Get the Perfect Vocal Tone with these 5 Exercises

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Introduction 0:00
5 tone count for Males 6:23
5 tone count for Females 7:19
5 tone Gug for Males 8:12
5 tone Gug for Females 8:33
5 tone Buh for Males 9:42
5 tone Buh for Females 10:16
Octave Repeat Gug for Males 11:54
Octave Repeat Gug for Females 12:40
Octave repeat Mum for males 14:23
Octave repeat Mum for females 14:53
Do you have a good vocal range but feel that your voice just doesn't sound good? Often, many singers will be too breathy, nasally, squeezed, or operatic sounding when they sing.
None of these sounds are perfect for singing with the right vocal tone. So in today's video, I'm going to show you how to sing with the perfect vocal tone.
The truth is that lots of singers have a fantastic vocal range, but if those notes don't sound good, what's the point of singing them? In fact, many singers will sing too breathy or nasally when they're singing. Neither of these is the optimal vocal tone.
So what is vocal tone? Vocal tone or your Timbre, is the unique sound or color of your voice. And just like a fine wine, you could describe your vocal tone in a million different ways. Some of the most common ways to describe vocal tone are bright, brassy, breathy, nasal, squeezy, resonant, and hooty. The list goes on and on! But what is the perfect vocal tone for singing?
The correct vocal tone for singing is rich, resonant, easy to produce, and the correct mix of bright and dark and vocal sounds. So how do you find this perfect vocal tone? The correct vocal tone requires the coordination of two different systems in singing. The phonation system which controls the vocal cord, and the resonation system which occurs above your vocal cords.
The correct vocal tone is actually a combination of these two systems working together. For instance, if your vocal cords aren't vibrating enough, then your resonation system won't matter. Your vocal tone will be too brassy.
Or, if your vocal cords are working correctly, but your soft palate is too low, you will end up sounding nasal. Neither one is ideal. Instead, you want to make sure that both the vocal cords and the resonation systems are perfectly optimized.
I'm going to show you my five favorite exercises for making sure that you sing with the perfect vocal tone.
In the first exercise, you're going to sing a five-tone count where you sing a 5-tone scale that replaces each note of the scale with the five tones of the major scale.
In the next exercise, I'm going to show you the five tone “Gug” exercise. In this exercise, you're going to sing a 5-tone scale where you replace each note of the scale with the word Gug, as in gutter.
In the next exercise, I'm going to show you the five tone “But”. In this exercise, you're going to sing a five-tone scale where you replace each note of the scale with the word Buh, as in butter.
In the next exercise I'm going to show you how to sing to the top part of your range without straining and sounding nasal. In this exercise, you're going to sing an octave repeat scale. In this exercise, you're going to sing an octave repeat arpeggio where you replace each note of the scale with the word Gug.
In our final exercise, you're going to sing an octave repeat scale where you replace each note of the scale with the word Mum.
No matter where your vocal tone is right now, just understand that you just need to work with the right exercises in order to make it sound better. Don't worry if your voice sounds a little bit nasal or strainy when you're first starting off. This is perfectly normal. However over time, you want to make sure that you're singing with the perfect vocal tone.

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timestamps of exercises 5tone count for males 6:23 & females 7:19 5 tone gug for males 8:12 & females 8:33 5 tone buh for males 9:42 & females 10:16 octave repeat for males 11:54 & females 12:40 octave repeat mum for males 14:23 & females 14:53 did this for the challenge

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Goal is to do this every day. We can be the singers we want to be … and more. We just need to train! And fully commit. Thanks so much. Wonderfully helpful. Inspired by how my tone is already improving and sounding abs feeling more natural !!!

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Matt, I really appreciate how you demonstrate what NOT to sound like--that's tremendously helpful so I can correct mid-exercise and get the feeling right!

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Thank u Mr.Ramsey i'm from srilanka.as usually i follow your techniques around 8 months so your techniques excercises was an impact,imrpovement to my voice..so still i'm practicing so i have improved some wht and i hope another video from you sir Thank you..

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I would love to see an exercise improving tone for 1st sopranos within the range of A5 to E6? My voice was really clear until I had a couple year bout with bronchitis. My voice has a slight haze now. Thank you for all your helpful information!

