Sining help!! Why cant I sing higher notes?!
Question: Okay so its not just higher notes...its notes in the range of a girls voice. I am a 14 year old girl and i just cant hit those notes...like in Love Song by Sarabarellis..."im not going to *write* you a love song..." i cant sing "write"...or "you mean well, but you make this *hard* on me...i cant sing "hard" either....I can sing things like "I'll Be" by Edwin McCain...but when i do it sounds flat. And even then i still sound like im pushing my voice...i really really need help in knowing exactly how to completely relax my throat. I noticed that when i am singing i think my throat is nice and open but then it isnt because eventually in the middle of the song my throat gets soar so im doing something wrong....so the three things i need help with are: Opening up my throat, Singing in a girls vocal range, and getting rid of that breathy sound in my voice/getting rid of my flat voice. (i didnt really mention the last one but it still is an issue)
Answers: Okay so its not just higher notes...its notes in the range of a girls voice. I am a 14 year old girl and i just cant hit those notes...like in Love Song by Sarabarellis..."im not going to *write* you a love song..." i cant sing "write"...or "you mean well, but you make this *hard* on me...i cant sing "hard" either....I can sing things like "I'll Be" by Edwin McCain...but when i do it sounds flat. And even then i still sound like im pushing my voice...i really really need help in knowing exactly how to completely relax my throat. I noticed that when i am singing i think my throat is nice and open but then it isnt because eventually in the middle of the song my throat gets soar so im doing something wrong....so the three things i need help with are: Opening up my throat, Singing in a girls vocal range, and getting rid of that breathy sound in my voice/getting rid of my flat voice. (i didnt really mention the last one but it still is an issue)
you need to learn about breath support for singing. Using the muscles around our waists ( the abs, and the muscles around your back, as well as in between the ribs) gives us the motor to run our voices.
It's kinda like moving your car by pushing it, when the motor is off. You can get it to move, and even get up some speed, but in the end, you are tired out. If we use our voices without the motor, we get just as tired, and that's what you've been doing.
You will hear tricks and tips: lie down on the floor ( on your back) and put a big book on your stomach. Inhale so thatonly your belly and the book move, not your shoulders or upper chest. Then try that kind of breathing ( without the book) standing up. Feel those muscles yet?
Try laughing- a mean little sneer, with your lips shut. There go those muscles again!
Pretend the little kid next door ( the one you babysit for) is running up to give you a hug. He's sturdy, and if you don't prepare for it, he'll knock you over. How do you brace yourself? Do you feel those same muscles around your waist getting ready for the impact?
Learning to breathe deeply, and regulating the breath flow as you exhale are the keys to good singing. This allows you to really be able to let go of the muscles in your throat, and gives them the chance to do the job they are meant to do. (The throat muscles will jump in and compensate for the lack of breathing, but you already know what the result sounds and feels like.) By having your breathing at your command, you'll get rid of the breathy sound, you pitch and tone will improve, and you'll find your voice becomes a lot more interesting.
Needless to say, this is all stuff that takes some time to learn to do well. A teacher is a good friend: s/he can spot a mistake before it happens, and help remind you how to do it all correctly. If you have the time and enthusiasm, try first asking at your school chorus. Oftentimes the director knows a thing or three. singing in the chorus is also a good way to get to know not only your voice, but those around you better. You'll get another idea of what a voice is capable of, as well as the chance to learn about music and singing.
Give it time and patience! You'll be making progress in small steps. There are no flashes of light or miracles, just steady practice.
This may help a little...
Radio announcers held a cupped palm over one ear while speaking.
I found this helped me to range my voice while singing.
Right or left, try both.
Sing piano at first then increase the volume as you become comfortable with the technique.
Do not strain your vocal cords.
Warm them up, and warm honey lemon tea is said to help.
ok well at 14 your throat and all is still growing. try singing songs aimed at your level. but if you want to sing those songs take a deap breath keep well hydrated and look after your voice. also try humming the note. it helps alot also burbling the song or notes is a great way to reach those high notes. good luck.
not everyone is born with a high voice i know many 14 year old girls that are alto 2s
but if it really bothers you a singing teacher can probebly help