Comments on: Vocal Tone: How To Change It https://judyrodman.com/vocal-tone-how-to-change-it/ Vocal Coach • Singer • Speaker • Songwriter • Studio Producer • Podcaster Mon, 05 Feb 2024 18:21:35 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 By: Unknown https://judyrodman.com/vocal-tone-how-to-change-it/#comment-811 Sat, 14 Feb 2015 10:54:12 +0000 https://judyrodman.com/vocal-tone-how-to-change-it/#comment-811 I guess that's what I get for trying to do it all by myself. But, thank you so much for all your help!! I really do appreciate it a lot. Thanks again!!

]]> By: Anonymous https://judyrodman.com/vocal-tone-how-to-change-it/#comment-818 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 20:29:00 +0000 https://judyrodman.com/vocal-tone-how-to-change-it/#comment-818 I am pretty lost for words right now so I think I'll just go for it. When you raise your larynx can it cause and nasally tone when going for higher notes? I have been singing for quite some time now and have noticed that lately I started to raise my larynx. Since I started doing this, my tone has gotten much more nasally, there is a weird buzzing, and my voice just sounds much worse overall. I haven't tried the Adam's apple exercise yet, but have tried to correct it and it hasn't gotten any better. I feel pretty hopeless and would appreciate ANY feedback!

]]> By: Judy Rodman https://judyrodman.com/vocal-tone-how-to-change-it/#comment-812 Wed, 28 Jan 2015 13:45:00 +0000 https://judyrodman.com/vocal-tone-how-to-change-it/#comment-812 Sam, those muscles are commonly tense because jaw and tongue, and even neck and shoulders, are tight. You have to learn to use effort in the right places (tip instead of base of tongue, pelvic floor instead of shoulders, eyes instead of upper cheekbones) so the 'wrong' places can relax. This is a core concept of good vocal training or re-training.

]]> By: Unknown https://judyrodman.com/vocal-tone-how-to-change-it/#comment-813 Wed, 28 Jan 2015 13:10:52 +0000 https://judyrodman.com/vocal-tone-how-to-change-it/#comment-813 Would you also happen to have any tips or recommendations on how to release tension from those swallowing muscles? I can't seem to find much information on that. Thanks!!

]]> By: Judy Rodman https://judyrodman.com/vocal-tone-how-to-change-it/#comment-817 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 13:07:31 +0000 https://judyrodman.com/vocal-tone-how-to-change-it/#comment-817 Sam; raising your larynx too much will result in a tight, strangled tone. The resulting tightened jaw can freeze the soft palate and add nasality to the mix. If you try the purposed touch exercise, remember the 'apple' should move… tilting inside your neck when you go higher in pitch. But not over-raise. Two fingers up under the base of your tongue can also be a purposed touch point. Actually, you've given me a good idea for my next blogpost. Stay tuned. Also… you might enjoy this post I wrote on the subject: http://blog.judyrodman.com/2008/06/raising-and-lowering-larynx-should-you.html

]]> By: Unknown https://judyrodman.com/vocal-tone-how-to-change-it/#comment-819 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 12:58:36 +0000 https://judyrodman.com/vocal-tone-how-to-change-it/#comment-819 Can raising the larynx make the tone more "nasally"? I realized I started to raise my larynx to hit higher notes and it makes it much easier but my tone totally went down the drain. I've been extremely upset with myself because I was doing pretty well then I got sick and didn't sing for a while and now it's just plain bad. I just feel like there's no hope and I'm still young! I haven't tried the Adam's apple exercise yet but will soon and see how that goes. I'm pretty lost for words right now, but any recommendations will be very appreciated!!!

]]> By: Judy Rodman https://judyrodman.com/vocal-tone-how-to-change-it/#comment-928 Tue, 01 Apr 2014 20:13:43 +0000 https://judyrodman.com/vocal-tone-how-to-change-it/#comment-928 Sam, it sounds to me more like you could use some correction in the way you use breathing for your breath. It really doesn't take a lot of breath to sing, but most people use it very inefficiently. Hit me up if you would like a lesson… even 1/2 hr could help you.

As to cardio exercise, I'd check with a doc before upping your routine very much, in case it is a health issue. Breathing exercises would help… but the right ones would make a big difference. Try blowing children's bubbles. It's spring and they are readily available everywhere. Try to blow big bubbles… don't blow small, fast ones or blow the bubble out.

]]> By: Sam Walker https://judyrodman.com/vocal-tone-how-to-change-it/#comment-929 Tue, 01 Apr 2014 20:09:06 +0000 https://judyrodman.com/vocal-tone-how-to-change-it/#comment-929 These are very good points to study. I don't know if it has anything to do with my health but I can't sing 3 songs straight without feeling short of breath. It feels as though I was doing a sprint. When I push through my limit, the change is pretty obvious, my vocals would sound tense and short. Would cardio or breathing exercises correct this?

]]> By: Judy Rodman https://judyrodman.com/vocal-tone-how-to-change-it/#comment-934 Sat, 08 Mar 2014 20:52:09 +0000 https://judyrodman.com/vocal-tone-how-to-change-it/#comment-934 Colleen… you can see a video on how I use them with students at my site here. Just look for the 'Hearfones' tab.

]]> By: Colleen Mallette https://judyrodman.com/vocal-tone-how-to-change-it/#comment-936 Sat, 08 Mar 2014 06:56:03 +0000 https://judyrodman.com/vocal-tone-how-to-change-it/#comment-936 OOh HearFones….cant wait to look into those.

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