How to Get a Thicker, Beefier Mixed Voice (Combine These 3 Steps)

[@tysonreesmusic]

As soon as he says "exercises" with the rabbit ears, it's time to warn anyone you live with that extremely strange sounds are inevitable for the next 20 minutes

[@chrisliepe]

Indeed!

[@RodKruz]

Huh hah heh!

[@aktv5507]

I live in a house share and they are all cool about me singing but when I was learning how to hit guns n roses it's birth place sounded like a crow and a cat were having a pay per view mma fight in my room. Bless them for accepting that. I also use a tc helicon doubler pedal if I'm tired or ill so I can step off the gas but still sound full.

[@kristinadjokic1481]

Impressive that you keep going without bursting into laughter after hha-he-huh!

[@teamtony9746]

But this dude’s weirs exercised really helped me figure out mixed ❤❤❤

[@ChrisAlbertH47]

Video game grunting voice-over at 3:39 😂 In all seriousness, this was a great video. Very useful tips.

[@Molitoth]

3:39 LOL. You are awesome Chris.

[@kietro8319]

I’ve watched it 7 times, which I’m sure says more about me than it does about Chris.

[@DeAguaMusic]

Oh my god, my neighbours can't stop laughing, but I don't give a fuck, this is super helpful and fun! I'm reaching that thicker voice little by little. Thanks as always, Chris!

[@chrisliepe]

You're very welcome!

[@lippi2171]

Lol I once heard one of my neighbors mimicking my singing when I used to practice a lot! Somewhat painful but funny experience

[@RapidCycling07-p5v]

Please don’t take Our Lord’s Name in vain. Peace!

[@stevengrantofthegiftshop1549]

This wasn't a screaming lesson, but I experimented with these exercises and it's helping me to scream properly FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER! It sort of happened by accident!

[@chrisliepe]

Those are the best accidents and way to learn!!

[@Brandovibe]

Great accident! That's how I leaned how to do my AC/DC voice

[@DigitalRelay]

Your teaching is so incredibly effective for several reasons... First, you break things down into manageable chunks that anyone with the basics or better can work on without ever feeling overwhelmed, then move onto the next chunk. Second, you're extremely encouraging but realistic. Anyone can do this stuff, but you'll have to put in the work. Third, you've made it not only okay to sound ridiculous while working on this stuff, but expected, because you lead by example. "If he can do it on KZbin where it'll live forever, surely I can do this in my office or car." The more I've watched your videos and taken your class, the more I realize how uncomfortable I was in the past with any sound coming out of my mouth that I didn't think was pleasing. I've learned that to discover what sounds pleasing, you have to work through a ton of stuff that doesn't. From warmups to exercises to performance. It's not all going to be pretty. Not only is that acceptable, it's a necessary part of it. Embrace it.

[@chrisliepe]

Yes yes yes!!! Thanks so much for the great comment!!

[@ehLeanne311]

@@chrisliepe I'm confused, is it the second head voice or third mixed voice sound that should be leaned on to beef up high notes F4-C5?

[@kane29842]

3:39 pretty sure i've heard this exact noise sequence in about 5,000 different fighting games.

[@jakedaniel3763]

With your videos, I’ve learned the singing is about layering sensations, rather than aiming for a sound.

[@chrisliepe]

Yesssssssss

[@phosphorusmusick]

Oh dear, it took me almost 3 years (since this video was released, basically) to fully grasp what is happening in this lesson and how to exactly replicate it and FEEL what's going on in my throat/voice. But I think, I finally got it. :') Mastering the voice is such a looooong journey for me. But it's surely worth it!

[@remingtonr717]

Dude how did I just go from an A4 as my top note never understanding a mix belt only singer to hitting a F5 (on end of viva las vengeance) without any head voice (very tough but the C5 easy as could be even with vibrato and its powerful I'm not disappointed with its power at all) . I'm legitimately in shock, of course I have no idea how to use it and like no dynamics or control but holy shit it's like my entire life just changed, 24 hours ago an A4 was my top note. What do I do next, binging all your mix videos, your approaching to f scales and just make noises is absolutely pure genius. Thank you for existing

[@chrisliepe]

VICTORY!! And only the beginning!!! YESSSS. Definitely check out all my mixed voice videos and also join my free course linked in the video description too! Things are going to continue to explode for you!!! :)

[@HotRefuse]

The opening song is Burden In My Hand by Soundgarden in case you're looking for it to practice.

[@caeruleusbritannus]

I rly just want Chris's full cover of this now

[@facelessgames94]

I've gone from choir boy, to nothing, to gritty open mic-er. Your videos, the few that I've watched, help me alot. Thanks for your amazing content

[@chrisliepe]

You’re so welcome!

[@sonoftyme9789]

Your Cornell covers are awesome. Your voice is incredibly close to the real Cornell take. If I heard it without the video, I would assume it was him. Killer cover at the beginning, great tune.

