Straw Exercise Sequence

[@celesefernal2490]

I never wanted to go to broadway but the way he said 'no broadway for you' made me think I always wanted broadway.

[@byronrogers4489]

Yeah, I was really let down.

[@phedreBiOn]

😄

[@BenOatley]

As someone who’s been “using straws” for almost 2 years this blew my mind. I’ve never fully got on with them and found a lot of the time I actually become more strained after using them. Turns out the whole time I’ve been using them incorrectly and making a whole load of volcanos or cutting off the air flow entirely. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge in this video 🙏🏻

[@TMCremixes]

I'm not usually into vocal warmups (I just pick a really easy song to start with range-wise so that'll be my warmup) but I've had acute laryngitis for two days but am contractually obliged to to two more gigs tonight and tomorrow. This exercise cleared up about 80% of the areas. I can dodge my way out of the rest. Mission accomplished and thank you!

[@adamelfersmusic]

thanks for this. what else did you do to recover from laryngitis? would really appreciate your input!

[@TMCremixes]

@@adamelfersmusic I usually rinse with water and salt and drink chicken stock / soup.

[@HarveyHeit]

This is Great. You r hilarious. I think I'll live longer now if i stay away from Volcanos except those on Broadway.

[@joshuavanbuskirk1586]

This is so rad, thank you! My favorite part “Oh hell no!” 😂😂

[@tenorwithatea4627]

My favourite part was "Then no Broadway for you." 😆🤣. Ouch!

[@mark.ballou]

You had me at "no Broadway for you…"

[@BrianLeevoice]

That just-above-the-surface thing is next level. Fantastic video.

[@hitomburke]

Glad you liked it! Thank you D. Brian

[@inez9531]

wtf so helpful literally every other video mentioning the straw exercise is like just blow... and im like how do i know if i do it right. thank you!

[@hitomburke]

Inez, I love this response! You're welcome!

[@sherwinaguilar582]

when he said ‘oh hell no!’ I burst out laughing cause that was what I was actually doing lol

[@Randybobandy024]

Sitting here after the will ramos video. I just wanted to learn how to scream properly and now i'm just blowing bubbles into my cup xD

[@Compassion3333]

Omgggg this guy is so hilarious “Oh HELL NO” 😹🤣 effective teaching with comedy!!! I love it 🥰🤩

[@tmark9019]

Thank you Tom for the video. Great stuff for someone like me who struggles with tension in my throat. Gracias😊

[@icequeen9]

Questions! (I'm only working on the first part so far)
- Should we narrow our mouths to funnel the air? I find it tough to stop my mouth filling up with excess air keeping it relaxed.
- Should we work our way down with straw sizes? Should I start with regular straw, or a boba straw, before trying with a narrow juice-carton straw?
- Is it typical for lower notes to be more troublesome? I find I'm making the lower notes without making bubbles!
- Is it typical for the voice to cut out when vocalising blowing bubbles? Regardless of bubble situation.
- Should we concentrate on keeping resonance in the chest, or focusing sound to feel resonance in the lips/teeth while doing this? I find my larynx wants to do all the work.
Not sure if you still check these comments but thanks in advance if you do! (Or maybe someone else here has the answers?) :)

[@tenorwithatea4627]

Great exercises - I have been singing professionally and learning for 20 years now and never with a straw, but I remember doing similar exercises without the straw blowing air into my hand at the very beginning, so definately see a relationship and a benefit when it comes to breath control and the support & concentration required to achieve it.
I will certainly be looking at this as I start teaching. Thank-you!

[@alvaromd3203]

Best voice exercise of the whole internet.

[@BurningBushPedagogy]

Wow I tried the first or second exercise and was very fun, trying to keep the bubbles consistent voiceless and voice, was incredible, I know i will sing 20 times better. Can't thank you enough

[@hitomburke]

Glad I could be of help! Thanks for watching!

[@janet2a]

Really great video, even more beneficial after spending a few months engaging in Tom Burke’s weekly challenge 😊

[@AforismiDAutoreAD]

I'm not a singer, Is this exercise good just for voice speaking too?

[@phedreBiOn]

Yes

[@monicabecker]

Sam Johnson brought me here :)

[@shavnore]

That first step was a game changer.

[@hitomburke]

Glad it helped!

[@enforcementofficer4802]

Quality video and to the point - thank you :)

[@Zhuzhuduo]

老师终于找到你了 非常感谢 我在学习你的方法 这对小白来说太友好了 希望以后多多出类似简单又很好的练习方法

[@phearlesspharaoh3697]

That was fun! 😂😝👍🏻👍🏻

[@hitomburke]

Tthanks for watching!

[@Siddhant_30]

I feel like i should be paying for this video

[@byronrogers4489]

Ive been doing this since I was a kid.

[@ArmyShapedAbs_JK]

But why is this so cute though ? 🥺😭

[@Koshrocreations]

Okay but should air go out from my nose when doing this? Or should I cut it from the nose?

[@hitomburke]

Try keeping the air only coming out of your mouth.

[@SunilKumar-so3pl]

great sir I m Indian

[@LuanBermudez]

super exercised, super explanation! thanks!

[@gentlemandave1135]

If you are already having problems & going hoarse frequently, is it better to practice this voiceless? Or does using your voice slightly help restore vocal cords? Thanks.

[@hitomburke]

Hi Dave, first order of biz is to ensure you see a laryngologist that specializes in voice to determine the reason for getting hoarse. Where are you located?

[@gentlemandave1135]

@@hitomburke right now I’m in Nevada.

