If you can't do this you CAN'T sing..

[@cwehden]

I have a new vocal technique channel uploads every week. kzbin.info/door/ptWfm6ZZ5rRfvycLEYqqfw Currently coaching voice on Wednesday's over Zoom / Skype, email in description for enquiries, Carl.

[@Kutsushita_yukino]

I crack my voice every 5 seconds when I try to do high notes lol

[@maliasuklan]

ik this is lat but what if u can do this but what if u think u sound rlly bad and other people too

[@jibaee]

You got me sounding like a dolphin in 2am

[@melododie]

Lol

[@alchemyhero]

LOOOL me

[@Maturama1990]

high AF

[@wolfsden4576]

jibeジベ ......lol

[@joshualetandre2954]

yo same

[@melb6361]

I don't get it, 99% of time I sound terrible singing, but then every once in a while for some reason I sound amazing.

[@cwehden]

sometimes you'll hit something great and not really understand why, as your technique improves you'll understand what works and what doesn't more and more.

[@melb6361]

Carl Wehden Thanks for the advice. I think part of my problem is trying to replicate the the singers voice in a song, instead of using my singing voice.

[@cwehden]

try to do what they do, don't try and sound like they sound, this is key

[@joshuamaltez4704]

Honesty me. I got two years trying jb and my vocal harmony adjusted to his type but with my voice just a like but almost a half an octane lower of his voice

[@royalty2962]

i actually just realize that was my problem

[@100SmilesAway]

I literally have no idea what you're talking about

[@cwehden]

This is a singing channel not pornhub :D

[@Maxx-ib6nr]

Carl John Franz ... ok

[@TheRaikoumaster]

Team Reminiscent meme

[@imbi9580]

Carl John Franz yea so my throat kinda got stuck like i had a pebble on my throat when i go live so i couldnt sing as well as i could have. How do i fix that? Its frustrating i couldnt even vibrato the right way

[@allmight290]

@@cwehden Where tf did you get porn hub from?!?!

[@happynewfears1805]

I couldn't sleep, and found this video at 3AM. I was high on drowsiness, so I started making these sounds rather loudly without realizing it (My tired brain's logic was that my headphones would somehow make my voice quiet). My wife woke up and asked what the hell was wrong with me, but instead of replying with an actual answer, I just responded with "uh uh uuunhhhh" and started wiggling around like a worm trying to dance. Now she can't stop laughing at me every time I try to ask her a question, or just talk in general, and it's all your fault Update: I just came back to this comment after a whole year. I forced this unfortunate incident out of my mind and didn't even realize my comment got any attention until multiple people started ominously commenting "Uh uh uhhh" on my video, and someone linked me to this. Glad I could make you people laugh.

[@elisalaurayne4137]

This is the best thing I’ve read in weeks. My gratitude goes out to you my dear dear friend

[@keatonpotatoes4552]

Omg I'm crying...

[@serfera369]

This marriage will last 💗💗💗💗

[@supahcookie3438]

Hahaha lmao 😂

[@AirAfter]

dude wtf XD

[@dawn3720]

When Carl said "uh uh uunhhh" I really felt that.

[@berriesyum]

I was in the middle of doing that but saw your comment then laughed

[@MIKA-un8yy]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Selevers-eclipse]

Fr

[@zarryx1d64]

Me: *makes weird noises* Brother: *rushes into room* are you okay? Me:...

[@deletedaccount4052]

😂 oh no

[@queenofpunt]

LMAOO FOR SOME REASON THAT SENT ME

[@43sticksforyou]

Your brother asked if you were ok? Wow.

[@rustyboii21]

Desynchronized

[@dinakhashashneh2668]

Lol🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@cam-xj1ib]

i sound like a donkey

[@cwehden]

yeah but it feels good.

[@bogosbintedhuh]

Lmao

[@jastejrapper4724]

Lol

[@sspastel_gamingss1385]

JustKenzi) I'm laughing

[@yokuyoku4067]

😂😂

[@javierorduna6914]

If you do this exercise while on the toilet you get faster results 🤣🤣🤣...

[@katerichards7474]

I actually on the toilet right now

[@imim5640]

but wouldnt it sound like ur having fun in the toilet?

[@randalgibbons8822]

yep..just need the right king of squeeze.

[@billiesquad4ever269]

....

