Ep. 26 "Baritone Curse" - Voice Lessons To The World

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

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[@four8164]

My left ear enjoyed this.

[@samsschool3639]

Not just me then...

[@pault477]

Yeah what’s with that - mono?

[@MakerMark]

Funny isn't it..

[@niccollins6032]

haha same, this guy made me think my headphones were broken

[@badhri492]

Ohh thank god thought there was something wrong with my earphones

[@flaze3]

I think it would be better to say "you might be a baritone, but that doesn't mean you can't access high notes". It just means you'll have a different timbre in the high range, and your passaggio will be in a different place. It's no bad thing to be a baritone - most men are, in fact! :)

[@sonnyitaliano4158]

Being a Baritone could never be a curse. I myself am a Baritone and won talent shows and even caused few tenors along with sopranos to be eliminated. It's not always about range. It's about proper technique and placement of the voice. How convincingly you resonate to your audience. If you sound like a star you will become one. It Has nothing to do with being a tenor. The voices are somewhat similar only one is lower but you can't tell a tenor from a baritone by hearing them speak but sing mostly

[@into.the.wood.chipper.]

My baritone singing voice has always seemed kind of boring when I'm singing hit songs that originally had high notes on the recording. High screaming notes. It's depressing to not be able to reach those notes, even while sounding like yourself. Depression is what drives some people to sing to begin with, so when they can't sing what they want, what can they do?

[@raffaelrameh14]

***** I was classified as a baritone, but I developed a way so I can hit high notes, but I can't stay in high range all the time. Recently I "discovered" Elvis Presley, and his songs match exactly with my natural range. I'm loving it. He's the king of rock. I love Renato Russo music too. He's one of my favorites singers. Bob Marley is a tenor, but I can sing in his tune... I have listened him for years, so naturally I could develop singing in his register, not all songs, of course... But never give up, friend! Discover yourself more and more... I'm trying it constantly! :)

[@into.the.wood.chipper.]

Raffael Bechara Rameh Man, some of those exercises for strengthening and developing range really help! I can go higher than I used to be able to. Have yet to really find the head voice "ring", though. Maybe came across it once or twice. I don't drink enough water, I noticed. That could be a big part of it.How did you figure out how to hit high notes? I can do it very thin, but it doesn't seem to project. But it's also not quite falsetto, either. I can also do an Adam Sandler-style yelp in what I'm not sure is projected falsetto or supported head voice with a low glottis. But I used to do that impression for girlfriends, and it seems to be something I can only turn on to entertain someone in the fun of the moment, especially if we've been laughing.

[@raffaelrameh14]

***** Hi Don! I discovered that nasal resonance. Justin told something about it in this video. Such resonance turns easy for me to hit notes like A, Bb or even B. I think I use a kind of head voice and chest voice at the same time, mixed. I don't know if it is a mix voice.

[@into.the.wood.chipper.]

I still can't get the vibrato into it, though... Seems it could just be falsetto, and I might not have found out how to get into head yet. Head should project forward, and what I've got is really thin and quiet. It would be cool to hear what you're doing (on Soundcloud or you could email me). Mix seems like it could be a misnomer... It's not possible to literally mix head with chest (as far as I can tell, anyway). I think mix is just using rounded vowels to get consistent tone all the way up from the lowest to highest notes.

[@jackrussellbruce7565]

I love this guy so much. I've been working for years only to figure out what I needed in a 12 minute video!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Hi Jack! Amazing news! :D -NYVC

[@nicholasdelavega]

May I just say you are an INCREDIBLE teacher. . . Hats off to you . . .

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Thank you so much Nicholas for your wonderful support for Justin and VLTTW! We are so glad you're enjoying our videos and are wishing you well on your vocal journey! Stay tuned for more :)

[@TenThumbsProductions]

I am a Baritone. I think that singing as a tenor would be lovely, but I also recognize I am who I am and being a baritone isn't so bad. Johnny Cash, Nat King Cole, Ben. E King, Elvis Presley, Eric Clapton, Darius Rucker, Lou Reed and John Fogerty have made a pretty decent living as Baritones.

[@TenThumbsProductions]

All those songs are in the key of D. He might hit the high notes, but his register is a little lower than you think. At the same time I am not a singer, and you two are probably both right but I just know the keys that fits my voice and I sing a lot of their songs.