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[@raisabriana9436]

This video is so helpful, thank you so much! But I would like to know if it’s possible to make your voice sound brighter or clearer, could you help?

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[@captivethoughts1745]

Breathyness and whispering can be used to convey the emotion of the song. Reference Laura Fabian's Je Suis Malade.

[@somekindofdude1130]

thanks for the video but i have a request, can you make a vid specifically on how to improve belting tone?

[@ghafarqaheri]

Is this similar to Vocal melody? If not, would you do a video on vocal melody? Thanks again for all the great content you put into your superb videos!

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the melody is simply the series of notes that make it sound like a song you can identify

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holy shoot it actually worked I sound better than I did when I try to strain my self singing high notes and im a guy I just let it guide its way up and it sounds like me and for me im subscribing for more lessons

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[@never_stay_pink]

I have nearly the range of Ariana Grande: But, I sound breathy and way too nasal-y when I sing and it sucks.

[@ramseyvoicestudio]

keep using this tutorial, and practice at least 5 times a week

[@musa-rj4ng]

Same problem with me but my voice doesn't sound Soo bad but I still hate it n just want to decrease alil bit of nasality in it

[@alisonbliss2556]

Omg, this is a great exercise, thank u so so much. You are the best vocal coach. :)

[@ramseyvoicestudio]

Wow, thank you!

[@alisonbliss2556]

@@ramseyvoicestudio Does this video of vocal tone will develop a good sound and same level as Ariana Grande and other singers?

[@PaiviProject]

Hey. Good exercise. 5 more days to go, oh boy :)) What video can you recommend for me to watch next for practice ? Thanks 👍

[@ramseyvoicestudio]

what area do you think you need the most improvement on? check out that video on my KZbin channel, there's lots of options

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@@ramseyvoicestudio Oh I have no idea :)) yes I've been looking but only done those warmups & things which are good & helping. Staring to freaking out a bit. I probably pass out & pee my pants heh hee aaaarrhhh

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Is there a video for lower notes how to learn how to sing them ?

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Hey Makenzie, yes publishing in a couple weeks.

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Please make teaching video about singing over tones

[@ramseyvoicestudio]

Hey Amir, that's an area I'm' no super familiar with. Maybe when I learn a bit more about it.

[@LolliMolly09]

Another killer lesson thank you. I looked but didn't see anything that fit, do you have one for people who aren't big projectors? I'm not sure what to call it, I'm not breathy really, just soft? I have to put a lot of effort into projecting. What is that lol and how do I make it easier to sing with more punch?

[@ramseyvoicestudio]

work on your chest voice: ramseyvoice.com/increase-singing-power/

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hey Ramsey how many vocal training exercises should you do day? on top of practices singing. I'm trying to balance them both. it seem I'm over working them in vocal training. I vocal train 5 days a week. due to needing the practice.

[@colleenelvidge5875]

I love your videos! I’m sure you may have one out there already, but I have trouble mixing chest to head. This also makes it more difficult for me to comfortably use certain vowels as I reach higher notes, Which ultimately results in straining. Any suggestions?❤️

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Hey Colleen, you're talking about singing in mixed voice. Check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4GteqCNeNBkisk

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Hey nice lesson. By the way which mic you used in this video?

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[@yass_d4775]

How many time should we do these exercices?

[@simong8527]

Hi, I have a question whether singing mix is quite opposite to those exercises? I noticed while singing mix (or try doing this for example nay nay) we make soft palate go up (and then we have this nasal sounds). I try to understand to know that I'm exercising mix in a good way

[@ramseyvoicestudio]

Hey Simon, some exercises will deliberately lower the soft palate slightly "Nay" and "Nae" are examples. These exercises will help you find a mix without lowering the soft palate.

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Are those images and diagrams from the master your voice course?

[@chefboahise1109]

One question how many times do i have do each of these exercises?

[@Minunmaani]

I am sadly not a good singer, but I love to sing. I have tried Zakk Wylde, Seal, Frozen 2, Sia, and Kate Bush worlds in voice. It is pure fun, though pain for ears.

