The Neutral Larynx: A Complete Tutorial | Online Singing Lessons

[@Timliu92]

"You breathe in too much air." I cannot agree more! We often make that mistake when we do bigger songs, thinking that 'breathing more' will 'give more resonance' when in reality it tightens up the sound a literal lot.

[@MayastarOfficial]

Timliu92 That's so true. It's like trying not to sneeze if you over breathe (I didn't mean for that to rhyme!)

[@aacha548]

Again so true. My current teacher has just taught me - over months - that this is not needed. Its so so liberating to find out how to sing without so much air. But he doesn't touch on that here.

[@fruitphuk182]

Marnell you are so amazing. As an aspiring artist, I live on a major budget and eat the same thing everyday, obviously no money for vocal lessons. You really make my voice better and I hope some fortunate event reaches you from my wishes.

[@VocalLiberation]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate that. :)

[@santuccipontarelli3763]

Fruit Phuk eat your veggies 🙃

[@aacha548]

Fruit, i strongly recommend you find some extra money because basically you can't really learn to sing well from videos on you tube but i would say this - Marnells videos are very good. I say this, from experience. I was learning to sing from what i thought was an excellent vocal course of audio recordings. The explanations were excellent. But, i ended up with an injury adn now that i've found a decent teacher, i've realised that I was missing a whole lot - misunderstanding a whole lot - on those lessons. You really do need a teacher standing right in front of you in real time to correct your mistakes and your understanding. Get an extra job so that you can afford singing lessons with a well trained professional teacher.

[@lessandra602]

Hope things are going well!

[@juliencastle2953]

I rarely watch a singing video with super clear explanations like that! :) Thanks.

[@VocalLiberation]

+Julien Castle You're welcome! Thanks for watching. :)

[@yalewillis4306]

I felt like throwing a shoe at you for those vocal runs. lmao.

[@QuantumSaike]

right....

[@TheCyberianHusky]

Amarita Sheriff You should get a brain and learn when someone is making a joke, lol! Stop being such a sensitive pansy.

[@B3Band]

How you couldn't figure out that this was a joke is astounding.

[@teebaidoo6198]

@Amarita Sheriff clearly you're an idiot because that's what we say when someone can really sing calm your tits ma'am

[@landocalrisian2014]

@Amarita Sheriff I think she meant it more as a joke especially with the lmao afterward.

[@Dstew57A]

This is by far THE BEST vocal tutorial on the internet! The depth you go into is Brilliant! I have developed a voice disorder Spasmodic Dystonia. Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought I would have a voice problem. Your voice effects everything you do in life. I am thinking if I learn about how the voice works and learn how to use my voice (again or in a different way) I might be able to lessen the effects of this disorder. Thank you for taking the time to teach this. I never knew there was so much to learn about using your voice. Absolutely outstanding instruction and knowledge!

[@VocalLiberation]

+D Stew Wow, thank you for such a great reply! Correct technique can help to lessen some of the effects of spasmodic dysphonia. If you're needing more help with the issue, message me and I'll see if we can get you set up with a lesson to start working on it more.

[@georgelensgraf643]

u just may be the most indepth free online singing teacher anywhere on u tube. u probably save people tons of money they dont have to sing better.i need better vocals for my songwriting. i have a way with words and melody for songwriting but not good singing to go with it. im average at best.

[@VocalLiberation]

+George Lensgraf Wow! Thanks for such awesome compliments. Would love to help you with your vocals. I'm actually running a contest right now for a free lesson package if you're interested. Ends on Wednesday. Details in the following link. eepurl.com/bHPdCb

[@samtony611]

Thanx for making it clear that it's something you have to practice to get right, but most importantly, that the larynx will go up and down slightly with pitch, as nature dictates. This is because I've heard other coaches claim u have 2 keep the larynx down ALL THE TIME, and I was confused how ANYONE can achieve this. Thanx again for the clarity, Bro.

[@philmoufarrege]

A very thorough and concise video on the neutral larynx. Great singing too!

[@VocalLiberation]

Phil Moufarrege Thanks bro!

