How to increase your vocal range - 3 simple exercises

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I received a great question today that I wanted to share with you, because I know this is something that might be on your mind. The question is, “How can I increase my vocal range?” or “How can I extend my vocal range?”
This is a wonderful question. Especially if you are a singer that really wants to experience a wide variety of musical stylings and musical choices. Today’s music is super versatile. Artists use a mix of really great dark deep lows and some really wonderful free-floating highs. If you want to be able to do a little bit of both, then this video blog post is just for you. Today we are going to talk about how to increase your vocal range.
How to increase my vocal range
Let’s talk about vocal range for a moment. There are three coordinations that I want to go over today. These three must be in balance in order for you to increase your vocal range.
1. Relaxation
2. Resonance
3. Vocal cord coordination
In the video above, I’m going to give you some simple sounds to play with these three coordinations. These are not elaborate vocal exercises. They are just simple sounds that you can use on your own. They are proven to help increase your vocal range.
Relaxation
Let's talk about the first of the three coordinations that will help increase your vocal range, Relaxation. A lot of times of singers will try to reach for a high note. What happens is that the muscles in the tongue, the jaw and the throat will feel all kinds of tension in order to reach for that high note. We want to work around this by simply staying very very very still. We want to use a sigh to get up and over the place with that attention may occur. We just want to gently move the sound forward. You want to imagine that your sound can get up and over the jaw, into the head space, and out in front of you.
This is going to reprogram the body to associate release with a high sound. When you do the sigh exercise, stay focused on how relaxed you can be. You can do a wide variety of pitches if you can maintain absolute stillness in your jaw, your larynx, and your tongue while sighing.
Resonance
Now let’s move on to the second of the three coordinations that will help increase your vocal range. Here we want to play with Resonance by using an NG sound, like we’re saying the word “song” or “sing”. The back of your tongue is going to lift and touch the soft palate. The tip of the tongue is just going to stay resting against the bottom teeth. This is really going to focus your resonance into the nose space. You might feel a little bit of pressure inside there.
This exercise is so amazing because it removes a lot of the pressure from the neck and throat by removing the mouth as a resonator. If you feel pinching in the throat, go back and relax. Then try the NG at a later time.
After you have the NG really helping your resonance into the nose space, go from an NG sigh to dropping the tongue. The sigh will carry your sound forward by using a combination of residence spaces. By keeping your sigh consistent, you will gradually blend both of those registers.
Vocal Cord Coordination
The last of the three coordinations that will help increase your vocal range is Vocal Cord Coordination. This will help you specifically if you are experiencing a really crazy break as your sound enters your headier quality. If you experience that, vocal words are actually breaking apart on the top. A good way to work with that is to do a crazy laugh at a higher pitch. Go ahead and give it a try. You are coordinating your vocal cords really rapidly at a high pitch, which is going to remove a lot of the squeeze. Play with different pitches for a better sound. Try to laugh and then coordinate the pitch. This is a wonderful way to train your vocal cords to coordinate at higher pitches without squeezing.
Feel free to send me any questions that you have. If you want me to answer a specific question, please comment below. For more info on how to increase your vocal range, check out MadeleineHarvey.com. I'm constantly putting up new content. So feel free to subscribe.
Thank you so much for joining me today and I can’t wait to hear you sing.
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Self-reminder: 2:18 - Simple sigh (Relaxation) 3:31 - NG sound (Resonance) 5:24 - Laugh like a demented witch on crack (Vocal Chord Coordination)

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I tried the first part of this lesson, and scared myself. I'm going to keep at it. Pray for my children lol.

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My voice just doesn't seem to go above a certain sound. It won't make a single noise, not even a squeak, above a certain note. But it isn't very high. Nothing but a ghost-noise comes out. :(

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Autumn Knight similar situation, except it happens with lower registers, I can only sing down to a high alto DO on the Bb scale.

[@tes1930]

Hello! I have experienced that too. I think this might be because u havent warmer up your voice yet. So doing this and other exercises that warms up your voice so it Will open up again. Im not a professional but I hope this works for you! ⭐️🤗

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Autumn Knight that means you’ll never be able to hit it

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i looked like an idiot when my girlfrnd caught me doing this exercises

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Not when you show her your beautiful singing voice!!!

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After that what happened??

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My 5 yr old loves singing soprano since she started talking and is always singing; we do warm up exercises while I driving to school. We love your videos. Fyi, my 15 mos old granddaughter is starting to sing.

[@EmiPellegrinoMusic]

Holy Moses I canNOT believe it ! That high pitched laugh , is theeee most AMAZNG tip I have EVER been given ! You're a genius !!!

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

+Emi Pellegrino LOL! It's CRAZY right?! I'm so glad it helped! I'm looking forward to hearing those high notes soar from your voice!

[@EmiPellegrinoMusic]

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Me: doing the sigh ... Mom from the other side of the house: why are you watching whale videos

[@Cynicruss2]

listening at 2 X speed. the second exercise sounds like an aircraft nosediving as the pilot jettisons outta there. Thank you btw!

