The ONLY Way to Actually Grow Your Vocal Range (Hints from Sleep Token's Vessel)

[@Nina-hz5kx]

Seriously, you are one of the coolest, smartest guys I know exploring singing. The progress. The feeling which creates singing. Learning is a treasure hunt and you encourage exploring. I seriously started liking singing because of you. Thanks ^^

[@chrisliepe]

So neat to hear this, Nina! Thanks for letting me know that I've provided you inspiration!

[@LordWafflestomp]

As someone who's always wanted to be a voice actor, trying to imitate cartoon characters or other people really helped me a lot in developing my range and there's a TON of crossover in vocal techniques for both voice acting and singing and finding my musical comfort zone kinda just came naturally.

[@thoughtlessent]

In his course he teaches to use cartoon characters

[@TheMistakenDream]

Absolutely and it should come to no surprise to anyone but many many many voice actors are incredibly talented singers with a few albums here and there scattered throughout their careers.

[@beenjamminwise821]

Yeah vessel out here teaching us all!

[@spooktoken]

Vessel has the coolest voice ever. I can sing along to sleep token and its so fun to do.

[@mehrabnikoofaraz233]

Man, you are great. Just a perfect teacher. Please keep making these videos. Hopefully, one day I could be like you in singing. Thanks a lot for your help. I am on the second day of your free course.

[@celyana.lucenttears]

I'm practicing Sleep Token songs too at the moment, particularly Telomeres. A great challenge, helping me find out what my voice can do as I play around with placement to figure out how to nail those vocal lines. Awesome video as usual!

[@Cheshir3]

Telomeres is my end boss. I am most confident in Vore and The Summoning. But Telomeres is so hard to sing somehow. Maybe it is also just how much I love the song and not wanting to change it too much with my voice.. but I am not Vessel so I can only sing in my voice. 😅 what a dilemma. I wish you a lot of success with that practice!

[@tiagoc9754]

This type of video where you analyze yourself to teach something is very, very helpful, as you know exactly what you were doing and can explain everything in details. Longing for more! Thanks!

[@chrisliepe]

Thanks for this feedback! I agree!

[@carystepper1299]

“Just be really range filled in your SPEAKING!!! “ omg! Made me laugh!! This is soooooo helpful thank you!!!!

[@UnframeofMind]

It was the permission you gave me to embrace my head voice that I appreciated the most.

[@owlislike]

12/10 for this video. I have a good falsetto range, but high metal notes were just a NOPE for me until literally this evening. I sounded awful until I did not..and then was giggling with joy every time I was able to go up. It's such a wonderful feeling to do it with out strain.

[@chrisliepe]

Yessssssss

[@thenateyoulove]

This my favorite video that you've ever posted. A lot of videos tell what you should do to hit a certain goal but not enough videos tell you what you shouldn't be doing. So unbelievably helpful.

[@moldvox]

Chris, I sing some Staley, some Cornell and thanks to you I can no longer claim that I've had no vocal coaching. I will now start laughing and talking like Floki in regular conversation.

[@JakeLemasterGuitar]

The speaking reminds me of Charlie Kelly’s character in Always Sunny. Suddenly I’m realizing it’s no coincidence he has crazy good mobility and range in his singing voice

[@arj4ng]

Before I watched this video, I had already been doing everything you said to grow my vocal range, and its working! I can already sing some notes I never thought I'd be able to reach. Watching your video proved to me that I'm on the right path to becoming a better singer. Thanks!

[@stefanvangaal]

You are absoluty right on this. It helps so much to first find how you can sing a high line with as light a voice as you can achieve (my voice teacher calls it sing like a disney fairytale princess) without strain and just being comfortabel, no matter how ridiculous it sounds. Once you internalize that, you'll notice you start hitting those notes in the way you actually want to more often each time.

