Singing Warm Up - Tenor Full Range

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  • Full Range Tenor Singing Warm Up
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    Title says it all. A progressive full range warm up for tenor range singers. Starts easy enough with some gentle descending scales, quickly moves on to smooth and somewhat faster arpeggio/scale combos. Finishes up with some lip trill, range development exercises and pure vowel exercises in the upper register.
    Enjoy!

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  • @lalas181
    @lalas181 3 года назад +1049

    My ADHD makes it near impossible to focus on vocal exercises, but for some reason this video holds my focus long enough for me to get through them. This man may or may not be a wizard, and I am 100% fine with it.

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  3 года назад +195

      I love it! Thank you so much for watching and I'm so glad you can get a vocal workout with it!
      As for being a wizard, I can neither confirm nor deny such suspicions.
      ;-)
      Jeff

    • @ambergonzalez4093
      @ambergonzalez4093 3 года назад +16

      Same! I recommend Jeff’s videos to everyone looking for vocal warm ups. I love that he doesn’t just say do this and moves on, he plays while you do it! Actually, that’s why I’m on the tenor video right now, doing it for a friend lol

    • @societalvengeance5984
      @societalvengeance5984 3 года назад +19

      Same. We need more musicians like Jeff who have honed their craft and still remain passionate enough to educate others. It’s a beautiful thing to just learn more about something we love instead of being scared away from it like many of us were. My piano teacher used to smack my fingers with a ruler every mistake, I was fucking terrified of something I loved. Still at 40 years old, every time I open a piano i’m reminded of Ms Beatrice & her bold choice to embrace chin hairs & smacking, over empathy & education. I’d love to know what her motivation was to teach kids because the woman loathed my knuckles and fingers ✌🏻rip babe
      I’m glad the world has more Jeff‘s now. Thanks Jeff!

    • @ClydeBarber
      @ClydeBarber 3 года назад +7

      @@JeffRolka either way you're a bad ass and i hope this is making you rich you deserve it

    • @raskolnjikov1
      @raskolnjikov1 3 года назад +2

      There is no ADHD. Like many others, just a made-up disorder.

  • @TheYLLeague
    @TheYLLeague 4 года назад +1323

    *For Me*
    0:48 We We We
    1:21 You You You
    1:53 May May May
    2:28 May May Aah Aah
    3:00 May May Ooh Ooh
    3:48 MeeeAaaaaAhhhh
    5:37 AaaaAhhhhhOooo
    6:42 AaaaOoooooUhhh
    7:45 Liptrills
    8:50 Uueuueuue
    10:40 Eeeeeee
    11:35 Aaaaaaa
    12:27 Aaahhhh
    13:19 Ooohhhh
    14:14 Uuhhhhh

  • @darwinrucker8488
    @darwinrucker8488 4 года назад +675

    I've listened to this so many times that I've memorized the speaking parts and say them in sync with jeff

    • @dereklenz3340
      @dereklenz3340 4 года назад +22

      Me too! I do it to make my friends laugh all the time hahahaha

    • @darwinrucker8488
      @darwinrucker8488 4 года назад +45

      @@dereklenz3340 We don't wanna have a lot of that "h" in there 😉

    • @GoshGus
      @GoshGus 4 года назад +8

      @@darwinrucker8488 I recommend *z* for healthy onset on the vowel.

    • @WilltheAstrologer
      @WilltheAstrologer 4 года назад +2

      me too!!!!

    • @WilltheAstrologer
      @WilltheAstrologer 3 года назад +4

      @@theugliestguy858 lmao XD I love Jeffy Rolky

  • @rumle5
    @rumle5 5 лет назад +80

    THIS GUY IS SO NICE! He keeps talking politely and I can't help but like him.

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  5 лет назад +10

      Thank you! I do what I can! Thank you for watching and thank you for your kind words!
      Jeff

    • @SuperDominoesExtras
      @SuperDominoesExtras 8 месяцев назад +1

    • @theminotaurs
      @theminotaurs 9 дней назад

      Dude has good vibes! Help us sing less awful!

  • @leemurray9330
    @leemurray9330 4 года назад +119

    I use this video to warm up before every singing lesson. Bonus: Jeff is just so darn likable and sophisticated and downright charming. "Hello, tenors!" Well, hello to you, sir!