[@stasajovanovic2941]

IM ACTUALLY- DANG

[@moriweem]

If you can't do *this* , you can't sing... *breathe*

[@quakersmith3828]

I used to be a terrible singer. Now I sing like a pro! Learn how to sing like a pro with these great online lessons here: HootSing.club

[@centuryfiles9558]

moriweem that’s actually accurate lmao

[@timothykeatley1664]

100%

[@jordanwolff5243]

I. Am. So tired of not understanding this statement. I just always sound like shit.

[@one_slow_b0at]

*_INTENSE CHOKING NOISES_*

[@Meraiio]

me: *sings and record* "hmm i think i did a pretty gud job" *hears recording* "ok nvm i suck."

[@tooth624]

Same 😂😭😭

[@monal1305]

Mario recordings always make you sound weird, people are better and more accurate

[@norman4557]

Same

[@gamerslatestnews819]

That’s me I’m sad tho I can’t sing

[@Shaydoereme]

This is my life

[@RochCovers]

Bro, you're literally making me sound like a freaking idiot in the morning bro

[@feliciogames4128]

Everyone can sing you just need to pracrice

[@cwehden]

very true, and a lot of it :)

[@elissa3647]

Depends though.

[@karaoketaylorxsingsfan232]

Crybabyss why does it depend?.

[@MrPyro-bw7th]

That’s so right instead of that shity title who the fuck this guy thinks he is

[@sara-me3so]

Your singing style as an adult, depends mainly on the songs you sang along with and liked growing up. If you grew up listening to a lot of acoustic guitar singers, you're probably not going to have a big vocal range. If you grew up trying to imitate Celine Dion and Whitney Houston, then generally you'll end up having a big voice and vocal range. In the music business, however... it's 98 percent luck, and only 2 percent talent. Record companies just want you to sell records whether you have an amazing voice or NOT. (Taylor Swift. Katy Perry... both worth millions of dollars).

[@ImThatSami]

4:37 "guuhhhh guhhhhh GUHHHHHH"

[@natef.4906]

Thank You

[@pearl8013]

Heh

[@x_midnight_x2854]

Lmao

[@danielzamora8738]

I did that and my sister said sounds like im having a mental breakdown

[@veropharoahofficial8400]

It's very squezzy up there

[@Forced2]

2:55 Imagine starting to watch at this time.

[@___thebutterflyofficial___5825]

I'm dead again

[@blissedout4020]

Omg 😂😂😅

[@ctrlcess7906]

HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAA

[@oscarsvgs]

😂😂😂😂

[@MePrince]

O..0 "Look in to develop that Sqeeze" Mom: What are u watchin? O.o

[@blitg]

This boi sounding like a squeaky door 😂

[@cwehden]

Seth Riggs called this the squeaky door exercise.

[@amymichell331]

Literally 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jasybear5065]

😂

[@redrxse4048]

🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂

[@queenofpunt]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@JadeJoddle]

Had a listen: Your speaking flow is very good.

[@cwehden]

yeah I think I'm much more on the flow side now I do all videos in one take and just go without any prep, I want it to be a bit neater though you're a great balance thanks your channel is really helping me

[@rommelvega25]