[@cjbrewermusic]

Dude, range filled dynamic speaking (since taking your Discover Your Voice course) is one of my favorite ways to warm up 😊 Head voice is SO IMPORTANT

[@KSwapTheWorld69]

I am doing this now, I started doing this months ago... I thought the same thing with this making me get a higher vocal range... I didnt even see this video... I guess I'm where I need to be... I started this with Show Me How To Live AudioSlave just doing all the dumb stuff you do with your teaching (which I LOVE that) it sounded rough and now I can sing that song! Thanks for making this know. Chris! 💯💪🏽💯

[@reyne-soundtherapy469]

Bro you nailed that last note! Goosebumps 🤤

[@anaestevao8992]

Chris I have to say, I normally don't comment but I really have to cause your channel is absolute GOLD!! I've been taking a dive into harsh vocals as it's always been my dream to have a band, and your tutorials are the ONLY ones that made me be able to scream properly! So without a doubt I also had to get the vocal course with Will and Elizabeth so thank you for you amazing content man, so excited to go through the whole course!

[@Julie-wr8dj]

You’re an excellent teacher, Chris. ✌️

[@LintBisquick]

Damn you killed that high note at the end of the video. Salute!

[@christianstorm8854]

👏👏👏👏And always challenger yourself within comfort, never want to damage the chords, just work them out. Aka nurture and grow etc…as Chris said. Great Job Brother!

[@Celine-mu6qp]

This is actually so good. I'm in a band and practicing to sing and this is SO helpful

[@noelt2303]

Start doing opera voice warm ups. Everyone I went to school with for vocal performance had an over 2 octave range when we finished. Jeff Rolka is an amazing voice teacher and he has hundreds of free videos for every voice part on KZbin. A lot of the voice mechanics and technique for harsh vocals tie in with Classical and Opera, especially diaphragm breathing and breath focus.

[@into.the.wood.chipper.]

Is good opera technique head voice, or flageolet?

[@Aria_charlotte87]

I figured this out on my own and it's what has helped me grow more than anything. I connected my chest voice by developing my head voice and working down. So, worked from the top down. For lower notes I kinda groan into it, the way vessel does sometimes. Helps me connect the different tones. But with head voice, it's soft then I add compression and get a clear tone. And I don't try to mimmick other singer, only their techniques.

[@quwane]

Tried it, experimented on my own voice too, and it finally worked. I actually am so excited now Wouldn't do it without your help right now. All these two years of watching you are precious, I hope to get one of your courses in the near future so much, hopefully 1 on 1 I'm so happy to be here

[@chrisliepe]

That's awesome! Have you checked out my free vocal course yet? You can use that as a starting point. chrisliepe.com/free-your-voice/

[@therandomguyofficial]

Thank you, Chris! This video actually motivated me to try finding my mixed voice again. I gave up a few months ago, because I couldn't get rid of the gap between my chest and head voice - even after lots of practice and different methods. It's obviously still like that rn and I have a long way to go, but your video reminded me, that there are many ways to approach singing and discovering/developing my voice. What helped me the most from your advice here is the way of approaching high notes with the same mindset as when using head voice... 🙏

[@SmithAndPriestess]

EXTREMELY excited for this.

[@samvimes5124]

@5:26 That's also a great way to strengthen your head voice, even if you're not trying to expand your range.

[@jadeH23.16]

HELL YEAH ! i love doing sleep token covers! Cant wait to see some tricks!

[@jnmtc.spirituality]

I wonder what inspirations Sleep Token drew for this teaching melody.

[@EtherealFrequency2024]

Excellent video on singing high notes. A wealth of groundbreaking knowledge.

[@LINE4RR]

This is super accurate. While my voice has like, TONS of shortcomings and I tire easily, this is something I’m halfway decent at. I spent all of my teenage years harmonizing to songs I listened to in the car, all in my head voice. That really helped me bridge the gap into mixed voice. Now if I could just do all of it without getting exhausted 😅

[@laotsefab]

Thank you so much Chris I finally found my mix voice after watching your video yesterday evening. after 12 years of struggling getting the high notes, I finally understand how to use my support and volume control to reach easily my high notes. I was afraid to use my head voice that's why I couldn't find my mix voice. thank you again

[@Nostalgiamusic01]

You made me laugh so hard with your dialogue between you and YOURSELF ^^

[@animedropouts8164]

I'm loving this! Been doing the South Park Michael Jackson head voice all day at work and slowly bringing it down to see where to incorporate mix.

