Thank you for watching. Do you find the exercises easy? If so, write EASY in the comments below. If not, just ask me questions and I will help you make it easy.
I’m really looking forward too doing these every day. My voice is weaker than it used to be, I get too self conscious now, and if I crack, I try to focus on that, instead, and lose my confidence
Ms katarina. Do you have a program or certain excercises for MTD...All I have is you.... I keep missing your last post... about a program or something? I know I spoke to you once before, which was a honor to speak with you.... So what you think.....
@@yessicafe509 Somehow I could control my voice better. By exhaling through the orifice I shifted my breathing to diaphragmic level and not the upper chest as before.
It seems like my voice is weak when I am mentally drained or nervous. It gets so soft that people can’t understand me. It’s intermittent though. I will practice! Thank you. ❤️
If you know that your voice is affected by your emotions and stress, then look at that side of your voice. Strengthen your resilience and emotional endurance.
Same but when Im at my house my voice sounds like a teacher’s voice (the volume of their voice) But when im outside (,telling what I want in restaurant,talking to my classmates or random people),my voice is very weak Maybe because im nervous/suppressing it thinking people might talk about me
Thank you for sharing this video. I recently had a severe GERD flare-up that had a dramatic impact on my voice. Even after treatment, I never got my vocal strength and clarity back. I've begun doing these exercises to help, and I was surprised to find them somewhat difficult. Obviously I'll pursue further speech therapy if I don't begin to see improvement, but this is a wonderful starting point. Fingers crossed I start to sound more like myself again soon.
As am watching this video I've recovered my vocal and my fans are happy that it wasn't a juju but lack of relax. I used this video to heal myself and it worked Thank you so much
Thank you I tried you training this morning and I will continue to use this exercise for 2 weeks to see if it will help my voice. I am a trainer and no one can hear me when we are at live bands.
Thank you so much, Katarina. For me these exercises are not easy but my voice lacks stamina after surgery some years ago and I am trying to strengthen it so I will stick to this routine twice daily and hope I'm doing it right. I'll keep watching the video to make sure!
Katarina, Thank you so much for your awesome videos! The straw exercises and SOVT techniques have greatly improved my singing! ❤️ I will continue to follow you 😊
Thank you Katarina, this is so helpful. Since coughing my way through Covid and Long Covid I’ve despaired over my weak voice and wondered if I’d ever sing again. Now I’m feeling hopeful! ❤
I will try these.I love to sing however because of depression and feeling as tho my voice box felt strained,I haven’t in over a year up until recently.praying this will strengthen my voice on my new journey with building my voice back up
@@healthyvoicetips My pleasure! Thank you for all your kind and informative information. Do you think that this could have a significant positive impact on a singers voice? Just curious what your professional opinion is. Thank you again!
Wow! I had two cerebellum strokes, and I noticed my voice got weaker. The doctor ignored me. Maybe I have to find someone who listens to me. Thanks, this comment helps me.
Thank you. I'm on day 3 and this is still very hard for me, but I'm determined. My voice tends towards nasality and I'm probably trying too hard to eliminate that. But I always feel good after these exercises, so I'm grateful to you for the instructions. Take care :3
I am happy to hear that you like the exercise. I am not sure if that is the right exercise for making your voice less nasal. But if you feel good after the exercise, it means that it is doing something beneficial. Keep going.
@@healthyvoicetipsThanks for replying! Yeah, I also do other exercises that deal with nasality specifically, but I've really needed to strengthen my voice in order to do them effectively. So I will definitely keep going!
Great video! One of the hardest things to hear is I need to practice twice a day! I know I can do it. Just gotta make myself bc it sure isn’t going to fix itself lol. Thank you again Katarina!
@@healthyvoicetips can you tell me when doing the 5 different pitches, is the vibration to come from the lips? Mine varies but I was curious. I start in the throat but eventually work it properly to be more front face. It’s wild how the muscles and brain work like that.
