Singing Warm Up - Soprano - Extended Range

[@annagrzonka5260]

I can't believe you have very few views and subscribers... You are my best discovery on KZbin so far. Very good warmups

[@JeffRolka]

Thank you! I appreciate your positive words! Thanks for watching and enjoy! Jeff

[@sindykeng1214]

I totally agree. doing his warm ups have increased my range beyond my normal and my voice is cleaner and my breadth support has improved tremendously. I did not realise that until my vocal teacher made that comment😇

[@joebloggs619]

Don't worry. He will get them. He's getting the serious singers, not just the ones looking to have fun. That is why. But when others find out that these exercises are the real deal for improving, they will subscribe.

[@joebloggs619]

It's because Jeff teaches proper technique and that gets results but it takes work, which most are not prepared to put in. There is this misconception that great singers are born that way. They just open their mouth and sing. Some can do this naturally with modernsinging styles which require limited range and an almostspeaking style, with the occasional grain, groan, moan or shout,howl etcfor interest. But you can't vet away thith just that for serious singing, though Ilike and appreciate most styles, exceptperhaps rap, which is OK for story telling etc but I wouldn'tconsider it music, just words spoken to a rhythm, more like a rough form of "street poetry recital" than musicor singing and I don't think rap should even be referred to as music. "Rhythmic spoken word" would more aptly describe that style.

[@angalmeida29]

couldnt agree more:love u jeff

[@dianeshepherdlyricsoprano1394]

I first commented on this lesson 9 months ago at which time I didn't quite make it to the "very top". But my perseverance has paid off, and I have used this video a number of times now, and can now reach the top notes. I think I know what you would say Jeff but I still think you are the reason I am improving as I am. This channel (and you) are A...MAZ...ING.

[@JeffRolka]

Hello Diane! Thank you so much for your kind words. I would of course direct your attention to your focused practice, discipline, and perseverance. The channel is the material, perhaps, thoughtfully constructed if I may say so, but you have done the singing. Well done! Thank you! Jeff

[@dianeshepherdlyricsoprano1394]

@@JeffRolka Thank you TOO Jeff. For me it's kind of like being on a carousel, it just gets better and better and I never want to get down from it. I must say also your Tonal Onset video was a great new dimension to think about. I am taking so much more care now when I sing, and when I finish for that matter. I am ashamed to say I never really thought WHY that sometimes my first word wasn't quite sounding correct, but of course now I do! Each thing I work on gets stuck into my mind and brain. Love also the Messe Di Voce exercises. I usually do 2 or 3 extra ones because I'm greedy! About the theory side again, having done lessons on the Pentatonic scales thanks to you, I have also been reading about the other "tonics", the Diatonic and Heptatonic scales. I just like to know as much as I can. Have a great day.

[@daisyallen4954]

i haven’t sung in a choir for 4 years and didn’t think i still had it in me, thank you so much for these videos!

[@JeffRolka]

You're so welcome!

[@dimitralefay6926]

As a soprano coloratura, I totally love these warm up exercises and your channel!! I subscribed!

[@JeffRolka]

Thank you so much! Enjoy the channel! Jeff

[@oliviafryer5869]

Thanks so much for your help. I cant play piano yet. So as a young soprano these are very helpful for my daily and agility warmups to work on my coloratura. Cant thanknyou enough!

[@JeffRolka]

You're very welcome! Thanks for your kind words and best of luck! Jeff

[@sindykeng1214]

Best warmup.. I've used it and it has improved my range vastly...managed to bridge over the passagio

[@JeffRolka]

Awesome! Thanks for watching and enjoy! Jeff

[@hcoop511]

would you be able to do another one of these but higher to a6 or g6

[@Coaching-is3pz]

Jeff, great warm up! Tried it today and my upper range feels stronger. My voice overall feels more agile.

[@JeffRolka]

Awesome! Glad it helped! Enjoy!! Thanks for the thumbs up rally during the last live event too! Best, Jeff

[@Huffleprof]

Thank you so much for these! They are so helpful! Most only work the regular range and this is perfect for working my extended range! You’re awesome!

[@lalalaurenmae]

Thank you Jeff!! This one is just challenging enough to keep me growing! You’re a blessing.

[@andrianagoodell5898]

THESE ARE AMAZING WARM-UPS, I WAS LOST WITHOUT YOU; THANK YOU JEFF ROLKA!