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  4 года назад +21

      Why hello! Thank you so much for your kind words! I appreciate that so much! I must admit, I was already smiling, but this broadened it significantly! Thank you for watching and enjoy the channel!
      Jeff

  • @someonesomewhere1100
    @someonesomewhere1100 3 года назад +202

    As a female with a deep singing voice, (true contralto) this is absolutely perfect and warms my voice to honey! Thank you! 🥰

  • @tommyremucha9724
    @tommyremucha9724 Год назад +14

    Im here after my son's choir audition , the trainor said he belongs to tenor , sorry for my english ,im from philippines. Im proud of my son because he has a voice.

  • @andrewm3613
    @andrewm3613 2 года назад +88

    I can’t thank you enough for this, I’m really struggling with my transition from alto to tenor, I just started testosterone a few months ago and this is helping me figure out my new range and not stress my throat so much.

    • @artemiski1990
      @artemiski1990 2 года назад +7

      same, i started march 2021 and this is still helpful

    • @lalas181
      @lalas181 2 года назад +12

      Congratulations! I hope your voice is everything you wanted it to be.

    • @giovanniharvery
      @giovanniharvery 10 месяцев назад +4

      omg me too

    • @oriahshaffer4089
      @oriahshaffer4089 9 дней назад

      Also started ftm transition a few months ago and went from coloratura soprano to tenor 😅

  • @beckwells25
    @beckwells25 2 года назад +112

    AFAB tenor here, using this to prepare for musical auditions! This is even helping to lower my range a bit, so thank you Jeff! My voice is very well warmed up.

  • @aiprosuite
    @aiprosuite 6 лет назад +380

    Im an operasinger and i use this daily and before a show. The progression in the erxecises are so well put together that even if im tired im always refreshed after one of your tenor warmups. Thank you so much for your work!

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  6 лет назад +32

      Awesome! Thank you for watching and singing along!
      Best,
      Jeff

    • @googewang6866
      @googewang6866 3 года назад +2

      @@Monnarchmonnarchy Bruh

    • @connorjohnson7059
      @connorjohnson7059 3 года назад

      @@Monnarchmonnarchy maybe less gate-keeping? Everyone is different.

    • @Chair-kz9bu
      @Chair-kz9bu Год назад

      @@JeffRolka I was not singign Alexis s

    • @coryspence5903
      @coryspence5903 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@connorjohnson7059how is this gatekeeping? Your so very confused.😂

  • @darrion508
    @darrion508 7 лет назад +493

    *does warm up as a baritone*
    Lol I do the baritone warm up then the tenor warm up and there is no weight whatsoever to my voice now! Thank you and I will be subscribing.

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  7 лет назад +36

      Awesome! Thank you!
      Jeff

    • @asdregton47
      @asdregton47 7 лет назад +5

      Same here!

    • @LanusseJoaquin
      @LanusseJoaquin 7 лет назад +5

      Same here bro, cheers!!

    • @lewisdonofrio4558
      @lewisdonofrio4558 6 лет назад +10

      Seriously haha. I've been doing baritone-mezzo now im really confused about my voice type lol

    • @HexViccissitude
      @HexViccissitude 6 лет назад +34

      We is baritenors

  • @TwdlD
    @TwdlD Год назад +17

    I am a woman who is in this range and getting back into singing. This is a nice comfortable vocal warmup. I will be doing this daily! Thank you so much.

  • @danieldomingues1502
    @danieldomingues1502 2 года назад +64

    6 years later and this is still the best warm up for me by a country mile. I can’t thank you enough, Jeff!

  • @kebinchen8585
    @kebinchen8585 8 лет назад +71

    The best vocal warm up on RUclips .

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  8 лет назад +9

      Awesome! Thank you! Enjoy the channel and thanks for leaving a comment!
      Best,
      Jeff

  • @sunilgangarh7448
    @sunilgangarh7448 2 года назад +32

    this is the first warm up i’ve done since learning i’m a tenor! for years i’ve been doing warm ups not intended for me and i’ve never felt more comfortable

  • @TheCalebSchultz
    @TheCalebSchultz 8 лет назад +170

    2 things.
    1st. Jeff I use this video constantly. Thanks again!
    2nd. A fun game is to ask yourself a yes or no question, then pause the video at any random point. Whatever expression is on Jeff's face is the answer.

