Fix FLAT Singing FAST | Exercises to improve Pitch |

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THE STARTIN OF THE VIDEO IS LITERALLY HOW I SING

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it's liz =shit

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I wish i was that good 😩

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same

[@johnsergei]

Flat girls are OK. I've got a compresser.

[@ibrajimenez2098]

@@johnsergei to get rid of the Dynamics with that flat tone

[@jadehoran9709]

This is really helpful, not only in my singing but it somehow increases my self esteem to get through other people's discouragement upon my singing! Thank you so much!

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Mine too!

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If those who discourage are lower in the craft tower than you then it hardly matters!

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[@DrDanRobinson]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video The Wooducation Network. Thanks for watching.

[@Trashy-Kun]

that humming thing is a real good tip

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[@maviso9889]

You are a great teacher. My voice has improved tremendously since I started watching and practicing the things you teach in your videos.

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[@georgewilkins7877]

I'm 64 this month been a guitar player since 1964 just taken up singing which I prefer got a young voice so some refuse to believe it's me. I having lessons but your videos are great backup as lessons are every 2 weeks. long way to go

[@georgewilkins7877]

I'm with you Dan I want to do it

[@JournalofaWarriorsJourney]

Good for you! I just watched another of Dr. Dan’s videos and can relate to “use it or lose it” and I bring that up because I was sick for many years and stopped singing by a huge percentage so now I’m 52 and regaining my muscle memory - First, by voice therapy then (now) coaching. It’s returning but it’s work. I can relate a bit to you because I just started playing guitar a couple years ago (for me, when my voice was extremely difficult to control). I MUST create music somehow - it’s in my DNA right?!? :-) Now, I’m thankful I am gaining in both skills. Stick with it - the work is worth it! My dream of picking up my Tak and singing a few tunes without sheet music is happening ✌🏻🎶

[@stevenoliveroliver4950]

First singing lesson I've watched that I grasp, this has shown me instantly wherein going wrong. THANK YOU DAN!

[@DrDanRobinson]

You're welcome steven oliver oliver. Thanks for watching.

[@HariniMadhusudan]

I swear this is the most detailed explanation I have seen and honestly this helped me a lot. Thank you. 💖

[@DrDanRobinson]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video Harini Madhusudan. Thanks for watching.

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[@DrDanRobinson]

Hey The Echo Thief. Welcome to Voice Essentials. Thanks so much for subscribing. I really look forward to getting to know you here on KZbin.

[@nicoison8434]

Now this is a singing lesson. Subscribed ✔

[@chubster2.022]

Byzantium Crusader yes you will most likely still be a tenor after puberty. after puberty the voice has a tendency to drop and most males will start to speak with vocal fry(which is unhealthy for the singing voice if done unnecessarily). You just have to tell yourself to remove any traces of pushing your voice and start forming the habit of speaking in higher pitch, sometimes you can inflex your pitch when speaking. this will ensure you don't press your voice and eventually you can regain back the brightness and lightness of your prepubescent tone(albeit it will most likely still be lower)

[@chubster2.022]

Haha thx! I'm a tenor as well and when I broke my voice I did the common thing of speaking with fry, eventually my teacher broke me out of the habit and my voice is much lighter and retains the tamber of a tenor

[@winchestersemiforce4912]

chubster 2.0 wow nice advice

[@anotherlover6954]

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[@jackarrow-journal5317]

noo,this is patrick

[@stevepethel6843]

Thanks for these creative techniques. I never new of these concepts but I believe you.

[@DrDanRobinson]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video Steve Pethel. Thanks for watching.

[@willchick]

I read the title and thought that I could fix a flat tire by singing really fast. I wish that worked.

[@irenecharrois5199]

@@willchick 😁

[@nikozua]

Now i know why i had so much trouble with holding the pitch after the few weeks of singing exercising. Thanks for the Explanation :-)

[@MrDjkdave]

Cant sing to save my life. But this vid is so no nonsense and immediately useful im gonna try! Love it

[@DrDanRobinson]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video MrDjkdave. Thanks for watching.

[@Mawangqi-nyc]

i'm in love with this guy's vibe !!!

[@AsymmetricalRat]

Holy shit I was feeling like I really couldn't break out of my flat voice, even though it felt like I was so close to figuring it out, thank you!

[@DrDanRobinson]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video RAT RAT. Thanks for watching.

