10 Minute Warm Up for Belting (do this before you sing like a diva)

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  • čas přidán 15. 08. 2020
  • I'm Madeline Harvey and thank you so much for hanging out with me today. In our video we're going to be warming you up quickly specific for belting. So if you like today's video please be sure to give it a thumbs up or click that Subscribe button below. I would love to see you here more often. Now there are two major components to belting that we have to be sure to activate and that's what a warm up is for. Number one is release. Now we need to be able to allow the demands of a song the range of a song to lift up to prepare to meet those fine or coordination of head voice. So I've got an exercise that's great for letting the chest voice thin a little bit but without losing that punch the second thing is resistance. Now what is resistance. That's a tricky element. That basically means that you're going to create a counterweight in the sound and that's going to give it a lot of pop and a lot of edge to it. So for example if I sing this thing here and I'm just going to steadily flow my air out in front of me on it's a kind of neutral tone but if I give it a little bit of resistance go it creates a counterweight that gives it more of a book sound. So here we go. We're gonna be starting on the sound. Nay. And that basically allows for you to activate your chest voice in a lighter way so that it can prepare to meet those finer coordination of head voice especially as we get higher. This is really really really great because it takes all the pressure and all the effort off of the neck and puts it in the nose. So we love thing that will help with that. So our pattern is this Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay. Now notice how I kept everything nay even at the start in my nose. So this will give us a lot more of us stability in our bills. HERE WE GO. GO THROUGH IT'S HERE. Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay maybe Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay they may be me me me maintaining Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Navy Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Nay Very good. Now if you feel that as you're ascending especially through that transition preparing to meet that final coordination of head voice if it feels like it's still getting a little groupie in the neck I like you let it go up and so that needs a place. Now this is an activation so that means you're not going to stay there but you're giving your body that frame of reference for what that feels like. So for example if we're here and we feel Nay Nay Nay and I'm stuck that I'm going to use my nose as an assist to let that transition happen. Name nay nay nay. And the more comfortable I become with that then I can let off of that coordination a little bit letting it be a little bit more of a usable sound. Cool. Very good. So moving on our second element is resistance. So this one's a little tricky in my lessons I always describe resistance as separating salt from sugar meaning it's really hard to feel the difference between resistance and strain if you're not accustomed to it. Now if you're accustomed to it just like tasting salt and tasting sugar it's very different but if you're not accustomed to it it can feel very very very similar. So what what we're going for is a little bit more of a muscle fiber. So we're gonna give ourself the sound good but it's gonna be like Dude kind of like that. Now do you notice that wouldn't go Gugu Gugu go my cords close. G is a very natural compressing consonant which means it's going gonna bring the inner edges of those chords together and allow the larynx to dip a little bit which is a perfect spot for Belting. We don't want that learners to raise up as we're belting we want it to stay nice and stable. So as we ascend we're not going to necessarily let the sun release we're going to keep it as good. As we can. Right. Cool. Same pattern same pattern. But keep it. Do something. Yeah. Here we go. Let's try it together. Ow ow ow ow ow ow ow. Now keep in mind we don't know. We don't want to get caught. We're really gonna go to food now. Believe it or not this feels very chesty but there is a considerable amount of head voice influencing the sound. So give it a try right here. Go. Now again only go as far as feels comfortable for you. And if you want to check in every now and again and just try that top note that's the sound that we're going for. Hear that head voice influencing that sound whilst we also give a little bit more muscle fiber giving the impression of leaning back into the sound. It's very tricky it's very tricky but keep practicing with it you'll get it. So let's take this back now. Boop boop boop boop boop boop boop boop boop boop no go dude. Oh very cool. Very cool. Now these are very contrasting exercises but both will complement exactly what and a nice healthy belting needs. They're a little tricky and they're a little on the advanced side so feel free to modify by going just a little bit softer and a little bit lighter as you're building this coordination.

Komentáře • 346

  • @heynicks4292
    @heynicks4292 Před 3 lety +628

    Time frames for practice:
    02:30 - Release: 4-up Ney's, 4 stacatto Ney's, 4-down Ney's
    06:02 - Resistance: 4-up Goo's, 4 stacatto Goo's, 4-down Goo's

  • @lauraroberts-hartley8138
    @lauraroberts-hartley8138 Před 3 lety +210

    2:12 - Beginning of first exercise.
    5:32 - Beginning of second exercise.