The fact that EVERYONE CAN SING! Bad singers need to practice in order to develop a good MUSCLE MEMORY. One of the key to good singing is to 1.Warm up voice properly everyday and you will see an improvement, I've been doing warm up for weeks and I was surprisingly happy for the result, vocal warm up really helped my voice and it keeps growing, after warming up I can easily sing than before because before I have so much tension than these present days. My bad habits are slowly going away. After so much research I found out that proper warm up grows good muscle memories-reason why people tries harder in removing the bad habits because they are used to how they sang(Muscle Memory). Guys I recommend you to warm up everyday even if you are not practicing. TRUST ME WARM UPS WILL HELP YOU EFFECTIVELY !BE PATIENT WITH EVERYDAY WARM UP YOUR VOICE WILL ADAPT NEW MUSCLE AND ACTIVITY AND WILL FURTHER BUILD A GOOD MUSCLE MEMORY! Further keys: 2.Support your voice with a proper breathing, it would really help guys! It removes tension, breathe from your diaphragm. 3.Massage your throat, cheeks, jaw and exercise your tongue because a usual tension happens when your tongue is not relaxed and its root are raising allowing you to sing forcibly with effort. Do lip trills from your low comfortable range to your highest range(REMEMBER NEVER FORCE YOUR VOICE) YOU WILL NOTICE YOUR RANGE WILL INCREASE! 4.Remove too much anxiousness because anxiousness can trigger the bad singing voice. 5. If you have bad diction, work for it because diction and pronunciation adds impact to the way you sound. 6.Learn to sing with runs, riffs, melisma, vibrato and other vocal styles because it makes your voice more beautiful and designed but keep it simple and beautiful don't overdo them because you may ruin the song. 7.Never practice with a very loud volume, practice singing with a medium volume but better to sing softly for starters! 8. GET A VOCAL COACH FOR THE FULL TIPS AND TECHNIQUES. WITH ALL THE FUNDAMENTALS AND WITH ALL THE TIPS ABOVE, BUILD THE SUPERB MUSCLE MEMORY FOR THE BIGGEST KEY TO SINGING SUCCESS! TRUST ME GUYSSSSSSSS THOSE TIPSSSSS ABOVE REALLY HELP, ESPECIALLY THE WARM UPS, SEARCH FOR WARM UPS AND TRY IMITATING THEM, FIND THE MOST COMFORTABLE WARM UP AND IF THE WARM UP IS NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUR RANGE? LOWER OR HIGHER IT, THE CRUCIAL THING IS THAT YOU ARE COMFORTABLE WHILE WARMING UP! AND I AM VERY HAPPY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF MY VOICE RIGHT NOW AND I AM INSPIRED AND MOTIVATED TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN AND GROW MY VOICE. BE PATIENT GUYS PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT, BETTER DAYS WILL COME! :D GOOD LUCK AND HAVE A NICE DAY!

[@jmar8504]

Best Teller for some reason going based off this I feel like Fergie didn't warm up before the national anthem 🙃🙂😮

[@SpicyNuddle]

YOU HAVENT MENTION DOING WARM UP SO PEOPLE DO WARM UP THEY WILL SHOOT YOU TO THE SPACE WARM UP>SEX. haha just kidding.Great advices thank you !

[@soofirazak562]

nice advice..everyday i practice She's Gone , now my voice condition really bad

[@rommelvega25]

Guys you need to learn to sing in mix voice it is very crucial (Exaggerated) It helps me so muccccccccchhhhh! Sing with a very bratty sound like a nay-nay, like a very annoying nasal sound then gradually decrease a bit of it and apply it to singing, remember to forward the resonance or the air into the mask or into the pharynx( try imagining the air going out to your mouth) as you go higher add more bratty to avoid disconnection. TRY SEARCHING FOR MIX VOICE.

[@soofirazak562]

Best Teller do you have any social med acc that i can contact you directly

[@lachtay4736]

I sound like an alpaca chocking on it's saliva while dying.

[@brittanyritenour4695]

Haha lols

[@caith6830]

I couldn't do any of these. I was too busy laughing the whole time. *_Guhguhguuuuh_*

[@Crystal-fu1ln]

GUUUUH GUH GUH

[@one_slow_b0at]

*_GUH NOISES INTENSIFY_*

[@weewoo7202]

Saaaame

[@___thebutterflyofficial___5825]

Omg i'm dead

[@rosina29]

**joins in with the guhing**

[@Jiiimmyneutronn]

The fact that everyone is here at 3 am is killing me 😭😭 I’ll be back in a few hours

[@cwehden]

Heya thanks for the comment, check out my new vocal technique technique kzbin.info/door/ptWfm6ZZ5rRfvycLEYqqfw

[@Lena-if8uh]

I'm not kidding it's seriously 3:02 AM right now... What as Corona quarantine done to me? lol

[@Lena-if8uh]

Omg... The word lol looks like a stick figure drowning hahaha ~~~lol~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~

[@Lena-if8uh]

I should get some sleep...

[@liil_jae]

I'm here at 3:30 wtffffff

[@Jessha5005]

This was crazy. I did it and it was as if suddenly my diapraghm was connected to my breathing in an entirely "new" way. I just lost a ton of tension in my upper body and when I tried singing songs that would usually find me cracking I could push through and hit those notes with a much fuller sound. Thank you!

[@cwehden]

awesome dude, yeah it's not as difficult as people think once the vocal cords are together a lot of good things can start to happen

[@halopines1600]

Jessha5005 omg saaammme!!! This is a huge break through

[@Punkelly.]

ik what you did there ;)

[@cat1312.]