Hi I have a question for you. Would you do these if your voice is going away or cracking? Or would you just rest the voice? Also what if you need to sing/perform when your voice is weak and cracking. How would you go about that?? (Ps it’s weak and cracking from talking too loud, not singing)
This video is about the strengthening part of the exercises. You can use the same exercises but with a different regime and with a different focus if working with an overworked or strained voice. You don't need to practice different pitches - focus more on the effort levels when doing the exercises.
@@healthyvoicetips I'm still doing these exercises and they have really helped . I used to lose my voice after speaking for only a short while but not any more. Thank you.
Katrina, thank you for your videos, The higher notes (D) were very difficult. I could not find the 7 step voice-body-mind video you referenced in the above video. The problem I am concerned with weak, scratchy voice, sometimes when I attempt to project my voice even a little, it stops altogether ! Tom Z
Hi @Tom Z, I am sorry to hear that you are having voice issues. I demonstrated the 5 note exercise on a range that fits my voice, you probably need to move down and practice 5 notes in your comfortable vocal range. The link to the 7 step video is here: how2improvesinging.mykajabi.com/strong-voice-without-tension Also, I am wondering if you have seen an ENT (voice specialist) to have your voice properly evaluated. If you have any further questions, let me know.
@@healthyvoicetips Good Morning Katrina, Thanks for your response. Yes, about 4 months ago I visited an ENT due to a clogged ear issue. She observed my hoarse with pauses in my speech. After the vocal cord examination she said my vocal cords were not completing closing. After searching RUclips I found your videos. I learned right away that I should not be constantly clearing my throat which I was doing a lot. I think the STRAW PHONATION is beginning to help. I am now going to link to the 7 step video. Thanks Again Tom X
I can't thank you enough for this exercise. I'm recovering from flu n now my voice is extremely very weak. I notice during the exercise, I could hear a creak (like the sound of a door that needs oiling😂) in my vocal notes. But after the exercise, it faded away.
Thanks for the tips. I've been trying singing with my lips partially closed to strengthen my voice, but I may have put too much strain on my throat...I'll try these tips once I've recovered.
Hard! They are easy to understand, but not easy for me! I have trouble make my voice loud enough to teach (my job before the stroke). Thanks for these exercises, and I’ll try them out for several weeks. Cheers! 😅
Start with a soft voice and go from there. Work with what you have. You have the challenge of working with muscles that have been affected by a stroke so don't be so hard on yourself!
Hello, Katrina-these are easy. My question is: Have you ever treated someone with a vocal tremor? I have been told that there is no cure for my tremor, but that I should get Botox injections for this twice a year. My intuition tells me that there must be a way to improve this through exercise and other possible ways. I feel that exercise helps cure many ills. I declined the Botox. What are your thoughts. Thank you! Jane
I am sorry to hear about your vocal trouble. I have helped people with tremor in the past. The goal is to optimize the vocal function. I don't think there is a cure.
Not necessarily, these exercises will condition your voice for more vocal demands. To deepen your voice, you would need to change the way how you use your voice (I am not talking about pitch but maybe vocal tract shape).
I hope this helps me. Singing was one of the only joys left in my life. I had two bouts of serious esophagitis r/t GERD. I also had sinus surgery in 2017. Since, then my voice seems ruined and weak. It makes me very sad.
I have myasthenia gravis and my voice has completely changed its so depressing i sound so awful singing now and i used to be decent. I wasnt great but could properly hold and copy notes. Hope this helps.
I am sorry to hear that you are dealing with myasthenia gravis. Exercise is important to keep the muscles working but too much exercise can cause fatigue. So the balance of exercising and resting is important. These exercises can help but will not solve the underlying problem. I wish you all the best.
Easy peasy. Thank you. I am a 75 yr old who has been wWriting and singing covers for the past 2 1/2 years. I have been told that I have a weak voice and also a wobbly voice. I am more aware of the latter than the former. Do you think these exercises will help both of these “conditions.” Thank you.
My believe is that there is always room for improvement. I am not sure about eliminating wobbly as that can be a sign of an aging voice but strength can be improved at any age.