[@Tholin-tm7ps]

M new in a college and hostel on a new state and I've been singing like for months since is so boring to be alone because of him i am really improving i literally wanna thank you so much ❤

[@SpidersDontPayRent]

My name is ROBERT PLANT. I sing and play. I enjoyed the content. Pretty straight forward, got the message straight. Thanks mate!

[@ananda_miaoyin]

Good tips. I think there is a different naming convention here in the US. The A's were A3 and A4 for us. The straw is great.

[@DrDanRobinson]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video Ananda Mañana. Thanks for watching.

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[@lowkeymizzles3093]

Hey I having been in this channel for awhile it's been a long time I graduated from highschool and now I'm still playing the piano and singing and working on it

[@DrDanRobinson]

Hi, Lowkeymizzles. You may find my online singing course helpful - drdan.co/onlinesinginglessons. Feel free to check it out sometime. The first module is free to preview!

[@JerleneLewis]

I am tired of being told that I am singing flat. Your video is very helpful ty

[@DrDanRobinson]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video J. Lewis. Thanks for watching.

[@jonnyrudeboy2411]

I appreciate the detailed explanations on how the mechanics of the larynx works in this one. Awesome!

[@aslogdahl4469]

Finally - an explanation! Thanks!

[@EddyGordo21]

How can I fix my vibrato and fear of singing too loud

[@kristinwalz8878]

Thanks Dr. Dan. My problem is that ..even tho i am a nj native...my voice was still young n vibrant before i moved to California and then wen i moved to California...it was my saving grace but then after i got a bit older....i started using my jersey voice because one of my friends i reconnected with is SUPER nasally ....i started tawkin like him..and then of course tawkin to my mom...fa get about it....my voice has taken a toll..got to get out of that habit and articulate my words, aGain. and this master my intonation

[@lorrainefire6024]

Im decent when i sing. But everytime i sing im always slightly off the note, and its annoying when i record my voice. Thank you for this😊

[@DrDanRobinson]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video LorraineFire. Thanks for watching.

[@jamesmantovani8620]

Great tips! But lordy you love that intro 😂

[@deellisonaych2199]

Hello Dr. Dan, I am supportive of your amazing channel as well as your gorgeous tenor! We spoke before and you honestly gave me great advice. I currently take private lessons for about a year and a half with a former college Dr. that teaches Opera. I can breath from my diaphragm and keep my larynx down but, i sound classical and cannot get my sound forward. I am perfecting my rhythm skills and doing ear training as well. I am a lyric baritone so, my voice is naturally dark but i have no brightness. Also, my vocal teacher said I am too dependent and should stop taking weekly lessons. I have not mastered falsetto and he suggested we stop working on it for awhile because of vocal tension. I feel like I am not progressing like I should and considering taking voice lessons with a teacher that does not only sing opera. So I can sound more like a contemporary artist instead of a classical one. My instructor also said I am in a "vocal rut" and have been stuck on my current level for awhile and the progression has slowed down. He also said my favorite artist Chris brown sound is monochromatic and he strives for me to have tone like Sam smith. It is a very confusing and overall a tough situation because he also taught me so much. What would you advise?

[@deellisonaych2199]

Thank you sir for the feedback! In my area there is not many contemporary teachers only SLS teachers but, i will definitely see what they have to offer.

[@harshshah8863]

Superb sir..... Now this is what i call a perfect solution..... Very nice.... Keep on doing the great work..... Loved it

[@Rubys.rhythms]

The weird straw thing helped me find my whistle register lol

[@turquoiseskies9790]

Hi, Dr. Dan, I suffered a brain injury and I'm rebuilding my technique...well basically learning my voice all over again😔. Thank you for your videos, they are so detailed. I notice a difference before I acquired my injury vs after... even my entire person has changed.😣 I have a question, when taking a breath, do I breathe through my nose or mouth? Thank you in advanced💙

[@DrDanRobinson]

Turquoise Skies, the following video will answer your question directly - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4KnlJiFjt1neNE

[@turquoiseskies9790]

Dr Dan's Voice Essentials Thank you so very much🙃💗💚... sorry for the delay, was watching your other video lol

[@vihanpurohit4946]

You are the best at this sir.

[@SeptemberChild]

I was wondering how comes that my singing and pitch accuracy got so much worse in the last month, even though I've been taking lessons for half a year, doing all the vocal exercises and trying really hard, my voice getting stronger and better... and suddenly it got so much worse and I was so desperate, ashamed to ask my teacher what's going on... and just when I stopped looking for the answer, you gave it to me! I hope the problem is what you're saying, that first it gets worse and then better, and I'll get back in shape soon. Thank you for your advice!