Already knew this, my teacher taught me! This video is really informative

[@jamief110]

The walls are pretty thin in my new apartment so my neighbours probably think Im a crazy person

[@smorrow]

cool

[@uk2422]

Hahaha samee

[@Isabelle-Cassels]

Hahahaha

[@mkay5132]

they probably thought your summoning a demon 😭😭😭

[@vinnieandtae2658]

Can you wear earphones

[@eyelash8821]

My mum was asking me if I was okay when I was making the sound....

[@cwehden]

😂👍🏻

[@JamesHarveyYT]

This is a good idea for helping people learn the basics. I've found a lot of people lack closure as they go higher, they tend to thin out and use excessive breath. How I get them to find closure, which may be of help to you, is to get people to talk on pitch. It sounds silly but most people talk with really good closure and it's an incredibly relaxed sound too. I reckon if you combined the two concepts you've got a winner. Great video Carl. 🤘🏻

[@cwehden]

like 90% of people learning to sing need to get better at this, I include myself, this and pitch adjustment are the bedrock of singing all singers need to master these skills.

[@JamesHarveyYT]

I couldn't agree more, it's so surprising to find how many singers don't do it. Ive subbed now, would love to talk voice ideas on discord if you're ever keen. Cheers mate. 😊👌🏻

[@cwehden]

very true

[@nnekavanessa3005]

Genius 👏

[@hsg2012]

It’s called using the edge. When my last teacher taught me this, I literally expanded my belt range from an E being my highest note to a soprano Bb. On a good day, I can even belt a soprano high C. I stand by this technique fully and recommend it to anyone.

[@dianabus8294]

You literally changed my life in 2 minutes OMG!!! I've been taking singing classes for 4 years now and it didn't helo as much as this video did!!! THANK YOUUUU

[@cwehden]

yeah dude, this shit is real ;)

[@edwarddambruck2514]

This dude really got me saying guhg guhh guhh at 2am.

[@moniquemedina2613]

LMFAOOOOO

[@EthanHiggins54]

My parents heard me watching this in the bathroom and thought i was watching some weird ass porno😂

[@lukejansen3540]

1:04 he sounds like that woman off little Britain

[@cwehden]

Because I am :)

[@lukejansen3540]

Haha :D good tut btw

[@adamdunson2332]

Luke Jansen I immediately thought the same thing!

[@Oll826]

Computer says no

[@rubytheg6930]

Luke Jansen 😂😂😂😂

[@kimtaehyung-zc9ny]

Him" uh uh uuuhhhh" Me"dies from laughting"

[@danihernandez4675]

ARMYY💜💜💜

[@rockyjob]

Dude this was a breakthrough for me. My man, thank you so much. Finally understood how it's possible to sing like the singers in the 80's. Rare gem on youtube.

[@cwehden]

Nice one 👍

[@manuelv.6225]

This is so true. I found it out when trying to sing songs like "Don't stop believing". IMO you're 100% right on this.

[@cwehden]

this is technique 101 right here, the most important tip video a learning singer can watch.

[@bobbymarley443]

I believe this 'squeeze' is also known as 'twang'. Helps a lot with compressing higher notes. The big trick is to have enough of it, but not too much of it, depending on the note.

[@cwehden]

yes you are right, it's the metallic / brassy quality which is exposed more as you squeeze the right way.

[@kipponi]

And same as ping ? Lot of names...same thing.

[@alicraftserveur]

It's called AES constriction

[@andrewbryner2187]

Fun fact use too much at high notes and you become elmo.

[@haydenduswalt7278]

Came back to this video after almost a year when I remembered this exercise. I tried it again last night and I realized I was closer to doing this exercise correctly compared to a year ago and I really starting dialing it in and now I already feel like singing is so much easier and much more relaxed and the power is still present. And the more I dial it in the better so I will continue to use this method because I feel it really works! Thank you and Cheers!

[@cwehden]

Function comes before form, that's all this video is trying to get across, congrats :)

[@sanjidahchowdhury6830]

i guess is just me trying how to sing properly during quarantine : (

[@idkanymore2710]

nah me 2

[@andrewspyrou9856]

Eh, eh eeeeeeh. Isn't that Ann from little Britain?

[@adamhay4065]

yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[@MechaPro93]

Bro im dying i was thinking that right as i read this

[@kurtcmagictricks]

HAHAHA EXACTLY MY THOUGHTS!!