[@angelicamitchell7067]

Angel Y Thanks Jeff for the voice warm-ups, it’s really awesome! And it gives my voice a real good work out!

[@haileylloyd6066]

literally watch this video every time I want to sing . I need my warm up first!!

[@leonelacuri5870]

you're the best , thank you!!

[@JeffRolka]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching! Jeff

[@kathleenspoto1970]

Thanks!

[@JeffRolka]

Thank you so much for your support! I appreciate it! Thanks also for subscribing! Jeff

[@dianeshepherdlyricsoprano1394]

Absolutely wonderful Jeff. Nearly there, so I need to practice more, but I'm definitely on the upward spiral with this lesson. Just love your cheeky smile around 14.20. Kind of spurs me on! All the best...to the best.

[@stephaniefail7118]

You just kicked my amateur ass in a good way! Thanks Jeff.

[@JeffRolka]

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it! There's more of this to come! Best, Jeff

[@Dany-fn2qd]

Quels merveilleux exercices pour le registre de la voix! Merci!!!

[@JeffRolka]

De rien! Jeff

[@acoustical.ly_]

Wonderful and the best one . You really deserve more views. Thank you Jeff.

[@JeffRolka]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that! Thank you for watching and thank you for your kind words! Best, Jeff

[@janinegraham5430]

I love these voice trills. I would love to add more colour to my top notes.

[@JeffRolka]

Awesome! Enjoy! Jeff

[@debrapadula9556]

I continue to find more of your warm ups and all do a wonderful job of working the Soprano voice.

[@debrapadula9556]

You really are a wonderful resource on all your videos for all types of singers.

[@JeffRolka]

Thank you so much! I appreciate it! Thank you for watching! Jeff

[@debrapadula9556]

Just a great work out for the voice. You are really the best out there online...

[@JeffRolka]

Thank you so much! I appreciate it! Jeff

[@AnalaighBlog]

I absolutely love this extended range. I will get ther. lol. Thank you.

[@dianeshepherdlyricsoprano1394]

Hello Jeff, I always think this is a super lesson for endurance, and one I think, that appoggio works very well with.

[@JeffRolka]

Thank you, Diane! I appreciate it! Yes, a good appoggio practice is a prerequisite for this! Best! Jeff

[@ze_anne9790]

Thank you !!!! Looking forward to your new updates.

[@betsyfuentes7030]

Thanks for the exercise!

[@loraleeneg9839]

Thank you!

[@alicesings1971]

Wow 😮The ending is spectacular as far as getting the upper register. Kudos to anyone who can do the Super Lip Trill at the end. Bravo Jeff 💕🌷💐🌷💐 xx

[@hayleaheyns]

Thank you Jeff, this is very useful!!

[@JeffRolka]

Wonderful! Enjoy! Jeff

[@Gigi-zr2gh]

Awesome teacher! Thank u for sharing. Hope you are staying well.

[@jetblak1111]

Another great one! Thanks Jeff!!!

[@maloureyes8089]

Thank you so much for these!! God bless you!!

[@VIVINORMANHA]

Amazing!!! Thank you very much!!! Regards from Brazil!!! Gratitude!!!

[@megacreative8116]

Best guru❤

[@valerieann9637]

I think this is exactly what I should be doing daily. I was born with A larger range. Now I know the difference between training for average voice & range and larger voice!

[@valerieann9637]

sERIOUSLY I RECENTLY FOUND OUT I WAS NOT PROPERLY TRAINED...MY SCHOOL FOCUSED MORE ON PRAISE FOR SPEED YOUR VOICE CAME ALONG RATHER THEN WORKING WITH VOICE TYPE, YOU SANG 2 . 6 OCTAVES OR LESS YOU CAME ALONG FASTER. I SANG AT THE TIME F2-E6 WHEN I STARTED TRAINING. STRETCHED A LITTLE THEN GAVE UP! I GOT RIPPED UP BY PROFESSORS THAT MY VOICE WAS NOT MOVING ALONG FAST ENOUGH AND EVEN GOT A B+'S FOR VOICE LESSON BECAUSE GIRLS WITH SMALLER RANGES SOUNDED BETTER, NOW YEARS LATER I LEARNED THAT: SMALLER VOICES GET QUICK RESULTS, MY HEAD RANGE ISN'T OPEN & I STILL NEED TO BE STRETCHED. MY THOUGHT TRAIN FOR OPERA, THEN AFTER YOU ARE STRETCHED AND RESONATING SWITCH TO ANOTHER TECHNIQUE FOR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC. THAT WAY YOU CAN AVOID FUTURING INJURIES, AS I HAD! WHICH IS WHY I SING, BUT I NOW WRITE SCRIPTS! IT WAS AN EASIER TECHNIQUE TO MASTER CLASS IN! PLUS YOUR NEIGHBORS DON'T CALL THE COPS BECASUE THEY CAN HEAR YOU BELTING THROUGH THE WALLS (KIDDING)