[@darylkenny4562]

Justin you are awesome and I love your lessons. I’m naturally a baritone and for 20 years I embraced it and learned to sing with it. Quite honestly I love my baritone voice. I find it has a bassy warmth to it and I know my little daughter loves it when I sing her to sleep. The past year I started learning to develop my mix and discovered with time that I actually can sing very high. A year ago I didn’t even have a head voice at all and today I’m playing with what feels like a hundred different mix coordinations and I can pitch and tone match both baritones and tenors without much trouble. I discovered that my range actually runs from C2 to D5 and the more I do it the easier it seems to become. It’s made singing a lot more fun for sure and I can’t thank you enough.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Yes! Amazing work, Daryl! We can all expand our ranges higher with some work :) -NYVC

[@TheOspris]

what a delight to my left ear

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Wow. Thanks for the great encouragement! Glad we could be of service!

[@TerranceHeathDC2MD]

I appreciated this. I stumbled across it while doing some searching on why baritone voices are so rare in popular music today. Being a baritone, I sometimes feel like I missed out by being born far too late to have been around when guys like Nat Cole and Frank Sinatra were on the radio. Today, sadly, I don't think they'd get anything near their due. I started out as a baritone in high school, and pushed myself to try and sing tenor. It wasn't until years later that I worked one on one with a voice teacher who helped me open up a whole different area of my range. After working with him, I had more room to work with in my upper range. And l finally had a falsetto voice. I guess I always had it, but when I was in high school I couldn't access it. All of that combined doesn't quite make ma a tenor, so much as a baritone who can approach tenor range. It can be discouraging, though, to be baritone, to go to auditions and hear, "You have a beautiful voice, but ... we're looking for .... someone with more ... range." (Translation: "You have a beautiful voice that no one wants to hear.) These days, other than the occasional karaoke night, most of the singing I do is for my kids at bedtime.

[@carlosburge8887]

Justin I think the best advice you gave was #3. My whole life I've wanted to be a tenor because people told me you can't sing unless you hit high notes. I think accepting your voice and singing from the heart can sound just as good 🙂

[@DanDanNode]

When classified baritone I immediately felt let down. This must be the "curse" talked about all over these KZbin channels. Thank you for addressing this. I feel relieved.

[@intalik]

Great, great motivational video for baritone singers. You are the first I've stumbled on who has tackled this question so directly and eloquently in a video. Muchly appreciated!

[@pescast]

Hi Justin, I just want to thank you for all those videos. You dont Know how helpful are they, from today and on i will practice each lesson you share with us. Greetings from Costa Rica

[@thechoripankiller]

my left ear enjoyed this thanks

[@huburgalula4031]

Lol same

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

👂🏽😄 -NYVC

[@ChickenUSA]

The mono curse

[@jayway11]

My right ear is now lonely and depressed thanks to this video... but I can now sing in the left channel only!! 🗣🎶👂

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Ha! Sorry about the audio! :) This is one of our much older episodes. -NYVC

[@jayway11]

@@NewYorkVocalCoaching Joking aside, this was a great video and you are a fantastic presenter. This has certainly helped me on my quest! Thank you!! 👍😎

[@michaelcasabianca7779]

As a Lyric Baritone, my best advice is to learn as much music in the middle tenor range as possible. Through doing that, I found that I have most of the tenor range. The more you try to learn and explore your voice, the better you may get at producing a tenor or tenor-ish range!

[@jamesrossmusic6013]

This has been the best advice that I have ever heard... I am a baritone big time even perhaps being bass. And you have totally made my day especially when you said that all this high singing can be tiresome to the ear, and maybe listening to a lower smoother more relaxing baritone tones could be pleasing. Thank You!!!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

So glad this helped you, James! Thanks for watching! :) -NYVC

[@kanemidgley1912]

My left ear loved this video

[@yasminfenellasulong516]

I thought I was the only one

[@therockysafari4302]

Kane Midgley lmao mine too

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

The right ear is just never interested! 🤷🏻‍♀️ -NYVC

[@therockysafari4302]

New York Vocal Coaching do u get why lol

[@JacksonTaylorandTheSinners]

Most of my favorite singers are baritones who sing high AF! I’m a baritone and thankful for it. Embrace the boom brother.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Embrace the boom! :D -NYVC

[@truthseeker7326]

You are an amazing communicator.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

+Finally the Truth Thank you for your kind words!

[@HarrisSounds]

+New York Vocal Coaching The only complain I have about this video is that it wasn't longer! Thank you for this!