[@LittleSteamMrs]

That's exactly what I thought! hehe

[@dgirllamius____x]

EH EH EEEEEHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

[@nicedream1990]

Don't get it. You were just making a load of random weird noises.

[@fernycarrasco1157]

DexDark listen carefully, she was showing the different between singing with a lot of air, and singing with more closure, which makes the note less breathy

[@RockNRoll__]

it means you can't sing. :)

[@stefantherainbowphoenix]

Ferny Carrasco She? 🤣

[@cbrooks0905]

Go watch his videos on Thom Yorke. You'll get a better idea.

[@terryhogan4778]

Yep exactly

[@DaFuqBoom]

I can do all the vocal exercises on KZbin CORRECT, yet my singing is lame. It's something you don't do right, I guess.

[@m1st_threaten805]

The fuck boom?

[@ismt9390]

ok, i can't sing at all, but i knew that already :)))

[@thisisntallowed9560]

You can practice

[@spencerorton]

When crossing over from your chest voice into your head voice, vocalize with staccato, and good breath support throughout a scale (in your range). Make sure your staccato is solid. It helps you get the more "chesty" timbre (tonal quality) in your mixed voice and head voice that we are trying to achieve here. It simply trains you to let your vocal folds open and close more comfortably, and use less compensation from other muscles to get that tone out. Staccato and Legato are key words that should be clarified here. Using proper and more recognized terminology would be professional. You will be more successful as a vocal coach if you do. Thanks for the tips!

[@andrewbryner2187]

I don't look at Latin for learning, I look at techniques and if that tool is successful. Successful vocal coach =/= Latin words.

[@thatoneemoweeb6916]

I'm sick, but I'm gonna try anyway

[@cwehden]

try your best :)

[@freddiemercury7783]

Well... I just learned that i can sing. Thanks dude!

[@eviehnt]

Freddie Mercury i mean you were the lead singer in one of the most famous bands in history so i’m guessing you can probably sing pretty well

[@happynewfears1805]

Don't doubt yourself Freddie!

[@brittanieboulton188]

Ahhh this is awesome!! I found myself using falcetto and then when i did squeek instead i could feel the valves CLOSING, still with some air but I'm going to keep practicing. Thanks!!!!

[@APaclin]

Brett Manning and Seth Riggs exercise)

[@cwehden]

Yes 100% they are my mentors :)

[@daejonmoody3304]

Alex Paclin how Michael Jackson does his practices too

[@willnewsome6222]

Carl John Franz Speech Level :) Kudos bro!! Nice work!

[@jesuslovestoastyaya]

Very true! I've been working on my vocals for my productions over the last year or so and I'm super happy with the progress I've made from the breathy sound you showed to how it should sound, but it's still really tough to get those top notes right.

[@stargirl3459]

He sings the peice Me trying to sing it Me:"What did he say again?" I listen again and again Me: what did he say again? 😂😂

[@maysprejudice]

I actually sooo got your point, I've been watching videos with vocal training content for a year now, and now I feel like I'm able to adjust my voice's tone. BTW, your video was soo helpful especially for begginners 👍👍👍

[@zeusalexander5502]

4:31 LOL!!... anyway, loved the video tho!

[@howtoseries5931]

I was watching this on the toilet and my parents thought I was moaning. 😂😂😂🤣😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ThomasDoubting5]

Hope your still teaching...this video helped getting my singing voice back after 28 years

[@jordanfiction]

i agree completely. that facial buzzing for the bite of the sound is key. RESONANCE and PLACEMENT, not just volume and pushing...

[@claudiaciancio9056]

did this for 2mins and i can hit a lower note i couldn't. THANKS!

[@cwehden]

Nice one, keep it simple and you'll be fine

[@parisvonveira647]

I'm freaking trying to do this but I can't stop laughing 😂 "uh uh uhhh" reminds me of my baby sis trying her best to freaking p**p hahaha!

[@scottmorwitz2753]

Starting everything with a glottal stroke, in the beginner’s voice is potentially quite dangerous. I would caution anyone trying it to sing no louder than he is and would strongly recommend starting the the “G” right into the vowel as a means of attaining rather than squeezing the chords together first. Also, as a voice gets higher in the range, the feeling of closure isn’t going to be the same as in lower and middle registers, and allowing some of the lighter sound in can help many singers to getting into their highest register first and then circling back to closure amount.