[@funduval1]

This is great for achieving speech level tone, good for theater, and maybe rock- but I’m wondering what it is popstars like Amy Winehouse, Adele, Lana Del Rey, are doing. There is something else they do with their registration. Maybe it’s a little artificial but it makes the voice sound unique and extra beautiful. And I can never tell if it’s a depressed tongue or a raised soft palate, or what it is they’re doing but they tend to get their tone in a very very specific sweet spot, and I’d like to learn how.

[@arosonomy]

Thank you for the bejesus excessive. Been needing to work on that. Chest is full with some fry, falsetto is breath, but smooth head voice is Alice In Chains xD I gotta mix better lol

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Thanks so much❤️🔥🙏

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What should i practice first

[@amwenzo11]

Great Video. Seth Riggs was the master at this ;)

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i got the gawk gawk down pat i just gotta figure out how to sing while doing it

[@AshuaBBX]

Note to self: 6:16 8:13 9:41 11:55 14:23

[@ramseyvoicestudio]

hi

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@@ramseyvoicestudio hello!

[@amirhazriq921]

How to do falsetto please

[@alisonbliss2556]

HI RAMSEY. I HAVE A QUESTION PLEASE ABOUT THE VOCAL TONE. DO THESE EXERCISES WOULD ALLOWING ME TO SING AMAZING JUST LIKE ANY OTHER SINGERS WHO SINGS SO GOOD. ALSO, WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM TO IMPROVE AND SOUND AMAZING OF VOCAL TONE? IF I KEEP IT UP AND DOING THESE EXERCISES EVERYDAY, WOULD MY TONE BE THE SAME LEVEL AS MY FAVOURITE ARTIST? FOR EXAMPLE, MY FAVOURITE SINGER IS ARIANA GRANDE AND I AM A MALE. BUT, I'M NOT SAYING THAT I WANT MY VOICE TO SOUND EXACTLY LIKE HER, NO, I JUST WANT THE LEVEL OF ARIANA'S TONE SO THAT I CAN BE ABLE SING IN FRONT OF THE PEOPLE AND IN LOVE MY VOICE.

[@brdrnda3805]

Why are you shouting / yelling at him?

[@chezelleshahadat4272]

I have a really low vocal register and would really like to know how to get the most out of combining low and high register.

[@joshuapossible6593]

I'd follow your routine most a time I get tensed hiring high note what do I do

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What Microphone do you use? or do you recommend for a beginner?

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I got “rejected” by a producer, but they gave me some tips. Hope this will help

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I have a question I have a baritone vocal range voice and I am interested in buying the warm audio 47 Junior do you recommend ?

[@jjafs1008]

Can do a belting tutorial.

[@jjafs1008]

I feel like I can belt like its trapped insider of me

[@ramseyvoicestudio]

here's my lesson on belting: ramseyvoice.com/belting/

[@andresjuan8783]

Opera Rock. From Spain please. React to Camilo Sesto: Getsemani ( live 1977 ).

[@ramseyvoicestudio]

I'll check it out

[@cherieblizzard9585]

I sing tenor, but talk stupid high. I support the 2nd tenor by learning our part on pitch but i can’t sing out. He sings out when he hears me & knows he has it right, but i can’t seem to do anything for myself.

[@akilaasiri2635]

Matt, i saw your larynx rises up in the last exercise ( Mum ) when you repeat the the last note. When that mix sound comes in any exercise, usually our larynx goes up. Is it okay Matt??? It happened for me too when going up on any exercise even on Gee

[@ramseyvoicestudio]

yes, it will sometimes raise slightly, but the goal is to keep it as neutral as possible: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZKtZKGhod2emNE

[@gvngbvngiggy]

I sound too shouty for lack of a better word. I crack too when i go for volume in my break area. So between like e4 and a4 is my problem area.

[@ramseyvoicestudio]

here's my lesson on vocal break: ramseyvoice.com/fix-vocal-break/

[@avinash-dhuwaria]

Can we change our vocal tone in a netural sound vocal tone

[@Super22Catch]

I really struggled with tone. I could stay on pitch, but my tone has always sucked.