[@teezp12490a]

Hands down the best vocal teacher on youtube. Thanks for doing this free. The world need more teachers like you!

[@VocalLiberation]

Galex Wong Thanks so much! I appreciate you taking out the time to leave such great feedback. :-)

[@MannetteAntill]

Mariel. You are a gem. What simple, clear explanations and demonstrations. And such a treasure of knowledge and experience you are sharing. Clearly to work with you will be invaluable for those who can. But your gracious generosity in sharing so much for those you cannot is deeply touching and inspiring. You are a true master teacher!

[@stupidmansuit975]

I actually really appreciated that he specified a difference between a neutral voice and speaking voice. My speaking voice is not healthy and it made following many teachers' instructions difficult when they'd tell me to "speak" a phrase.

[@improvementTime10.3.17]

6:00 how to achieve a neutral larynx

[@Vera-od4hp]

a legend

[@RudyGOfficial]

The Neutral Larynx makes more sense to me now. Thank you!

[@VocalLiberation]

Thanks for watching!

[@jasonpeirce3400]

Marnell, I have just started watching your videos and I am very happy with your simplistic, yet effective style of teaching (If I ever get good enough for voice lessons, you are at the top of my list). And despite what others have said about your rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," I appreciated how you used riffs/runs to demonstrate a neutral larynx even while singing in a more complex manner. Good work :)

[@VocalLiberation]

+Jason Peirce Thanks so much. I appreciate the great feedback. :)

[@heinrichsmit7045]

Wow your speech is so clear

[@VocalLiberation]

Thanks

[@Worthofboastworlds]

I can't believe how different over the rainbow sounded when he relaxed his larynx

[@lucassphile5246]

You should create more singing tutorial videos like this. I've never watched such details singing tutorial videos. *feeling lucky meeting you*. .

[@Rosannasfriend]

what you said about breathing in too much air is the most important thing. We definitely all make that mistake. When you expand your ribs and stomach, you're taking in most of the air you need just by that act, you don't have to "over inhale". That's what I realized over a year ago.

[@VocalLiberation]

***** Well, with this, you don't even have to consciously think of expanding your ribs. If you have ever tried blowing out all of your air and then holding the air out of you until you feel a strong urge to breathe, all you have to do is let go of the abs and the air comes rushing into you! The ribs and stomach expand on their own without you having to give it too much attention. We just learn to use a more subtle form of that for singing. :)

[@thisischristianpaul]

Very helpful!! Love your videos

[@VocalLiberation]

TheChristianWossilek Hey, thanks for watching!

[@TRANhanoi]

I play brass, and I must say your channel is a gold mine :)

[@JorgeNajjar]

My gratitude, virtuoso! The 2 tutorials of yours I saw saw far changed my life - literally - (the other one was the one that keeps us holding the tongue with a damp cloth for a while everyday ;)

[@VocalLiberation]

You're welcome! :-)

[@keirleskipgen7396]

Jorge al Najjar we do that?

[@sofia4utube]

The tongue with a damp cloth? Never heard of that before! Which video is that? Very curious!

[@sunshinesingslala2347]

Thank you so much! This has really helped me understand the technique - just allowing my larynx to relax has changed everything

[@VocalLiberation]

You're welcome.

[@Musicienne-DAB1995]

Great video. I always considered myself incapable of singing but that is only because of strain. I practised alongside your video and was amazed at my resonance.

[@VocalLiberation]

+TheMusicZone Awesome! Strain can definitely inhibit a lot of your musical ability. Glad the video has helped. :-)

[@lindam4133]

Fantastic tutorial! Just as all the other ones. So clearly explained, it is finally all making sense why I have the problems I have with my voice! Thank you thank you thank you! X

[@VocalLiberation]

Thanks!

[@cheery-hex]

wow watching you sing is mesmerizing! Incredible tutorial, much appreciation :)

[@VocalLiberation]

+theAbeElement I'm flattered! Thank you!

[@lindam4133]

Marnell, you’re just such a brilliant teacher. I wish I could work with you in person.

[@NotCarpeDM]

The part about straining the larynx in a locked position when you breathe in too deep just fixed a huge problem for me, thanks man! Randomly found videos for the win!