  • @aarenlescopb
    @aarenlescopb Před 4 měsíci +28

    I'm inside my van outside of a karaoke bar.. being the weirdo warming up because I won't be able to sing without doing this warm-up 😂

  • @haven_james
    @haven_james Před 3 lety +396

    I used to be a soprano and I'm really good but over quarantine I didn't sing everyday and my voice got really breathy and I can't high notes I used to be able I'm starting to get back into routine and you videos have helped me!

    • @alexgreen1913
      @alexgreen1913 Před 3 lety +25

      I'm getting back into singing myself because I got sick with covid and I need to strengthen my voice.

    • @AuraEsteem
      @AuraEsteem Před 2 lety +5

      That’s how it be , I use to be able to belt really nicely now it’s takes a lot work ,

    • @muslimmetalman
      @muslimmetalman Před 2 lety +1

      your voice got deeper?

    • @mariadejesus2211
      @mariadejesus2211 Před rokem +4

      @@muslimmetalman probably not. They probably simply lost some vocal range

    • @muslimmetalman
      @muslimmetalman Před rokem

      @@mariadejesus2211 so they're still a soprano ?

  • @DareToElsewhere
    @DareToElsewhere Před 3 lety +103

    That second warmup was genius. Helped me find a specific placement in my voice I've been trying to figure out for ages.

    • @iconic_valll
      @iconic_valll Před měsícem

      Exactly what I was thinking! It’s marvelous!

  • @mariasad6007
    @mariasad6007 Před rokem +15

    This warm up is magic. Instantly sounded 10x better after completing it

  • @carrieorsel1340
    @carrieorsel1340 Před 3 lety +193

    This is amazing! I think i may have actually belted. Thank you so much!

    • @christoc99
      @christoc99 Před 3 lety +1

      🛡🛡🛡🛡🛡🛡🛡🛡nice - good for you 🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨

  • @HappilyAnonymousGirl
    @HappilyAnonymousGirl Před 3 lety +18

    5:22 Oh my goodness! I busted out laughing when she said “Duuude” I love this so much.

  • @mselaineryan
    @mselaineryan Před 3 lety +16

    DUDE, this is the best vocal video ever. You explain the why of things! I feel like other coaches just say, sing 'nay nay nay, guh, guh, guh' and you'll improve but they never explain the mechanism or how it is that the exercises will work - because no-one actually wants their voice to actually sound like 'nay, nay, guh, guh'! Thank you for the explanation part of things. I'm exciting to learn how to belt safely and properly at long last!

  • @Itsaloraaa
    @Itsaloraaa Před 3 lety +76

    This is actually so awesome, I started singing with ease after weeks of vocal strain!!!

  • @sankarsanadas3026
    @sankarsanadas3026 Před 3 lety +31

    Roger Love recommends these same exercises, so it’s nice to know some exercises are universal among singing coaches. But you explain things in more detail Madeleine in my view.

  • @janetbotor13
    @janetbotor13 Před 3 lety +33

    Woaahhh. I'm ready to sing high notes again because of this. Thank you for this, Ms. Madeleine. 😊♥️

  • @joxclever
    @joxclever Před 3 lety +44

    Wonderful, thank you! I'm struggling so much with postnasal drip (I think from seasonal allergies) and I really need to keep pressure OUT of my throat. So this is great.

  • @magdragon04_7
    @magdragon04_7 Před 3 lety +8

    Omg this really helps me to feel less stressed and also be less stressed when singing. It's so fun to do as well and it helped me to reach higher notes in chest voice more effortlessly!✨🔥

  • @cessarana3006
    @cessarana3006 Před 3 lety +30

    When I should start singing a song after I watched all of your videos?
    You actually teached me how to sing a high notes and also to removed a strains, found my belt and also to love my voice too. 💓

  • @MichaelAntus
    @MichaelAntus Před 3 lety +5

    Thank you for yet another inspiring video. This is so good, I've bookmarked it...

