When ever I sing my voice keep breaking what do I do to make it happen less? Also what are some good ways to clear your throat in preperation for singing, and I wanted to know how to advance my vocal range.
The voice ‘breaking’ happens when the larynx suddenly goes back to its original position. The vocal chords are inserted in the larynx (Adam’s Apple) which is made of cartilage and suspended by muscles. When the air pressure under the larynx is too great (you are pushing too much air whilst singing) the larynx is pushed up by this pressure to its limits. Once it reaches its limits upwards, it will give in and come back to its resting position. What’s happening to you is that you are probably straining yourself by pushing too much air whilst singing (probably high notes). You need to keep this air pressure low by breathing through the diaphragm and keeping your ribcage expanded while you sing. To help you find it, try while you sing those ‘notes that break’ to open your arms shoulder height with your palms turned upwards and stretch your arms outwards. Try also bending your knees. By doing those things you help to keep your diaphragm low and your ribcage opened. Also try doing some deep breathing exercises such as, laying on your back, expand the belly area while breathing in. Hold the breath and slowly exhale very little air for as long as possible, breathing out through your teeth in a ‘ssss’ sound. Do not let the belly sink in while doing this. This will expand your breathing and train your abdominal muscles.
All the best. Hope it helped.
The voice ‘breaking’ happens when the larynx suddenly goes back to its original position. The vocal chords are inserted in the larynx (Adam’s Apple) which is made of cartilage and suspended by muscles. When the air pressure under the larynx is too great (you are pushing too much air whilst singing) the larynx is pushed up by this pressure to its limits. Once it reaches its limits upwards, it will give in and come back to its resting position. What’s happening to you is that you are probably straining yourself by pushing too much air whilst singing (probably high notes). You need to keep this air pressure low by breathing through the diaphragm and keeping your ribcage expanded while you sing. To help you find it, try while you sing those ‘notes that break’ to open your arms shoulder height with your palms turned upwards and stretch your arms outwards. Try also bending your knees. By doing those things you help to keep your diaphragm low and your ribcage opened. Also try doing some deep breathing exercises such as, laying on your back, expand the belly area while breathing in. Hold the breath and slowly exhale very little air for as long as possible, breathing out through your teeth in a ‘ssss’ sound. Do not let the belly sink in while doing this. This will expand your breathing and train your abdominal muscles.
All the best. Hope it helped.
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