How to Sing: HIGH and LOUD!

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  • čas přidán 18. 11. 2015
  • Want to sing high & LOUD?! Here's some advice on how to strengthen your head voice or "belt" in your upper register using a technique called Twang!
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    NOTE: Using twang is NOT healthy for people suffering from nodules, polyps or other problems. So be careful with it.
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Komentáře • 618

  • @DarlaBaltazar
    @DarlaBaltazar Před 7 lety +301

    you should've said "ow my gawd chandla bing!"

  • @uahaux5604
    @uahaux5604 Před 6 lety +483

    Why does she look like tinkerbell??😂

  • @misstigerrose
    @misstigerrose Před 6 lety +151

    Seriously, everyone needs a teacher like her. She’s awesome.

  • @Maymay-nw5bf
    @Maymay-nw5bf Před 4 lety +53

    The 81 dislikes are my neighbors
    Thank you so much for these lessons, you are the best vocal coach !

  • @wilsimon4886
    @wilsimon4886 Před 8 lety +480

    I tried the nya-nya-nya sound and my cat (literally) attacked me twice. And should a baritone or a bass use twang it is at higher pitch than I'm use to? I have a low singing voice but a medium speaking voice

    • @57Strudel
      @57Strudel Před 8 lety +25

      +Wil Simon Hee. Mine just looked at me like "really? Are you kidding us?"

    • @telena1641
      @telena1641 Před 6 lety +2

      Wil Simon hahaha im crying 😂😂😂

    • @lapieuvreoptimale
      @lapieuvreoptimale Před 6 lety +2

      Wil Simon ahahahaha😂

    • @asstroeongdong-min1709
      @asstroeongdong-min1709 Před 6 lety +2

      Wil Simon no surprise there, it's Simon's cat after all

    • @jenz9429
      @jenz9429 Před 3 lety

      😂That made me laugh out loud. Lol!

  • @mayahall9192
    @mayahall9192 Před 8 lety +304

    Sooooo... How do you become my voice teacher???

  • @LisaMichelle98
    @LisaMichelle98 Před 8 lety +218

    'Nya' is actually the Japanese equivalent of 'meow' so that made it so nice lol hahaha (Like Nyan cat too haha)

  • @andreachavez9857
    @andreachavez9857 Před 6 lety +10

    As a mezzo. I get so jelly when I hear sopranos, they have amazing head voices and dat high G looked so effortless! :D

  • @lindseysteel5534
    @lindseysteel5534 Před 8 lety +134

    This is so helpful! I'm a first saprano but can be too airy when I get really high. This technique really helps a lot. I wish I could take voice from you! You are an amazing teacher. :-)

    • @krisares6396
      @krisares6396 Před 5 lety +4

      Same, I trained in Opera... so trying to make my voice modern is really hard. I do have the benefit of starting in a Southern Baptist Choir (My babysitter on weekends went to church every Sunday) but once I hit college I trained my voice fully classical.

    • @matthewbates9629
      @matthewbates9629 Před 10 měsíci

      That’s so cool I have a husky voice naturally and I’m a bass I don’t think I could make it as an opera singer

  • @eltontv2
    @eltontv2 Před 6 lety +36

    My mama came in and she was like:Son,wha..what are u watching?

  • @donnal.
    @donnal. Před 8 lety +72

    Wow good twang lesson. I don't like practicing twang so I've been skipping it. But your video is so convincing. I finally understand the benefits of practicing twang! Thanks. This video is just what I needed to hear.

    • @EvynneHollens
      @EvynneHollens  Před 8 lety +9

      So glad it was helpful for you! I'm obsessed with twang! 😉

  • @RobinPierceWildMoonSister
    @RobinPierceWildMoonSister Před 8 lety +15

    Ahhh Evynne, you have such gifts, both the ability to clearly demonstrate what you mean, and too, for keeping our attention: its never boring to watch your voice lessons, from Disney Princesses to Fran Drescher, willing to make odd faces and strange sounds to get the lesson across [NO FEAR!] with the charming bonus of Ash's little voice now and again piping up in the background.