  • @angela5482
    @angela5482 Před rokem +4

    Madelyn, you are the best vocal coach ever. Your vocal exercises have really helped me improve my singing. Thank you so much!

  • @jogaserca
    @jogaserca Před 3 lety +8

    That was fantastic! Thank you. You're a great teacher and I love the look of your studio - so professional and cool :). Great tips for belting, to go lighter in the beginning. Very helpful for me and not too serious at the same time ;-)

  • @michellec3871
    @michellec3871 Před 2 lety +2

    You explain things so clearly! Thank you! 💕

  • @chelseadaley9770
    @chelseadaley9770 Před 3 lety +4

    Thank you so much for the awesome tips and advice I never learned about any of this but now that I have that had taught me I appreciate you helping me along the way

  • @madilynfleming6565
    @madilynfleming6565 Před 2 lety +5

    Really loved this warm up!! Thank you for making this video :)

  • @volubleperspicacious
    @volubleperspicacious Před 3 lety +42

    Awesome excersices! I would love to see a video from you on how to go about releasing that "throat strain" feeling. Sometimes while practicing a healthy belt, that strain will still come into play. Even if you try to let it go as soon as you notice it, that tightness stays around even if you don't do any more singing after that. Thoughts?

  • @ritareilly8548
    @ritareilly8548 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Madeline, thank you so much for your coaching and explanations! I’m grateful for you!!! You’re funny and delightful, too! We have to lose a bit of our pride to do these silly exercises for serious voice! I Love you! 😊 Thank you!!!❤❤❤

  • @TrishRadil
    @TrishRadil Před rokem +7

    Trying to get back on stage after a Covid hibernation, and these are great! Thank you so much!!

  • @MadMusician
    @MadMusician Před 3 lety +36

    This is AWESOME! I feel like I'd use this to teach belting and mixed voice instead of for warming it up.

  • @jammyjap
    @jammyjap Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you for Madeleine. Keep it up.

  • @mikahfranco6073
    @mikahfranco6073 Před 2 lety +7

    Thank you. This is very helpful. 💖
    2:30 Ney
    6:10 Goo

  • @keagank9414
    @keagank9414 Před rokem +12

    This video is the best warmup for belting I’ve ever come across. I’ve always struggled with having a soft whispery voice but I watched this once and BOOM it was there so effortlessly. Keeping this for future reference. Thank you!

    • @oneeye9801
      @oneeye9801 Před 5 měsíci +1

      have u ever struggled with a massive strain and an overuse of the chest voice while trying to belt? i can’t do the second exercise without feeling that strain that she mentioned and idk how to get rid of it😅

    • @keagank9414
      @keagank9414 Před 5 měsíci

      It's hard to give good advice when I can't see or hear what's going on, but strain is definitely a difficult obstacle to overcome. I think experimenting while singing helps because then you can feel it out and you'll be able to feel where the strain goes away. Hopefully that made sense lol my brain is fried. @@oneeye9801

  • @user-jd1kv1mj1v
    @user-jd1kv1mj1v Před 9 měsíci +2

    I'm trying out for a play and really need to belt the words, this helped a lot and was amazing!

  • @esmer9394
    @esmer9394 Před měsícem

    These exercises are my go-to every time before Sunday worship. I notice a huge difference in being able to belt and reach all the notes. The gogogogoooo was challenging in the beginning, but I got them down without straining and they help so much!

  • @llgbyb8534
    @llgbyb8534 Před 3 lety +6

    It helped me improved a lot

  • @SphoenixBlue
    @SphoenixBlue Před 3 lety +3

    You are the cutest human that has ever existed. 🥺 I love your sweater! Thank you for the warm up

  • @TheUkuleleFool
    @TheUkuleleFool Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks so much, Madeline. I wanted a good belting warm-up to help me prepare for a ukulele performance. I've always wanted tools for a no-fail belt. Wish me luck on my performance in March at the Gaithersburg UkeFest.

  • @iamjove
    @iamjove Před 3 lety

    You are the best!!!! Everything you explain i completely understand. You make it so easy to learn from you!