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  8 лет назад +42

      1. You're welcome! 2. Fun game! I'll have to be careful; in some of the newer videos with the cold weather my hands are struggling with some of the patterns and I make some really unfortunate facial expressions!
      Thanks for watching! Enjoy!
      Jeff

    • @maduroholdings
      @maduroholdings 5 лет назад +3

      I tried the silly game and had some surprising results
      By the way Jeff excellent warm up
      I may be a bari tenor as I seem to shift passages three notes earlier than you
      My break is middle c

    • @CodyRay
      @CodyRay 3 года назад

      lmfao why do comments like this exist

    • @TheCalebSchultz
      @TheCalebSchultz 3 года назад +1

      @@CodyRay lmfao why do comments like this exist

    • @Chair-kz9bu
      @Chair-kz9bu Год назад

      3rd thig ky. S
      Best!
      Jeff

  • @nickjames847
    @nickjames847 8 месяцев назад +19

    This is my most watched RUclips video without a doubt

  • @GORENC_music
    @GORENC_music 6 лет назад +370

    I use this pretty much every day! Thank you for this.

  • @Eniral441
    @Eniral441 3 года назад +9

    I really like your warmup. I'm not a tenor, but I'm a contralto. This is more comfortable than the warmups for women that I've found online.

  • @SignatureStampsFan
    @SignatureStampsFan 5 лет назад +68

    I hurt my voice singing improperly a few months back. I've had to cancel engagements because my voice just hasn't been where I feel it usually is. I've been using these warm-ups and my voice just feels like it's getting stronger and I am more in control of it. Thank you Jeff, I feel like I am getting my instrument back and treating it better this go round.

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  5 лет назад +5

      Awesome! Keep it up! Get better!
      Jeff

    • @Chair-kz9bu
      @Chair-kz9bu Год назад +1

      @@JeffRolka jeff

  • @RennoCena
    @RennoCena 6 лет назад +111

    15:12 "hopefully we'll see you again" Actually you get me here every single day hahaha

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  6 лет назад +13

      Thank you! I really appreciate that!!
      Jeff

    • @Chair-kz9bu
      @Chair-kz9bu Год назад +2

      He stole that verse from me he stole my flow frr

  • @Darkshadow-ny3zi
    @Darkshadow-ny3zi Год назад +5

    Every time I need to warm up for a concert or musical I always come back to this. Best warmup on the internet?

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  Год назад +2

      Thank you for that! Glad to be here for you!

  • @Psykko_Saiyan
    @Psykko_Saiyan Год назад +13

    I've been using this video for the past couple years, and as a Baritone/Tenor mix, this DEFINITELY HELPED MY HIGHER REGISTER! Thank you so much :)

  • @fredriklundqvist1543
    @fredriklundqvist1543 2 года назад +24

    I can’t thank you enough for your videos, Jeff! After barely singing at all during the pandemic, I finally took the courage to audition for my local cathedral choir. You exercises brought my voice back, and I just got word that I made the choir! THANK YOU!

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  2 года назад +1

      Wonderful! Glad that the videos served you well!
      Jeff

  • @blakekueffer6366
    @blakekueffer6366 3 года назад +22

    Mr. Rolka. This video has become my every day warm up. Not only for singing, but for centering myself. Thank you for sharing your content.

  • @drieslambrecht8611
    @drieslambrecht8611 10 месяцев назад +3

    2 years into this exercise and the high range tenor warmup and my voice changed dramatically for the better. Thanks Jeff

  • @JaredV94
    @JaredV94 5 лет назад +8

    I’m the lead in a summer production at an amusement park and have to sing every night. This has been sooooo helpful every night. So thankful I found you!

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  5 лет назад +1

      Awesome! I myself did two summers at Cedar Park in Ohio! Where are you working? Thank you for watching!
      Jeff

    • @JaredV94
      @JaredV94 5 лет назад +1

      Jeff Rolka Canobie Lake Park in Salem, NH. I looove Cedar Point. Thank you for helping me sound my best!

  • @CapriciousKitty
    @CapriciousKitty 4 года назад +10

    These were the best vocal exercises I've done. They didn't hurt for once

  • @cassidyjones5777
    @cassidyjones5777 6 лет назад +14

    I studied bel canto for many years and although it’s been a long time, it’s like my voice never skipped a beat! This really took me back to all those years of singing scales and concentrating on clear, bright vowels. Reminded me that my trained voice is still back there!