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

+Cynicruss2 OMG!!! I was drinking water as I read this, and literally shot water outta my nose! Love your creative way of watching this video, and so glad to oblige a giggle! Thanks for sharing!

[@raisa_cherry33]

True 😂😂

[@lilmacemacewheezyjr3780]

While doing this, I conjured all of the demons in hell... But these are really helpful, thank you!

[@arihartsfield2868]

I trained myself to be a soprano but I went a month with out practicing I almost lost it but your videos are helping me for my upcoming vocal placement for my choir

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Your videos are worth downloading and re-watching.

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

+Ford's World Thanks so much!

[@redrumski514]

1st exercise 2:19 2nd exercise 3:36 3rd exercise 4:29 4th exercise 5:25

[@whalesong8040]

Wow~ The dolphin laugh! That is a BREAKTHROUGH for me! I was able to open up into whole new sounds and placement in my upper register! Thank you so much, Madeleine! No judgment here, my dear. Keep your wisdom and practical tools coming!

[@25chris10]

I really bursted out laughing when that laugh came 🤣🤣 great tips thanks

[@misherzboo]

My voice cracked as soon as I tried the laugh. My voice is deep for a female so I was wondering if it would even be possible for me to increase my range since my voice is deep or am I just going to need to practice?

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

I LOVE the sound of depth in female voices! Everyone can increase their range regardless of which vocal classification they are. (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) Vocal classification speaks to more of the thickness of the vocal cords rather than the way the chords stretch to increase range. If you find that your voice is cracking..no worries! All that crack is, is a temporary weakness in coordination. The voice cracks for two reasons, weakness in cord musculature, or unestablished resonating space. If you continue to work in the areas that you feel would be the most unstable, you can reinforce the familiarity there. So play with lots of sounds that place your voice in those crazy places and make them stronger. I hope this helps!

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I want a deep voice

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Misha Smiley haha mine cracked every time I tried ;-;

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Misha Smiley Basically Billie eilish, her talking voice is deep but she sings really high.

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Misha Smiley same

[@lina.withluv]

Hi Madeleine! I have thyroid cancer and had surgery in April to remove my thyroid. My vocal chords were damaged during surgery and I haven't been able to sing since then. It's been so hard for me in many ways as I love to sing every day. I'm in vocal therapy right now and have seen some improvement with my voice, but still haven't been able to access my upper range at all. I came across your video and thankfully, I had a couple of breakthroughs while doing these exercises. Thank you so much! I will continue to watch your videos and practice to access and increase my vocal range.💜

[@prettyeunice04]

can you make a video about how to sing without straining your throat?

[@-steph-2274]

Don't force out notes, sing with your diaphragm not your throat.

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you look kinda like Winona Ryder lol thanks for the lesson

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Omg I'm watching this to be able to sing heathers songs

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Olivia Renner That’s what I’ve been saying.

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Oh wow she does 0o0

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Madeleine has a bit of a wider face. I do agree, though!

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Your "weird laugh" still sounds so angelic! 😂😂 I love it so much! (No judgment please, I know I'm weird. 😂)

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

No judgement at all here! The most interesting people are the weirdos! ; *

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Wow I absolutely love your videos. They’ve improved my vocals more than any other practices or techniques I’ve tried! Thanks so much!!

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I was on the first step then I creep myself because it's midnight and I was alone at home haha

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Thank you VERY much for this, Ms. Harvey. I needed this for voice over and voice acting work. You are amazing and make all of this so easy!

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i love the way you're making an effort to make it easy for us.. it's REALLY helpful!!

[@alexcrapo5134]

Super helpful excersizes! I've been struggling for 6months to transition into head vocals and this is so useful. Thank you!

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Thank you so much! I enjoy watching and learning from you! You make it simple and easy to understand.

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Your lessons are teaching me so much and made me realise how wrong i was doing everything to try to fufill my own expectations. I think ill go get singing lessons soon.

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crazy but fantastic and effective exercise....it really works.Thankyou

[@mindearwind4]

I have a same trouble like that. Whenever I tried to sing high note, I got trouble with not enough energy and tuned out airy. I wanna have some force to support that high pitch. How can I do that to gain force in your vocal?

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You're so amazing! Every single one of your singing lesson videos helps me! You're a great teacher and singer! And you're so sweet! Thanks a lot! :)

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You are incredible! Thank you for sharing your expertise :)

[@KamyLye]

hi madeleine ! thanks so much for your amazing vocal exercises. since i got to know your channel i have noticed a mega improvement in my vocal range. my neighbours have complimented my wife saying,.. "you got a wonderful voice" and my wife goes saying,.."that was not me that was my husband" ...so this was the kind of results that i got the last couple of weeks. thank God and i am very lucky , i got a very understandable neighbourhood.

[@cdavis91801]

I couldn’t stop laughing 😂 i cant do these without laughing okay ima try to focus

[@beehappy622]

I'm crying from trying to laugh like that omg XD

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Thank you, these tips were great and I find your voice to be very comforting. Kind, and gentle in a way. Stay awesome!