  • @Ppstate32
    @Ppstate32 Před 8 lety +24

    5:56
    ... Holy shit

  • @7DreamBigFlyHigh7
    @7DreamBigFlyHigh7 Před 8 lety +22

    Evynne, could you do a commentary video where you take us entirely through one of your recorded songs and point out the various techniques you've been using, and/or how you approached trickier parts of a song? I really liked how you used the example of Hello. Love these videos!

  • @stephaniecook4753
    @stephaniecook4753 Před 4 lety +1

    I first watched this video over a year ago. This one technique has completely changed my singing. THANK YOU! You teach this so well, and it has opened up a whole new world of songs I never dreamed of being able to perform

  • @Rosannasfriend
    @Rosannasfriend Před 8 lety +8

    Amazing explanation of twang, best one I've seen on youtube. I think this is the most important subject I've encountered in a while.

  • @madhusudanjoshi8979
    @madhusudanjoshi8979 Před 7 lety +67

    at 3:4 her son or daughter did the twang 😂😂😂😂

  • @MaryIlles
    @MaryIlles Před 8 lety +6

    Hi Evynne, I just found you here on youtube, I really find your technique to be solid, healthy and very much in keeping with what I've learned about "belting", "mixing" and classical "legit" sound. I also teach a lot of young teen girls, and these exercises are terrific for them too! The way you speak about healthy technique is very much in keeping with how I like to teach too. Thanks!

  • @BRCVPAMusic
    @BRCVPAMusic Před 11 měsíci +1

    This video and series has forever changed my voice for the better. I have been an elementary music teacher for 15 years. I am classically trained so teaching music theatre can be a struggle sometimes. My students love these videos too! My 5th graders sang Almost There and they all felt so much more confident after we went though these videos! Thank you ❤

  • @catherinesanders5224
    @catherinesanders5224 Před 8 lety

    This is helping. I have a confidence issue, but I love singing. I feel like the more I watch your videos, I feel more motivated to practice and get motivated. You are an amazing singer, and you inspire me to sing all the time. ❤️

  • @goblinsbride5848
    @goblinsbride5848 Před 5 lety +1

    2019 and blessed to have found this series of voice lessons. I love to sing to myself and people tell me I have a beautiful voice. But what is a beautiful voice when you don't know how to use it with right techniques. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skills! ❤

  • @lisaponten6036
    @lisaponten6036 Před 2 lety +1

    I have really appreciated these videos. I'm a classical singer, but sometimes I need to teach my students some healthy belt/twang. You give such great and healthy and accessible examples! Also, many of the online belting tutorials are done by men or lower-voiced women. Your videos are much more relatable to sopranos. THANK YOU!

  • @caseyreynoso3825
    @caseyreynoso3825 Před 6 lety +1

    I really appreciate this. You are consistent with my voice teachers I have had over the years. I am struggling with a weakened head voice and so anything to help increase phonation up in those notes is helpful.

  • @florentinamayliem7890
    @florentinamayliem7890 Před 7 lety +10

    I really like your teaching technique. Not too serious yet I still get something. Keep making good videos!

  • @IIMajaTadeoII
    @IIMajaTadeoII Před 8 lety

    I really really really love your voice lessons! I had to quit singing lessons and your videos are the last thing I have to improve my singing. It feels so good to practice with your videos! I recognise many things my singing teacher used to do with me 😊

  • @vincentmuyco8446
    @vincentmuyco8446 Před 8 lety +1

    you're the best teacher/voice coach

  • @miaandmae3846
    @miaandmae3846 Před 8 lety

    I'm loving these videos Evynne!! I'm wanting to start singing in my church praise band, and these videos are so helpful! Thank you so much. You have such a beautiful voice .