[@analogdistortion2906]

Man if remaining members of Soundgarden wanted to tour you are like the only person who could pull that off.

[@chrisliepe]

That would be my dream come true!

[@frankunodostres473]

check out richie kotzen

[@user-oy7gz5bf2h]

@@frankunodostres473 Or Big Wreck's Ian Thornley.

[@chrisliepe]

@@frankunodostres473 LOVE Kotzen!! Videos coming on him someday!

[@chrisliepe]

@@user-oy7gz5bf2h Big Wreck/Ian Thornley are KILLER!

[@H3Y0o]

I have lived a few decades in life and I still can't believe that we are getting these for free. Knowledge should be free Thank you Chris Liepe! Mad respect for you! Edit: Could you also do a song cover for the Soundgarden song that you did in the beginning? It's too darn nice not to be known!

[@stebolian]

Well back 2 years later and realise i now have found a lighter way to do this. I waa trying to bring the old man up to my mix head. Thanks man ..i will work on this . A new way

[@longjohn84]

Freaking nailed that intro song. So good

[@danielteer4471]

I love that you teach based on how singing should "feel" and how that translates to experiencing progress and finding cool new sounds in my voice I never thought existed before!

[@brandonsmith581]

I’ve told you before but thanks so much for these. I like the explanations of how it should feel I always heard use your chest or sing from your belly but never really understood till now.

[@RobertMichael]

This guy is absolutely brilliant

[@joshvalle5521]

oh man your singing in that intro was GOLD, great control, loved the video man, helped out a bunch

[@goodmaggie]

Wow Chris, you've opened up a range of colours and textures I didn't know I had. This makes so much sense. You've explained and demonstrated this so well I was able to grab it and run with it. It's also got me supporting my breath better. This will be added to my practice schedule. You are da man!

[@Rosannasfriend]

Have to say I haven’t finished the video yet… But I’ve already tried your thing about using the stomach compression from “the old man voice “in your mixed voice and head voice, and it’s already making a huge difference! This is going to change everything for me. Thank you so so so so much! What I get from this is that it’s not really about using more chess voice in your mix in order to achieve “chest“ mix. That’s really a misnomer. It’s just about using your mixed voice with more compassion. That makes so much more sense.

[@jeremiahagravante5454]

And it's all Soundgarden... And i love it Chris...

[@jordanheyvaert6204]

This video, and Chris's other videos on mixed voice caused me to unlock my mix voice. I wasn't able to sing in mix before this.

[@lucascookson4520]

your channel is like a book. It may take some diciplin to read but contains better information then any 'quick tip' video could ever give.

[@iamjay9410]

I’ve been looking for this video forever👏🏽

[@Unclejack72]

You are the most incredible speaker - your annunciation, cadence, and mindfulness approach to what you say - the way you articulate - is AMAZING - the best vocal coach I have seen in my 30 years

[@aimeetigar]

Finally something my brain can understand. It has been a matter of muscle interpretation and you had definitely open my eyes 🤯

[@JamesCastadyKristament]

So good. Thanks Chris.

[@8odycount]

I always had the opinion, either you can sing or not. but with these videos I learned, why my voice was sometimes better and sometimes not. I am talking about live gigs. I make music since 27 years. I also learned, that you still can improve on your voice. But I always want to sound authentic still.

[@abbywallystorm28]

Good afternoon from FRANCE, thank you sooo much for for all your videos, I discovered you just 3 days ago. You can't imagine how much You’ve helped me! Just 3 days, so I still must work, but already a big improvement. I dedicaded my last cover "Fantasy" live with headphones 😅 And I put your Channel in the 1st comment and description, if you don't mind. It's not perfect, but I hear a big improvement, thanks to you. I stay tune, ans still learning 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🥰

[@woodoyoy]

This is what I discovered not long ago. You have to develop compression in head voice, otherwise there's nothing to mix with the chest voice

[@chrisliepe]

YES YES

[@neilbonavita8623]

Why don't other teachers say this? this is the first time that I've heard that compression is a major part of mix??!! Thanks Chris.

[@adamsnyder5574]

Thanks brother Chris! Awesome lesson. I've been taking one on one voice lessons again and that plus your teachings are making such a difference! Much appreciate you!

[@doolyskating]

Amazing Cornell cover. The best I’ve ever heard for sure. He was a huge inspiration for me as well!

[@waderzr]

Chris...this incredible! I drove from LA to LasVegas and did Huh, ha, hee the entire trip - to Soundgarden. My "hees need some work. I'll practice more before moving on to the next lesson.

[@nick_vanderwood]

This is your best mixed voice video.. really beginning to feel it!!

[@ikaros110]

exactly the lesson I was waiting for!!

