5 Ways To Sing Past Your Vocal Break

Many singers struggle with singing through their vocal break. This is where the voice flips or cracks between the chest and head registers. This episode will help you overcome that challenge with five specific tools and exercises.

Common Mistakes with Vocal Breaks

One common mistake is the belief that having a break in your voice is normal and unchangeable. Many think it requires natural talent, but this is something you can train. Overcoming the fear of singing on the break is also crucial.

When we fear our voices running wild, we hold on to our sound, causing tension and the vocal break. Singing on the break helps to develop it and achieve vocal freedom.

Tool 1: Using Slides

Slides are a great way to smooth out your vocal break. You can do them anywhere, even without a piano. The idea is to slide through the entire range without hitting individual notes.

• Slide from low to high
• Use different vowels
• Practice daily for progress

Practice sliding through the break, and over time, it will become smoother.

Tool 2: SOVT Sounds

SOVT stands for semi-occluded vocal tract, which involves using sounds like brrr, v, or z. These sounds create back pressure, giving your vocal cords a massage and helping to release tension.

• Use lip trills or tongue trills
• Relax and release tension
• Practice on a large scale

This tool helps expand your range without pushing, making transitions smoother.

Tool 3: Diaphragmatic Breathing

Diaphragmatic breathing is essential for singing. It involves using your abdominal muscles to support your breath and control your voice.

• Feel your belly move
• Contract and release abdominal muscles
• Keep the belly active

This exercise helps you maintain breath support and control, crucial for singing past the break.

Tool 4: Using Movement

Movement can help release tension in the body, which is beneficial for singing. Simple movements like shoulder rolls can make a significant difference.

• Roll shoulders while singing
• Release neck tension
• Relax the larynx

Incorporate movement to ease tension and improve your vocal performance.

Tool 5: Activating Your Mix Voice

The mix voice is the key to vocal freedom. It combines the power of the chest voice with the range of the head voice. Mastering it allows for smooth transitions and eliminates the vocal break.

• Switch between chest and head voice
• Promote transition between registers
• Come back to chest voice

This exercise helps you activate and master your mix voice, enabling you to sing through the break effortlessly.

Next Steps

To recap, the five tools to sing past your vocal break are:

1. Slides
2. SOVT sounds
3. Diaphragmatic breathing
4. Using movement
5. Activating your mix voice

Using these techniques will help you achieve vocal freedom. Mastering your mix voice is the ultimate goal, allowing you to sing high and low notes smoothly without a break.

For more insights on mastering your mix voice, check out the next episode linked below. Thank you for joining me, and I look forward to seeing you in the next episode. Talk soon!

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