Hello Katerina m a teacher and for two years i have facing this problem of roughness of voice while talking .i went to doctor he examine me n suggest me to take voice rest n medicine btafter doing everything my voice beecome normal bt as i start teaching it becomes rough plz tell me what i do now to improve my voice permanently
Do you recommend doing a 5-10 min vocal warm up before doing this in the morning? The sirens are part of your recommended vocal warm up video as well. How is this different then doing the warm up?
That is a good question. The goal of warm ups is different from the goal of strengthening exercises. I would say that the difference is in the frequency and length of the exercise. As you can see, both can use the same vocal exercises.
Hi Katarina, What muscles are we strengthening from doing the SOVT exercises? Is it the arytenoids? I find when I over use my arytenoids, even by just bringing them together, my throat feels tired mostly under the chin area. It can even feel a little painful and sore! Is this normal?
You cannot isolate the work of one particular muscle when doing vocal exercises. They are all working, you are strengthening the whole system and coordination. Arytenoids are cartilages and there are several muscles that bring them together and they come together every time you use your voice. Soreness under the chin can pint to overworking your tongue muscles but again, it is just a guess and most likely, there are other muscle working too.
It takes practice. Try to change something in the exercise - less air, less effort, different position of the jaw, tongue etc. Play with it. The process may be more important than the result.
Katarina...would these help lessen a nasal sounding voice??? If not, do you have a video for nasal voice exercises or any ideas how to fix that? Thank you.
Voice is more complex than that. Breathing is important but there are many other components to sound production. I suggest that you have your voice evaluated by a laryngologist and find the real reason why people cannot understand you.
I have had vocal dysphonia. I'm having trouble with these exercises. It's easier to do high pitches rather than ones even though I'm an alto. Been getting botox shots for a year that help.
If you are dealing with vocal issues and have been treated with Botox, there may be an anatomical difference that makes this exercise difficult for you. I suggest that you chose a type of exercise that you can do safely without extra tension. Start in your comfortable range.
Hi Katarina, your videos are so helpful thank you so much! I have been diagnosed with reflux laryngitis and my voice is very weak. I can only speak very comfortably when my voice is placed in a particular way but I can only do that in quiet environments otherwise my voice box hurts. Consultant says my larynx is weak, so do you think these exercises will help? I am so upset and fed up of not being able to talk. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you, James
Hi James, I am sorry to hear that you are dealing with this issue. What have you tried that worked for you? If interested, you can check out my website for more free and paid resources here: www.vocalfreedomsystem.com/ Or click this link to find the best resources for your right now: www.videoask.com/f29qvomo8
I think the exercises are easy. I am trying to get back into singing and finding certain notes in my upper mid-range are weak and shaky. To work on these particular notes, should I do the straw exercises an octave above what you demonstrate?
Thank you for watching. Do you find the exercises easy? If so, write EASY in the comments below. If not, just ask me questions and I will help you make it easy.
I’m really looking forward too doing these every day. My voice is weaker than it used to be, I get too self conscious now, and if I crack, I try to focus on that, instead, and lose my confidence
Thank You, I needed this one
If I do something like this I don't know why I feel my head is dizzy 😫
Ms katarina. Do you have a program or certain excercises for MTD...All I have is you.... I keep missing your last post... about a program or something?
I know I spoke to you once before, which was a honor to speak with you....
So what you think.....
Easy
This has not only helped me in strengthening my voice but also controlling my breathing. Thank you Katarina
I am so happy to hear that! Glad it was helpful in multiple ways.
Puberphonia exercise
L.
How did it control your breathing?
@@yessicafe509 Somehow I could control my voice better. By exhaling through the orifice I shifted my breathing to diaphragmic level and not the upper chest as before.
It seems like my voice is weak when I am mentally drained or nervous. It gets so soft that people can’t understand me. It’s intermittent though. I will practice! Thank you. ❤️
If you know that your voice is affected by your emotions and stress, then look at that side of your voice. Strengthen your resilience and emotional endurance.
Same with me 😂 and when I become happy i roar like lion but when I am in tension I can't even headed
Same but when Im at my house my voice sounds like a teacher’s voice (the volume of their voice)
But when im outside (,telling what I want in restaurant,talking to my classmates or random people),my voice is very weak
Maybe because im nervous/suppressing it thinking people might talk about me
Did it heal?