[@DrDanRobinson]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video DomiNickTV. Thanks for watching.

[@anotherbahamianguitarplayer]

Dr Dan's Voice Essentials why does sometimes do i sound flat when i go do ray me fa so la te doh then i keep trying eventually until i get it then boom it dissapears im back to the basics.

[@anotherbahamianguitarplayer]

Dr Dan's Voice Essentials answer me

[@DrDanRobinson]

Kirsten, I will answer your question via a 'Vocal Pitstop' video during June. Stay tuned...

[@CaptPostmod]

I sing flat often and am completely open to streaking ;)

[@bernieduran763]

God bless you for this video

[@DrDanRobinson]

You're welcome Bernie Duran. Thanks for watching.

[@jsr7599]

I love your archetype

[@emenem6131]

Hey the very start sounded like me😁 Seriously though I ALWAYS start out learning a new song FLAT!!! embarrassing and makes me want to give up

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"Did you ever know that you're my hero????" XD XD XD XD XD

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First time watching..... I am subscribing....

[@DrDanRobinson]

Welcome to Voice Essentials, Annabella!

[@mybuddy3119]

I'll try to rein down my nudie runs. 😅 People has been commenting that I sung through my nose. But nobody ever explained how to NOT to sing through the nose. I find that holding the nose while singing allow me to keep this problem in check.

[@DrDanRobinson]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video My Buddy. Thanks for watching.

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Liked and subbed as soon as I could. Great video

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So helpful!

[@DrDanRobinson]

Glad it was helpful!

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Love your vids. You delivery is impressive!

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I'm glad you enjoyed the video Kevin Burns. Thanks for watching.

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These videos are fantastic! Thank you!

[@DrDanRobinson]

You're welcome Rhonda Cole. Thanks for watching.

[@johnmcminn9455]

semi accluded vocal track , not sure what that second word is but the pressure is there with out an additional physical motion that would activate the break in the voice

[@UTuberz04]

Great help! Thank you for much.

[@DrDanRobinson]

Glad it helped!

[@autumnsky6614]

a true hero

[@zacnielsen]

Awesome video Dan!

[@Tagoreapoet]

Thank you, Dr. Dan. :-)

[@DrDanRobinson]

You're most welcome!

[@slowlearner7778]

Another helpful video. Many thanks.

[@DrDanRobinson]

You're welcome Slowlearner777. Thanks for watching.

[@georgeskomorowski]

thanks man. this is cool! I will work on it!!

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Dan, Even though you talk funny, I liked this video very much. I'm glad I gave it a swatch. Subscribed.

[@DrDanRobinson]

Welcome to Voice Essentials, Michael.

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This is the best singing education I have ever gotten from a video.... I just have one question - why do you only have 10K subs?

[@adventurevlogger2510]

Dr Dan's Voice Essentials True that! But do keep up the excellent work! :)

[@ibrahimxevy1234]

Thank you very much for teaching us.. I am not singing in a flat notes but it will hepl me to share with other people..

[@CristinaCFung]

First time watching, loved it, and subscribed ♥️

[@DrDanRobinson]

Welcome to Voice Essentials, Cristina.

[@biancabarreto1756]

Thank youuuu I love these exercises!!

[@DrDanRobinson]

You're so welcome!

[@KevsGuide]

am trying them now, excellent lessons Dan.

[@KevsGuide]

do you do lessons via skype?

[@GothicRockGoddess]

Thanks for these, Dan. I have a student who really struggles with pitch. I've been teaching them on and off for almost two years but they only seem to be improving by tiny increments. I have been drilling them with scales, intonation exercises, and various different sounds/articulation, but I think we're both getting quite frustrated at the slow progress! They have an interesting speaking voice which seems to regularly shift back and forth between vocal fry and a light high tone. Their bridge/muscular shift is pronounced and happens anywhere from C4 to G4 depending on the day/exercise. Also their sung voice tends towards too quiet rather than the excessive pressure you've described in this video, although they do have a chronic cough which could be causing chronic vocal fold damage/swelling. Do you have any tips? I'm definitely going to try these exercises with them, but I'm really struggling and wondering if I'm just a bad teacher!

[@GothicRockGoddess]

Dr Dan's Voice Essentials: Thank you! It's good to know you think there might be something going on that just can't be fixed with singing lessons, rather than me just not being able to teach well enough!