[@VocalLiberation]

Awesome! Good to hear!

[@iamjustashhh]

This was great!

[@VocalLiberation]

Thank you!

[@jathondelsy]

Many thanks for your erudite presentation, in which you share brilliant knowledge clearly and succinctly.

[@ivanvidic50]

The best tutorial i've ever seen. Congratulations!

[@VocalLiberation]

Thank you so much!

[@rodolfoperalta5180]

Great teacher

[@mikesayre9621]

Great video. Well-explained and full of useful tips.

[@VocalLiberation]

+Mike Sayre Thanks for watching. You're welcome.

[@gpmad12]

I would've really like'd to see you sustain the note in over the rainbow instead of riffing

[@VocalLiberation]

+gpmad12 Fair enough. I do have a cover of "Over The Rainbow" I'm working on which is very different than what you heard here. So you will hear more of what you were requesting. :-)

[@gpmad12]

thanks!

[@TheSmile67]

Hi Marvel, thanks for your precious video where your explanations are pure gold for me. I immediately subscribed to your channel. You are very good! I confess that in addition to study singing with you also study English since I am Italian. a hug and a greeting from Italy

[@VocalLiberation]

You're welcome. Glad you're enjoying the content and find it helpful. :)

[@tanveersingh8003]

Thanks a lot.....sir u r a born coach.....i hv no words to appreciate ur way of explaination..

[@Pleasantries]

Thanks sooooo much!

[@VocalLiberation]

+Pleasantries You're welcome.

[@nass6568]

The larynx has been the bane of my existence (that and not knowing how to tell what vocal type I am) but the biggest issue I had was thinking "No matter what I do, the larynx won't stay still. It always moves." I felt so relieved and happy to know that it was normal for it to move in a minimal, relaxed way when singing, which is what I experience for the most part. I was creating tension by trying to keep it from moving! I have a long way to go, but this was amazing and a huge step! Thank you!

[@VocalLiberation]

It's great to hear this has cleared up a lot of confusion for you! Thanks for commenting.

[@Myckey6]

Awesome !! Thanks a lot

[@LVVocalTraining]

A Great tutorial,,,,, I used to sing with my larynx just pulling up all the time,,, yet had a vocal fry raspy voice,,,and I sang for 5 decades,,,then I studied with a vocal therapist, and learned to raise my speaking voice a bit, to get rid of fry,,,then I did a lot of massage around my throat and face and chin area,,, Now I can place my larynx where I need to when I want with my mind,,,slightly up or neutral! Your video was one of the best I have seen,,,,!!!!!!!!!!!

[@VocalLiberation]

Thanks for watching! Glad to hear you're doing better now.

[@sumantkanala]

Mother tongue influence was a great point to be noted!

[@VocalLiberation]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheMusicalVlog]

This video is awesome! Thank you!

[@kameronhunter732]

I don't like his somewhere over the rainbow, but he is doing a great job explaining this larynx thing.

[@VocalLiberation]

Thank you!

[@privid]

While that interpretation of Over the Rainbow could do with a few runs less, the information in the video is laid out very clearly. :- ) Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@VocalLiberation]

Primož Vidovič Thanks! And I guess I should have explained this in the video, haha. I had chosen to do the runs there to demonstrate that the voice is free from tension. If I tried to do the same thing in either one of those incorrect positions, I would not have been able to do any runs -- the voice would have been too rigid! In a certain sense, you can say runs are a form of an agility/flexibility exercise to make sure the voice is remaining supple, as are exercises involving dynamics. Thanks again for watching!

[@Rosannasfriend]

Marnell Sample if that's the case, it would have been better if you had sung straight with a neutral larynx first, then show a second neutral larynx demo with all the (hopefully better executed) runs. I must say I appreciate you explaining what exactly speech level means. No one did it that well before.

[@VocalLiberation]

***** Thanks!

[@kevinlong4657]

what about when you sing up to like A4 to C5 range. Can you really still move your larynx side to side when hitting notes that high?