[@rlyehdate]

So it's Leonardo DiCaprio acting as Justin Stoney, cool. Hope you win an Oscar with this one.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

😄😄😄 -NYVC

[@heycameraman4411]

Lol!

[@heycameraman4411]

Lol!

[@taariichan3239]

Justin im a Baritone and since ive been watching your videos and start exercising my voice with you and your online coaching im now capable of reaching the high G with full voice, i feel soooo good its really a great achievments for me you're like my singing father haha, no seriously you're awesome and when i'll be a rockstar (you gave me the motivation to trust) i'll thank you in front of all the ones who will be listening to me i promise

[@jamesmichael5673]

I am blessed. Not cursed. You have to love your instrument and keep training. Keep listening and keep expanding. Nice video and some good advice.

[@javi9059]

I’m so thankful Leonardo DiCaprio is teaching me to sing

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

LOL! -NYVC

[@mo533]

Y'know someone's gonna say it lol

[@hey0arnold]

I wasn’t the only one, I thought so

[@latuman]

This is the baritone curse: Being a baritone, but liking music with exclusively tenors and not being able to sing along. I can't sing my favourite songs! (Except whisper quiet, of course) Thats the curse!

[@InteriorGaming]

Drop the octave. I'm a baritone, hit F2, and that's low enough to be the octave below most pop male singers.

[@TheSubwaysurfer]

You need to listen to baritone singers as to appreciate the beauty and the sexiness of The Voice try listening to a Haitian vocalist named Jean Lucien, and you’ll change your mind about the curse. What about Barry White Luther Vandross?

[@TheSubwaysurfer]

You need to listen to baritone singers as to appreciate the beauty and the sexiness of The Voice try listening to a Haitian vocalist named Jean Lucien, and you’ll change your mind about the curse. What about Barry White Luther Vandross?

[@PrinceofDrill]

I believe I'm a lighter baritone, most of my influences are tenors, Michael Jackson, Prince, Usher, Justin Timberlake, numerous Gospel singers, so, most of my favorite songs are up there. We (my voice teacher and I)are trying to extend my range, fix my mixed register, expand it and work on my falsetto. Your video helps to encourage me!!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Cool! Thanks for sharing Prince! We're so glad you are encouraged! Keep up the awesome work! -NYVC

[@blake8307]

This was actually a very comforting message. I've always been a bit confused with understanding if singing high required me to back off power wise, or if that wasn't good singing. This was a very encouraging video, I learned quite a bit, and as a I - think - I'm - a - baritone, the message at the end was both comforting and kinda inspirational. Thanks for putting my mind at ease:)

[@jacklewis319]

I'm a Baritone, no question. I learned this a long time ago, but still appreciate that you posted this. There aren't words to describe the feeling you get when your resonance is spot-on. Head voice is challenging, but possible. I can even sing some of my favorites from JC Superstar without falsetto. Just keep practicing.

[@AdamPUnger]

Why is everyone so obsessed with range. The focus should be to sing freely and beautifully. No one in the audience knows if its a high G or a high B. What matters is effect, as in did the note create an exciting effect. Also overemphasizing high notes is dangerous for the voice. You must to expand your bottom range equally as diligently

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Great thoughts Adam! -NYVC

[@kriptonis]

My right ear is sad and still thinks baritones have a curse.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Oh no! Sorry for the sound problems and the curse Kriptonis! - NYVC

[@omfgSHORYUKEN]

This guy knows his shit

[@MrDOOlevrai]

I'm quite saddened. This should have been the first of your videos I watched. I'm quite happy. I somehow already started to work it correctly before the video. And you are so good at explaining things and making us believe. I am always amazed by your lessons. Thank you.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Thank you for your wonderful support, keep up the great work! Wishing you well, from NYVC!

[@user-of4kk4in9f]

Justin your tip about being limited by having used chest and head exclusively - and the point about pushing your mix too much & not using nasal resonance low enough - was a real lighrbulb moment!!.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Wow! We love that you had a lightbulb moment! Keep up the awesome work I! -NYVC

[@Tirreger]

My left ear feels loved..

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Lol. The audio on this one is a bit one sided. Our other videos don't have this :) Thanks for watching! -NYVC

[@albertohinojosa1314]

Thanks, DiCaprio !