  • @user-ko5im5uu5c
    @user-ko5im5uu5c Před 3 lety

    this method is great for mastering balanced mix voice. Thanks

  • @rosemarie7705
    @rosemarie7705 Před rokem

    Thank you for all of your help, I sing in the church choir and I use your practice for warm up.

  • @AngeliaDeanne
    @AngeliaDeanne Před 3 lety +1

    This was so helpful! Thank you so much 🥰

  • @yukiannie666
    @yukiannie666 Před 3 lety

    had to do it while no one else home right now... lovin your warm ups... ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @velarde966
    @velarde966 Před 2 lety +2

    I loved this and it also made me laugh, thank you👏🏼😂

  • @adee7039
    @adee7039 Před 3 lety +4

    Your videos are so amazing!!! I wish I could train with you :(. Thank you so much!!!

  • @MakeItDontFakeIt
    @MakeItDontFakeIt Před 3 lety +2

    This was really helpful - thank you!

  • @ItsFinigan
    @ItsFinigan Před 3 lety +3

    Wow, this was crazy because I was tightening my core so much

  • @theapearman1407
    @theapearman1407 Před 3 lety +9

    Wonderful exercises very helpful! Reminded me of “yeast “ only in “G”. Madeline will you do a video on soft singing (gentle chord) I tend to sing full on and some singers style is breathy in quality. Thank you 😊

  • @qingluo8069
    @qingluo8069 Před rokem

    Genius excercises finally got it thank you!!

  • @jay_nickkel
    @jay_nickkel Před rokem

    These are so good. I’ll get it this will be a great range raiser

  • @Rosannasfriend
    @Rosannasfriend Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for a well needed topic!

  • @Designmelnica
    @Designmelnica Před rokem

    It is very cool vocal warm up lesson! Thank you ❤️

  • @ivansband573
    @ivansband573 Před 3 lety +30

    The moment at 5:55 I can watch forever! Thank you for the lesson! Very helpful

    • @icyarrow6435
      @icyarrow6435 Před 2 lety +4

      Waoh this is actually a good time stamp for the second excersise

  • @bethysboutique
    @bethysboutique Před rokem +1

    This was an awesome warmup. The first one actually started a bit low for me! I have a belt but I’m originally trained as a coloratura

  • @loveisonlyyoo9480
    @loveisonlyyoo9480 Před 3 lety +2

    I never been this early. Thank you for this video!

  • @InaTramp
    @InaTramp Před 3 lety

    OMG I love it!!!! You are awesome!

  • @madelinebrennan9636
    @madelinebrennan9636 Před 2 lety +1

    this was extremely helpful to me! i took voice for years as a young woman but haven't in a long time, and am auditioning recently for belting roles. i am trying to keep those higher notes relaxed but have noticed an almost shouting quality in my voice (my range has also decreased in my old age ;) these exercises really helped me keep those higher notes more relaxed in my throat. i could definitely feel it. i may contact you for some help on a specific song for a role. thank you!

  • @marinamucera3815
    @marinamucera3815 Před 3 lety +6

    Omg I just belted heart attack i didn’t know I could do that thank uuuu

  • @sarahsweet5265
    @sarahsweet5265 Před 3 lety +36

    Can you do stable larynx positioning exercises plz?

  • @harrieth7003
    @harrieth7003 Před 4 měsíci

    Hmm I commented earlier and it’s not appearing - but OMG that counterweight analogy was such a lightbulb moment for me! Been missing something in my belt practise and couldn’t figure it out but think I have with this video. Also the sugar/salt thing is total genius.

  • @marinacabello2359
    @marinacabello2359 Před 3 lety +5

    I dont understand so well.. But you are so good! Thanks from México..

  • @jenna_baker
    @jenna_baker Před 10 měsíci +3

    LOL i laughed so hard during the old man sounding one. thanks for this! it did help

  • @uunyq
    @uunyq Před 3 měsíci

    literally im belting last midnight from into the woods and I dont usually belt but for her it feels the best (in my personal opinion) show day in 1 month and a few weeks!!!

  • @ritodanger
    @ritodanger Před 3 lety +1

    THANK YOU!