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  6 лет назад +2

      Wonderful to hear! Enjoy the channel and enjoy singing!
      Best,
      Jeff

  • @banana_supremacy
    @banana_supremacy Год назад +6

    I always struggle because I, a female, have a low alto/high tenor range and never manage to quite fit into one or the other when looking for warmups. This perfectly hit my tenor range, dipping into alto without stretching my chest voice at all. Great for my daily warmups, and some of your other videos work well if I'm looking to warm up and stretch my alto/high chest voice range. Thanks so much for this!!

  • @justinmcgowan
    @justinmcgowan 5 лет назад +37

    This is my “go to” warm up video. I use this before every rehearsal, sound check, etc. Thanks for this Jeff!

  • @tristanbach4421
    @tristanbach4421 6 лет назад +9

    I was hit by a car as a pedestrian about one month ago (broke 16 bones and came very close to death). The hospital had a tracheal tube down my throat, which I ripped out when I woke up from my medically induced coma. They said it was likely I could have voice damage. Your videos have helped already to help me regain what I had before. Thank you so much, Jeff.

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  6 лет назад +6

      My goodness, I'm so sorry to hear that that happened to you! I wish you all the best of luck in your continued recovery.
      Jeff

  • @SuperchildOfficial
    @SuperchildOfficial 7 месяцев назад +2

    I use this almost everyday with the singing over the break warmup video for 1/2 hour hard rock warm up before going onstage. Works like a charm ✨

  • @Stanko-lh8bn
    @Stanko-lh8bn 3 года назад +4

    I am a singer in a death metal band and I use this every single day, thanks so much

  • @johnharmon3375
    @johnharmon3375 4 месяца назад +1

    I am a professional opera singer and I teach at a university level. This was fun bro. Great exercises.

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  4 месяца назад

      Awesome! Thank you!

  • @alanbedworth4629
    @alanbedworth4629 4 года назад +4

    I've been singing with a vocal coach for nearly 2 years. I'd never attempted to learn properly before. I thought I'd look for other warm ups and I wasn't disappointed. Thank You.

  • @thatluckypanda_
    @thatluckypanda_ Месяц назад +1

    I’m about 3.5 months on testosterone as a transmasc singer and I have a deadline for a cover project in like a month that requires a much-needed foundation to work with lol so this is very helpful! Thank you! Very excited that this is within my range now 😅

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  Месяц назад +1

      Awesome! Glad you're finding the videos helpful!

  • @colbymunn2047
    @colbymunn2047 3 года назад +6

    I've been using this exact same warmup with my band for the last year and a half. YOU RULE, JEFF! Totally recommend!

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  3 года назад

      Thank you so much! Thank your band mates on my behalf too!
      All the best!
      Jeff

  • @antonioroman4441
    @antonioroman4441 2 года назад +2

    Watching this in my car before my first audition. So thankful

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  2 года назад +1

      I hope it went well! All the best!
      Jeff

  • @lukasmiller486
    @lukasmiller486 6 лет назад +22

    Thank you so much for these relaxing exercises. I am training myself to be a leggerio tenor. I can sing trills and florid passages decently and my upper register is rich and powerful but anything below the A3 is weak and breathy and I always run out of stamina after fifteen minutes. I will be sure to listen to your tutorials more often.

  • @pr1smabnnuy
    @pr1smabnnuy Год назад +2

    i remember watching this when i was younger and wishing this was my natural vocal range. 1 year on testosterone later, i’m relearning my voice and your videos help me so much!

  • @anthonydigeronimo7976
    @anthonydigeronimo7976 3 года назад +9

    This is not only a fantastic warm up but it also helped me realize I had been singing a bit flat since I was a kid!! I've shared this with friends and family. You're helping a lot of people with these videos unquestionably. I'll never be some great singer but you've helped me to improve a lot. I want to thank you very, very much!

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  3 года назад +1

      Thank you very much for your kind words! I made the channel in the hopes that folks would be able to use their voices a bit better and enjoy singing that much more for it! Glad to hear that the exercises are serving you in that capacity. Enjoy! Thank you for watching!
      Jeff

  • @jeandunham1363
    @jeandunham1363 Год назад +2

    I moved from alto 1 to tenor 1 through high school and i want my range back! Thank you for this video

  • @andrewtepolt
    @andrewtepolt 5 лет назад +5

    I’m a baritone, but had the role of Judas for the last couple months. This warmup helped me tons. Thanks Jeff!

