meet”) but easily sing a short “i” sound. The long “i” in the word “meet” can be altered by singing “mitt” and cleverly adjusted so that the short “i” sounds like the long “i” in high pitch. [12] X Research Source
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Put the consonant in front of the vowel. Difficult consonants, such as “g”, can help vocalists become more proficient at closing the vocal cords. After practicing vowels for a while, add the difficult consonant “g” in front. This helps the vocal cords vibrate evenly, thereby maintaining the stability of the sound output. [13] X Research Source
- Also works if the vowel is preceded by the consonants “m” and “n”.
- The vocal cords close when the entire vocal cords touch each other to produce sound. If the vocal cords are not fully “closed”, it is difficult to maintain a steady flow of air. [14] X Research Source
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Sing the word “yawn” high to open the mouth. When practicing, never be afraid to sing the word “yawn” high. Singing from there will bring the mouth and throat to the correct position to hit the high note. This is a fun trick to get the singer used to the correct mouth shape, but don’t do it during the performance!
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Keep singing smooth and clear. The steady air flow helps you hit the high notes firmly. In the process of improving the pitch, inhale and exhale evenly. Strive for a smooth and clear voice. [15] X Research Source
- Think of a line that contains a high note, then use continuous diaphragmatic breathing from the beginning. This creates a seamless connection between the high note and the previous note.
- Exhaling too hard when singing high notes can strain your throat and affect your voice.
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Relax after exercise to avoid injury. Practicing high vocals often puts pressure on the vocal cords. In order for the laryngeal muscles to function properly, it is necessary to relax after exercise. Humming the “m” sound softly. Shift the scale up and down by the “m” sound. [16] X Research Source
- Notice how the sound comes out through the mouth. Will vibrate and tickle a bit!
Let the vocal cords rest for about 30 minutes after each exercise. It’s important to let your voice rest after practicing high notes. Taking 30 minutes of absolute silence–no singing, talking, or humming–after each singing session gives the vocal cords time to relax.
Advice
- Practice your voice with a vocal teacher to develop your vocal range and conquer high notes.
- Don’t be discouraged if you don’t succeed right away! It will take time, so keep trying.
- Avoid overworking your voice. Overcrowding can permanently damage your voice.
- Exercise daily. You will not improve if you neglect to practice singing; in fact, the voice can sometimes get worse.
- Choose a simple song that matches your vocal range to get started. This prepares the vocal cords for more difficult high-pitched songs later on.
Warning
- If you feel a sore throat, you should stop singing and rest. This is a sign that you’re pushing your voice too hard.
- Do not sing when you have a sore throat. The vocal range is likely to narrow rather than widen.
- Warm up your voice for best results and prevent injury.
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This article was co-written by Annabeth Novitzki. Annabeth Novitzki is a music tutor in Texas. She received a BFA in Music from Carnegie Mellon in 2004 and a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Memphis in 2012. She has been teaching music since 2004.
There are 7 references cited in this article that you can view at the bottom of the page.
This article has been viewed 99,280 times.
Every singer wants to expand their own vocal range and the most impressive feat is conquering the high notes. However, no one is born with the ability to sing high notes right from the start! Like many other muscles, the vocal cords need strength training. Let’s start with learning how to relax your muscles. Then, warm up your voice and practice specific exercises to expand your vocal range.
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