[@LPbeater]

My left ear really enjoyed this

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Ha! :) -NYVC

[@arsyad1011]

HAHAHAHAH

[@RebeccaMooreHealthCoach]

best line, "difficulty doesn't define voice type." I definitely have an alto curse---- Touche!

[@pratikstudio]

Music So Positive, So Real, Thank You Justin 🙏

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Thanks for watching, Pratik! -NYVC

[@jamesryan6224]

Spot on. I talk in a tenor. I sing in full range Baritone with ease.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

😃 -NYVC

[@Enderwave]

This sounded great in my left ear ;D

[@XTL_prime]

With an authentic tinnitus experience, too.

[@evangangstad5537]

Orion I had to put my phone into mono to watch this

[@nickmartins3378]

Evan Gangstad THANK YOUUU

[@nickmartins3378]

Evan Gangstad THANK YOUUU

[@2015Drama]

I can't express how much I love watching this one episode in particular, mainly because I feel like I can relate to Justin's story, and the reasons he gave as to why so many men are classified as baritones. I started voice lessons when I was 15, and it was during a point when my voice was going through the expected teenage awkwardness. As a result, I had a lot of trouble hitting high notes that were easy for me before puberty, and I was classified as a baritone. Now at a later point in my life where my voice is finally starting to settle in (I'm 23, now), I've done an extensive amount of research and found that I might actually have a completely different voice from what my teachers believe. I've found that my middle voice (End of my chest voice and the beginning of the passaggio) begins at the E above middle C and goes up to A4; I eventually found out that I can easily belt out a good Tenor C and beyond with a good mix. And even as I develop my breath support more and ease on the weight of my vocals as I get higher, I can go from the bottom of the baritone range all the way up to countertenor. I don't hurt either; it actually feels great. The problem is, I don't think all voice teachers are aware of this. With my current instructor, he has me classified as a baritone because I still have an awkward transition into my passaggio, and he thinks it's my falsetto or head voice. He has been having me sing lower songs as a result, and just today has been trying to get me to darken my tone to a point where my voice doesn't sound nor feel natural. It's not that I'm not grateful for him teaching me or that I'm doubting him, but even though my higher notes are strengthening with breath support, he doesn't want to go any higher with me. It's very frustrating. It's like he just stops where my chest voice ends. Even when we warm up and I have a good number of notes left without falsetto. Again, I could be wrong and just living in denial, but I'm just really confused and kind of concerned for my vocal health at this time. I just hope one day I'll know for sure and find a way to make the best of my instrument.

[@jnr1688]

Dramapony Do you think my voice will change as I get older? I'm 15 btw,still going through puberty. And I'm Baritone.

[@2015Drama]

Jnr Your voice is definitely going to change if you're that young. It's really more of a matter of working with the change and learning to hit high and low notes without pushing.

[@bassodivo1]

The only voice teacher on youtube that knows what he's talking about.

[@imslicc]

isn't it amazing how it's true?

[@Flyingferrets5]

I found this video a year ago and I realized that I was singing all my high notes in chest voice. I used to push my chest register in a shout (like Dan Reynolds) all the way to Bb4, not a very healthy technique. After about a year of learning to transition through my passaggio (around D4 to G4) I realized that I CAN sing those high notes. Now I feel confident singing songs by people like Adam Lambert which can reach D5 or so. Thanks for helping me break the curse!

[@pseudonymlifts2]

Having ANY kind of strong singing voice is better than wasting time obsessing about being a tenor or bari or bass or soprano or whatever other things you can't change. Execution >>> potential. Get good. Work hard. Explore your voice like it's a strange new continent. Find your strengths and accept them, but always be on the lookout for new strengths. All people care about is whether what comes out of your mouth sounds awesome or not.

[@Tanuquee]

My Left Ear Enjoyed This Video, Pretty Helpful.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Ha!! Glad to hear it was helpful Sora! -NYVC

[@franksalvador7448]

You know what i've been able to sing whistle note through inhale phonations.. Thanks to this channel..

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Nice work Frank! -NYVC

[@franksalvador7448]

Like i can mariah carey's song like emotions and someday.. Etc..

[@sonicresonance7659]

You are an amazing coach! Your descriptions and explanation/advice are exceptional and invaluable!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Right on! The baritone voice should be celebrated too!

