How to Sing NG

In this video, I discuss and demonstrate how to properly form the NG so that you can benefit fully from its use in your voice training (i.e., achieving 'ring' in the tone, preventing the tongue root from bunching up inside the throat, blending the registers, and developing the upper range). / singwisevocals

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

One of the best "NG" tutorials on KZbin.

[@singwisevocals]

Thank you so much!

[@aaroncafaro2]

I'm always so impressed by your very cohesive layout of ideas and super clear, concise explanation. I really enjoy the amount of detail you include in your videos, using interesting vocal and phonetic terms that are often not addressed. You retain such intellectual integrity and detail but also keep the video concise, clear, and accessible. Great job and please keep up the good work. Your relentless clarity and objective based explanation inspires me as a voice teacher.

[@singwisevocals]

I really appreciate the encouragement. And thanks for continuing to watch!

[@tectico123]

After reading, studying and practicing most of your singwise material, I can say after watching your video that I got it right, and this is one of the most important tips anyone can grab to apply a proper open-throat technique. Fantastic stuff, thanks.

[@singwisevocals]

That makes me happy to hear!

[@DeanJoyceTenor]

The language you use in your teaching is so very clear and helpful! Before this lesson I was trying to articulate the G in the NG and I was not necessarily creating a closure/seal in the throat with my tongue resting at the front part of my soft palate.

[@NupurYadav-ry3ki]

My voice is so bad your vedio helps me more thnk you so much ❤❤

[@Nailgunskater]

I've taken voice lessons for years, some using the NG as a tool. I've never really understood the point and strongly disliked doing it. I'm now trying again, listening to several videos on it. Yours is very clear and helpful. I am able to think more deeply now as I am older and more patient! Thanks for your video. I will go into a small room and practice, then try opening slowly into vowels and maintaining some of the NG resonance.

[@gabiocampo6639]

than u so much for taking the time and explaining this, I coulnt understan why I was loosing that position and sometimes I coulnt do ir right specially with hight notes I had to do belting, I will practice ❤😊more and put more atention 🎉

[@RachelGerrard]

Karyn, your videos are some of the best on the web, thanks x

[@singwisevocals]

Thanks for saying so!

[@arik0128]

Super practical tips, based on solid scientific approach.. as always. I'm fortunate to have followed this channel. I always recommend you to my Chinese friends. Can't thank you enough.

[@singwisevocals]

Thank you so much for your feedback and for sharing my video content! I appreciate it.

[@elic.j.4294]

Impressive singing teacher!!! Well explained. Thank you

[@hollandrocksls]

Your channel is the most comprehensive of all the vocal coaches. My vocal coach out of Chile teaches me everything that you do. Not alot of coaches speak about some of the courses or lessons as you do. I use your channel to pair with my lessons. How much are your lessons?

[@OliverBowles]

Found this video so helpful!!! Do you have another video on singing a 'NEE' Sound?

[@philsonlockhart6720]

I'm young guy, looking to better and improve my singing voice, thinking of joining my church worship team

[@singwisevocals]

Go for it!

[@leanhquoc3109]

Recently, I started to move back and re-read, think about most of your articles on Singwise, watch those videos again. I got to say each and everytime I pay effort to do so, I realize something new and right to do with my voice. And I feel more and more secure about my vocal technique. As I always said before, your knowledge about singing is so great and the way you share it to people who love singing is so passionate. Singing properly was like some mystery until I descover your page. I feel blessed about that. Wish you become more and more sucessful because you're so good and unique. I'm thinking about taking private vocal lesson with you on Skype, but my own money is limited cause I'm still college student now. So do you think only 30 minutes lesson a month is okay?

[@singwisevocals]

Students always need to consider their budgets when making decisions about how often they'll take their lessons. Let's chat more about this on Facebook or via e-mail.

[@leanhquoc3109]

+singwisevocals I sent to message on Facebook, please reply soon if you're free.

[@singwisevocals]

I will!

[@KimmiBitter]

Soooo soo glad you touched upon this!!

[@singwisevocals]

:)

[@christonks7147]

Ooh, let's work on this today!

[@singwisevocals]

Sure! We'll work on it during your lesson this afternoon. See you then!

[@geespar1]

This is excellent, thanks very much

[@singwisevocals]

You're most welcome!