[@singing_cousin1825]

Me: I’m so good at singing! Carl: I’m about to ruin this whole mans career My self-esteem: Heyyyy!! Partner in crime how you doin?!

[@mrspare4460]

You speak in such a smug, "I'm TEACHING you" tone that I can barely pay attention. "YOU need to speak like THIS, and if you CAN'T then you're NOT going to be able to make ANYTHING".

[@cwehden]

Baden Studios I think you're right I'm trying to keep things balanced but my style isn't for everyone granted 😉

[@mrspare4460]

BUT you're humble enough to take criticism, unlike 98% of people online. Fair play to you for this sir!

[@tannwich5350]

For some of us he's dead right tho and that's all that counts. You could spend lot of time and money on voice lessons and never be told.

[@thisisntallowed9560]

I dont care I just learn Also it's clickbait, the way he titled his video, to make views, which is important for him, so, yeah good night

[@takeru91]

Martin Kuliza wow. Snowflake much?

[@kingwillie206]

You hit the nail on the head with this one dude! 👍

[@maishabroski6066]

I have buried my dreams of being a singer long ago, and I saw this in my recommended... *Is KZbin trying to send me a message?*

[@znmnky13]

Using the term "squeeze", and defining it as such, is so incredibly helpful.

[@cbrooks0905]

It seems you’re just talking about learning to stay in your full voice when you go up in a scale as oppose to going into falsetto. This is really just a stylistic choice rather than right or wrong, once you’ve attained both skills, of course. Baritones and low tenors especially will utilize the falsetto range because it’s easier for them to sing those high notes as opposed to squeezing for the full voice. Now, there is a difference between a thin wispy falsetto and a nice strong one, but I didn’t hear you clarify that. I think your advice is solid, as far as building a strong voice that can belt out the notes. I just don’t think you should steer your students from using falsetto considering it’s a great tool for a singer. “Squeezing” or going to falsetto can make the difference between a harsh, out of place vocal or a smooth, nuanced vocal, depending on the particular song. Just look at Muse’s Soldier Poem. He almost always goes to falsetto in that song, even breaking his voice completely at one point to make the switch to falsetto. The song calls for it. It seems that by your interpretation of singing properly he’s doing it wrong. I disagree. As long as the spot where you’re singing from stays in the middle of your throat (ie where it feels right) you’re doing it right. That’s the real trick. Learn to keep the “strain” in the middle.

[@cwehden]

cbrooks0905 you haven't looked into my stuff enough to fully understand, I agree with everything you've said here

[@cbrooks0905]

Carl Wehden, I see. As long as you don’t leave out the beautiful falsetto, especially for us lower guys. 🙂 You’re advice about “ the squeeze” is definitely solid. When I was teaching myself to sing I found the middle range was the most uncomfortable to hold that squeeze. Comfortable lows, no problem. Stupid sounding highs, not too hard (though funny sounding), but that middle range, that’s the hardest range (was for me anyway) to build that strength. The middle is where it wants to break the most. I’ve helped out some friends, and the middle range is almost everyone’s weak spot. Strengthen those mid note, and you’ll see your voice open right up. Anyway, thanks for the humble response. Keep up the solid work.

[@cbrooks0905]

Jakub Hladik, for me, it was two things. 1. Not avoiding it. It can be really easy to get in the habit of avoiding the spots which are uncomfortable. You’ll never grow that way. 2. Find singers to sing along with whom are in your tonal range and can do the thing you want to do (ie strengthen the middle range). I’m a low tenor, so Brandon Boyd from Incubus was a no brainer for me. He’s more of a power singer so he helps in all ranges regarding that, but he does that thing where he pushes his lower notes, even when he could soften the delivery for more comfort (think about the verses on Love Hurts for example). This results in a strong mid range, in my humble opinion. Admittedly, I’m not a coach, just a seasoned singer, so my knowledge on exercises and the such are limited. I go with the practice makes perfect and mimicry method. I’ve always practiced to different singers for different things. I wanted crazy vibrato, so I practiced to Muse. Radiohead helped me find my falsetto and pretty voice. Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson taught me range and and control. Mars Volta showed me how to sing like a girl. 😂. It’s all important is my point. This also helps with not adopting one style, like Adam Lambert, who I think sounds like a whiny Jeff Buckley. I know I’m long winded... Just Practice your weaknesses and they’ll get stronger. It’s almost impossible for them to not...