[@derman1907]

I've had the same feeling of being "cursed" with a baritone register for years! My favorite singers are nearly all tenors/sopranos in metal (I'm not stupid enough to attempt soprano songs). I've tried to get up there, but didn't have any real success until I discovered how to reach head voice with consistency. It makes all the difference in the world when you can reach the high notes. Now I can appreciate the tone of my lower notes too

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

We're so glad Justin was able to help you on your vocal journey and hope that you continue to make vocal discoveries! :)

[@gonsalomon]

Try working on your mixed voice and give your head voice more of a push. You'll end up with more strength in that high notes. As to being stupid with the soprano songs, I don't think so. When you stretch your head voice and falsetto enough, and you start getting more of a mix, you'll be able to reach really high notes without them fading away.

[@matheus5230]

Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley, the best singers in history, were barytones.

[@chanceblevins6682]

If I may offer a thought from my experience. I am a bass/baritone with a good falsetto. Now I feel if there are song that were written and performed by a tenor or someone on the high i.e. Steve Perry, The important thing to note is just that note. Simply sing the same note that they sing the same notes in your octave range you may try adding your own style to it as well.

[@syeofficial2351]

I'm a Bass-Baritone, I have the TRUE Baritone curse. But I wouldn't consider it a curse because, actually, I'm very content with my voice. Due to my type and my Full Voice Range { F#2 - F#4 } I can sing very healthy, strong (but light), reinforced Falsetto / Head Voice. Here's what I say.. my falsetto/head voice is the range of a typical Countertenor (of course without the strained, airy feel and quality) roughly { G3 - Eb6 } and I continue to develop this. I have a true Baritone voice and due to that, I feel like I have 2 voices in one. Counter-Tenor and True Baritone. Be happy and use your instrument to the fullest!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Yes! You can sing tenor in pop/rock music without damaging your voice! Mix coordinations are the key to doing this. If your falsetto goes to G#5, that's pretty nice flexibility. You should be able to coordinate a tenor mix extension in pop music that is healthy, light, and very useful for all your work as a vocalist. A few keys when working on this: don't depress the larynx and don't lift the soft palate too far.

[@Beauweir]

Thanks voice lessons to the world. You have helped me out here in The UK :) I am a Baritone trying to learn 90s songs for a cover band audition on Wednesday. This video has been of huge help.

[@kellustzall3057]

Gosh, I love to be a baritone and I'm so proud of it! I love songs have low notes and I love to sing low notes which truly describe my deepest feeling. Have you guys heard "Gone With The Sin" that covered by a soprano or a tenor? Wow, you guys must try that to think about your voices as a gift. Just don't leave it, make it becomes your personal things!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

This is amazing, Klaus! We're so happy to know how full of JOY you are with your voice! 😄 -NYVC

[@DILDOlover]

I thought I was a baritone but my voice teacher said "you're a tenor!" After I stopped fighting it I can easily sing tenor parts. Now I struggle singing low notes. Funny how things end up working out.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Great story Sy! Well done! - NYVC

[@novaywete5890]

When I started learning to sing I had the Baritone curse really badly. My highest non false note was like E4 or so, it was really unfortunate. But I’ve expanded pretty far past that and now I’ve lost my lower registers

[@pokiis3of10]

my left ear has gained intelligence

[@itskerbs]

LeBron James I read this and soon realized something was off

[@Badassgeek]

this is hilarious

[@HydroxOnPLUS]

Thank You Justin :) I gained more confidence on singing baritone and developing my own UNIQUE voice

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Wonderful! So glad Justin was able to help you! -NYVC

[@ONeirda]

I am a classical singer and have to say that this is a very good explanation.

[@noomah4790]

Noomah loves all the voices in your world!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Yay! 😄 -NYVC

[@yuhaoliang4909]

Baritone is not a bad voice at all ! I love the warmth the baritone voice brings, look at Michael Buble, he's a famous baritone, his voice is supppppper NIce and amazing :)

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Yes! There is beauty in all voices! -NYVC

[@ahacks7692]

No way he is a baritone, if he is a baritone then I'm a low bass

[@NkemUtomi]

@@ahacks7692 He is a Baritone

[@zoteck9177]

@@ahacks7692 he is a low baritone

[@vitormrmr]

Buble is a undeveloped tenor. Weak mid and low notes.

[@nam.truong]

I don't think it's a curse, I'm a baritone and I love it. I was not capable of singing high before but now I can hit D5 in head voice and even go further to G5 in with falsetto. I love every part of my voice, I also have a strong falsetto which allows me to mimic a countertenor. I think the most important thing is to embrace our own voice and develop it the right way with vocal lessons and training.