[@genereybradley]

good lesson. this is an area I really need to practice. my voice is usually to far back

[@singwisevocals]

It's more common than you think! I have a video on resonance that may also be of some help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6WzmpeVqLWYftE

[@genereybradley]

Yes I have worked that one too. Dan did a good session two sessions ago too. I really need to work this part of my voice. It's just tons of practice.

[@BrandonKennedyUFX]

Awesome video, thank you!

[@singwisevocals]

You're most welcome!

[@neuromancer27]

VEry clear and usefull, thank you !!!

[@singwisevocals]

You're welcome.

[@1000-flowers]

Tongue position behind lower teeth ? Is this mix voice?

[@livfitness1]

Thanks! this is really helpful ❤️💪😊

[@hmpf]

Hello. @ 4:21 you're mentioning a "multi directional yawn stretch". I still don't understand that concept. Is it an exercise? If so, how am I supposed to perform it? Thank you in advance.

[@singwisevocals]

When we're getting sufficient space inside the throat, we get a sort of yawn inside the throat. The throat opens upward (elevated soft palate), downwards (lowered larynx), side-to-side (dilated pharynx), and front to back (the tongue root is leaning up against the front wall of the pharynx, leaving more space inside the pharynx behind it). I hope this helps.

[@suchit5781]

hi is this exercise for only western ( english songs) or in any lanugage?

[@mustakim2144]

Thank you!

[@kelseyarceo2146]

Do you flattened the tongue when singing NG?

[@makaelajoybragg7692]

I read somewhere that if you swallow, your tongue will naturally land in the proper ng position after the swallow is complete. For me, that position feels a lot more forward on my hard palate, and a very large area of contact, so it doesn't seem right to me. What are your thoughts?

[@aritramanna8723]

Hi,Karyn does practising the NG also help reduce sub-glottalic air pressure? If so how?

[@singwisevocals]

Hi, Aritra! Long time no chat! Hope you're doing well. It's not so much that the NG directly affects/decreases subglottal pressure, but it can help to reduce the supraglottal pressures by opening up a side branch (nasal cavity) for resonation. The NG can, however, help to reduce vocal weight and imbalance in the glottal closure mechanism, which can indirectly help to lower subglottal pressures.

[@dido77248]

Pretty and wise :)

[@singwisevocals]

Thank you. You're too kind!

[@Rosannasfriend]

the sound doesn't stop at all for me when I pinch my nose. Otherwise, great lesson!

[@DerekRoura]

then your tongue is not properly closing off your oral space

[@philsonlockhart6720]

Can you help me ms. O'Connor

[@singwisevocals]

You're always welcome to send me a recording - video is great - and I'll give you some guidance. I also offer lessons (in studio and via Skype).

[@philsonlockhart6720]

How do I send the recording for you

[@singwisevocals]

I see you've found me on Facebook. I'll take a listen to your files a little later today.

[@philsonlockhart6720]

Ok

[@bauwensstefan2463]

4:08

[@stunugh]

2:38 3:21

[@glenthomasfonsaco]

Sounds like Chinese.

[@rockubabe]

When I feel a sharp scratch-like pain at the back of my throat, what am I doing wrong? Too much air?

[@makaelajoybragg7692]

I read somewhere that if you swallow, your tongue will naturally land in the proper ng position after the swallow is complete. For me, that position feels a lot more forward on my hard palate, and a very large area of contact, so it doesn't seem right to me. What are your thoughts?

[@makaelajoybragg7692]

I read somewhere that if you swallow, your tongue will naturally land in the proper ng position after the swallow is complete. For me, that position feels a lot more forward on my hard palate, and a very large area of contact, so it doesn't seem right to me. What are your thoughts?

[@makaelajoybragg7692]

I read somewhere that if you swallow, your tongue will naturally land in the proper ng position after the swallow is complete. For me, that position feels a lot more forward on my hard palate, and a very large area of contact, so it doesn't seem right to me. What are your thoughts?

[@makaelajoybragg7692]

I read somewhere that if you swallow, your tongue will naturally land in the proper ng position after the swallow is complete. For me, that position feels a lot more forward on my hard palate, and a very large area of contact, so it doesn't seem right to me. What are your thoughts?

[@makaelajoybragg7692]

I read somewhere that if you swallow, your tongue will naturally land in the proper ng position after the swallow is complete. For me, that position feels a lot more forward on my hard palate, and a very large area of contact, so it doesn't seem right to me. What are your thoughts?