[@cbrooks0905]

I just want to reiterate that Carl is exactly right about “the squeeze”, and my intention was not to undermine that, or him as a coach. Honestly, it’s one of the most simple and solid advices I’ve heard vocal coaches give. In fact, he is the first one I’ve ever heard mention it. Most other teaches tell their students to avoid the tension. I think that’s a bit misleading. If you’re doing it right there’s going to be tension. It’s just a matter of where you hold it. Right about behind the Adam’s apple is where it should be. So, no matter if you’re singing high, low, or mid range you have to have the strength to keep the tension in the middle of your throat. Figure that out, as Carl mentioned, and you’re basically there. Past that, the hardest part of singing is putting soul into it. That takes vulnerability. That’s what separates the boys from the men.

[@fairydust929]

I need you to teach me to sing

[@ramasabajo5360]

Whahaha!! 4:37 Guuuguuguuuhhh! Funny stuff! Imma try this!

[@cwehden]

hit that guh ;)

[@ssoforlife]

When ever I'm in my room, I can find that closure, but when I try and sing in front of people, I use my hard singing voice and it doesn't sound good. I don't know how to get that closure when I'm singing in front of anyone

[@sticksnstones23]

I think this is the “ping” in the voice that often gets mentioned as absolutely crucial for great singing.

[@sensuna.4240]

Why do I keep dying of laughter😂😂😂😂😂

[@eleanoruden]

He sounds like that character of Little Britain that would talk like that and them go and answer the phone in a normal voice

[@ThinkerThunker]

Singing is the exact opposite of what I thought it was.

[@yourlocalastronaut4006]

Puberty hit me hard...Im a girl and my voice is rlly deep now...Now i can't sing...Yay..

[@musicwithj1759]

This some hard click bait 💀

[@michaeltobin2113]

Have me singing like I'm drugs at 2am 😂😂😂😂

[@lidakazimi460]

thank u so much I watched a girl sing I started to cry because I though I couldn't sing u really helped thank u so much.

[@AUTOSAD777]

Lol. Some of these sounds are embarrassing, but I know you are dropping singing jewels. You are so funny, Carl! I'm glad I jumped on this channel and had the chance to interact with you directly before you blow up! Thanks man, for all your hard work and willingness to share the good stuff. Sorry I haven't caught you in a livestream lately, I've just been busy, but I WILL see you soon. Take care! ☺

[@sucky_on_my_farquaad2992]

When you're already a minute in the video and you know you can't sing

[@rexgeorgerodriguez7620]

Even some real and pro singers are having a hard time to sing on pitch in live performances. Being a natural and excellent singer is a rare talent.

[@-LigayaJonelL]

I've already watch a ton of videos about how to sing... I have a lot of information about head voice, chest voice, mixed voice, falsetto and others like belting etc... And now I can already accept.... Accept the fact that I'm not good at singing

[@laralvr]

Why we all watching this during wierd times of the night

[@BangoBean]

Do Maynard...

[@keraux9071]

Why you are always talking like you don't want to talk at all

[@cwehden]

hah I don't know, I'm trying to get better it's hard making good videos.

[@keraux9071]

Loving it anyways, keep it up please

[@pridden76]

Maybe he prefers singing

[@wastefellow2569]

pridden76, lol

[@altpropaganda7293]

Very good info for just trying to place your voice correctly… most people talk about stuff and dont show, thanks for showing.

[@philtriolo4156]

Thanks Carl! GREAT TIP!!!! Reminds me somewhat of a quote I heard years ago from EMANUEL GARCIA : “In a balanced onset (appoggiare) all shock is avoided. THEREIN LIES THE GERM OF ALL GOOD VOCALISM”. In my experience, without a firm enough cord-closure, there is no: 1) quality tone, 2) precise volume control, 3) legitimate mix, 4) convincing head... Pretty much everything we all look for as singers, regardless of style, must start with exactly what you instructed in this video. THANK YOU SIR!

[@Grays_Plays]

Absolutely spot on in regards to range and pitch. It's about learning what that 'squeeze' feels like on each pitch, and also on different vowels. I really wish someone had told me that when I started singing, it would've saved me a lot of time, lol. I found getting that "bite" to the voice was easiest by focusing on singing songs at a minuscule volume and basically trying to get a "chest voice" coordination but at a level of fullness and intensity where it was very easy to do physically. It sounded very similar to falsetto, but then I built the volume and fullness from there as I got more comfortable with that 'squeeze' feeling and learned to add more weight to it.