[@juliecowin3307]

Thank you for this. I have noticed such an improvement since following your you tube lessons. I can sing in this range but have no idea of what songs to sing. Any advice on something fairly simple that uses this upper range.

[@bocobynie]

First two exercises are perfect for countertenors to work with passagio. Can you do more exercises like these two and think a little of countertenors? Love your channel!!!

[@DrMarketta]

Love your videos

[@anotherfoodvlogger2511]

Any other mezzo practice soprano warm up and alto warm down?

[@reneilwemoniccah2418]

Thank u so much jeff

[@JeffRolka]

You're welcome!

[@nicoletiongson3680]

love this warm up and use it frequently! Can you explain what the super lip trill is? thanks!

[@JeffRolka]

Awesome, thanks! The super lip trill is when you pull your cheeks apart to increase the tension across your lips. Really makes you engage your abdominal muscles and lift to keep the air moving! Best! Jeff

[@user-np7gp3en3i]

I haven't sang in 4 years. I got a last-minute auditiom in a Symphony Chorus today. Thanks for this warm-up. I almost cried about how rustey my high Soprano voice. I am not going to be singing an A6 anytime soon. Hopefully they will give me a pass for being rustey. 😉

[@JeffRolka]

Break a leg! Jeff

[@andreahamilton]

very helpful!

[@JeffRolka]

Awesome! Thank you! Jeff

[@aacha548]

What is the super lip trill? I"ve never ever heard anyone mention this before?

[@vivianflanagan5485]

This is an awesome warmup! I'm curious: do you recommend doing these straight tone or with vibrato? I find it's better for me to warm up with both.

[@JeffRolka]

it kind of depends on the needs of your repertoire. If you're allowed vibrato, then that lends itself quite nicely to relaxed singing. If you need to have a straight tone, you can certainly do the exercises that way but be careful that you don't strain! Best, Jeff

[@gonnfishy2987]

yayyyyy you're an awesome guy if do say so myself!

[@alejandraferreyra3681]

Hi, Jeff! Thank you so very much for this great warm up. I've been working with your soprano warm ups and they're awesome. I have a question, I want to work my lower register, so would you say that I work with the alto warm up videos? Or is there any other thing that I could do in order to gain better tone and quality in my lower register? Thanks so much for your help.

[@JeffRolka]

Exactly! For just general practice/vocalization use the alto videos. If you find that you need more information about lower range singing however, join me at my weekly live event and we can talk about it. Here's the link, they're every Saturday at 6pm London time: kzbin.infolive All the best! Jeff

[@nitraaiken8600]

Your awesome Jeff

[@dolfin425]

God bless you! Jesus loves you ❤️

[@gracecarpenter8145]

What is the highest note in the warm up?

[@JeffRolka]

It's been awhile since I did this. Certainly to C6 and if memory serves, G6. Best, Jeff

[@khalliw3574]

Jeff Rolka it's likely a G6 it's a tad out of range for me whereas D6 and E6 are easy enough and F6 is a stretch. I am totally gonna be using this!! As the last 2 are the ones where I get scared at how high I am!!

[@ViciousVelociraptor]

In a lot of your videos you do lip trill exercises. I know what a lip trill is but I have never been able to physically do it. Do you have any tips to help me?

[@JeffRolka]

If you go to www.jeffrolka.com you can access my Triple A Method. I take the lip trill practice apart and make it pretty step by step. The method is free! Best, Jeff

[@AnnInFL]

These are hard for me. But I am an alto or mezzo at best. These sure are speedy! I need it a little slower.😊

[@hcoop511]

what is the highest note in this warm up?