  • @musicgirl21788
    @musicgirl21788 Před 8 lety

    I'm loving these videos. They're very easy to follow along with (though that might just be the musician in me, I can't speak for everyone else). I started getting discouraged with my singing after I blew my vocal cord and it got infected causing some permanent damage.
    You started this series right about the time I was cleared to sing again and the videos have been a ton of help. I haven't noticed that much of a change, my dad says he has, but I'm probably just being too hard on myself. Now I just need to work on slowly getting my range back.

  • @naomit5036
    @naomit5036 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow, this is really helping me because I chose a powerful song to sing for my school performance and I didn’t know how to sing those high notes loud and powerful enough. I’m so glad I found this video!

  • @CourtneyGreen
    @CourtneyGreen Před 7 lety +2

    I am primarily a head voice, light singer. I just found out that I have to figure out how to belt Suddenly Seymour in two days and this really helped me figure out to put less strain on my jaw and still get the sound I was looking for. Thank you!

  • @andrewkhorsand2972
    @andrewkhorsand2972 Před 8 lety +3

    great voice lesson! can't wait for your music video next week!

  • @barbragreen2513
    @barbragreen2513 Před 2 lety +1

    This was so helpful! I keep sending these to my own InBox to see it again & again and have it be the most accessible. She is beautiful and an incredible singer! I have struggled vocally with the exact content she has gone over. I watch American Idol & feel so unconfident with my voice hearing all those singers…not a good feeling. Her voice is far more beautiful with perfect technique! Makes me feel like I could learn this, and protect my voice at the same time. How do we know that those American Idol singers are doing their belting in the most protective & safest way for their vocal chords. I found gold today! Thank you, & keep signing; I will aspire to one day being able to do the same.

  • @DarthSaber01
    @DarthSaber01 Před 8 lety

    You would make one awesome nanny, Evynne! I have seldom seen a video which has brought me more laughter as well as instruction, than your video has brought to me today. Many thanks, Evynne!

  • @zacharyradoff5839
    @zacharyradoff5839 Před 7 lety

    this lesson was soo sooo sooo helpful! My friend is a big belter and he sings showtunes all the time in the car and i''m trying to teach myself this kinda stuff and your videos are some of the very few that are understandable when it comes to explaining concepts!

  • @sydneyphilips323
    @sydneyphilips323 Před 6 lety

    I love your lessons so much! I struggled for so long trying to figure out what 'Twang' was and how to use it, and still couldn't grasp the concept. Your explanation made it so clear and accessible for me! Thank you!

  • @amyhoover9
    @amyhoover9 Před 8 lety +4

    These voice training sessions are very informative and fun! I also love Ashland's little voice cameos. :D

  • @gracefitzpatrick6343
    @gracefitzpatrick6343 Před 6 lety

    honestly, i’m so glad i stumbled upon your video and especially this one! i recently competed in a voice competition where the girl who placed first in my category had a signature song that i believe used this type of placement. she blew me away with how high i thought she was “belting,” but now that i’m thinking about it, she might have been placing it like the way twang is. awesome video! thank you :)

  • @Wendy-xv2pg
    @Wendy-xv2pg Před 2 lety

    I really appreciate the way you teach. You teach what you say you're going to teach with nothing superfluous, just great advice done really well. Thank you so much!

  • @keilaniroza783
    @keilaniroza783 Před 4 lety +3

    Girl I've done choir for a very long time and my god I don't know why I didn't consider this trick, I was getting so mad at myself for sounding so bad and then once you said twang I immediately knew what you meant. You literally improved my singing by 1,000 percent for the song I'm working on in 5 seconds I love you lol thanks so much.

  • @karenstancato1307
    @karenstancato1307 Před 7 lety

    Evynne, I just found you and am so glad! I am a vocalist in an oldies band and am always seeking to improve. I will definitely be using your teaching and techniques. Your videos are so informative! Thanks!

  • @chunermay6957
    @chunermay6957 Před rokem

    Just dropping by 6 years after this video has updated, wanna say this really helped me a lot!! thank u so much😭😭🥰🥰

  • @ElisPalmer
    @ElisPalmer Před 4 lety

    This video has literally changed my life,
    Thank you so much!☀️

  • @macie8916
    @macie8916 Před 8 lety +2

    I loved the interactiveness of this video!