[@cwehden]

the right squeeze is the key to everything when it comes to free singing, also getting out of the way and allowing that squeeze to work without interference. Full voice is chest voice closure combined with the sensation of release.

[@luisdiaspires7618]

My neighbors love my singing, my dad wants to kill me every time I open my mouth, my mom says I'm good and my brother says my accent sucks...so I dunno XD but I love to sing and I don't care if Im good or terrible.

[@theexistentialist.5530]

If you can talk then essentially you are singing, each requires a certain level of intonation, however can you talk effectively, do you talk through you throat or your diaphragm? Can you continue a sentence through and merge seamlessly into another sentence/phrase?Can you hold the end of a sentence, can you pitch up and down, woops looks like your singing already.

[@grlnextdoor666]

I shouldn’t be as confused as I am right now. But on the bright side, I know now to not quit my day job.

[@reubend3545]

I didn't know you could speak baby.

[@wastefellow2569]

Why Do You Need My Name, underrated comment, big time!

[@flexprog3374]

Very quick, very helpful. Thanks

[@cwehden]

no problem, stay tuned I have a couple of interesting interviews this month and more break downs coming.

[@VictoriaMRumfield]

Yes. And it does help right after a bad case of laryngitis!

[@e-g-schmoney]

i honestly dont know what hes talking about pls help

[@pearl8013]

I need help.. Whenever I try go high my voice cuts off and I sound like I lost my voice.. :( I swear like a year ago my voice could go high..

[@cwehden]

Are the vocal cords connecting?

[@pearl8013]

@@cwehden what do you mean?

[@garydupuis707]

You said 8 out of 10 students, what about the other two??

[@DanHarkinz99]

Gary Dupuis he tells them to gu gu gu get out

[@johannaquintero6434]

DanHarkinz99 ha

[@chimp1561]

So just to clarify the obvious if something hurts I should never under no circumstances do it

[@askt.r.i.a7004]

this was really helpful , i wish i wasn't just a college boy, i want to donate full heartedly , thank you a lot and i will payback as soon as i can, for now i am sharing it to everyone i can

[@Scandisk10]

Carl, great video. My question is: where exactly are you squeezing? Is it a gentle squeeze from within the vocal tract or is it a breath related thing? I saw your video about merging release with closure, and that’s what I’m really trying to master.

[@robahahn84]

Cameron Corcoran your balls bro.

[@peterrobannsobrepena6029]

Cameron Corcoran Vocal folds

[@TheAshumms]

The vocal folds at laryngeal level is what we’re controlling the closure of

[@niceguystat27]

Rob Hahn lol

[@jessedariano7999]

I've taken for granted being able to sing fairly well, but like other physical abilities, being strong doesn't make you and athlete. Training and technique do. So I've been training with breathing and such. One Question Should I not be focused too much on control or pitch as much as just flexing the muscles and learning the technique? You can obviously carry a tune but you didn't seem concerned with your pitch.

[@cwehden]

Pitch is one thing but often when learning or even working on coordination's generally you'll miss it or be lazy with it in order to gain a broader understanding of the underlying principles. Pitch is just one aspect of singing and in many ways the last thing a learning singer needs to worry about. It's very easy for most people to match pitches from the get go, the reality is other parts of singing are much harder to learn and develop for most people. Good technique leads towards easy clean and simple matching of pitches.

[@min-lj6ti]

my favorite part is when he says Aa Aa Aa aA Aaah

[@r0land014]

Great explanation on how to make sure people stay in modal vocal range from bottom to the top of their vocal range rather than going into falsetto.

[@L0uisRp]

I don't know much about singing but when you do the huh huh huh thing you're flat. What is the point of the exercise?

[@cwehden]

Yes, it's flat it's a scoop, it doesn't matter it's just an exercise to get the right muscles working for learning singers, allowing them to relax the outer muscles and start singing better.

[@gigatvildiani8011]

Me after this video- ah ah ah My cousin-what are you doin me - nothing my cousin -why youre always so weird Me- yeap

[@mkallarry4597]

😂😂😂😂

[@geosan5907]

😂😂ahahaha

[@ibtihalc4406]

On here at 12 AM reading comments that everyone came at 3... 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@Rybz]

Netflix: Are you still watching? Somebody's daughter: 4:33