The more lifted the spirits, the stronger the voice
Thank you for sharing this video. I recently had a severe GERD flare-up that had a dramatic impact on my voice. Even after treatment, I never got my vocal strength and clarity back. I've begun doing these exercises to help, and I was surprised to find them somewhat difficult. Obviously I'll pursue further speech therapy if I don't begin to see improvement, but this is a wonderful starting point. Fingers crossed I start to sound more like myself again soon.
As am watching this video I've recovered my vocal and my fans are happy that it wasn't a juju but lack of relax.
I used this video to heal myself and it worked
Thank you so much
Well done! Great to hear!
Thank you Katerina. Your exercises are just what I've been looking for
Glad you like them!
Thank you I tried you training this morning and I will continue to use this exercise for 2 weeks to see if it will help my voice. I am a trainer and no one can hear me when we are at live bands.
How is your voice doing? Are you still doing the exercises?
Thank you, I so enjoy this video and am on day 2 and hope to make it for at least 21 days! Thank you!!!!!
I am happy to hear that you enjoyed the video.
Thank you so much, Katarina. For me these exercises are not easy but my voice lacks stamina after surgery some years ago and I am trying to strengthen it so I will stick to this routine twice daily and hope I'm doing it right. I'll keep watching the video to make sure!
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you
Update?
Katarina,
Thank you so much for your awesome videos! The straw exercises and SOVT techniques have greatly improved my singing! ❤️
I will continue to follow you 😊
Thank you for your lovely comment!
Thanks, voice has been on and off for last 10 years due to reflux and stress.
Will try these exercises and let you know if voice improves
Also, don't forget to keep managing the reflux and stress.
Thank you Katarina, this is so helpful. Since coughing my way through Covid and Long Covid I’ve despaired over my weak voice and wondered if I’d ever sing again. Now I’m feeling hopeful! ❤
Covid ,long covid ? What a bullshit! Covid was made up disease to introduce fake pandemic. But coronaviruses are real ,over 150 types
Yes, COVID can really affect the functioning of the voice. I wish you all the best!
Great exercises. Trying get voice back after illness.
I am happy to hear that you are enjoying the exercises.
I will try these.I love to sing however because of depression and feeling as tho my voice box felt strained,I haven’t in over a year up until recently.praying this will strengthen my voice on my new journey with building my voice back up
I wish you all the best!
Really thanks u r great basically u r serving to human being b blessed
Thank you for your kind words.
Incredibly valuable information. Especially for a singer. Straw for a nation is fantastic.
Thank you for your very kind comment. I really appreciate it.
@@healthyvoicetips My pleasure! Thank you for all your kind and informative information. Do you think that this could have a significant positive impact on a singers voice? Just curious what your professional opinion is. Thank you again!
Why can't everyone be as talented as you are
Believe me, I am not talented. Just experienced.
You have a wonderful voice and accent!
Thank you so much 🙂
I shall start and let you know. Thank you so much
With pleasure.
Thank you so much! I appreciate this video!
Glad it was helpful!
Easy! I have had 2 cerebellum strokes. The 2nd one left me with dysarthria. You help my weak voice!
Happy to hear that you found the video helpful.
Wow! I had two cerebellum strokes, and I noticed my voice got weaker. The doctor ignored me. Maybe I have to find someone who listens to me. Thanks, this comment helps me.
@@Lupita311 We gotta share what works for us so others can try it!!
Thank you, I wish I had found your channel much sooner.
Welcome! If you have any questions, let me know.
Thank you.
I'm on day 3 and this is still very hard for me, but I'm determined. My voice tends towards nasality and I'm probably trying too hard to eliminate that. But I always feel good after these exercises, so I'm grateful to you for the instructions. Take care :3
I am happy to hear that you like the exercise. I am not sure if that is the right exercise for making your voice less nasal. But if you feel good after the exercise, it means that it is doing something beneficial. Keep going.