[@matthewcoleperry3485]

This has to be the biggest help Ive had yet from you Chris!

[@Don_Giovanni]

0:26 I was half expecting you to say something along the lines of "The first is watching lots of youtube videos on how to sing high notes." 🤣 (as opposed to actually practicing - I'm definitely not guilty of that 😒)

[@RobGreenCOMPOSER]

This video flows different, can't put my finger on it but it works. Keep it up Chris i smashed my voice in this week getting cocky trying to get more power in my head voice... now my voice has a jocky on it and is going to the races

[@grigthefirst]

I love how Chris doing more and more different techniques and positions in his speech over last year - now you can even learn a lot without knowing English :)

[@lichen8855]

My vocal range is bass and I've struggled to sing a lot in my life. Thanks to your teaching, I've been able to find my mix voice and hit these kinds of high notes in mix. I never thought that would be possible! It's been a long journey for me and your help has become a huge part of it this last year. Thank you!

[@outofgrid]

Wow! Amazing tips 👌 👏 😎 Your lessons are the coolest I've had the pleasure of stumbling across.

[@paulbouwerinspireyourlife]

WOW that is truly impressive Chris. Your methods make so much more sense and is more fun than scales.

[@oshada]

More golden advice 💯 and so much of it applicable to other areas of life too!

[@daviddipling]

Chris, you are the best vocal coach on youtube. You are not scared of looking funny and actually helping. I recently found my mix voice, but it sounds thin and kinda annoying. Is it going to become thicker by time (like my chest voice) or I have to do some kinde of exercises? Thanks!

[@chrisliepe]

It IS going get thicker IF you do the right exercises mindfully :) !! My mixed voice course might be a good fit for you? you can find it at mymusicalvoice.com ...Thanks for engaging with my videos and for the kind words!!

[@daviddipling]

@@chrisliepe thank you :)

[@JC-ei3ci]

This is the problem I have too. It sounds like mickey mouse when I use it.

[@cantrelband]

Brother Thank You For All You Do 🤘🏾 It All Works Really Well 🙏🏾

[@tinhemingway6036]

Legend. Thanks🤘

[@Oryyyt]

My god I can't wait to try these out. Thank you once again Chris!

[@118bone]

Awesome video as always Chris! If you haven't already take a listen into Sleep Token's cover of Billie Eilish's "When the Party's Over" It's probably got the clearest voices from Vessel we've heard, and so many unique techniques. Something I noticed about Vessel is how closed his vowels are (see the beginning of Chokehold for example) and how he seems to add R's to his vowels (taaarngld up like branches in a flood)

[@trespelos]

loved this one. Thanks Chris.

[@kuellhyk]

You are such a good human being and singer. Thank you for your existance and for all that you do

[@shelbycolley9565]

Your tutorials help so much! 👌🏼

[@drborisyum9977]

Love you Chris! One of my favourite channels on KZbin easily 😇😍👍

[@chrisliepe]

Appreciate that

[@grahamwright6261]

Great vid Chris! Brilliant explanation of your technique. Thanks!

[@SM-by1od]

Thanks, Chris. I love your videos and I have you to thank for making me find the absolute gem that is Sleep Token. Thank you so much!

[@JonMulveyGuitar]

Chris. I am a Baritone. I have taken the top of my range from F#4 to E5 in mixed (thanks to your exercises) by warming up with scale exercises in head voice first then mix after I am warmed up. So what your saying is to not expect range development by taking your chest up with scale exercises? Great clip as always! Thanks!

[@chrisliepe]

YESSSS

[@Shortybeard]

You released this video this morning right as I was in the middle of learning, listening to, and working out "Chalk Outlines" by Ren and Chinchilla. Such a beautiful song. The thing Im trying to focus on more than anything is the storytelling, the emotion. Now just to find the right key that I think gives the best expression =) Thank you again for all your guidance. Between you and Charismatic Voice I have been more inspired to improve my "voice" - and by that really, I mean my expression. It's funny - I never had much issue and never spent much time thinking about things like pitch when i was first getting into music and playing guitar and writing songs, 20 years ago. But life etc. etc. and I spent almost 6 years not playing or making any music at all. 2 years ago, I changed that and started getting back into it. But my largest roadblock has been reconnecting with the emotion and expression of the music again. It's like I forgot how to. Anyway, all that long rant just to say that, you all are helping me to find that connection again every day!