[@gammacentrum1264]

Nam Truong I agree with you. It's not about range, but about color. Even some basses could hit those tenor notes. The only difference is, they sound like a bass.

[@gammacentrum1264]

Nam Truong I just remembered, Baritones actually have the strongest falsettos, and they have more versatile ranges. Tenors, they tend to sound like they're singing high even if they're singing mid range. Also, Tenors still sound pretty young even if the singer's over thirty. In a way, Baritones have it a little better than tenors :)

[@meomap234]

Nam Truong hello bạn người Việt hở? Có thể chỉ mình làm sao để hát phân biệt mixed, falsetto, head được ko?

[@nam.truong]

Tri Dang Cái này mình cũng k biết giải thích sao cho bạn hiểu cả vì mình cũng k phải học thanh nhạc. Nói chung khi hát bạn sẽ đi từ chest voice lên mixed voice rồi lên head voice sau đó là falsetto. Nếu k đi học thanh nhạc bài bản và k có giáo viên hướng dẫn thì khá là khó để lên mixed voice và head voice. Thường thì mixed voice sáng hơn chest voice, và tùy vào kỹ thuật của từng người mà quãng mixed voice này có thể cao có thể thấp, còn về head voice và falsetto thì có 1 số video dạy phân biệt trên youtube, bạn ráng tìm nhé. Mình khuyên chân thành là nếu định học hát thì nên đi học các lớp thanh nhạc, tự học rất nguy hiểm đấy, k cẩn thận mất giọng và hại thanh quản lắm.

[@nam.truong]

Gammacentrum12 I'm not so sure but I can sing some countertenor's songs but anything above F5 is weak and not enunciated properly.

[@jeffersongesmundo3470]

this is the most informative vocal lessons channel ive seen. unlike other channels whos give some free tips and afters your money.

[@trevorsmith5124]

Thank you very much for the video. I thought I was "cursed" forever but I do embrace my baritone voice when I do jazz.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Hi Trevor! Thank you so much for your support for Justin! We are so glad to hear that you embrace your baritone voice, wishing you joy with your singing!

[@GamesForever2]

Ok, i admit, I sing Tyler Joseph's and Brendon Urie's songs one octave lower, I like to have my powerful baritone low voice, it's so more comfortable for me to sing, and sounds so good, but I can go higher up to G#6 with my whistle register

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Nice! Keep working on that awesome voice! :) -NYVC

[@benjaminwiner6220]

You are an excellent teacher.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Thank you. Justin does read all these comments. I'm sure he appreciates the complement. -NYVC

[@benjaminwiner6220]

New York Vocal Coaching this has made my night.

[@benjaminwiner6220]

Could you pass a question onto Justin? I myself am a baritone full-fledged. I've taken voice lessons (speech level singing ~ three years). I've been really into the idea of vocal classification and fach. I know that the system isn't perfect, but IMO it's the best thing we have to identify singers ranges and voice types. The question is... drum roll please 🥁 Was Freddie mercury a baritone or a tenor? From what I have gathered he was a true baritone but a light or lyric baritone and was dramatic and theatrical. I also believe that he had a unique set of pipes anyway and because of his Britishness he had pure vowels, or purer than your average American he was able to sing more naturally maybe. So, what do you think? Wikipedia says he is a tenor but his speaking voice fell I the baritone range and a studied I came across states he was a light or lyric baritone that had an amazing vibrato and a used something called ventricular folds along with regular vocal folds to create his singing. Was a theatrical baritone? Or was he a raunchy, cigarette smoking tenor? My opinion based on his speaking voice and singing voice that he was a tenor and my wishful thinking believes that he was a lyric baritone but because he was, yes, gay and dramatic and British and enthusiastic he was able to do his thing, the Freddie thing.

[@jeunlingkai8941]

Actually being a baritone is awesome.. You can either sing low notes or high notes ..

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Yeah! We're glad you like it Jeun! -NYVC

[@ronaldo101000]

man you are very effective in the way you teach. your a natural speaker. keep up the great work. your dont come across like a know it all but sincere thanks and God bless!

[@CNsongs]

Doesn't he look like Leonardo DiCaprio? I felt like I watched titanic for this whole time. lol

[@Emma-vc3ri]

same

[@Regolith86]

+Roger Sings He looks like DiCaprio and Macaulay Culkin had a kid.