  • @quentinschrader7104
    @quentinschrader7104 6 месяцев назад +1

    I'm a trans masculine person who has been a singer since I was a kid. I was always put with the sopranos despite having a naturally deep voice. Now that I have the command over my voice and can explore it myself, I find this video is EXACTLY the warm up range I need, thank you so much for putting out videos like this

  • @botseler9748
    @botseler9748 4 года назад +7

    you have a calming presence. it helps for relaxing my voice

  • @jefolson6989
    @jefolson6989 Месяц назад +1

    I like the tecnical explainations. Help to know the purpose and why. Makes it so much more interesting

  • @iamzackknight
    @iamzackknight 8 лет назад +162

    great warm ups bro!

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  8 лет назад +11

      Thanks!! Thanks for watching and enjoy the channel!
      Jeff

    • @dazanom
      @dazanom 8 лет назад +2

      Hey Jeff, do you have anything that has all the notes in the tenor range? Also something that spends prolonged time on the high/highest notes, as opposed to ascending to them and just coming down without staying. Not sure if I said this right, don't know any technical names. In a nutshell, if I want to a) practice all the notes and b) give the highest range in my voice a tight, tough work out what to do? Great channel, subbed and liked.

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  8 лет назад +11

      Hey there, thanks for getting in touch! Thanks for watching and subb'ing as well!
      There's quite a bit on the channel, maybe try a couple of these:
      ruclips.net/video/u2q_KqbOmNc/видео.html
      ruclips.net/video/Jvz0iTIwhbA/видео.html
      ruclips.net/video/THCk8UeBsKY/видео.html
      ruclips.net/video/QLQCXXlPvP0/видео.html
      Start with those and let me know how it goes.
      Best!
      Jeff

    • @dazanom
      @dazanom 8 лет назад +3

      Jeff Rolka You are so cool. Thanks so much.

    • @neelanjanasaha1320
      @neelanjanasaha1320 4 года назад +1

      @@dazanom Jeff Rolka👍

  • @theterminaorganist3255
    @theterminaorganist3255 8 часов назад

    My favorite warm up video right now. It makes me so relaxed I could fall asleep.

  • @audiowarriorproductions5881
    @audiowarriorproductions5881 6 лет назад +8

    Hey man I started doing this everyday. I have been doing it for 2 weeks now. My voice has already improved so much. Subscribed and liked.

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  5 лет назад +1

      Brilliant! Thank you for watching and keep up the great work!!
      Jeff

  • @gavinblonda1685
    @gavinblonda1685 3 года назад +4

    Still using this!

  • @mscottashley
    @mscottashley 3 года назад +4

    After working with this lesson for about a month the first and most powerful improvement I noticed was added strength and ease of singing in my upper chest voice. I have more confidence in my head voice and and the transition is getting smoother. I've added Jeff's Daily Vocal Workout to my lesson plan. I'm gonna keep at it Thanks Jeff

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  3 года назад +3

      Awesome! Keep it up! The new tenor video (coming out tomorrow, Jan. 15, 2022) has loads of work in the upper chest voice area! Should compliment this warm up nicely!
      Link goes live tomorrow:
      ruclips.net/video/b0jn7uCnLZQ/видео.html
      Best,
      Jeff

  • @richardhadfield2712
    @richardhadfield2712 5 лет назад +48

    This just opened me up vocally for my recent audition and I feel like I nailed it. Thank you so much!

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  5 лет назад +3

      Bravo! Thank you for watching!
      Jeff

  • @fjjwiKwnhshs
    @fjjwiKwnhshs Год назад +3

    Jeff, I've been using this warmup and a bunch of your other videos for about a year now, and I can't thank you enough. I'm not a great singer, but I've made a ton of progress, and your videos have been more than instrumental in my growth as a singer. Thanks, man

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  Год назад +1

      Awesome! Really glad to hear that they've helped!

  • @Plymouthmusicschool
    @Plymouthmusicschool Год назад +2

    Sounds odd but one of the reasons why I love this channel so much is the sound of this piano. It sounds amazing! All other channels have these digital pianos. This one is inspiring to sing to.

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much for that. I try really hard to mic it up nicely, and it's good to hear that that is coming through.

  • @Mrpauljangles
    @Mrpauljangles 7 лет назад +26

    Shout out to @9:52 when I fluffed it a bit and you give the camera a look like, WTF mate? Seriously though, I check out a lot of the vocal teachers and try their exercises on here, and you have definitely been the clearest and most useful.