[@RoganRogers]

This helped me finally find my mix! Thank you so much Chris!

[@adrianjagerarraya1343]

what an awesome demonstration!

[@dougie2150]

Great cover at the beginning!

[@neilxpeart]

exactly what I was looking for, thanks Chris!

[@aeolos70]

Always enjoy your videos man

[@Robrette74]

This is good. I experimented and felt what you were talking about. I’ll continue exploring.

[@-byko-8423]

This cat is a freakin' GENIUS! Love this channel ❤

[@twthathug]

Once again you hit the nail on the head far better than anyone I've heard explain it before. Thank you so much

[@FreedyMercuryForEver]

I've been following your channel for some time now and I'm leagues better now than when I started, 1/ for the FREE amazing content sure but also, 2/ just from finding inspiration for my voice in the nuggets of knowledge that you drop here and there throughout your videos. Honestly Chris, this is million-subscriber channel in the making, it's got it all ! I was there at 10K, I'll be there at 1M. Thank you so much and keep up the good work !

[@chrisliepe]

I appreciate your continued engagement and I'm so glad you're learning and being inspired!

[@codycriswell]

Chris you’re a badass. I watch almost all of your videos, and this stuff works. 🤘🏽

[@Mike-ye6sl]

I swear Chris,you making it clear as (I dont know who)) Much thanks for your info that most of people can easily manage vocal techniques because of you

[@goodmaggie]

You're so clever Chris in the ways you give us to access and produce these sounds. The unexpected outcome I've had is that I'm supporting my high notes much better with my support dialed in and producing a much bigger voice in the upper part of my register. I feel like a Wagnerian opera singer he he. I like my other head voice too, it has a pure quality. What an abs workout! I can't thank you enough for opening so many doors.

[@jonnyjazzz]

"Unless we know how it feels to [perform a singing technique], we can't really do that." That's the summary of all my difficulties with singing.

[@imanoljesusdelpozo4907]

My dude! This is exactly what I’ve been exercising for like the past month with my teacher, it’s as if I had requested this to you. Thank you so much

[@chrisliepe]

You're so welcome!!

[@whatevsimbulletproof]

Thanks so much Chris! I wanted to sing since i was a kid. With your help I feel like I'm really getting somewhere!

[@chrisliepe]

Glad i could help =D

[@GiantontheMoon]

Me: What does the Fox say? Chris Liepe: Hoo, Haa, Hee Me: Perfection!

[@debansuini9600]

OMG!!! Such amazing voice!! My heart is beating and my fingers are tingling

[@DigitalRelay]

Vocal teaching gold, Jerry.

[@samsancheziii]

15:16 That was a good HAW!! 😂 This guy is the best. 👏🏻💯

[@zeynoben9196]

8 aydır bu Allahın belası Mix ses kafa sesiyle uğraşıyorum.Hatta şu sıralar ses tellerim mahvolmuṣ durumda .Fakt ilk defa bir eğitmenin bu olayı bu kadar iyi anlattığîna denk geldim.Muhteṣemsiniz❤sizi tebrik ederim.Bir Türk sözü vardîr, "Kişi ancak kendisi çok iyi biliyorsa, bir başkasına öğretebilir"You're amazing❤

[@BVNmusic]

bro you're like pro pro pro. inspiring.

[@-breakofdawn-]

After watching this video I’m not worried anymore about what my neighbours might think of me. 😁 Thank you for that!

[@317consulting5]

You compliment Cornell!

[@sciexp]

Thanks for sharing this.

[@dialogicmusic5879]

Really helpful, Chris, thank you. For me it highlights that the feel of compression in mix is a bit different from the feel of compression in chest, and it'll be good to lean into that awareness in my practice. I'm working through your Mixed Voice Method and Madness course at the moment, so this is a really timely extra lesson!

[@chrisliepe]

Yes! Nailed the connection!

[@evananderson4299]

Chris you are friggin awesome I love you you’re cool as shit not tryna be weird but how open you are to put yourself out there is very inspiring

[@mrburtblinker]

Just what I was looking for with my previous comment! Thanks!

[@tomhanratty6056]

This was a massive breakthrough for me! Muchas gracias. Looking forwards to checking out the rest of the channel

[@neosonic08]

3:39 My first real LOL moment after watching 100 hours of his videos. Amazing video as always.

[@billykennedy8058]

Wow you must be a mind reader exactly what I've been battling I'm sure it will help with "" unchained melody "" THANK YOU "" CHRIS""

[@kelvinthein111]

Chris singing chris, beautiful 😁

[@kelpocoverzzz]

this channels explains so easy, great video!

[@ziprline]

Geeez dude!! Channeling Chris!!

[@ricklesshorse8159]

YOU ARE AN AMAZING SINGER!!