[@ShazzyJ]

I was just gonna write the same comment but thought to check if it's already there or not...guess what it's there :P

[@drygordspellweaver8761]

My left ear enjoyed this video

[@ericwarlock5565]

Drygord Spellweaver lmfao I’m thought my headphones were messed up!

[@fishwigy]

The bass is missing because I'm on an HTC 10

[@DanDanNode]

Drygord Spellweaver pull your headphone jack out slightly.

[@aikanedelahay7143]

The first step is self acceptance of your own voice. Develop it, and sing songs tailored to you. Tenors are more popular for sure, but accept your voice. Pop music relies on falsetto into an amplified microphone.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Great thoughts Aikane! -NYVC

[@thirdrevoj683]

Sad 😥😢

[@guega1]

i have been watching many of your videos and i have to say...top... i am a singer myself and i had at least 10 vocal coaches in the last 5 years...never really understood what they are saying...the way u explain things is just amazing..if i ever come to new york i will come round yours and have a lesson...thank u so much...güga from austria

[@joshuapadilla6588]

That is so cool for you to share that. I can relate. It's so find a vocal coach that actually makes sense.

[@airbloit]

I have long ago mad peace with my low voice I can sing everything Paul Robeson sang. even the 'flea" aria. Peace and embrace whoever you are. great vid.

[@CorneliusHDybdahl]

I for one am happy being a baritone, especially now that I'm developing my belting to be able to sing a D5 without falsetto (and a B♭5 with countertenor technique). Was rough in the first ten years or so though.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

We're happy you're loving being a Baritone Cornelius! 😃 -NYVC

[@undead.rising]

My left ear liked this video!

[@dixonjamesofficial]

SAME ;D

[@jeromem.evardome10_kr15]

Being a baritone is like cheating because you can extend to high and low notes ann I have a full vocal range of C1-E6 (subharmonics,chestvoice,falsetto,mixed) and its so friggin amazing to manage to go through those notes because I got the whole range of the whole male vocal range. So yeah it isn't a curse, it's a superpower.

[@hf_makapan]

agreed

[@Everything-mh4bp]

The question is does it all sound good lol

[@valarangel]

MY god, you are one of the wisest vocal coaches online! :')

[@Pulse2AM]

Thanks for the video. Dave Gahan Depeche Mode does just fine as a baritone.

[@ChristyRomeo]

It’s not cursed All the famous and popular singers of the world are in ‘Baritone’ voice range indeed!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Right on! Being a baritone is not a curse at all. And if you're singing contemporary, it doesn't even matter! Expand that range to the heights! :) More on this in episode Ep. 113! -NYVC

[@mpoetra2746]

yes. I can sound "tenor quality" with my mixed voice (but with a limited range [only up to c5]) even though I am a baritone.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Yes! Go Dzinofa! -NYVC

[@susanvallarino7222]

YOU ARE SUCH A GOoD TEACHER, THANK YOU FOR THIS VERY EDUCATIONAL VIDEO!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Thank you for being here, Susan! We're so glad you like the show and we hope it continues to be helpful to you! :D -NYVC

[@martinda7446]

OK, you are brilliant. This was superbly explained with the authority that comes from depth of knowledge, and very nice to listen to too.

[@martinda7446]

...you have a lovely speaking voice - esp for an American ;o)

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Many thanks to you from Mr. Stoney, Martin! -NYVC

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Lol! -NYVC

[@lhl2468]

So many really helpful suggestions that help me!: Take advantage of your strengths, let your middle thin out utilizing less muscle, use nasal resonators, explore more effeminate and breathy sounds, and not neglecting falsetto and head voice. WOW!!!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

So glad this helped! :D -NYVC

[@richleth3721]

my left ear enjoyed that :)

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Oh no! Sorry for the sound troubles in that episode! - NYVC

[@PastorOogway]

I don't care if my voice is bass, I'm gonna keep trying and practicing till I have full range and control over my voice. I'll reach those high notes! "I'll never be able to sing tenor" I'll smash that future!!! And then I'll finish watching anime.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

WOO HOO! Go Subs! Check out our newest episodes- 113 and Quick Singing Tips "Flageolet Explained". :D -NYVC

[@jessicazeller8060]

This is true. I have a very deep speaking voice and I’m a soprano.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Cool! :) -NYVC

[@akhilgada602]

Lucky u :)

[@VictorValcarcel]

Great advise! I embraced my lower register a while ago and glad to have done so.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Excellent news - Keep up the great work! :)

[@MrAlexbell1]

I never realised just how much was involved in singing so many aspects and stuff to think about

[@slimlinehenry]

I'll never let go, Jack..