[@VocalLiberation]

Thank you for such a great question! When in the extremes of your range, different things happen. On the extreme high end, the muscles that stabilize the larynx engage a bit more, especially when singing loudly. So you may not be able to move the larynx from side to side. What's important to take away from this video is how the throat, jaw, and area under the chin feel free when moving the larynx in your spoken range. Then you're just looking for that same sensation when you're higher up.

[@annajackson1238]

Thanks man! This really helped me :)

[@tatyanatatur2641]

Why am I laughing at every sentence you say lol, you are super sarcastic and it’s 2am but I can’t stop watching you too funny 😁

[@agusdayo8804]

Alhamdulillah This is the best larynx lesson I've seen. I hope u success and continue to share your knowledge for us

[@VocalLiberation]

+Muhammad Agus Setiawan Thanks so much! Many blessings to you.

[@davidnguyen1150]

You do the best teaching i picking up easily in what your technic teaching thank you very much .

[@VocalLiberation]

Thank you!

[@wormsali]

some jazzy over the rainbow

[@anagrace8375]

Amazing vid thanks Marnell!

[@VocalLiberation]

You're welcome!

[@hatemhussein5242]

Just wanna say this was major for me, just after I did the excercise I heard improvement. I've stuttered throughout my entire life and during my childhood it was the most severe and my voice in general always felt fucked because I was always anxious and scared to open up my mouth and speak, and I always felt weird in my throat whenever I wanted to speak, like very uncomfortable. So my singing would suffer too, I'd strain a lot and not sing to my fullest potential. Doing this excercise made an instant impact, thanks a lot man🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@watergraffiti]

Great Work! I like this video

[@VocalLiberation]

Thank you!

[@IG-bestkingmusic1]

Great video bro, clear and understanding😊👍🏾👍🏾

[@VocalLiberation]

Thanks for watching!

[@francoisbessing]

This is awesome. Subscribed!

[@privid]

Should you feel any movement in the laryngeal space when doing soft OR vigorous breathing exercises, such as hisses? Would the slight elevation of the larynx indicate holding back breath with your throat as opposed to the abdominal muscles?

[@VocalLiberation]

+Primož Vidovič During breathing exercises? Depends what kind. During soft, low intensity breathing exercises, you shouldn't feel much in the larynx. During vigorous breathing exercises, the larynx will move a bit more, as it's tied in with respiration as well as neck/head movements. The larynx does move up a bit during hissing exercises. That's normal. Remember the larynx works together WITH the abs!

[@privid]

+Marnell Sample Do you have any idea why this would be, though? Why should the larynx cooperate with breathing exercises? Or rather, how do you differentiate this natural movement from unwanted neck, holding back breath with the throat etc., which tends to activate neck muscles too?

[@VocalLiberation]

It's the anatomy of the larynx. It's directly involved with breathing just simply from your vocal cords. They have to open to let air in to your lungs. Then you have the muscles like the sternothyroid and sternohyoid, which both attach into your rib cage. They activate more strongly during rigorous breathing and also when singing more intensely. At least when it comes to singing, the larynx MUST coordinate with what's happening in your breathing. Breath support will not occur correctly without this coordination in the larynx. The two go together. The closing of the cords facilitates proper breath support. As the cords close more strongly (correctly), the larynx tends to anchor itself downwards more. This is why doing isolated breathing exercises is only of limited benefit for singing. It does NOT show you how to coordinate your breathing with the SOUND. Only a small amount of time should be spent on isolated breathing exercises.

[@Pixe1head]

Dude, the best explanation ever!

[@JordanPringle]

What helped me truly understand what a nuetral larnynx was time itself, It feels like a floating sensation, What i had to do was forget all the lessons i learned dropping it down and this and that and just let it move on its on, Thats what made me learn, When i let it move where it wanted, i let the larnx control me instead of me controlling it. in that moment my voice was finnaly more free! I dont speak with a free larnx so it was such a new experience, Just to let it go do what it does naturally idk why youtube videos was pushing me in the wrong dirrection...:

[@santuccipontarelli3763]

Thank you for this tutorial

[@lebron2367]

Hey Marnell I really would like to set up some vocal lessons with you how do I go about doing that? You're AWESOME!