  • @rva
    @rva Před 7 lety +4

    hello. thanks for a great video! I was asked to do an impression of you for one of my impressions video. would you mind if I featured you?.thank you!

  • @radishcrystalbiggie
    @radishcrystalbiggie Před 8 lety +1

    This was brilliant and so so helpful!! I often feel my voice teacher doesnt really understand female voices as he is male... He is determined to make me into a soprano but I would normally sing alto- this has been really helpful for reaching some of those higher notes!! :D xx

  • @marionpejon9572
    @marionpejon9572 Před 8 lety +1

    How refreshing you are! You made me very happy to work my voice! THANK YOU

  • @MionDesukaMusic
    @MionDesukaMusic Před 8 lety

    Wow, this was literally exactly the problem I wanted to solve for YEARS! Thank you very much for introducing me to twang, it's soo helpful!

  • @joycouragehope24
    @joycouragehope24 Před 5 lety

    so easy to grasp - very clear explanation with important points provided. thank you so much, Evynne!

  • @morganscott5965
    @morganscott5965 Před 8 lety +2

    Thank you so much for this video!! I'm playing Lefou in a performance of Beauty and the Beast this summer and since i have to sing in the higher octave, this was really helpful to sing high, loud, and keep that cartoon-y tone in my voice!

  • @shantellek5816
    @shantellek5816 Před 6 lety

    I think this was one of the very best singing videos I have ever watched! Thank you so so so so much!

  • @emilyj5356
    @emilyj5356 Před 8 lety

    Omg I tried it and it worked! You're a really good singer! I can really understand the things you are explaining and you're not using weird vocabulary! From watching this video I think I can increase my range. I didn't know a lot of things about singing and now it's pretty clear! Thank you! 😊😊😊

  • @Jack-fb7li
    @Jack-fb7li Před 8 lety

    Your videos about belting and twang is FUN & HELPFUL. Tnx.

  • @edelynramirez6719
    @edelynramirez6719 Před 5 lety +2

    I’ve been singing for almost 8 years now and I was always trying to figure out how to be louder especially with a high note and this is very helpful thank you so much 😁💙💙

  • @kaylajabri
    @kaylajabri Před 5 lety

    This video has answered the question to what I was trying to figure out for 4 years in college. This was so helpful!

  • @amandawalen3488
    @amandawalen3488 Před 8 lety

    I just want to say that you have and are helping me grow to become better at singing. And I thank you for that.

  • @nooneinparticular9868
    @nooneinparticular9868 Před 2 lety

    You’re amazing. Very very well put together. You’re very clear on how to do things. I love it! Subbed

  • @yixiaozhang2591
    @yixiaozhang2591 Před 5 lety

    This is super helpful ... When my voice breaks into head range I just suddenly sound like an opera singer, and just after watching this one video I can sing musical theater/pop songs with one quality in all range, so magical ...

  • @judaud6037
    @judaud6037 Před 8 lety

    I'm from Brazil and I'm learning a lot with you! Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with us! Best wishes Julianne

  • @TheCatElaine
    @TheCatElaine Před 6 lety

    This was an AUDITION SAVER for high Belt mix. Thank you!!!

  • @robertgianetto7038
    @robertgianetto7038 Před rokem

    Thank you for your brief warmup videos!

  • @NkirukasWrld
    @NkirukasWrld Před 7 lety +48

    GOING TO TRY THIS TWANG TECHNIQUE! WILL GET BACK TO YOU!

    • @sonianjiki3796
      @sonianjiki3796 Před 7 lety +2

      Nancy Okocha we are still waiting for the feedback here lol

    • @NkirukasWrld
      @NkirukasWrld Před 7 lety +4

      Oh yeah I gave up on the twang tech, I discovered a new one lol

    • @mmatockarija
      @mmatockarija Před 6 lety +2

      N K I R U K A which one?