[@Juanheco16]

I'm a baritone... And I'm very proud of my vocal range... But I'm Tenor in my choir, so for me it's bad to be baritone xDDD

[@giuseppegalli8858]

What's your range?

[@Juanheco16]

Giuseppe Galli from G2 to Gb4

[@bradleymonroe6443]

Well you need to practice falsetto and how to do proper mixing. You might even feel better retraining as a dramatic tenor. How high can you go if you were a baritone that's sings tenor in choir and are you first tier or second tier tenor?

[@Juanheco16]

Bradley Monroe My top is a Gb4 and it depends... if the song is divided in 6 chords... I'm 2nd tenor... But for example... Stabat Mater.. Psalm 150.. Anthem of happiness... It's only a tenor... But in The Battle of Jericho - O Fortuna i'm the 2nd one.  I'm pretty sure that there isn't falsetto in Classial music, just head voice... And my head voice goes from A4 to B5/C6 and my whistle register goes from E6 to C8 ^^  My type of voice it's kinda weird hahaha but i'm pretty sure that i'm not a full light baritone... But I'm not a conventional baritone, because the top of a baritone is until E4...  I think that I'm a baritone with a rare range xD

[@bradleymonroe6443]

I'm so glad that we are 2nd tenors.

[@angelolacap9681]

The real problem for baritones like me is that we dont often use our low notes in contemporary music common songs require us our middle and higher range while tenor sings with their low mid and high to showcase range if there would only be more songs for baritones

[@ethanjupiter9827]

Angelo Lacap Ed Sheeran is a baritone my friend

[@philippinerealestategems9505]

I love the things you said... very positive, and true. I love the baritone range, and, there's no problem with staying there, and, it's cool, if we can go beyond that. Sometimes I can sing waaaay up there, and, other times I cannot. It depends on how I feel, in terms of passion, with the song... Some songs have a great build-up where it naturally ascends, and, those are my favorites, such as "O Holy Night," which is an amazing song I love to sing. Thanks!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Wonderful! If you are not currently working with a teacher but would like help to improve your voice, may I suggest Justin's vocal training course: voicelessonstotheworld.com/page/vocal_course It's fabulous and affordable. -NYVC

[@PS-sg4er]

Have you heard Justin's range and how different he can make his voice sound. You've see this. Amazing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qp-2hKNph56Kmpo

[@MrAnders1976]

One of the greatest vocal clips online... This is something I am strugling with myself.. I am a deep baritone.. I can sing middle to deep effortlessly with power and projection, but my natural passagio is low. If I do not connect to head voice and sing softly my voice will naturally crack at a low note around E4/F4.

[@cardiologiaemusicaparatodo4517]

My case is the opposite. I'm a tenor but would like to improve my bass. Thanks a lot for the class.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Glad you enjoyed it!! :) -NYVC

[@CursedKeyblade1]

I sang bass 2 always in high school but it wasn't really until I stopped taking lessons that I could sing up to A4 in chest. It's a lot of practice but it's so worth it. I can sing from E1-E2-A4-A5

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

This is super awesome Key! 😃 -NYVC

[@BuildingTom]

Where did you find lessons ?? sheat* i cant find any...

[@AngeloFalls]

Im not the only who thinks he looks like Leonardo Dicaprio

[@EricEbac22]

He does, kind of; however, I was thinking that he looks more like David Hyde Pierce, the guy who used to play Niles Crane on "Frasier" for 11 years.

[@maxkaddell]

I was looking for that comment! Yes, he does.

[@AngeloFalls]

Matt Calder your welcome friend

[@peteismad9]

+Angel J Caba Yep, exactly what I was thinking.

[@ThePandalover228]

No bud youre not

[@gouttedepluie]

Justin , you're a good teacher but not only , i love the conclusion , as a high tenor , that the world needs some new voices styles or frequencies to listen to ! For me the best example of Baritone rnb singer is Michael Mcdonald . He did an incredible change on his voice earlier, applying the "mix" ! Good job , man .

[@kubulu8157]

Excellent, that's why it's so great to create your own music! Coz you basically can adjust it to your comfort. :)

[@louiemarshall4318]

Thanks Leonardo di Caprio

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

😱 -NYVC