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  7 лет назад +4

      Awesome! Little semi-side eye there!
      Sorry it took me so long to respond too! I saw your comment and then I lost it. For some reason RUclips filtered it but I found it again!
      Thank you for your kind words! I do my best! Thanks for watching and enjoy the channel!
      Best,
      Jeff

  • @Carlsonrufer
    @Carlsonrufer 2 года назад +2

    I am so happy to see this video crossed 1million views. helped me soo much! Thank you Jeff!!!

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  2 года назад

      It did indeed! Very exciting!
      Jeff

  • @Boissinova
    @Boissinova 5 лет назад +19

    Warm Up - 0:48

  • @robertjuarez1176
    @robertjuarez1176 7 лет назад +2

    These videos are definitely in the upper echelons of RUclips based vocal teaching. Keep it up, man! Great stuff!

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  7 лет назад

      Thank you very much! I will! Thanks for watching!
      Jeff

  • @benoatley8766
    @benoatley8766 6 лет назад +709

    Who is else is doing the warm up whilst reading these comments 😂

  • @tylerfultz7160
    @tylerfultz7160 4 года назад +1

    I was in show choir in high school and since covid-19 pins I haven't really been taking care of my voice but I'm glad that they're wonderful people like him on this app so I'm able to keep my voice nice and perky

  • @TheManorVoices
    @TheManorVoices 7 лет назад +60

    I love watching the view count crank up and realising most of them are mine

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  7 лет назад +7

      Yeah baby! Thanks for watching! I appreciate it!
      Best,
      Jeff

  • @chriswinikka6769
    @chriswinikka6769 2 месяца назад

    I just love saying "segundo Passagio" Thanks, Jeff. Your warmup really helps. I can tell the difference every time, and it seems my range is increasing.

  • @jordangabrielross6013
    @jordangabrielross6013 5 лет назад +9

    Thanks Jeff this has helped me improve to the point were I've been going back in my up and coming album and re-doing vocal tracks.

  • @DouglasASean
    @DouglasASean Год назад

    You know a good teacher because they know when the student will feel unsure and know when to make eye contact to reassure them ha ha this video took me back to music lessons as a kid. Bless ❤

  • @frogman5935
    @frogman5935 2 года назад +8

    I’m a trans guy and went on testosterone about 2.5 years ago and my voice deepened to a tenor range, and these exercises have been helpful for my changing voice!

  • @artichaut1613
    @artichaut1613 6 лет назад +1

    Jeff, I want to take the time to thank you. I’ve been singing for 20 years, mostly heavy stuff, and never took any singing classes. I’ve always been struggling with a few precise things, although I’ve developed tricks to hide them and managed to have a rewarding career.
    I’ve been trying for a long time to understand my flaws and learn techniques from coaches who were closer to my type of powerful voice and style, without much success. Then I found your exercices for tenors and everything fell into place. Every gig has been a breeze since then. You have changed the way I sing forever! From Montréal, merci beaucoup!

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  6 лет назад

      Thank you so much for sharing this with me! I am so happy to hear that the videos have helped so much! Keep enjoying the channel and great work with your singing!
      All the best!
      Jeff

  • @ke5her
    @ke5her 2 года назад +5

    This is very helpful Jeff. Thank you. My voice is a Baritone and I am a band director, however I love to sing. I have been looking for some simple things to start training my pitch better and this is perfect. It also gives me some different things to think about.
    Thank you for sharing.

  • @EmmanuelAmavizca
    @EmmanuelAmavizca 2 года назад +1

    I’ve never commented before but your content for a few years has been a useful tool for me before almost every performance, I just wanna thank you 🙏🏻

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much! I truly appreciate it and am glad that the videos are serving you well! May they continue to do! Enjoy the channel!
      Jeff

  • @peterreardon8878
    @peterreardon8878 3 года назад +20

    Such a soothing warm up, Jeff. I find many vocal eases to be acrobatic and I lose the ability to stay on my breath but this is one of my favorites and as long as I don't push it really works very well for me. Thanks

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  3 года назад +5

      If you like this, and enjoy more soothing warm ups, consider trying some of my 'gentle' warm ups!
      ruclips.net/p/PL2mQP7sE6PHgeCERK14vncAbFCtHYjDNv
      Thank you for being here!
      Jeff

  • @jayloo
    @jayloo 2 месяца назад

    Thank you SO MUCH!!! I have historically sung alto but am considering joining a local choir which is excited for another potential tenor. I can sing the entire range but have been nervous about precision. This is brilliant, and I'll practice this continuously until mid-Jan when I join my first practice.