    • @bnegrao
      @bnegrao Před 6 lety +1

      i guess hi discovered a bicycle or a swimming pool

  • @user-wk5js6ye5i
    @user-wk5js6ye5i Před 4 lety

    wow, really explained this technique ...not a mystery any more . great teacher cause she showed an example of its application and even showcased their differences ...thank you so much

  • @christy_7242
    @christy_7242 Před 7 lety +46

    Who else yawned at 2:44?

  • @erwinjoelcasco
    @erwinjoelcasco Před 6 lety

    Hello!!! I saw today for the fisrst time some of your videos nad I really loved them!! Im a singerfrom Paraguay starting my carear and this kind of lessons help me a lot so thank you so so much! and by the way you are very carismatic, so nice to watch your lessos! xo

  • @HSTS_Mari
    @HSTS_Mari Před 6 lety

    You helped me belt an UGLY G#4, and made F4 easier now, thanks!

  • @RavenDecorla
    @RavenDecorla Před 5 lety

    Seriously enjoying these videos. This one in particular struck home as I couldn't really understand how to strengthen some of my higher notes. I'm going to be working on this and fingers crossed that I get there!

  • @MarioGCabriza
    @MarioGCabriza Před 4 lety

    Ive just discovered you and your videos are helping me A LOOOOT!!! feeeling really confident now!! Thank youu!!

  • @graciecrocker488
    @graciecrocker488 Před 8 lety

    This tutorial is very helpful, thank you! The note that I had to sing for an audition was quite high for a belt in my chest voice, but the twang made the judges not even notice I was switching to my head voice!

  • @runawayqueen349
    @runawayqueen349 Před 4 lety +1

    THANK YOU this is EXACTLY the video I needed to see! I ALWAYS wondered how singers could achieve those really really high notes without sounding like head voice, I thought I only did not have the register!

  • @weronikawozniak9814
    @weronikawozniak9814 Před 8 lety +8

    Awesome!
    I'm singing in a choir and your lessons are helpfull.
    Love it.
    PS: Regarts from Poland :)

  • @megmacleod8955
    @megmacleod8955 Před 17 dny

    Thanks I find your I just found you yesterday and really appreciate. Also the lesson on belting it’s helping me even though I have a voice teacher I love, getting to do these lessons with you during the week are very helpful.

  • @clairemcdermott9826
    @clairemcdermott9826 Před 7 lety +4

    Thank you so much!!! This is just what I need for my audition!!!

  • @LauraRam3
    @LauraRam3 Před 6 lety

    Thanks! So helpful in recovering my voice after some health issues.

  • @pacingBlue
    @pacingBlue Před 5 lety

    Great lesson! I caught up with the feel in my face immediately!

  • @sorayamcgarrh8321
    @sorayamcgarrh8321 Před 8 lety

    This video was super helpful. I have an audition for Fiddler on the Roof coming up and I can sing high, but belting has always been a struggle of mine. I'll definitely be able to use this technique to try and go for the character I want. Thank you!

  • @AnaSeo
    @AnaSeo Před 8 lety

    You are like the funniest and coolest singing teacher ever! Thank you for introducing this! It sounds weird but I think it will be really necessary! Thank you!! You are the BESTTTT

  • @ElisPalmer
    @ElisPalmer Před 3 lety

    Best advice EVER! ☀️ Thank you so much!

  • @kerrin6981
    @kerrin6981 Před 8 lety

    You're awesome, Evynne. Thanks for the videos.

  • @iLeaveYouWithHugs
    @iLeaveYouWithHugs Před 7 lety

    Wow.. fantastic. I was really shocked with the new sounds I was able to make--without any pain!
    Awesome job, Evynne!!!
    **hugs**

  • @withnelandi4569
    @withnelandi4569 Před 8 lety

    Normally I don't listen to singing tutorials on youtube because I've had singing lessons for years and I don't normally find them that helpful. But I started watching this series on your channel because I'm such a big fan of your singing and I'm finding them immensely useful. It's so nice to know that even after years of singing lessons, I can still learn new exercises and discover new things about how to use my voice. Since you asked for suggestions for future videos - how about a video on vibrato? Sometimes mine sounds a bit - thin? I'm not really sure why. Thanks again for the video and I hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving!