[@rajikrajik7708]

Love u sir very use ful

[@dauudhasan7628]

When doing this water doesn’t bubble am I under breathing? Thanks

[@hitomburke]

Hi! How much are you immersing the straw? If it's hard for you to bubble, try immersing the straw less so there will be less pressure against. Let me know if this has helped you ;)

[@saurabhbisht2238]

What should i use larger diameter or thinner straw for deeper manly voice?

[@veenavaaniconcerts]

Thank you for this very informative video! But how deep should the straw be inside the water? Is there any difference for male and female singers?

[@daphnemiltiadou4898]

I have the same question.:) Thank you for this fantastic video!

[@nguyenduclong93]

Very amazing video. Thank you so much. Short video, detailed explanation!

[@PicturesHDx]

You did helped thank you

[@hitomburke]

I'm glad I could help!
Thanks for watching!

[@tapangasoul6928]

Wow, I think I've been over-doing it. Is it possible to injure the vocal cords or folds by doing it wrong?

[@filippoparlanti5185]

Is it normal that I can belt an A4 but with a straw my voice cracks around C#4?

[@hitomburke]

Yes. That's due to how the vocal tract and our vocal folds interact at the passaggio. You can override this with practice. If you are interested in the acoustics of this phenomenon, check out Kenneth Bozeman's book: Practical Vocal Acoustics.

[@productfundaa3668]

So smart❤️

[@hitomburke]

Thank you!

[@venkateshwarlu4589]

It will also improve voice volume??

[@edeniris3308]

Why are you Soo good looking I can't understand 🤔

[@mustakim2144]

Great explanation, thank you!

[@nayaleezy]

I do this with a garden hose and the gulf of mexico

[@lizzieakot]

Is it normal to feel my folds vibrating

[@Spazticspaz]

normal and good

[@brandonburnett6792]

Sounds like an electric weed wacker haha

[@hitomburke]

Thanks for watching!

[@thephoenixcycle8854]

Does the diameter of the straw make a difference?

[@hitomburke]

Yes. A smaller diameter will provide more resistance.

[@venetiarosetheangelicvoice2610]

Does this work for Dysphonia as well?

[@cherieannlisowski6332]

I have muscle tension dysphonia and I am actually going to try these my speech pathologist thinks it will help. ❤

[@FameStaRYT]

Is this speech theraphy is useful for vocal nodules? please help

[@obibrandon7534]

When I started doing this exercise, I kept trapping the sound in my mouth, using my throat to control the intensity of the 'blow', made me slightly hoarse after 5 minutes of doing it

[@hitomburke]

Ensure you check in with an Ear, Nose and Throat doctor and a speech-pathologist.

[@obibrandon7534]

@@hitomburke I felt fine after a little while though, it had the same effect as it would if I had been talking in a noisy hall

[@Gigirizzolihhhhyyy]

@@obibrandon7534 same

[@venkateshwarlu4589]

@@hitomburke sir I have hoarseness problem and lower voice volume what can I do can you please suggest me

[@Waevform]

Lovely

[@lukebrodin631]

does this help with voice reasonce ?

[@hitomburke]

It can, as it's been reported to help shape the vocal tract into a similar shape needed for operatic singing. For more info on resonance, look up my "Aliens" exercises

[@magicallychlo2123]

What if you are volcano-ing how do you fix it

[@hitomburke]

Hi! Try blowing less air or less forcefully.

[@scoresbymj]

Lip trills nassils and?!... I can't hear that properly could you please mention down those

[@hitomburke]

Fricatives (like noisy consonants v, z, zh, th, f, s, th, etc)

[@scoresbymj]

@@hitomburke oh thank you....shall i mail you i got some doubt to ask!

[@chetanbandi3]

why u didnt closed your nose?

[@tadaaaa4020]

I have mtd, is it helpful for me? Should I do it?

[@hitomburke]

First ensure you consult an ENT and SLP.

[@colinjamiesonmusic]

Thankyou :)

[@birgithade5022]

Tom are you still making videos?

[@hitomburke]

Yes! Mostly in my Free Facebook group

[@sore5246]

restaurant exercises

[@GaryRichards-cb1fc]

Why not use a candle??? Bel Canto teacher here.

[@hitomburke]

Hi Gary, the goal isn't necessary sustaining phrases or minimizing breathiness (which may occur), the examples here are to assist with reduction of vocal effort. Refer to the Journal of Voice and research on "semi-occluded vocal tract exercises" on why. In Bel Canto terms, this is about reinforcing the reverse megaphone position.

[@byronrogers4489]

This is NOT water, dude!

[@maggiecollier1105]

This does not seem to be a helpful exercise for singers who experience dysphonia. I did this exactly as prescribed/described yesterday. No volcanoes. And I can’t even produce vibrato today. I have to push so hard to get sound out, and often air comes out instead. I was in much better voice yesterday. I have to cancel my studio session today. My suggestion is to find other more gentle ways to help with dysphonia as this could create more damage even when doing it correctly.

[@hitomburke]

Hi Maggie! If you're experiencing muscle tension dysphonia, first check in with a Laryngologist (ear, nose and throat doctor who specializes in voice) and then work with a speech-language pathologist who specializes in voice disorders to help ensure you are doing the exercises in an optimal way. There may be some precursory exercises that will help you. Best of luck.

[@burakerarslan9409]

PLEASE GET UP THE CUP TOWARDS YOUR MOUTH,
LOWERING YOUR HEAD INSTEAD. MY NECK ACHED WATCHING