[@JeffRolka]

c6 - d6 or thereabouts. Jeff

[@joebloggs619]

I think I'll focus on these more challenging high soprano exercises because they work agility as well as on the super head voice. The high notes are no problem for me but keeping up the speed and agility needs practice because the higher they get, the slower and lazier my vocal chords get. They just hate moving fast. I think they need oiling, so they don't stick but move smoothly. Thank you Jeff. Will keep trying.

[@susanafelices6410]

Thanks god bless to you i to sleep

[@samsabelmusic]

Hi Jeff thanks so much for your work! How high did these go towards the end? 😅

[@JeffRolka]

Soprano range singing warm ups that go over the secondo passaggio generally go to the area of about a5. I would advise you, however, to try to figure this out on your own, as it's easier than it may seem and will help with your ear training as well. There are numerous free piano apps for mobile devices or you can try this website: www.musicca.com/piano Just so we're clear, I have no affiliation with that website. When you come to the note in question, just pause the video, but keep singing the note. Pluck around on the piano until you find it, and then of course, you'll know the note. It is important to make these associations as vocalists, so that we come to know the physical feeling of the range that notes are in. All the best, Jeff

[@joebloggs619]

Still notquite sure what I am but I can reach those extreme high notes. But I am not a light coloratura soprano so I struggle with the speed and agility these extreme high notes are sung at, though I can manage the peed and agility lower down. However, a I am confiident that, with practice I will be able to do some of these high coloratura type runs up to speed and not have highly notes sticking or slithering over them so theycan't be distinguished crystal clear. I have onlyjust discovored my very high soprano and very low contralto notes and find some vowels are harder to articulate clearly on very extreme high notes. The closed small vowels seem easier on higher notes. These and "ai" stay bright and clear, thpugh not very powerful, yet, but my "o" seems to get pretty dark sounding...

[@rayann.669]

what is a super lip trill?

[@ikismanon88]

I have a hard time with this... Have a feeling that it is too fast so i won't get the high notes that i can usually easily reacht

[@ikismanon88]

Reach

[@kairitkolk6641]

I know its 2 years too late but u can slow the video down in settings of the video 💞

[@btodman5]

How many octaves does the later half of the exercise go through, also whats a “super” lip trill ?

[@JeffRolka]

The super lip trill is when you pull your cheeks apart a bit. Makes it harder. I think these exercises cover an octave and a bit but not more than an octave and perfect fifth. best, Jeff

[@btodman5]

Jeff Rolka should it look a bit like smiling ?

[@holleighgram]

Hey Jeff! What is the range on this exercise?

[@JeffRolka]

Hello and thanks for your question! Soprano range singing warm ups that are extended go to c6 or thereabouts. I would advise you, however, to try to figure this out on your own, as it's easier than it may seem and will help with your ear training as well. There are numerous free piano apps for mobile devices or you can try this website: www.musicca.com/piano Just so we're clear, I have no affiliation with that website. When you come to the note in question, just pause the video, but keep singing the note. Pluck around on the piano until you find it, and then of course, you'll know the note. It is important to make these associations as vocalists, so that we come to know the physical feeling of the range that notes are in. All the best, Jeff

[@g00dhair]

I'm a baritone, I use this video to push my range. Is this a smart thing to do?

[@JeffRolka]

It depends on how you're doing that. If you're squeezing out your chest voice, I'd say that's probably not the most sustainable means by which to extend your range. Jeff

[@g00dhair]

@@JeffRolka no I have a pretty good head voice. I did most of the video. I only stopped because I got a phone call. I think I can do the whole thing.

[@fairygodmotherflowerEternal221]

😊

[@victoriaprice7523]

Sorry im in choir but my teacber doesn't go into depth, whats the passagio?

[@JeffRolka]

There are several passaggi in the human voice. They are areas of transition where we make decisions about our ascent in pitch will be handled. The 'break' as it is commonly referred to, it the secondo passaggio. Jeff

[@aripinkberry1810]

So I currently don’t know what’s happening I thought I was a light soprano I checked out this warm up for the first time today and I’m reaching the very high notes

[@ahmadahmad-mt8bj]

sandstorm

[@maggie12md18]

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[@Lifeispainjesusisjoy]

thank you!