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!

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@CarrionSpirit 10 лет назад

5:05 is where the practicing part starts. :D

@nnataliered 7 лет назад

CarrionSpirit you deserve an award 👏

@scribblerdraws2704 7 лет назад

CarrionSpirit I

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

Everyone can learn - with a good coach, the right tools and determination and practice

@3mclement 11 лет назад

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!

@liliaosorio 10 лет назад

I am a voice teacher and I like very much your videos. Sometimes I post your videos so my students can see it. I like your teaching! God bless your gift!

@KerriHo 10 лет назад

So glad to hear from you Lilia! Thanks so much for all the kind words. God bless you too!

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

Falsetto has a weaker more breathy sound, while a well-trained head voice resonates beautifully and is clear

@matimoi 11 лет назад

You're a saint, my singing teachers were never able to even explain so accurately the system of mixed voice, much less actually give me any exercise to develop it, they just left me wondering what it was and up to myself to discover if I should even use it, Jesus... Thank you!

@moyaj82 11 лет назад

You really are gifted at teaching voice training techniques. Thank you so much.

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

Pure head voice is clear and bell - like. Falsetto is slightly thinner in quality and can be breathy

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

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

@KerriHo 12 лет назад

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

@FitriCeradoSinger 11 лет назад

Hello Kerri , Im 8 yrs old aspiring singer , you are the best vocal coach .i learn a lot from ur videos ..im also learning from Brett manings both of you are the best coaches ..God bless you..

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

You're welcome! Keep practicing.

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

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

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

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

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

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.

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

Hi Jeffrey, correct placement always starts with singing in the mask of the face. As you get higher the resonance moves higher.

@KerriHo 10 лет назад

enos lui udampo You're very welcome! Thanks for your support.

@redaabdelmoula1128 10 лет назад

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

@Tuijjcc 10 лет назад

***** Yeah I would love that too. How to do mixed voice. Yepsie.

@xCHOXOLATEx 11 лет назад

Oh wow.... I started doing this excersize about a month ago.... MY VOICE IS SO MUCH STRONGER. THANK YOU SO MUCH :)

@ItsWeebs 11 лет назад

You are the only person who actually tells people exactly what to do you say everything so clearly thankyou sooooo much

@AndreCarasic 11 лет назад

Thank you for this video, I'll start practicing hope I'll develop a stronger mixed voice

@veenaranjanimahesh 11 лет назад

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! :)

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

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 ! =)

@echizen12ify 11 лет назад

so that's the reason why i feel pain in my chest when I try to sing in mixed voice, i'm actually pulling it up. thanks for the tip, this should help me a lot :)

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

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

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

Thanks. I'm glad you think so

@55luvmusic55 11 лет назад

Thanks for taking the time to provide your advice and comments. I guess I might be overthinking it :) I will give this a try and hopefully get over this. It's good to know I'm not the only one with the problem and that it can be overcome! Best wishes to you!

@KerriHo 12 лет назад

my pleasure!

@symphonythompson9849 10 лет назад

This helped me so much! I am in musical theater for my high school and we're singing "I feel so much spring" from A New Brain for an upcoming performance, this song involves a lot of mixed notes for mostly the alto parts. I'm so happy that with that exercise, I'm already finding it easier to mix. THANK YOU!

@KerriHo 10 лет назад

Amazing! You're very welcome!

@earlchaney2000 10 лет назад

Kerri , I really gad you are on my team ..... You have a gentle ,caring delivery ,that is full of content .... I use your lessons every day ..( It hasn't been that long ... I discovered you 2 weeks ago) I am experiencing a more flexible and fun time .... Next I'll be working on my range and the must be mastered , break .... Thank you for your posts

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

I'd say you are quite right!

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

Thanks Marc - I appreciate the support =)

@KerriHo 12 лет назад

Yes lowering the larynx certainly helps to eliminate strain and give more depth to the sound! Thanks for sharing =)

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

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.

@Matt-Q 10 лет назад

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!

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

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

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

I'll think about that for a possible future video...thanks!

@ShoshiPlatypus 8 лет назад

This is very helpful. I have started singing again after a long break due to illness and really struggling with a very weak place between chest and head where my voice breaks. This is the main area I am working on at the moment, and this exercise is very useful.

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

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

@buddemari 11 лет назад

thank you! i don't have a break, so i've blended my chest and head voices but i had so many problems with my mixed voice being weak

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

Thank you...hope you can share with other singers too. Everyone can LEARN to do riffs.. need to first of all practice flexibility in voice, then train ear to ad-lib

@bigpiglove 7 лет назад

Thank you! I used to think, that when I do these exercises (like gug, goog and so on) I should sing right away with no break. I used to push and pull up my chest like you showed. Now I've realized that we need just to wait the mix will develop and head voice will become stronger. So instead of pulling we should just relax and wait wait wait.

@puffPUFF266 11 лет назад

thank you for posting this video, i always thought there was something wrong with my voice because no one seemed to understand what i meant by a "break" in my voice, now i really understand what i need to do to strengthen my voice :) :) :) ~katherine

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

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!