  • @eddiev73
    @eddiev73 5 лет назад +3

    Thank you Jeff for this awesome alto warm up exercise. I just started in my church choir and this will help me with singing in the church. If you can't find your alto range, just play around with it till you find what is comfortable for you and stick to that if that helps. I am no expert but seen some comments is all. Thanks Jeff, you remind me of my choir teacher so many years ago i worked with at Indiana State University in Indiana USA. Awesome vocal techniques.

  • @Mrpauljangles
    @Mrpauljangles 3 года назад +2

    So good to be back here warming up with you again buddy, honestly one of the bits which has made me feel like things might go back to some kind of normal. Stay safe and thank you for this, and the 15 minutes we spend together before every gig and rehearsal

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  3 года назад +1

      Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! Break a leg!
      Jeff

    • @Chair-kz9bu
      @Chair-kz9bu Год назад

      @@JeffRolka breaking bad

  • @TrentWalker
    @TrentWalker 7 лет назад +5

    Another great one Jeff! This helps a lot because I can always work on holding notes out. My producer gets on me for dropping or scoop the end of notes .... lol

  • @ravenlit
    @ravenlit Год назад

    I used to take private lessons as a teenager and this is my first day and video of attempting warm-ups after not having done any warm-ups in 25 years. I'm sad to discover how much I've lost but I will be viewing this and other vids by Jeff to try to bring my voice back to where it used to be! I will not be defeated! 😁

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  Год назад

      Thanks for trying out the video! Welcome back to singing! Keep me up to date on your re-entry! You'll find that there's lots to choose from here and I'm quite responsive!
      Best,
      Jeff

  • @easybeat5193
    @easybeat5193 4 года назад +140

    5:27 "You wanna diminish it as much as pO🎶SSible"

  • @marcprince6363
    @marcprince6363 7 лет назад +2

    Hey, these are pretty awesome! Had a show rehearsal last night and felt like I completely blew a tire, so I'm glad I took the time to check you out.
    Thank you!

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  7 лет назад

      You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
      Jeff

  • @martinrz838
    @martinrz838 5 лет назад +63

    Still warmin up with this video in 2019!!

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  5 лет назад +8

      Many people liked this particular series of warm ups! Thank you for watching! Enjoy!!!
      Jeff

    • @K.R-t5n
      @K.R-t5n 5 лет назад

      @@JeffRolka probably because it's efficient :)

  • @angelartohztika
    @angelartohztika 2 года назад +2

    This has become my favorite vocal warm up ever. I use it pretty much everyday, this and the falsetto one. Thank u Jeff, you're absolutely fabulous.

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  2 года назад

      Wonderful! Thank you for watching and singing a-long!
      Jeff

  • @leonardoveiga1253
    @leonardoveiga1253 5 лет назад +19

    Your methodology is amazing. Makes it easy and fun to learn and practice. I watch your videos every day and thank you so much for being such a vocal coach committed to the art of music. Greetings from Brazil.

  • @elijahedwards8652
    @elijahedwards8652 2 года назад +1

    I use this DAILY. It’s a great balance of challenging/easy. Thank you! -Elijah

  • @markrousseau7552
    @markrousseau7552 8 лет назад +10

    Found Jeff's videos recently, he is a very knowledgeable and positive instructor, good stuff!
    Mark-55 year old tenor, worship musician.

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  8 лет назад +1

      +Mark Rousseau Thank you, Mark! Enjoy the channel!
      Best,
      Jeff

    • @wmoros4902
      @wmoros4902 8 лет назад

      I'm 12

  • @QInkLasVegas
    @QInkLasVegas 5 месяцев назад +1

    Been listening and doing this warmup on my drive to my gig EVERY. DAMN. TIME.
    If anyone is like me, I’m ready to go when I arrive (and that’s usually gig go time) 😂

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  5 месяцев назад

      Awesome! Great to hear!

  • @noelrosback3868
    @noelrosback3868 5 лет назад +8

    I absolutely love your videos. So tremendously helpful and very clear. I get a thrill everytime I'm practicing.
    Do continue your excellent work and I'll have the pleasure to do my warm ups everyday.
    Your 'uu's are catmint for me.
    Have a nice day.🌻

  • @kevipurielhoungu8313
    @kevipurielhoungu8313 5 лет назад +1

    Seriously this vocal warm up video has been the best for me too I swear

  • @thelondonfive6420
    @thelondonfive6420 4 года назад +4

    ..brilliant! I use this warm up almost every day - keep up the great work!