  • @isaklalremtluanga8368
    @isaklalremtluanga8368 Před 2 lety

    this is soo helpful.. thank you for this video😭😭😭

  • @luciamossa
    @luciamossa Před 3 lety

    Loved it! Thanks :)

  • @kellysullivanofficial
    @kellysullivanofficial Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks!

  • @rhondabaroli2683
    @rhondabaroli2683 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for helping me learn to belt :)

  • @SAImuffin
    @SAImuffin Před 3 lety +7

    Thank you so much for these exercises! Do you have a tip on know to avoid singing too "opera" on the high goog?

  • @AdrianVanOyan
    @AdrianVanOyan Před 3 lety +1276

    How many of you guys actually have the privacy to do this? Lol

    • @AdrianVanOyan
      @AdrianVanOyan Před 3 lety +204

      @@sarahstermolli9104 lol, i wish singing wasnt such an embarrassing hobby I cringe at myself everytime 😂

    • @MorrisLess
      @MorrisLess Před 3 lety +59

      Kinda, but my wife thinks I'm nuts. And the dogs next door.

    • @MakeItDontFakeIt
      @MakeItDontFakeIt Před 3 lety +74

      Meh. I learned to get used to looking/sounding silly to other people a long time ago. 😉 Between acting/oral interpretation, singing, and performing - people think I’m weird, and that’s just find.

    • @Janeyx
      @Janeyx Před 3 lety +26

      I sing in my blanket X'D

    • @Janeyx
      @Janeyx Před 3 lety +3

      @@SherylinRM haha thank you! XD

  • @lukasmiller486
    @lukasmiller486 Před 3 lety +3

    Hi Madeline! I’ve been watching your channel lately and it has helped me immensely. I was wondering if you could do a video on sustained high notes at the end of a song. I am a self trained Leggero tenor and even though the octave C3-C4 is the best part of my range, I still can’t stand to sing the notes Bb3-C4 at the very end of an aria or art song because no matter how good the voice sounds and feels, I know I’m taking a chance and start to feel sick right before the end. I’m okay with the phrases that require me to scoop up, hold for a second and then drop down but it’s NOTHING like the sustained ones at the end.

  • @amirtehrani2339
    @amirtehrani2339 Před 2 lety

    Useful practice 🙏🙏👍👍

  • @BIANCA_ADRIAO
    @BIANCA_ADRIAO Před 3 lety

    Loved it

  • @natalielindi9423
    @natalielindi9423 Před 2 lety

    so helpful thankyou!

  • @AliceMinguez
    @AliceMinguez Před 3 lety +5

    That “dude” thing is super helpful! Many thanks XD

  • @christinarelf1137
    @christinarelf1137 Před 3 lety

    Love this! The mid-range of my voice is definitely the weakest. Which warm up videos should I watch to help that please?

  • @sandarupriyanwada5174
    @sandarupriyanwada5174 Před 2 lety

    Thank you very very much

  • @russell6917
    @russell6917 Před 3 lety +1

    I love your hair!!!

  • @hiilikespicynoodles5873
    @hiilikespicynoodles5873 Před 2 lety +1

    Omg tysm ur awesome!! :) xxxx

  • @naycnay
    @naycnay Před 3 lety +15

    I'm called Nay by all my friends. You singing that exercise and looking straight at the camera confuses my brain. :D

    • @raccoonachet6753
      @raccoonachet6753 Před 3 lety +1

      you'd be like, whay ? whay ? whay ? whay ? whay ? whay ? whay ? whay ? whay ?...

  • @ZmeyMusic
    @ZmeyMusic Před 3 lety +22

    INFPs are the best teachers though :)

  • @keitha.355
    @keitha.355 Před 3 lety

    Love that intro.

