How to Hit High Notes When Singing

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Part of the video series: Voice Lessons & Tips on Singing

Summary: Learn how to hit a high note when you are singing with singing and vocal training tips in this free online vocal coaching video clip.

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By Larissa Lam
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LARISSA LAM Bio Larissa Lam has almost 20 years of professional singing experience and has studied under top vocal coaches in Los Angeles. She has coached various singers for record...read more

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larkenn said

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on 6/1/2009 Very interesting point. And it really works. Thanks :)

lydiea said

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on 1/16/2009 i can't do this excercise, everytime i try to go higher the going down thing doesn't work because i have too much vocal brakes

earth2 said

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on 10/9/2008 Very interesting

shalladeguzman1 said

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on 8/2/2008 Helpful, thanks!

Video Transcript

"Hi, Larissa Lam here on behalf of Expert Village we are continuing our series on proper vocal singing techniques and tips. And here's a tip for you right now: Now, a lot of people sort of struggle with those higher notes, and you can see people stretching their neck going, "Ah" trying to hit that high note. Well, here's something I want you to think about. When you're actually going for your high notes, think low. And I'm going to illustrate what I think about that and I'm going to give you another tip on how you bend your knees to illustrate thinking low when going for those high notes. This is another exercise where we're going to go through those "Ma ma mas" that I know you love so much. Ma ma ma ma ma ma ma. Ma ma ma ma ma ma ma. Make sure your vocal cords are nice and open, make sure your support on the diaphragm is nice and strong. Ma ma ma ma ma ma ma. Ma ma ma ma ma ma ma. Ma ma ma ma ma ma ma. Now, if it's starting to get high for you, try this little trick. Ma ma ma ma ma ma ma. Ma ma ma ma ma ma ma. Ma ma ma ma ma ma ma. Ma ma ma ma ma ma ma. Ma ma ma ma ma ma ma. So you'll bend your knees on that high note because it makes you think low, and for some reason, it's psychological, trust me you're going to be able to get to that higher note. Ma ma ma ma ma ma ma. Ma ma ma ma ma ma ma. Ma ma ma ma ma ma ma. Ma ma ma ma ma ma ma. Ma ma ma ma ma ma ma. Ma ma ma ma ma ma ma. Ma ma ma ma ma ma ma. Hopefully, you'll get used to thinking low so that when you're actually performing and singing, you won't have to bend your knees."