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Master the chest and head voice switch in singing

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Master your mixed voice to sing better!

Mixed voice exercise: master the switch between chest and head voice to improve your singing technique

La nuit mixed voice is a key element of singing technique, because it combines the qualities of the chest voice and the head voice to obtain a rich and powerful sound. This technique is used by many professional singers to produce exceptional and emotional sounds.

However, mixed voice is not easy to master and requires regular and rigorous work. To master it, it is essential to work on the switch between the two registers in a precise and controlled manner. This means that you should be able to transition from a chest voice to a head voice smoothly and effortlessly.

Identify the passage and notes of the mixed voice

To help you master mixed voice, I'm going to show you a simple and effective mixed voice exercise. This exercise consists of choosing a single note and always maintaining the same vowel shape, for example “i”.
The first step is to identify the transition between the chest voice and head voice registers. Once you have identified this passage, you can determine which notes you can sing on with both mechanisms. This will help you know where you need to focus your work to improve your mixed voice.

Mixed voice exercise: working on switching between registers

Once you have identified the mixed voice passage and notes, you can begin the mixed voice exercise. Choose a single note and always keep the same vowel shape, for example “i”. Then hold that note and try to move it from chest voice to head voice and vice versa.

To help you with this exercise, use your hand to visualize the switch between the two registers and to control the movement of your voice. The movement should be slow and controlled, so as not to let the voice tip and collapse. By working on switching between registers in a precise and surgical manner, you will be able to improve your singing technique and perfect the movement that allows you to move from one to the other.

Work the link between the two registers

By working on the mixed voice exercise on several notes of your choice included in your passaggio, you will be able to improve the link between the two registers and perfect your singing technique. For example, you need to lighten your chest and support your head voice to facilitate the transition between the two registers. By working on this transition, you will be able to produce different sounds and mix with different styles of music.

Exploring the possibilities of mixed voice

Once you have learned to master switching between registers of the mixed voice, it is time to explore the vocal possibilities it offers. Using this technique, you will be able to explore the sounds produced in the two extremes of your mixed voice. This will allow you to produce different sounds and mix with different styles of music.

For example, if you like to sing songs that require a deep voice, you can use the mixed voice technique to reach the lowest notes of your voice while keeping the sound quality solid and stable. Likewise, if you prefer to sing higher pitched songs, you can use mixed voice to reach the highest notes of your vocal range while avoiding shouting or vocal fatigue.

How to explore the different possibilities of the mixed voice by singing in the extremes of your range

By experimenting with different styles of music and using the mixed voice technique, you can find what suits your voice best and improve your singing technique. By exploring the extremes of your mixed voice, you will be able to broaden your palette of sounds and musical styles, while developing your self-confidence as a singer. So, don't be afraid to try new things and take risks using this singing technique, as it can help you discover and develop your vocal potential to the fullest.

 

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