[@markfisher2683]

Great stuff, and hilarious. Are you a voice actor as well? And Mickey’s got nothing on you😁😉😎! Thank you for such an easy approach to learning, and improving through play. Let’s see where this goes!

[@ltzhk]

Great stuff, Chris!

[@Brandon4DD]

I really enjoy your vids. Thank you for breaking down this stuff.🤘

[@tysonshirey1]

Brooo excellent advice. Makes so much sense to me. A much better approach than I was using. Pushing my chest voice like Brad Nowell was starting to make me feel defeated and depressed cause it sounded forced and off..Thank you so much for making this easy to grasp. 🙏🏻It’s videos like these that was a no brainer for me to subscribe . Thanks again bro!!

[@evandroid]

I'm not a singer, but I love to sing. But in recent years I have lost my high register, which was very high and I reached easily, maybe because I didn't train hard or because I wasn't a professional. I really wanted to hit those notes again and get back to singing better, even as an amateur...

[@GabrielXDrums]

Listen to Jesse Cash from Ghost Atlas/Erra, he’s not even perfect but his earlier live and acoustic takes are what inspire me to sing high registers. Probably my favorite high vocalist hands down, listen to the song Efflorescent and The Architect for examples.

[@surgeonofanime8149]

Whats the song the last part was so good❤.love your tutorials

[@dandoumsentido]

great video! thank you Chris ❤

[@dax8it]

Wow. You just help me figure out so much with this one video. Just found your channel and it's really helpful. Thanks!

[@rustyshakleford4764]

Dude I love your videos. You make me want to be a better vocalist. I appreciate your enthusiasm and the approach that you take to teaching. I’m now a subscriber and I don’t ever do that lol.

[@chrisliepe]

Thanks for the sub!

[@SnakeBitBob1982]

Thank you Thank you Thank you!

[@joaoborges4763]

Hey, Chris! Great take on sleep token, could you explore some of Brendan Yate's vocals? His approach also has a lot to do with these mixed voice high notes that are tricky for so many people. Thanks!

[@HexViccissitude]

Thanks for the tips man

[@loneraven90]

One thing that helps me hit powerful high notes is coming down from head voice. For example: in Ghost’s Little Sunshine, the line “when you’re all alone,” I have to jump into the lower pitch of my head voice and then sort of finesse it into the “just call me” and it just has that level of power that I haven’t been able to feel with my own voice before.

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

Chris, you know I hold you in high regard, but I have to say I personally developed my range with scales as well as crazy free noises etc. Maybe I'm a masochist, (lol) but I pulled up chest for many years inspired by the old school vocalists. I've had nose bleeds, had episodes of dizziness, but at an age I won't divulge, I can still hit full, powerful chesty notes. The key to my success is I forced myself up and down the scales and learned how to really exert up and down. Very much like a bodybuilder, I used progressive resistance. I practiced messa di voce like an animal. I became very strong in managing exhalation and really leaning in on my folds till they could withstand increasing levels of air pressure. I hardly ever lose my voice, because no air escapes when you seriously sing high and powerful.

[@chrisliepe]

You've done a great job of using scales etc... without having it be a pissing context with yourself haha... I can't seem to do it. It turns into competition unless I randomly release into higher pitches. I'm glad though that it works well for you!

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

@@chrisliepe I don't "release" rather I decompress to go up top. Not saying it's easy though....lol! Great channel Buddy.

[@seanwebber7206]

Dude, you're the best 👍

[@DanceWithAmps]

I started singing along to Bryan Garris from Knocked Loose (high fry notes) and it instantly helped increase my range and power. I used to try singing along to Skid Row but I'd be in head voice then gradually go up to the higher notes then I'd hit a wall. With Knocked Loose Bryan is straight away hitting around F5 and when I directly go for that note I feel like I'm in a register even higher than head voice, like flagolet 'cos it feels easy and strong. Knocked Loose songs give me a reference for the right register to start with.

