Expand Your Range Fast!

Welcome and Introduction to Obstacle Removal (for maximum range)

Why high notes feel hard (and why they don't have to)

Understanding your current range - range isn't the end all be all

The science of high notes simplified

Head voice Foo

Looking at whole body & instrument

Tall Posture

Diaphragm Breath

Don't chase the note with your throat

Intro 5T scale and demo with all pieces in place

Exercise #1 - Male

Exercise #1 - Female

What chest voice is and why it matters for range

5T Count

Exercise #2 - Male

Exercise #2 - Female

5T Nae

Exercise #3 - Male

Exercise #3 - Female

5T Gug

Exercise #4 - Male

Exercise #4 - Female

5TD ee (for low notes)

Exercise #5 - Male

Exercise #5 - Female

Chest voice range extension

What head voice is and why it matters for range

Siren Foo

Exercise #6 - Male

Exercise #6 - Female

Siren Fee

Exercise #7 - Male

Exercise #7 - Female

1DR Foo or Fee

Exercise #8 - Male

Exercise #8 - Female

Parachute technique

1.5 Foo/Fee/Goo

Exercise #9 - Male

Exercise #9 - Female

1.5 lip trill/tongue

Exercise #10 - Male

Exercise #10 - Female

1D lip trill

Exercise #11 - Male

Exercise #11 - Female

What mixed voice is and why it matters for range

1.5 ng

Exercise #12 - Male

Exercise #12 - Female

1.5 d Gee

Exercise #13 - Male

Exercise #13 - Female

1DR d Gee

Exercise #14 - Male

Exercise #14 - Female

1.5 b Nay

Exercise #15 - Male

Exercise #15 - Female

1DR b Nay

Exercise #16 - Male

Exercise #16 - Female

Intro to belting - what it is & isn't

1.5 Nae

Exercise #17 - Male

Exercise #17 - Female

1RD b Nae

Exercise #18 - Male

Exercise #18 - Female

1.5 Gug

Exercise #19 - Male

Exercise #19 - Female

1DR Gug

Exercise #20 - Male

Exercise #20 - Female

1.5 c Mum

Exercise #21 - Male

Exercise #21 - Female

1DR c Mum

Exercise #22 - Male

Exercise #22 - Female

Safe belting practice

When all else fails, speak it first, then on pitch

Dropping jaw gradually as you ascend

Vowel substitutions/modifications

Consonant substitutions

Checking larynx and tongue for tension

Secondary resistance - pushing down, kneeling, or bowing as you ascend

3 steps to higher notes: demo on lip trill - think "Ah", kneel or bend and blow more air

Turn down the volume as you go up

Widening vowel for more belt - "smile" it 10% - adds brightness

Answer most commonly asked questions about vocal range

Should I warm up every day, and how long should a warmup be?

Help the scales are too high!

How long does it typically take to increase my range?

What is a good vocal range?

How can I hit the high notes in [a specific song] I'm trying to learn?

How does breath support affect how high or low I can sing?

Can adults still expand their range, or is it mostly fixed?

Why does my voice crack or break when I try to hit higher notes?

Should I be able to feel my range increasing, or is it invisible progress?

Is it bad to practice screaming/belting techniques for range, and how do I do it safely?

When do I need a vocal coach?

Congrats and Next steps: MYV pitch