[@ilmizarnanda]

Chris,i can't thank u enough.ur tutorial really help me.i started really into singing when covid kicks in january 2020.i'm 25 yrs old,i never received vocal training before.and now,at least i can sing much better than before.

[@barryhoward4205]

That was an excellent lesson!

[@lexiconartist5004]

I looked away and I could of sworn I was listening to Chris Cornell himself! Wow!

[@jamiegunn]

Great lesson, and amazing singing. You are the master of communicating the feel of singing.

[@LightCyrus]

Nailed the Chris Cornell vox. Damn.

[@kerrylynnzahradka5027]

This is incredible and helps so much

[@CaseySabol]

Damn dude your Cornell is so sick

[@chrisliepe]

Thanks!

[@FlowRen]

I've really enjoyed your teaching methods, I've definitely learned a lot from you, keep up the great work ❤️

[@mestacey8120]

Thank you so much! Very interesting! So useful! Great!

[@christiansmakingmusic777]

As always, Chris, thanks for making all of this seem so possible. I’m kind of gathering videos from all across the web on mix. I’m noticing a tremendous number of similarities in what is being said. Basically, our chest voice is often the strongest at first because it sits down where “shortener” muscles dominate, and they get used a lot there. We all one day discover we have “another” voice that is higher. This voice almost always starts out sounding really thin because the “lengthener” muscles ten to thin out the chords, but the “shorteners” are not able to keep the chords bulky against the tension. At the highest end, it becomes literally impossible to have a true “chest” timbre, these CT and TA muscles (along with many others in the system) have to learn to balance and can only do so when enough practice has trained them in their place to do so. The other issue seems to be the aryepiglottic sphincter, which can give huge resonance boosts as the sound head toward the soft palate. There are also the forms that boosts. Overall, I suspect that vocal pedagogy is on the verge of some pretty significant anatomically driven understandings of how to build the human voice to its full potential.

[@janelleagda3345]

Wow. Amazing! It really works.

[@AngelaJohnson-ex7mc]

Awesome lesson; immensely helpful. Thank you so much.

[@dreamcat4]

this was amazing! very cool lesson to follow along with, and it really helped to see at least 1 new way for me, for how to go about improving the otherwise very thin mid and higher tone of my voice. thanks so much! really appreciated this

[@peymanfallahiansichani8777]

Man! You are the best teacher I have ever seen! ❤

[@The_musichaven]

After watching this my mix instantly sounder beefier...feels unreal🥹. I instantly learned to add compression in my mix.. it's so wonderful.

[@PulseX10N]

Best song ever!

[@AidanRogersNZ]

Chris - do you have any videos that show your voice when you first started out? Id love to see how far you've come and how it progressed over the years.

[@chrisliepe]

I don’t yet. I might just have to scour the past recordings and make something like that!

[@AidanRogersNZ]

@@chrisliepe Excited to see it - the bigger the cringe the better!

[@itspabbs]

This just came up in my feed. Damn that was a great Soundgarden cover!

[@chrisliepe]

Thank you!

[@kelvinsalomonsklingenfuss5650]

I f*cking love you Chris!! This is exactly the video I have been wondering about for like 3 months, and now the whole picture got way clearer! Thank you very much, and, yes, as everyone said, your cover at the beginning was stunning. I'm hella curious to see you performing "Show Me How to Live"! :D

[@chrisliepe]

I've done Show Me How To Live a bunch live... SUPER fun song to sing... not recordings of it yet though! Maybe soon. Glad you liked the video and in the intro :)

[@kelvinsalomonsklingenfuss5650]

@@chrisliepe Sounds good! Definitely looking forward to this recording! That's the very first song that dragged me into CC's stuff, always nostalgic for me! Also, seems like another wonderful example of the concepts presented on this video. :)

[@TheColdrush22]

This is absolutely amazing.

[@DragonBiscuit]

Awesome video - extremely well explained

[@rahxx]

Another great video! Your methods are extremely helpful, thank you.

[@johnscottdreamin1444]

Cool!

[@georgehenderson1756]

Hi Chris. You really explain singing very well. I'm a hard case. This lesson on getting a thicker sound, I believe will with practice, get me to finally; getting a mixed voice with understanding what I'm doing. And sound, good. Thank you greatly.

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

I believe I could teach this element of technique, but I'd be a tough teacher...lol! I go all the way back to those Motown and Gospel greats.

[@LeslieWojszak]

I'm so glad I found your channel, your approach to teaching really works better than any other I've tried. Thank you so much for the videos! It would be awesome to see you breakdown the style of Burton Cummings (the Guess Who), the songs: Share the Land, Hand me Down World and American Woman.

[@kroyerucla]

GENIUS.

[@chrisgoodrich46]

I mean hey man at least you're making learning to sing entertaining. Tbh I really like this channel lol. I like to practice singing in my garage and sometimes I make noises like these and throw it around my voice. It's like you can't help it lol