[@NihonNoMajin]

This is so helpful for someone thats a self taught vocalist 😊. Though i do admit I'm considering getting a actual teacher. I feel like the voice is the one instrument we're I could use someone's input to know what I'm doing right or wrong. Especially when I hate the sound of my voice and compare myself to my favorite artist only to depress myself 😂.

[@santi_sings]

In the past I was that guy who wanted to be very loud and powerful all day and didn't pay enough attention to my head voice but with time and experience I started to believe that it doesn't matter so much if you're doing the note with head chest or mix... if its safe and sounds good that's awesome.

[@dreamcatcher2175]

Wow wow wow!! Thank you again. I’m so glad I found your channel. 🙏🏽🙏🏽❤First time, I’ve hit the high Note comfortably, without pressuring and also going from chest to head voice. I’m now on Micky mouse voice now when I speak 😂 but I have to talk to myself at home with this voice 😂😂

[@nikibailey819]

I taught this to my daughter whenever she wanted to learn to sing. She went straight for super high notes and I had to teach her you can't expect great results going right into high notes. She also had to learn to use her diaphragm and do vocal warm ups and not going sraight for something that will make you lose your voice.

[@InsaneToats]

Something very valuble i learned is that singing with your cry register in a wide open tone helps reach those notes easier. Really over exagerate your tone and pitch to then dial it back afterwards

[@Kellbellgurl]

There is this song by The Crane Wives called Hollow Moon. It's a fun song to to experiment sing to. For anyone looking for something to sing to.

[@psychlyeslg]

So it wasn't a coincidence when I was able to hit higher falsetto notes and was able to strengthen my mix voice.

[@chrisliepe]

YESSSS

[@Lilith_Reaver]

thanks for this video, Chris. even though i’m able to go high, i want to be able to expand my range, and not be in one place all the time.

[@CyhAnide]

This was super interesting! I'm not seeking to become a professional singer, but I'm curious about one thing as someone who has always found voice acting (and doing "voices" in general) especially fascinating: at what point do you see a crossover between voice actors and singers in your line of work? I remember vividly, hearing about how the VA who did the voice for Zim in Invader Zim nearly destroyed his voice because of that role, and it makes me wonder if/when voice actors might benefit from a singing-oriented vocal coach? Also, we've got juggernauts like Ronnie Radke running around, doing old-school horror vampire voices for funsies in the middle of operatic ballads, and that's just rad. I wish more songs had voice acting... Anyway, I guess this means head voice is my jam. I love doing random voices, and it does indeed help you find comfortable ways to reach greater highs! (And even if I end up sounding like a cartoon character, at least it adds a lot of fun goofery when singing along with Vessel in the car. XD)

[@wiltwiltmusic]

Amazing video as always Chris thank you! If it hasn't been done yet I think it would be really cool to break down your process on how you cover songs. Thanks again!

[@GingerWaters]

I’ve been doing for years all the things you mentioned in first 2-3 minutes. You always say that singing scales, is not what you recommend. That may be good advice for exploration and studying your voice. I think that ’programming’ scales in to muscle memory, is essential for learn to use the larynx-instrument properly. What u gonna sing on top of the guitar but scales and intervals. I do agree, that they do not necessarily help you find your mixed voice, without type of throat exploration that you represent. I combine your exercises with Jacobs Vocal Academy scales and runs, and results are quite encouraging.

[@Pasta221]

Awesome video! Thanks for this! Also you should make a video on Jacoby Shaddix (Papa Roach singer) some day! He is such a cool dude 🎉

[@motionless6449]

Thank you for this, I am a high tenor (B2-A5)(vocal break is at F4-A4 depends on the day) And have been struggling to get mixed voice for a while, I took what i learned from this video and practiced for a few hours, and it helped a decent amount ( still dont have a perfect mix but am not going to rush it)

[@detrimentsLament]

I'm a trans guy currently taking HRT. I've always had a pretty low vocal range, but now that I am getting voice changes, I find myself increasingly barred from my (already quite limited) upper range. Very helpful, and very timely! Thank you for the advice, I'm definitely going to use it to try to protect my poor upper register.