[@mellorheights1]

I have one of those too and it is driving me crazy. I've mainly got her singing on pitch but every so often she just loses it. I've notices she mumbles terribly and on the bad days her pitch is awful too. Thank you Dr. Dan, You might have saved my sanity.

[@anotherbahamianguitarplayer]

Marilyn Middleton Mellor can she hit the notes now cause i notice im the same way

[@belunu4980]

Thank you so much for the nice video. Here's a question Dr Dan. How do I sing in tune / with accurate pitch when I'm singing live? How do I train my ears to sing in pitch regardless of any kind of acoustics or ambiance in the place I'm performing? Hope to hear from you. Thank you.

[@DrDanRobinson]

Limau, I think this would be best developed with an experienced singing teacher.

[@belunu4980]

@@DrDanRobinson Thank you for the reply.

[@DanielaPobega]

That was great! So clear, well explained, actual exercises! Subscribed!!!

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This is awesome subbed! 😀

[@mrsgalindo7]

Thank you for sharing.

[@DrDanRobinson]

No worries!

[@siemniak]

Please make an excersize or anything abour nasality when singing in mix.

[@JoeIsCrazyWillman]

I would appreciate that too, as I've been told that my singing tends to be pretty nasally, and even when I hold my nose, my singing is still very nasally, so it's not necessarily the air coming out of my nose but they are traveling at least to the nose or something like that. I don't really know

[@Githian]

This was very helpful, thank you!

[@DrDanRobinson]

You're welcome Githian. Thanks for watching.

[@JayyeMusic]

Dan the man 👑

[@gryzik]

Hey, thanks for the great exercises! I'm practicing these too now! The problem I have is I get too much of "natural imperfection" when hitting notes. :( I discovered that I don't hear slight flat note when singing it, only later on the recording it shows up... How can I improve here? Re-teach myself on matching pitch I hear? Actually, I noticed that in the second exercise you hit a similar problem: your A note was sightly below the piano tone (about 1/3 of semitone). And I could hear this only because I was practicing on this myself for some time... Any ideas how to overcome this? It feels like going through a concrete wall for me now...

[@DrDanRobinson]

It's all about vocal tract shape. Change the shape of your mouth and it will help the resonance and in turn your pitch.

[@janinamaier6700]

@@DrDanRobinson I have the same problem and it is pretty frustrating... How exactly do I need to change the shape of my mouth?

[@안나-w9y]

Polska?

[@rudra2308]

Thanks for the lesson

[@DrDanRobinson]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video Rudrajit Ukil. Thanks for watching.

[@corystajduhar]

You were singing an A4 on your demonstration of singing on pitch/flat which is the A above middle C. Your statement was right. The correction was actually incorrect. You were singing A3 when you demonstrated singing an A in the middle of your range.

[@corystajduhar]

No problem. Great video. In fact, this explains my biggest frustration. I have very good hearing pitch, but I tend to sing slightly flat in my lower register on certain vowels (ah and o). Some people tell me it's a support thing, but I don't have a problem with "I" "u," "ng" or humming. To fix this would always sing light and airy on those notes. I always felt it was a placement and weight problem. I thought my vocal cords were in an excessively thick position and singing louder made it worse. After my voice was really warmed up and if I sang high, it would sometimes resolve. Most people can even hear it, but I hear, feel and see it - software confirm this. Because of my compensatory practices, I wasn't encouraging good cord closure or resonance in that area. Now I'm focusing on resonance without blowing air (I hold back more air/inhalare la voce). In short, I totally relate to what you're talking about. Maybe I'll send you an email. I really enjoy your videos. Very comprehensive. Singing is both a science and an art.

[@Fcukurmum]

I wanted to write the same comment ;)

[@ernestorodriguez5720]

4:45 5:25 6:09

[@treetorchavez8098]

Thank you

[@nadiamascarenhas9316]

Hello Dr Dan. ..I really like your explanation. ....can you also make a video on how to sing high pitched songs . ..plsssssssssss

[@shagstars]

I am jealous you can hit that a5 with such ease.😂 I have to use quite some power to get there.

[@knrtn439]

Damn tenor. I can't get a A4 without struggling. and i'm semi-Baritone/Tenor

[@shagstars]

@@knrtn439 I am also a semibaritone but I learned to use a mixed voice so that I can hit higher notes without using a falsetto. But for dr dan he can use his chest voice to get there which means he can even go higher than that🙃.