[@VocalLiberation]

De'Quon White Thanks for the feedback! If you're interested in lessons, you can check out this page here for some basic info: www.vocalliberation.com/singing-lessons Then if you have more specific questions, feel free to shoot me an email. As a matter of fact, send me an email anyway telling me a bit about your background (i.e. if you've taken lessons before, who you've studied with, the type of music you sing, whether you're currently gigging, etc.), and also tell me what you're looking to get out of lessons. www.vocalliberation.com/contact

[@weijunwang3160]

Thank you for posting this video. This is a very important topic for studying singing. However, when you are comparing the different ways of singing, I suggest you sing in the exact melody with the 3 larynx positions. So it is easy for people to compare an apple with another apple. If you change the melody in one of the mode, it is hard to judge the effects. Are they different because you were singing in different styles or in different larynx positions.

[@VocalLiberation]

Hi. I understand your point. I guess I should have clarified it in the video more. When the larynx is not in a neutral position, it becomes more rigid and inflexible -- that is, it gets locked into place and prevents you from having dynamics and agility. The larynx can get locked into both a high AND a low position. The 2nd example was to demonstrate that the voice was able to move (that is, not locked).

[@emmanuelnzechukwu3617]

Hello, Marnell. I've just started watching your videos...it feels like I've missed a lot already! I'm a beginner and I believe I can recover...?

[@nickdipasqua6898]

Thank you very much I appreciate your help and time in this video.

[@Rosannasfriend]

Marnell, can you please do a video on increasing power when you sing?

[@VocalLiberation]

***** I think you might have already seen them, but my videos on taking the chest voice higher and also the one on singing more clearly cover a lot of aspects of how to increase power. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYWnpZyXi8p4gLs kzbin.info/www/bejne/imqcqZqBbbKjjq8 Without sufficient chest voice activity, you will not have much power. Without proper vowel clarity, your potential power will be muffled. There is a little more that I'm going to add to it in a video I'm working on now for resonance, though, because that lets you fine tune things to get even more power out of your voice. Stay tuned for that one!

[@Daranem]

Fantastic and clear video, Marnell. What happens when your native language is Spanish? I have been told to put on a British accent when I sing...will that help?

[@VocalLiberation]

Paola M Same rules apply even for Spanish, although I do generally notice that for those whose mother tongue is Spanish, the larynx tends to want to be on the high side and there is also a tendency towards singing nasal. You don't necessarily have to put on a British accent, although even for Americans, that sometimes helps, but mainly with certain words -- you know, words that end in R like "lover". Thinking more like a British accent for words like that helps to keep the tongue and throat more free on the R. But in Spanish, most of your syllables end in vowels, so you're lucky. Here I sang a little bit of "Contigo en la distancia", so you can see how the neutral larynx applies to Spanish. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nl6YcmBmmJd3n68m42s

[@Daranem]

Thank you! Beautiful song...and great pronunciation, btw.

[@VocalLiberation]

Thanks. :-)

[@THESUN232]

Very very nice tutorial

[@VocalLiberation]

Thank you.

[@alilbitofeverthang3569]

OMG I just enjoyed your singing

[@VocalLiberation]

+Jamiah Harris Thanks a lot!

[@chrisc414]

How do we combine your tips on the neutral larynx with your tips on the squeezed vocal cords?

[@VocalLiberation]

That's a good question. The simple explanation is isolating the feeling of the vocal cords squeezing so that you don't have extraneous muscles kicking in while activating the squeeze. Depending on how your voice is, you may have to approach this different. Some people have to think of making a really deep, dopey UH or OO and then trying to squeeze from that position. Others think of just going for a less intense squeeze. If your voice is really breathy and weak, you just need to go for the squeeze and allow some extraneous musculature to kick in as you are building basic strength, and then revisit the ideas on a neutral larynx.

[@kaisakatka7049]

Thank you, thank you so much!!! ♡

[@VocalLiberation]

+Kaisa Kätkä You're welcome.

[@nickdipasqua6898]

Thanks , lots of help :)

[@aacha548]

Marnell, You're the best!

[@VocalLiberation]

Thank you!