  • @HaiItsBrii
    @HaiItsBrii Před 8 lety

    You seriously remind me of my choir teacher, and it makes me so happy.

  • @planetag310
    @planetag310 Před 6 lety +1

    I learned the 'nyaa-nyaa' exercise here on CZcams just a few weeks ago and it has transformed my voice completely - high notes are much stronger and sound like I'm belting when I'm really using mixed voice.

  • @ahsenaktitiz9163
    @ahsenaktitiz9163 Před 2 lety

    I really liked your videos. I can take screenshots of the side notes and check them later, which is very useful. Why did i not discover you before? Thank you very much.

  • @nocktunes
    @nocktunes Před 8 lety

    this is really helpful!! also your lesson on belting!
    I'm classically trained so everything I sing sounds... old... so gotta practice with your tips thank you soo much!!!

  • @illustrisartifex1767
    @illustrisartifex1767 Před 8 lety +1

    YOU ARE SO AMAZING. At 3:47 when you said try it again with a ';)' i completely understood and experienced what you were talking about!

  • @audreyleeyoung
    @audreyleeyoung Před 8 lety

    Hi! I'm a new subbie, a singer and a a singing teacher. I teach beginners only as I am still continuing my own education. I'm digging your channel.

  • @Playingbyear2022
    @Playingbyear2022 Před 8 lety

    I'm performing Think of Me, for a recital. I only two years ago switched from an alto to a mezzo soprano. I'm also a muscician mostly, so the world of signing is ackward right now when it comes to exercises and warm ups. Thank you for the videos.

  • @jeenajoan
    @jeenajoan Před 6 lety +1

    I especially loved the last excercise. So cool. You made me surprise myself. Thank you. I'll definitely will explore some more. Working on a hard song at the moment. I feel more comfortable knowing its possible to do it. :D

  • @debiomalley8326
    @debiomalley8326 Před 8 lety

    VERY HELPFUL! GREAT INFO AND EXPLANATIONS. CLEAR DEMONSTRATIONS OF CONCEPT.
    MANY THANKS FROM A NEW FAN

  • @mstram
    @mstram Před rokem

    Thanks very much for this video.
    I can see that "Full twang" is not necessarily something a singer would need to use, execpt occassionally, but it's a great way of finding your vocal / singing limits.

  • @Maiya696
    @Maiya696 Před 8 lety

    this was very helpful! I've been struggling with getting my sound right and this really helps

  • @increasechukwubueze769

    Beautiful coach, you are just amazing.
    Thank you so much ma'am

  • @corystajduhar
    @corystajduhar Před 7 lety

    I'm always describing this and demonstrating this to people, but now I can refer my female students/friends/family to you. My twang is different than that of a female. Great and concise video.

  • @javiersuarez8415
    @javiersuarez8415 Před 8 lety

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Since your first video the idea the I could train my voice to be a better singer really attracted me

  • @bygrace930
    @bygrace930 Před 6 lety

    the best explanation and demo of twang thank you for sharing

  • @moniquekirton25
    @moniquekirton25 Před 3 lety

    Very good explanation. Easy to understand. It helped me realize that I am doing some of that already just not knowing that it is acceptable.

  • @tuansiew
    @tuansiew Před 8 lety

    Learned something new today! Thanks!

  • @nightowl458
    @nightowl458 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow..I never knew I could make different sounds..thanks...
    It was useful

  • @aidavela4810
    @aidavela4810 Před 6 lety

    Awesome! You made ir out so clear. I've being experimenting with muy students and the results are amazing. Thanks you so muchas!

  • @rubenchannel8237
    @rubenchannel8237 Před 7 lety

    You are awesome. Thanks for your values time and the way you are teaching us it's amazing.