@@healthyvoicetipsThanks for replying! Yeah, I also do other exercises that deal with nasality specifically, but I've really needed to strengthen my voice in order to do them effectively. So I will definitely keep going!
It's good if you have a few different exercises, each addressing a different goal. You got this!
Enjoyed this video..will start today. I'm a singer over 60. This will help. Thank you.
I am glad you enjoyed the video. Let me know how it goes.
Great video! One of the hardest things to hear is I need to practice twice a day! I know I can do it. Just gotta make myself bc it sure isn’t going to fix itself lol. Thank you again Katarina!
You can do it! It's only two times 10 minutes (or even less). That's it.
@@healthyvoicetips can you tell me when doing the 5 different pitches, is the vibration to come from the lips? Mine varies but I was curious. I start in the throat but eventually work it properly to be more front face. It’s wild how the muscles and brain work like that.
Op
Absolutely love these exercises!
Happy to hear!
I am practicing from today and I will come back to you.
Yes, let me know how it goes!
Very peaceful and seems like a very great combo,
Straw phonation and
Pitch Slides
This is amazing, it has really changed how I sound.❤
Hi I have a question for you. Would you do these if your voice is going away or cracking? Or would you just rest the voice? Also what if you need to sing/perform when your voice is weak and cracking. How would you go about that?? (Ps it’s weak and cracking from talking too loud, not singing)
This video is about the strengthening part of the exercises. You can use the same exercises but with a different regime and with a different focus if working with an overworked or strained voice. You don't need to practice different pitches - focus more on the effort levels when doing the exercises.
Loved the exercises and the way you explained.
Thank you.
Happy to hear that you enjoyed the video.
soon i will apply to your vocal freedom coaching, I am almost reaDY!
i will go see a doctor first.
I am happy to talk to you whenever you are ready.
easy, thanks
You're welcome!
Thank you...I found these exercises easy
Wonderful!
@@healthyvoicetips I'm still doing these exercises and they have really helped . I used to lose my voice after speaking for only a short while but not any more. Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you. I’ll try it. Folks say I have huh? all the time!
Thank you.
Easy! Thank you 😊
Great to hear!
EXCELLENT...THANK YOU!!
easy, it was great!
Glad to hear!
very good, thanks
Happy to hear!
Thank you❤
With pleasure.
Tnk u very much for your teaching.
I'm glad I could help!
I'll try this thank you!
Remarkably fine but simple exercises. Thank you - Ananda
Hi Ananda, sometimes the simplest things can be very effective.
Great advice for strengthening your voice
Thanks for listening
Very good exercices. I also do vowels exercices it helps too :)
That's great!
Easy and simple
Excellent!
Easy, thanks
👍
Great video! Thank you!
Glad you liked it!
Thankyou so much!
You're welcome!
Good & easy!!
Great to hear
Easy! so great
Thank you!
Easy thank you.
Glad to hear that.
Katrina, thank you for your videos, The higher notes (D) were very difficult. I could not find the 7 step voice-body-mind video you referenced in the above video. The problem I am concerned with weak, scratchy voice, sometimes when I attempt to project my voice even a little, it stops altogether !
Tom Z
Hi @Tom Z, I am sorry to hear that you are having voice issues. I demonstrated the 5 note exercise on a range that fits my voice, you probably need to move down and practice 5 notes in your comfortable vocal range. The link to the 7 step video is here: how2improvesinging.mykajabi.com/strong-voice-without-tension
Also, I am wondering if you have seen an ENT (voice specialist) to have your voice properly evaluated. If you have any further questions, let me know.
@@healthyvoicetips Good Morning Katrina,
Thanks for your response. Yes, about 4 months ago I visited an ENT due to a clogged ear issue. She observed my hoarse with pauses in my speech. After the vocal cord examination she said my vocal cords were not completing closing.
After searching RUclips I found your videos. I learned right away that I should not be constantly clearing my throat which I was doing a lot.
I think the STRAW PHONATION is beginning to help.
I am now going to link to the 7 step video.
Thanks Again
Tom X
Thank you Katarina madam.
No problem!