[@GarageStudio7]

That's an A4 he hit, not an A5 😊

[@StevieBoyesmusic]

Middle A can be A4 or A3 as Roland and Yamaha use a different standard I believe 🙄 Confusing 🙄

[@adambennett5022]

Thank you so much for these videos Dr Dan! I've been struggling to find a singing coach around my area, and these are an incredible alternative.

[@DrDanRobinson]

Hi, Adam Bennett. You might also find my online singing course helpful - www.voiceessentials.com.au. Feel free to check it out sometime. The first module is free to preview!

[@adambennett5022]

Brilliant! Thanks so much Dr Dan.@@DrDanRobinson

[@sara_s_]

What is a note? How can you tell the difference? Can you do an intro video?

[@songitetutarial1265]

Nice lesson

[@DrDanRobinson]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video Songite Tutarial. Thanks for watching.

[@victoriabren3286]

Dr Dan, you are doing a good job, pls how can I sing in tune?

[@DrDanRobinson]

Hi, Victoria bren. You may find my online singing course helpful - drdan.co/onlinesinginglessons. Feel free to check it out sometime. The first module is free to preview!

[@BarleyC]

Thanks for posting these - great advice! Liked and subbed!

[@DrDanRobinson]

Welcome to Voice Essentials Colin.

[@ChaddMichael]

So gladd I found u

[@moonstone_motivation]

Jahaja. I love the start when you sing this song"did you know you are my hero"

[@leahyodico9818]

My cat is on high alert ! He's staring at me

[@alexanderbowen6488]

Love your videos I think u are one of the vocal coaches that are honest

[@DrDanRobinson]

Glad you think so!

[@Solidude]

That nudie run talk made me feel exposed! Before that I acknowledged my flaws but I didn't think my singing is that indecent! lol

[@jean-pierredevent970]

With trumpet, it's normal much pressure is required to play so it could be that the mechanism for high notes working on trumpet, make my voice too stiff and tense. If I record myself I don't sound flat. It's when I try to sing straight interval notes without vibrato looking a tuner that I get shocked.

[@britneyyo5765]

Im practicing pitch increasing my vocal range and breathing

[@SLAMTRON]

Curious if your Robinson family heritage can be traced back to the area near County Clare, Ireland?

[@shirleylaux8347]

Thank you for making it easy

[@mohsinkazi1531]

Wow I like this guy

[@pepsiman1367]

I’m a tenor and puberty is getting the best of me right now

[@DrDanRobinson]

Pepsi Man, the following video about the voice in puberty may prove helpful - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIeQYXh7nrWNntU

[@marcburns9063]

Hi Dr Dan I'm also having vocal coaching and find your coaching a great help, I'm trying to become a tom jones tribute act thanks I'm working hard Marc from UK

[@tomstanely]

I really dont know how people are able to say if the sound from a key on keyboard matches the sound a person makes from their mouth.

[@spawncampe]

Alright I found out that I have to relax my entire body to sing on pitch

[@Hexspa]

That note is A4 where A4=440Hz. Different people refer to middle C as either 4 or 3 or even 5. Relative to the piano, it's the fourth C so I call it C4. Either way, that wasn't 880Hz!

[@vladlee2320]

Great way of teaching, sir. Anyway, I've tried this exercise and it's working! Now my problem is, it's hard for me to open my mouth properly when I sing, and when I try to open my mouth widely while singing, my notes tend to go nuts. I hope you make a great video about it, just like the way you did with this video. Thanks!

[@vladlee2320]

Oh, thanks! I just finished watching it. I'm gonna try the exercise now. 😁

[@tattooartbytony631]

I love it 🥰

[@renemuller6967]

I know this problem too good especially when I have bad day and I practise on this day. I suppose the best exercise is to listen to your records carefully. :)

[@tommartin7728]

I hope this helps me. My voice is slowly improving but I find it really hard to control the notes I sing.

[@IanUntalanVlogs]

Thank you so much sir

[@DrDanRobinson]

Most welcome

[@johnbarros1013]

Hello Dr Dan, If you don't mind. Can I ask some favor? if you can sing all notes individually like you did Exercise No. 1 in order for us to identify whats the proper notes you press and execute. Thank You so much.

[@JayyeMusic]

Just use a keyboard or piano and start wherever is comfortable and go from there

[@twopianomanGAB_D]

At 66 years of age, do I even have a chance? In other words how long does it take to sing properly? Say, in hours, (dream on!) days, ( Again, dream on,) years, or lifetime?

[@DrDanRobinson]

Gabriel DeRapp, the following video may prove helpful - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4TIpKGop9SYb5o