  • @joeybergin1058
    @joeybergin1058 2 месяца назад

    Just want to comment that I appreciate this video and use it every week as I drive to choir practice at the church.

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  2 месяца назад

      Thank you so much! That's great to hear!

  • @Trevifountain
    @Trevifountain 5 лет назад +11

    Lol bro I've been using this as my everyday warm up for like a few months. appreciate u Jeff

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  5 лет назад +2

      Awesome! Thank you for watching!
      Jeff

  • @ninism2958
    @ninism2958 3 года назад +2

    Great warmup! Thank you for your content, 5 years after and still so useful :)

  • @steveglasford
    @steveglasford 8 лет назад +26

    Incredible job, Jeff! I always use your videos before tracking vocals. Thank you for providing such great tools. - Steve

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  8 лет назад +3

      Fantastic! I'm glad to help!
      All the best,
      Jeff

    • @jesuslovestoastyaya
      @jesuslovestoastyaya 7 лет назад +1

      Yep same, it's my ritual now!

    • @Chair-kz9bu
      @Chair-kz9bu Год назад

      @@jesuslovestoastyaya devin belicanga

  • @mcknight1043
    @mcknight1043 2 месяца назад +1

    You’re the best. I watch this everyday. Stay dope

  • @crabtreehoward1
    @crabtreehoward1 6 лет назад +8

    Jeff's warm-ups are useful and he looks like Chest Rockwell, which adds extra fun to using his videos.

  • @lassikojola2281
    @lassikojola2281 7 лет назад +2

    Thank you so much for these videos, Jeff. I've watched this so many times I can easily lip sync your whole speech (with intonation) through the video. Your words have become actual earworms. That is something!

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  7 лет назад

      You're welcome! Thank you for watching and singing along (and lip-syncing with me! So glad you're getting good use from these videos!
      Best,
      Jeff

  • @justinbillings1112
    @justinbillings1112 5 лет назад +5

    My voice will naturally go to the notes without force. I think that's what these exercises are designed to help people achieve. Natural resonance with the tone. It's all in my pallet with these frequencies. I see where this can be very helpful. It's very weird when you have natural resonance cause you feel that each note is in a uber close position on your top pallet.

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  5 лет назад

      You have it exactly right.
      Best,
      Jeff

    • @justinbillings1112
      @justinbillings1112 5 лет назад

      @@JeffRolka Should your hand be moving by itself when you feel the music? I don't think this is normal. I know this sounds absolutely crazy.

  • @geraldbaker8693
    @geraldbaker8693 2 года назад

    Thank you, Jeff. I've been singing along for 2 years now. A year ago, I gained the confidence to sing in front of people.

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  2 года назад

      Awesome! Keep it up!
      Jeff

  • @lavabite2245
    @lavabite2245 5 лет назад +37

    A singing ad in a singing video. Singception

  • @michaelzamora8056
    @michaelzamora8056 3 года назад +1

    You have such a calm speaking voice, i wish my mornings started with on of your "and"s lol
    Reminds me of high school as a beginner musician taking lessons. Thx for the warm up!

  • @adampeters550
    @adampeters550 8 лет назад +6

    This is helping me so much with smoothing my pasagio out.

    • @hooflepoof1593
      @hooflepoof1593 6 лет назад

      Jill Johnson Mann it varies from person to person, mine is around E4-F#4. Yours may or may not be there. It’s where your voice starts to crack and such, and a good exercise that I do to help smooth it out is use “Gee” on on a 5 note major scale, starting at C3 and moving up by semitones. It takes a LONG time to work it, you have to do it very often. But you will get there. (PS I’m a tenor, if you’re a baritone start lower than a C3, bass starts even lower)

    • @whiteninja6913
      @whiteninja6913 3 года назад

      Passaaaggggiiiooooo

    • @Chair-kz9bu
      @Chair-kz9bu Год назад

      Smooth my dik

  • @paulb1308
    @paulb1308 4 года назад

    Jeff is myhero. He has helped keep me going with my vocals. I really appreciate your channel

  • @mnletien
    @mnletien 4 года назад +3

    Still warming up with this till this day!