The speaker, a vocal coach, discusses how to sing high notes effortlessly. They explain that many singers mistakenly associate high notes with effort and straining, which can lead to vocal cord rigidity and loss of flexibility.
To sing high notes smoothly, one should focus on developing a connection between the chest voice and head voice, allowing for a natural and stable movement of the larynx. The speaker recommends exercises such as a "yawning" exercise to release tension and relax the muscles, and a "Tom Cruise" exercise to help transition between registers.
They also discuss the use of falsetto as a gateway to developing the head voice and mixed voice, and provide an exercise to develop the mixed voice. The speaker emphasizes the importance of patience, practice, and not forcing the voice, as this can lead to strain and discomfort.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. There are four types of cases when wanting to sing treble.
2. Some singers associate high notes with a lot of effort.
3. Using too much force when singing can cause the vocal cords to become rigid.
4. The vocal cords need to stretch to achieve high notes.
5. The movement of the larynx helps the vocal cords stretch to achieve high notes.
6. The ideal posture for singing is a 90-degree angle between the chin, neck, and chest.
7. The larynx should move smoothly and naturally when singing.
8. The falsetto voice is a lighter and easier way to sing high notes.
9. The falsetto voice has less power and body than the chest voice.
10. Developing the connection between the chest voice and head voice is important for achieving high notes.
11. The mixed voice is the head voice disguised as a chest voice.
12. Nasal resonance can help achieve good volume with minimal effort.
13. The "n" sound is a naturally nasal phoneme that can help work on nasal resonance.
14. Developing the mixed voice requires patience, practice, and perseverance.
15. It's better to start exercises on a comfortable note and gradually increase the difficulty.
16. If it hurts or feels uncomfortable while singing, it's a warning sign to stop and try again.