I can't thank you enough for this exercise. I'm recovering from flu n now my voice is extremely very weak. I notice during the exercise, I could hear a creak (like the sound of a door that needs oiling😂) in my vocal notes. But after the exercise, it faded away.
I am happy to hear that the exercise helped. I hope your voice is feeling fine now.
Thanks for the tips. I've been trying singing with my lips partially closed to strengthen my voice, but I may have put too much strain on my throat...I'll try these tips once I've recovered.
Tnx a lot I learned easily from your teaching.
Glad it was helpful!
Your are a amazing hidden gem thank u!
Thank you!
I love you! I noticed when I-got to D on the straw training the sound quality wasn’t as strong as the other keys.
That is normal. A shift in how you make that sound.
Easy - thank you :)
You're welcome!
Thank you very much ma'am for the wonderful video 👌🙏 It is very informative and a good guide to improving one's voice in a gentle way ❣️
I am happy to hear that you found the video helpful.
Very useful
Glad to hear that
So good. I will try it everyday!
Keep me posted how it goes.
Easy, thank you the first excerise really helped my dad...thank you.😂
easy to practice tnks
You're welcome!
Hard! They are easy to understand, but not easy for me! I have trouble make my voice loud enough to teach (my job before the stroke). Thanks for these exercises, and I’ll try them out for several weeks. Cheers! 😅
Start with a soft voice and go from there. Work with what you have. You have the challenge of working with muscles that have been affected by a stroke so don't be so hard on yourself!
Helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
Easy!!
Yes!!!
Iam from India
Thanks 👍
Easy
Thanks for your expertise and great advice. Very helpful 👍!
My pleasure!
Hello, Katrina-these are easy. My question is: Have you ever treated someone with a vocal tremor? I have been told that there is no cure for my tremor, but that I should get Botox injections for this twice a year. My intuition tells me that there must be a way to improve this through exercise and other possible ways. I feel that exercise helps cure many ills. I declined the Botox. What are your thoughts. Thank you! Jane
ME TOO I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM
I am sorry to hear about your vocal trouble. I have helped people with tremor in the past. The goal is to optimize the vocal function. I don't think there is a cure.
Easy!
Great!
Easy and effective exercise - one question: why do I find it more difficult to sustain the lower notes?
Are you talking about lower notes than your speaking voice?
My voice is really light i would like to deepen my voice in a more masculine way .will these exercises help?
Not necessarily, these exercises will condition your voice for more vocal demands. To deepen your voice, you would need to change the way how you use your voice (I am not talking about pitch but maybe vocal tract shape).
@@healthyvoicetips thank you mam can you suggest some exercises for it ?
Thank you Katarina , easy ‘
Great to hear. And nice to have you stop by again!
I hope this helps me. Singing was one of the only joys left in my life.
I had two bouts of serious esophagitis r/t GERD. I also had sinus surgery in 2017. Since, then my voice seems ruined and weak. It makes me very sad.
I have myasthenia gravis and my voice has completely changed its so depressing i sound so awful singing now and i used to be decent. I wasnt great but could properly hold and copy notes. Hope this helps.
I am sorry to hear that you are dealing with myasthenia gravis. Exercise is important to keep the muscles working but too much exercise can cause fatigue. So the balance of exercising and resting is important. These exercises can help but will not solve the underlying problem. I wish you all the best.
Dear Katerina could you please teach a class on how sing the Cuperto exercise ?
Tony
d
I don't know that exercise.
I underwent surgery for thyroid after that my voice is very very low... If I practice this will I get my original voice
I suggest that you work with a voice therapist. People after surgeries need individual treatment plan.
Easy peasy. Thank you. I am a 75 yr old who has been wWriting and singing covers for the past 2 1/2 years. I have been told that I have a weak voice and also a wobbly voice. I am more aware of the latter than the former. Do you think these exercises will help both of these “conditions.” Thank you.
My believe is that there is always room for improvement. I am not sure about eliminating wobbly as that can be a sign of an aging voice but strength can be improved at any age.