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

Good idea, yes one day I will when I get the time. Thanks for the suggestion !

@wendysuefluegge8204 7 лет назад

I appreciate this video for my vocal student who is working on mixed voice. Thanks!

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

I don't have the resources to do that yet, but will keep your idea in mind for future =)

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

You're welcome !

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

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!

@R4Z0R98 11 лет назад

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.

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

Great, Fitri, that you are starting at a young age! I wish you all the best!

@philedwards3696 6 лет назад

Thank you Kerri, you are a splendid coach. I want to learn about singing falsetto and whether there is a mix for men. I am a man in case you hadn't guessed!!😀

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

fantastic Marcia! thank you for your kind words =)

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

She uses a combo of both, depending on the song. But yes I agree, Beyonce is amazing!

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

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.

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

singing in mixed voice is how you get a clear connection

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

Yes doing this everyday will help you build great endurance and control over your vocal break. Thanks for the compliments re the video and the hair =)

@alexfritzke1359 10 лет назад

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!!!

@KerriHo 10 лет назад

So glad to hear Alex! You're very welcome!!

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

You should feel both as mixed tone does also include chest resonance

@silverdarksurfer123 10 лет назад

Thank you Kerri Ho for explaining this to all of us. It's been very helpful. Now, I always go to 5:05 and practice the vocalization word (goog). And it seems like I am getting stronger each week I practice.

@KerriHo 10 лет назад

Glad to hear and you're very welcome!

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

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!

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

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

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

glad you thought so, thank you!

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

Light exercises only like bubbles and hums. Steam. Honey and lemon drinks. Lots of water!

@JayyeMusic 7 лет назад

Strengthening your break is so important pushing your chest voice is just a false bridge Patience guys it will come promise!! Thank you so much Kerri

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

Great to hear that! Thanks!

@bahda98 11 лет назад

That was so much more helpful than all the other tutorials out there! Thank you so much! I'm just wondering if you could maybe do a video on how to sing in head voice? Is it just the same thing as falsetto?

@azamat19 8 лет назад

very very good tutorials you have. actually after watching so many videos to understand what mixed voice is, you were the only one who could really explain it. thank you!

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

Thanks! Hmmm...not aware of that one...

@solomon1909able 6 лет назад

Your video was so helpful. I love singing gospel music. I am struggling when singing in my higher voice.My voice changes. I want a smoother transition.

@carolleane6757 10 лет назад

Thrilled to have found you Carol from Australia Big help

@KerriHo 10 лет назад

Glad to hear Carol!

@TheNatashatori 9 лет назад

This video and all your other videos are great practice tools. I appreciate that you are willing to share. with you and youtube and free time I can rehearse again.

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

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 =)

@pAWNproductionsDE 11 лет назад

everyone has the potential to do it, some are just more naturally inclined, and others just need to practice more

@jmsalvallon7226 10 лет назад

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

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

Wow! Glad to have cleared things up for you! Thank you!

@soaringabovetheclouds 11 лет назад

You are very good! Your videos are really helping answering the questions I have regarding singing. Thank you so much,

@Roycefong 12 лет назад

Found my mix voice @ 1:18 after singing along to the scale and the sentence after it. It just magically activated, there was so much resonance up my nose and mouth my nose and tongue itches! I get a lot less resonance when not singing at this particular pitch though.

@justincraig5858 5 лет назад

You are a cool and awesome teacher, ma'am! This video helped me tremendously!

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

Thank you!

@thetradingwife 10 лет назад

This was fantastic. I have been singing for some time and have developed good strength in my mixed voice by sometimes still have trouble making that connection. This exercise is great. Thanks for sharing.

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

You're welcome

@blueheronmidwives8899 11 лет назад

Thank you for this and your other videos. Doing a performance of Ann Peeble's "I can't stand the rain" today. Third verse is the one and a half octaves, the most powerful part of which is all in my head voice. This was a great tip and a great warm-up for that four lines of awesome in the song.

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

awww...thank you! It's Australian

@Objectif56 11 лет назад

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!

@xCHOXOLATEx 11 лет назад

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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@RandyR4eva 8 лет назад

This is gold

@vacalota 11 лет назад

thanks..she's a wanderful actress!

@KerriHo 12 лет назад

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!

@seighart90 11 лет назад

Your videos are great! Could you tell us more about the vowels and their effects in exercises? How would singing in "mamama" be different with "cucucu" or so on? Much appreciated!

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

Glad you're finding it helpful - hope you can share it with your singer friends so they too can be helped. THanks!

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

Pleasure!

@KerriHo 12 лет назад

That's great - hope you're having fun in the process too =)

@loocaszcool 11 лет назад

Good for them to see sth like this, Songbirdtree, nice work.

@anzutamang2531 11 лет назад

I HAV SEEN MANY VIDS OF OTHERS BUT THE SONGBIRD.COM IS THE BEST THANK U

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

so great to hear!

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

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

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

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

@KerriHo 12 лет назад

I'll keep your idea in mind... =)

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

thanks!

@KerriHo 11 лет назад

Thanks Dario!