  • @agabrook
    @agabrook Před 3 lety

    Best voice teacher on CZcams

  • @thebalancedtrader6992
    @thebalancedtrader6992 Před 2 lety

    Hi beautiful friend! Thank you so much, loving all of your videos and content! Always learning soooo much :)
    If you are actually still taking suggestions, I would love to know what the Top two most important things to remember or stay aware of when performing? I lead a kirtan and know how much my voice can relax and deepen the connection with, so on my journey there, are they any tips you have for "beginner performers" like myself?
    So much love and gratitude!
    Chris

  • @thefleshcurtains
    @thefleshcurtains Před rokem

    Ur my fave yt vocalist I’ve ever seen

  • @andthencametherain4419
    @andthencametherain4419 Před 3 lety +15

    You are great
    It would be great if you could focus on different types of voices
    Like,I have a light voice as compared to many guys so how should I proceed with it im 17 so I just wish it gets a bit mature 🙁😅

  • @krystalscarlet5255
    @krystalscarlet5255 Před 3 lety

    Great thanks!

  • @racheldeocampo4804
    @racheldeocampo4804 Před 2 lety +1

    thank you so much for your videos Madeleine! How long before singing do you have to do the warmup? I need to chant at Mass sometimes, so I can't be practicing right before the time I need to go up and do it, as it may be 15 to 20 minutes into the service. Is it still effective to do the warmup and not be belting until half an hour or so after?

  • @susywitch
    @susywitch Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you love 😇😇😇🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @bejoyful7
    @bejoyful7 Před rokem

    I can’t nay as smooth as you did. My voice kept breaking in the transition to higher notes even I tried very hard to use the mix voice / pharyngeal section

  • @chayahlichtig9209
    @chayahlichtig9209 Před rokem

    This video was awesome! I'm a trained classical soprano and generally transition quite low. Auditioning for a belt role, and was able to bring my belt up to a solid Db! Now to figure out how to sustain them!?

  • @davidperrii
    @davidperrii Před 3 lety

    oh this was posted on my birthday ill take that as a sign and a win

  • @liyangpark4525
    @liyangpark4525 Před 3 lety +6

    omg thanks this help me alottt

  • @danisunseri5429
    @danisunseri5429 Před 3 lety

    Thank you sooo much Madeleine! Looovvvee it!💙💛💚😘🎶

  • @ayan6510
    @ayan6510 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi Madeline ! Can you please make a video explaining how to start and end a note or a line or phrase???

  • @royjoseph4565
    @royjoseph4565 Před 3 lety +5

    I love ur hairstyles a lottttttttt.. u are very cute 🥰🥰😊

  • @AdorableOracle
    @AdorableOracle Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you so much for this! Also, I love your top, is that Alice & Olivia

  • @wendymcdonald1261
    @wendymcdonald1261 Před 3 lety +4

    Thank you Madaleine for these tutorials, they are incredibly helpful. One thing I'd like to know is once I have practiced each lesson, I'm wondering what song would be best to impliment this technique into? Example if it's this lesson on Warming up for a belt, could you recommend a belting song that I could sing along to after completing the lesson to implement the proper voice placement please?
    Or if it's a lesson on breathing could you recommend a song that works on our understanding of breathing to implement the lesson just learned please? Thank you kindly

  • @kaylivelazquez7354
    @kaylivelazquez7354 Před 2 lety

    Just came across your channel! I'm an instrumentalist who's super involved in choir and loves musical theatre, and going into Music Ed soon with my credential work starting this month; and I just think your videos are so great. You're such a natural with pedagogy and it's fun too. What major city are you based near if you don't mind me asking? :) Prob a long shot that you're near where I'm from near LA but thought i'd leave a comment to ask!

  • @Colass
    @Colass Před 3 lety

    Thanks

  • @jorje0068
    @jorje0068 Před 3 lety +2

    Surfs up!

  • @guyzoun
    @guyzoun Před 4 měsíci

    Excellent merci beaucoup 🙏 . Sometimes my muscles neck are tense as if I am pulling an elephant. Any video of yours to correct this behavior. Thank you.

  • @jennifergreermusic
    @jennifergreermusic Před rokem

    Hi Madeleine. Thanks for the helpful video. Are you influenced by the SLS teaching method? Thanks!

  • @tarajade5035
    @tarajade5035 Před 2 lety

    really enjoying your lessons ..thanks so much. I am woman in 60's, and voice is cracking. I have less control. Maybe you know something on this topic--issue?

  • @gabrielleivy2189
    @gabrielleivy2189 Před 3 lety

    I love you too 💗🦋