[@somekindofdude1130]

Not wanting to disappoint you but until you fully transition your voice will continue getting more limited. Also you will not have a clear view of your abilities and you may hurt yoursepf. Its the same thing will children when getting to puberty

[@detrimentsLament]

Oh, I made peace with losing some of it no matter what a while ago lol. Not disappointed at all, in fact I'm quite happy about it in general, and I don't plan to push myself too hard either. Rethinking how I tackle my highs certainly won't injure me though.

[@kevinbatchelor9566]

This is so helpful. ❤

[@joss6218]

Can't stop watching your videos. You are so awesome ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ By chance what equipment are you using, microphone, daw, interface.

[@chrisliepe]

Logic or Pro Tools for the DAW I use primarily Lewitt mics and an apogee ensemble interface with a Manley Core preamp. :) thanks for watching and enjoying !

[@quwane]

This was sssso on point and informative

[@stuartpaul9211]

What you're not telling people is that every little pitch shriek also has minute air intake. Which is what I assume to be support? Also those intakes before eackbpitch dance become a vibrato. Most people would try the big dreams in one blast. Hence the pitch burn out.

[@jacobdionne4334]

I’m a natural bass with a range of E2 to C6 but definitely struggle with my mixed voice. It’s something I’m still working on strengthening. Thank you for the tips.

[@magentawave5595]

That's really interesting. I thought basses would have deeper vocal ranges

[@jacobdionne4334]

@@magentawave5595 that would be a contrabass

[@jacobdionne4334]

@@magentawave5595 a bass is normally E2 to D4

[@magentawave5595]

@@jacobdionne4334 Thanks for clarifying it for me. I know range isn't everything, but it's cool that you have a wide vocal range.

[@jacobdionne4334]

@@magentawave5595 thanks

[@EdVizenor]

Dude!!❤

[@daleonov]

Man, this rendition of Sleep Token is incredible. I love that band, but got to admit, I like this better than the original.

[@chrisliepe]

Hope you can check out my full cover!

[@daleonov]

@@chrisliepe Oh! Didn't know the full version existed. Watching it right now. You rock!

[@maestro2033]

I sing jazz, gospel however i signed up for the free course

[@ians2000]

Please do an analysis of “ Blood Sport from the room below” by Sleep Token. By far my favorite song they’ve made

[@kaneaugustus2939]

Hi, Chris. Been watching you for a couple of years, and you've definitely been helpful. I lost half an octave in my range last April due to Covid, and then immediately afterward laryngitis. It's taken me the better of a year to regain what I lost, and even then it's inconsistent. Lowest note is C2, highest is D#5 on a really good day. But like I said, it's inconsistent. And I find I have much less endurance now, too. Do you have any tips for a dude in my situation that aspires to cover some Audioslave and other top-notch singers, but have been messed over by Covid?

[@RaymondThierry]

That's pretty much how I got into high notes =)

[@AndyMcGinnis]

Hey Chris! I found this video very reassuring that what I've been working on actually might be a good idea! My routine is about 25 min, 5-6 days a week, pretty straightforward arpeggios, scales, sirens, etc, but with a big focus on "ironing out" that scary space (passagio) in-between chest and head voice :|. With that said, give it to me straight man... as a soon-to-be 43 yr old Baritone who sometimes even still struggles with an F4, how much can I really grow my head voice, in hopes that, it will help me with my "ironing"? (on a normal day I can comfortable reach a G5, and a good day barely squeak out a C6) Thanks for any advice! Your channel is awesome!

[@brunavasconcelos3871]

Nice video Chris! Do you know the Mooshroohead? They have a really cool sound and an atmosphere reminiscent of Slipknot. It would be interesting to talk about songs like Simple Survival, Sun Doesn't Rise and Solitare Unraveling (or who knows about the cover they did of Seal, Crazy).

[@Nikoanims]

I'm excited