[@ethanrose6764]

Good riffs

[@catalystdrums123]

Ok got it thanks, a resting larynx version of Somewhere Over The Rainbow has more runs and basically is a different melody. Thanks a lot.

[@paulaexhem2849]

I really am learning something from your videos. Thanks for sharing. Are you in the New York area.

[@VocalLiberation]

You're welcome. I'm no longer on the east coast now. I'm currently in Omaha.

[@inDTM]

I still don’t understand how to loosen the jaw (underneath surface) I have a country-ish twang and my Larynx is super tight. As soon as I put my attention to whether or not my throat is relax I instantly tense up and became to swallow

[@Islamicsongs313]

Wow......that was an amazing video......thanks Marnell!!!

[@VocalLiberation]

You're welcome. :)

[@dabiyardie3954]

when trying to use the tongue to articulate, or we positioning or moving it in some different way?

[@Geraet]

Hey I signed up for your How to build a stronger mix series yesterday but haven't recieved a mail yet.

[@themusketeer9458]

Should it also stay relaxed when saying ay vowels like singing "dayy"? For me those muscles activate to raise my tongue to create the ay vowel, and i also realised i use those muscles alot, to get a more forward sound. Now i can sing on pitch, but i do not have great tone, so i am not lead singer material just yet, but that is what i am working towards. So i am curious, should the muscles under the jaw always stay relaxed?🤔 i mean i can sing with a really low larynx and still use those muscles to shape sounds. Maybe this is why my tone isnt that good haha

[@VocalLiberation]

Sorry for the late reply. For an AY vowel like in "day", yes, the tongue can still stay relaxed even though it sits higher in the mouth! Tensing more of the muscles around the larynx IS a way a lot of people commonly get a more forward sound, but it isn't the only way to get a more forward sound. You don't need to sing with a "really low larynx" -- meaning, it shouldn't be rigidly held down. (Sometimes, you may have to do this as a temporary process to get from point A to point B, but it should only be a temporary thing.) There might be a little activity underneath the jaw, as the tongue does move around in the mouth when you sing; but it shouldn't be rigid and rock hard. If you open your mouth like you forgot your though, and then breathe in THROUGH THE NOSE while still keeping your mouth open, it will cause your tongue to elevate somewhat towards the upper molars, similar to the AY position. However, it occurs without much muscular tension. After you take in a breath like that, THEN say AY without trying to move things too much, and you should find there is less tension under the jaw and in your throat in general. You don't have to breathe in through your nose like this all the time when singing, but it is simply to demonstrate that there IS a way of having the tongue sitting high in the mouth without necessarily tensing to do that. The larynx will sit relaxed -- neither forced low nor squeezed up high. If you're used to trying to sing very forward, then the voice might sound slightly deeper than what you are used to when you do this, however, it will be a deeper quality while all the tissues around the hyoid bone are still loose and flexible.

[@CloudContainer]

Does sticking out the tongue on an "A/AH" vowel help with the tongue and palate?

[@VocalLiberation]

If you're used to pulling your tongue back into your throat, then it will help. It will also help if you're used to muffling the sound.

[@jswaterfall]

Thank you! Is a neutral larynx related to the Hyoid Tilt? Would you prefer the hyoid to remain neutral (ie, not tilted?).. Really appreciate your videos Marnell 🙌🏼

[@NicoleKe]

2:26 pause video to laugh. Singin' "Somewhere over the Rainbow" like it's praise and worship. You are a mess. Enjoyed the video per usual.

[@tatyanatatur2641]

Hahah hah I busted out laughing when you said this is how a neutral larynx sounds , hahaha omg I can’t lol I thought you were joking but your were for real, you are super funny!!!!

[@StefanAaron]

Great Video, if you always pushing your larynx high to grab higher notes, the quickest remedy is to just force or push it down, or?

[@papajanian]

This is the most powerful lesson to how to use the larynx, I think there is a lot to learn from you, please let me how to connect with you. Thank you.