Hello Katerina m a teacher and for two years i have facing this problem of roughness of voice while talking .i went to doctor he examine me n suggest me to take voice rest n medicine btafter doing everything my voice beecome normal bt as i start teaching it becomes rough plz tell me what i do now to improve my voice permanently
I suggest that you speak to a voice therapist who can teach you how to use your voice more efficiently when teaching.
Ma'am, thanks so much for these exercises, but to do siren is still very difficult for me, pls help me out. Thanks
Keep practicing! Sirens are challenging for everyone first!
Thanks
If you have any questions, let me know.
Thank you for great tutorial
Could we imitate the straw exercise by just pursing the lips?
EASY
Yes, it is possible but straws will give you more resistance.
Where can I get that straw? Thanks
You can use any straw that you have at home.
Do you recommend doing a 5-10 min vocal warm up before doing this in the morning? The sirens are part of your recommended vocal warm up video as well. How is this different then doing the warm up?
That is a good question. The goal of warm ups is different from the goal of strengthening exercises. I would say that the difference is in the frequency and length of the exercise. As you can see, both can use the same vocal exercises.
Hi Katarina,
What muscles are we strengthening from doing the SOVT exercises? Is it the arytenoids?
I find when I over use my arytenoids, even by just bringing them together, my throat feels tired mostly under the chin area. It can even feel a little painful and sore! Is this normal?
You cannot isolate the work of one particular muscle when doing vocal exercises. They are all working, you are strengthening the whole system and coordination. Arytenoids are cartilages and there are several muscles that bring them together and they come together every time you use your voice. Soreness under the chin can pint to overworking your tongue muscles but again, it is just a guess and most likely, there are other muscle working too.
Not easy for me , I am unable to prolong each node for more time 😢 so much of pitch breaks
It takes practice. Try to change something in the exercise - less air, less effort, different position of the jaw, tongue etc. Play with it. The process may be more important than the result.
The C was difficult! The higher the more difficult for me. Is this normal for most people?
It's possible that your comfortable range is different than mine. And yes, for untrained people, the higher you go, the more challenging it can be.
Katarina...would these help lessen a nasal sounding voice??? If not, do you have a video for nasal voice exercises or any ideas how to fix that? Thank you.
I have some videos on the channel to learn how to control nasality of the sound.
easy! Thank you! from an old granny with a crackly voice
With pleasure!
I moved from a dry climate to a humid climate and lost my voice. My health is not changed that much. I no longer can sing in the choir please help.
First, have your voice checked by a laryngologist. Humid air should not be a problem.
Mam I have a unclear voice many people don't understand my voice, so my question is that " is breathing from mouth affect voice"
Voice is more complex than that. Breathing is important but there are many other components to sound production. I suggest that you have your voice evaluated by a laryngologist and find the real reason why people cannot understand you.
Where can I buy that cool straw
I don't even know where I bought it. Maybe in a dollar store. It really does not matter what kind of straw you have.
I have had vocal dysphonia. I'm having trouble with these exercises. It's easier to do high pitches rather than ones even though I'm an alto. Been getting botox shots for a year that help.
If you are dealing with vocal issues and have been treated with Botox, there may be an anatomical difference that makes this exercise difficult for you. I suggest that you chose a type of exercise that you can do safely without extra tension. Start in your comfortable range.
Do you recommend these exercises also for strengthening the singing voice? I mean as the only exercises to do and get a stronger singing voice?
Learning to sing requires more than one exercise. Singing is a learned skill, not a trick.
Hi Katarina, your videos are so helpful thank you so much! I have been diagnosed with reflux laryngitis and my voice is very weak. I can only speak very comfortably when my voice is placed in a particular way but I can only do that in quiet environments otherwise my voice box hurts. Consultant says my larynx is weak, so do you think these exercises will help? I am so upset and fed up of not being able to talk. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you, James
Hi James,
I am sorry to hear that you are dealing with this issue.
What have you tried that worked for you?
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Hi! Will these exercises work for a paralyzed vocal fold?
No, I am sorry but they will not.
I think the exercises are easy. I am trying to get back into singing and finding certain notes in my upper mid-range are weak and shaky. To work on these particular notes, should I do the straw exercises an octave above what you demonstrate?