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Fantastic Training & Presentation!

[@babak391]

Thank you so much dear Mrs.Harvey. I need more exercises for laughing like that.but all your exercises works very well and I am very thankful about it.

[@jeanFssarella]

Here we learn and also laugh a lot.... Brazilian fan speaking LOVED de crazy high laugh noise u r amazin

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

Muito obrigado! Estou feliz que você gostou dos meus exercícios de riso parvo! Cantar feliz!

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i can clearly feel my voice improving thank you😗

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I LOVE THIS, THANK YOU!!

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vocal exercises are funny indeed and i'd rather doing this alone, but i love the way you explain them. you make it so easy to understand. very very good job!

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Thanks you for this video ! 🙏💚

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Gracias Madeleine

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THANK YOU SO MUCH

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I really really loved this!

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Madeline harvey, You are Such an amazing Singer and teacher. I really want to make my voice a little raspy, but I don't want to anything unhealthy. Thankyou!!!!

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Although some exercises are funny.. you keep it professional and I think that's awesome. But I like how these exercises are very useful!

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Wow, your videos are really helpful! Thanks for doing this, you've got a new subscriber :) Greetings from Argentina!

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

+Milagros Escudero I'm so glad you liked it! Bug hugs from the states!

[@willowjaneharvey1374]

thsnkyou i love this warmup!

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You actually have a pretty loud voice ! I have a lot of trouble talking quietly like a LOT and I hope this video can help me gain control of my voice so that I don’t hurt people’s ears!

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it's just very wonderful if i have you as my vocal teacher

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I giggled so much doing this!

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thank you so much for the help

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Awesome video very well explain thank you! The crazy laughing was the funnest!

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thank you so much for sharinggg.

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thank you, after following your 2 videos I had improved my vocal range

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Great job!

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thank you, you are awesome

[@rtroiani]

Great tips. Thank you! And no judgement on the laughing, I can see the sense in that exercise!

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I enjoy watching your videos. Helps a lot. Thank you. :-0)

[@YB05040]

you have helped me so much thank you

[@ar15u5]

hahaha that us how I usually laugh actually 😂😂😂.Awesome exercise.It's new never heard of it and very refreshing 😄

[@raisa_cherry33]

😂😂

[@armnakornthab6867]

I can achieve a high pitch. The pitch is correct, but the sound is too flatty. Do you have any suggestion? Some coach say I need to practice scale regularly so that the range can be increased?

[@Annie-kp6bm]

arm nakornthab try rounding out your mouth when you sing. For example, a good exercise for this would be sighing "how" while really emphasising on the "ow" part, almost sounding like "uu". It helps to make your voice sound much more round and powerful. Hope this makes sense and helps!!

Love you lesson!! Thank you!!!!

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Very useful vídeo!

[@altebo]

thanks for sharing! i love music, but mostly let my instruments do the talking, thinking that my voice sucked. you gave me the tools to change that, priceless!

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+Madeleine Harvey, I must say you came straight from the heavens ❤😍 thankyou so much for your lesson, today was my day one doing the last excercise, yes it sounds funny , but it works miracles, I could sing two notes higher to what my maximum note was before , cannot thankyou enough 😍 stay blessed 💕💕🎤🎤

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me : *tries to laugh* my nan: " do u need an ambulance?"

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Thank you so much

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I love your sophisticated and doll-like style

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Amazing!!! Very nice video and lol

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Hi I just tried the laughing for my low range and it worked :) Thanks !!!

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Thank you

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I can tell my bass is getting better but I will continue to let my voice rest and continue doing the voice exercise s

[@friederikeandre1121]

Thank you for these lessons. Seems they can be very useful! Could you please explain appoggio? I hear that word a lot, as in: "Use more appoggio!!" but I'm not so sure, what it is and how I do that. Thanks.

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this is so helpful

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Best couching I've ever watched!

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super great

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Thanks for this videos, im from Argentina!! its hard to understand because the lenguage, but its ok haha it worth it!

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I can't help but go to my head voice for these.

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thank you

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Thank you.. very helpful

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

+Edelweiss O'Keefe I'm glad you liked it! Looking forward to hearing you sing!

Great video!! Thank you Madeleine.

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

Valérie Ekoumè Thank you so much!!!

Je t'en prie Madeleine!! I will keep on following you.

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The laugh kinda reminded me of Sponge Bob for some reason 😂 Thanks for this it really helped!

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crazy but beautiful. finally you make me smile. good one

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

+kumbaiii m Well thank you!!! I'm so glad you enjoyed my crazy laughing! Can't wait to hear your high notes!

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Every time I sing my cats run back and forth the house

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Great great all i can say

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THIS WORKS!

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I love your voice and how you sing high

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hi, you look pretty and you're helping a lot of people. could you please teach us to avoid cracking of voice? I'm an alto and every time I try to reach high notes, my voice cracks

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Love this crazy video!!!

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lol! I'm so glad this video helped!