[@VocalLiberation]

Thank you! You can visit my web site if you're interested in lessons. www.vocalliberation.com/singing-lessons If you have questions, you can email me here: www.vocalliberation.com/contact

[@TechPowerUSA]

Idk how to say thank you 🙏🏾

[@VocalLiberation]

TechWith Power Haha. Awesome smiley! You're welcome. :-)

[@nickreply8360]

Thank you very much !

[@VocalLiberation]

You're welcome.

[@supermissoo]

Dear Marnell Sample, I learn the way you teach, thank you very much for posting videos. I can't join your website list because there might be some problem on it, that's what I see. This sign-up form is not available. Please contact this site's Webmaster for assistance.

[@VocalLiberation]

+me piano a hit Hi! I apologize about that. I had to change up some things with the mailing list. Shoot me an email, and I will hook you up. www.vocalliberation.com/contact

[@55Porter]

2:08 sounds like the singer from Volbeat!

[@fr3ak1shh]

This is one thing that I struggle with a lot, but not because I find it hard to sing with a neautral larynx. Instead, because I listen to many artists that often don't sing with their larynx neutral. Take "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning for example. He sings with a higher larynx. I see this a lot in 50s and 60s music! Elvis Presley often sang with a lower larynx to get a deeper sound. I think the larynx can be used stylistically, rather than always having to be neutral.

[@VocalLiberation]

Of course the larynx can be used stylistically. Many things with the voice can be done stylistically. But you must also realize that every sound has a "cost". There are some sounds that come with a low cost, and some that come with a higher cost. As long as you are aware of this as you are singing and making conscious, intelligent choices, then all is well. The point of this channel is to help you find a "middle ground" for YOUR vocal capabilities. That is, the place where everything functions correctly from high to low, loud to soft without unnecessary strain or restriction getting in the way. Once you can do that, then it's up to you to decide how much you will deviate from there.

[@kaotikcobra]

eventually we will be doing this excercise in scales?

[@VocalLiberation]

Yes, you can apply this concept to scales and songs.

[@michaelcraig9449]

IS this a good warmup exercise, or should someone do some warmups first? I am one of these struggling musicians that can not afford private lessons or any of that stuff..this is all I got!

[@VocalLiberation]

No, this isn't a warm up. It's a principle you can apply to a warm up you're already doing, as well as to songs. A warm up really needs to be individualized, as it is based on your current level of development as well as your current habits. The best I would say is to sing simple scales for now in your comfortable range on the vowels AH, EH, EE, OH, and OO. That said, I understand the struggling musician thing. I've been there before. But if you can save up and even do a lesson once a month or once whenever you can, that would be better than shooting in the dark, which is what you are essentially doing now. Getting real time feedback from someone who can point out your personal habits is invaluable. Record the lesson and listen to it a thousand times over until you have money for the next one.

[@BiscuitsandLemonade]

Question: do you breathe through the nose or mouth when singing?

[@VocalLiberation]

Mostly through the mouth, but sometimes through the nose a little too. You might want to check out this video, the way I show how to breathe there. It explains how all of that applies in actual songs. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXLOpWermbeimaM

[@staffordnelson9053]

Thanx!

[@JasminaH79]

I think you are totes amazing

[@VocalLiberation]

+JasminaH Thanks! :-)

[@FrancesCastleyMusic]

this was really helpful

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+Frances Castley Music Good to hear! :-)

[@regina6827]

Hello. Thank you for this very information video! I started my singing journey Fall 2017 and have been taught by several different instructors. 😩. Thank goodness, I finally found an effective-technical vocal instructor, 🌟 Sometimes, I feel like I am inhaling too much air. How does one know the correct amount of air to take in prior to singing and speaking? Thank you and have a wonderful day! R~ ☮️&❤️- ♑️

[@ayanbahukhandi1869]

Hey! please answer to this question please... By the video you mean to say that we have to keep the muscles below the chin relaxed, the larynx will automatically come in a resting position?

[@illfather7066]

one of the hardest songs to sing pitch perfect in key... were we neutralized dancing around it? or can we not sing the song neutralized

[@jeanphilipstangauseth8313]

I can keep the larynx neutral while breathing, but it starts moving the moment i try to make a sound

[@elijahjennifer7633]

wow nice singing

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+Elijah Jennifer Thanks!