How To Hit Your High Notes

Singers can spend years trying to learn how to sing high notes with ease, and still not get results!

Usually, the cause for this uphill battle is incorrect vocal technique buried under a mountain of fear.

The truth is, with good technique and a fearless mindset, anyone can confidently rock their high notes.

It is simpler than you think.

And that's why there's no such thing as "too high" here at I Heart My Voice. No matter which song you want to sing, we keep our vocal cords in extraordinary shape, our ears open to possibility and our hearts set on our accomplishing all of our dreams. 

If you dream of being able to freely express yourself and belt out your high notes, here are 4 foundational techniques and exercises!

HOW TO HIT YOUR HIGH NOTES

1. Release tension and strain by speaking the lyrics on pitch in the most comfortable way you can before you sing. Singing should feel very similar to speaking. 

*Always keep your face, shoulders, neck and jaw relaxed.

2. Make space behind your face. You must anticipate a high note in advance by opening your mouth and lifting your soft palate before you sing. By creating space in advance, you can direct your sound to travel above your mouth where high notes can be amplified. 

*Yawning really helps with this. 

3. Think down for 360 breath support, instead of reaching up. As an elevator rises, it's supported by a weight that lowers to the ground. In a similar way, as your sound travels freely above your mouth, you must think down and make sure that 360 degrees around your rib cage and abdominal muscles are engaged.  

*Laugh out loud and you’ll feel your breath support system engaged in aiding you. It should feel natural.

4. Get clear that you have nothing to fear! To unlock the mystery of singing high notes with ease, you have to take the mental pressure off trying to sound like someone else. Study your favorite singers, but embrace your unique sound in every moment. Don't compare your voice to studio-processed Grammy Award-winning recordings.

*Take a moment to reflect upon past experiences and people that may have made you feel intimidated. Then make the decision to let go of any limiting thoughts that might be holding you back. Choose a new belief that you can do it and get help from a professional vocal coach, you deserve it!

Singing high notes is simple, but not necessarily easy to do without proper technique and mental focus.

As promised, here are 2 foundational vocal exercises for daily practice to extend your range! Make sure to keep these 4 tips handy as you sing along!

• Exercise 1: Oo-Ee quarter notes

• Exercise 2: Oo-Ee triplets

If you’d like help in learning how sing your heart out and rock your high notes, don’t stay stuck:

Call us at 818-687-8990 or fill out our Contact Form and let’s take to get your voice to the next level!

Jacqx extended her range, hit her high notes and did a whole lot more in her first 90 days of mentorship at I Heart My Voice! Hope you’ll join her in making 2020 epic!