This is great, such an important thing to focus on as tongue tension is a common singing gremlin!:) Thanks as always for such excellent content Karyn! :)
I've kind of touched upon that topic in my mixed voice videos. There is a Melissa Cross exercise that I've outlined in another video (ruclips.net/video/r5nvxSakTYQ/видео.html) that helps with this. I didn't demonstrate it this way, but on the third 'rainbow,' we're supposed to stop at the top and sustain it. Let me know how you do with that. Make sure that you keep twang in the sound to help protect your voice.
singwisevocals I appreciate the fast reply. My issue is I simply can't stand most exercises unrelated to a song I want to sing . Like I hate singing a specific vowel only instead of a word with that particular vowel within it. I rather work with songs and those issues will show up which I don't mind working on them in a exercise pertaining to the song but it has to be within the context of the song. To me excercises are a roundabout way to solve issues because singing scales is different than singing songs.
You deleted your second comment? I understand what you're saying about exercises. Many singers feel that way. However, they're designed to allow us to focus on just one aspect of vocal function at a time. This exercise helps the singer achieve a release of the tongue root. Once this is achieved with consistency during the exercise, then the singer starts to sing songs while using this release that the tongue has now 'memorized.' It's the exercises that help cue the singer to the right sensation and function so that the body can memorize how things should feel and operate. And they 'drill' that muscle memory. A couple of my other recent videos focus on applying certain qualities and techniques to songs. They don't address tensions, though. With this exercise (in this video), you could hum the melody of the song that you're working on, and then, once you get a release of the tongue root, sing just a vowel sound, then reintroduce the lyrics.
singwisevocals wth I didn't did not delete my comment. I might have edited it a bit which I normally do. To really get exactly what I mean out their. And also to word stuff better. Which I did just now.
Found it! It had been put in the 'waiting for approval' folder, which is odd, because usually only comments containing links get put there. (So... presto! It has magically reappeared!) I was able to see it, anyway, in the notifications.
I notice my larynx is tightening up when I do that hum exercise with the tongue and closed lips. Are we placing half of the tip of the tongue on the hard pallete and behind the teeth AND then relaxing the back half the tongue? Or is all the tongue suppose to curve up with the hard palette? I also notice when i open my lips and relax, my tongue is less tensed? What does this all mean?
It's really useful, thanks for the video
Ugh, you so smart, I love it! Thank you!
You're most welcome. Thank you for your sweet comment.
Great tip. I'll be sure to use this one when singing to Sally selling seashells by the seashore👍
I'm not quite sure if it will help you with diction on a tongue twister. :)
singwisevocals very true😋
Thank you.
My pleasure.
You make amazing videos
Thank you so much for saying so!
Great!!
I hope it's helpful.
This is great, such an important thing to focus on as tongue tension is a common singing gremlin!:)
Thanks as always for such excellent content Karyn! :)
Gremlin. I love that description! (And you're most welcome.)
Interesting.. I've never heard of this technique before.. I think I'll try it! Great job! :)
Thanks Karyn :)
You're most welcome.
Interesting will we get how to extend the call range?
I've kind of touched upon that topic in my mixed voice videos. There is a Melissa Cross exercise that I've outlined in another video (ruclips.net/video/r5nvxSakTYQ/видео.html) that helps with this. I didn't demonstrate it this way, but on the third 'rainbow,' we're supposed to stop at the top and sustain it. Let me know how you do with that. Make sure that you keep twang in the sound to help protect your voice.
singwisevocals I appreciate the fast reply. My issue is I simply can't stand most exercises unrelated to a song I want to sing . Like I hate singing a specific vowel only instead of a word with that particular vowel within it. I rather work with songs and those issues will show up which I don't mind working on them in a exercise pertaining to the song but it has to be within the context of the song. To me excercises are a roundabout way to solve issues because singing scales is different than singing songs.
You deleted your second comment? I understand what you're saying about exercises. Many singers feel that way. However, they're designed to allow us to focus on just one aspect of vocal function at a time. This exercise helps the singer achieve a release of the tongue root. Once this is achieved with consistency during the exercise, then the singer starts to sing songs while using this release that the tongue has now 'memorized.' It's the exercises that help cue the singer to the right sensation and function so that the body can memorize how things should feel and operate. And they 'drill' that muscle memory. A couple of my other recent videos focus on applying certain qualities and techniques to songs. They don't address tensions, though. With this exercise (in this video), you could hum the melody of the song that you're working on, and then, once you get a release of the tongue root, sing just a vowel sound, then reintroduce the lyrics.
singwisevocals wth I didn't did not delete my comment. I might have edited it a bit which I normally do. To really get exactly what I mean out their. And also to word stuff better. Which I did just now.
Found it! It had been put in the 'waiting for approval' folder, which is odd, because usually only comments containing links get put there. (So... presto! It has magically reappeared!) I was able to see it, anyway, in the notifications.
I notice my larynx is tightening up when I do that hum exercise with the tongue and closed lips.
Are we placing half of the tip of the tongue on the hard pallete and behind the teeth AND then relaxing the back half the tongue?
Or is all the tongue suppose to curve up with the hard palette?
I also notice when i open my lips and relax, my tongue is less tensed?
What does this all mean?
Why is my voice cracking so much? Like a gravely sound. Not a good feeling or sound. Allergies r bad where I live.
I need a vocal but have no money for one😥
I just realize.. My orthodontist told me I have tongue thrust due to my minor open bite.