The Vocal Bridge - A Rocky and Twisty Road

A discussion about taking your time trying to travel along the twisty road of the vocal bridge. It’s fraught with danger, is much much harder to navigate than the rest of the voice. Careful you don’t fall off, and don't drive too fast!
A fresh and detailed look at the trickiest part of your voice.
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[@rickjones641]

Definitely a rocky road... I am guilty of trying to drive too fast and going off the side, too. Great video as always :)

[@sebastianpoe3934]

I've said it before, and I'm going to say it again because I appreciate it. You are so considerate with helping us understand what's going on with the voice and great at thoroughly explaining it. I've watched a lot of music teachers online and they all say great stuff but they always seem to leave out nuances here and there. You seem to make sure you're explaining this and that and how this and that affect this and that. You come off as very relatable and bring up what you felt when you were learning to sing. Which helps understand the struggle and is comforting.

[@singingmatterscalder]

Thanks so much ! Well, I just can’t help it. It’s how my brain works. I’m glad it helps ! And something drives me to find a way to break down what students need to grasp in detail. I don’t know! Thanks 🙏

[@joemacedomusic]

Awesome tips man. Really helpful stuff

[@josephharvey1762]

Here's a question: I tend to have any easier time singing strong and on pitch towards the top of my range (say, C#4-G4), but as soon as it gets a little lower and less "intense" things tend to sound really "weak" and I have a much harder time with pitch. I tend to go flat slightly on those mid-rangy notes, and my higher notes are often closer to pitch. Any thoughts would be great!

[@mathieurivest2348]

Nice 36:20, the damn flip. Arghhhh.

[@ARTEMIYNIK]

I also have his 2 courses of Kevin Richard’s, really good exercises.

[@singingmatterscalder]

Yeah they are really good. Been using them for years on the way to gigs . Just became my main go to exercises

[@ARTEMIYNIK]

@@singingmatterscalder also he has really good mixing voice exercises there. Minor mine specially helps a lot.

[@singingmatterscalder]

@@ARTEMIYNIK Aha yeah, minor mine!

[@farazardnazeem541]

Really fabulous hands on explanation of this very elusive topic. Like having a one on one lesson! Thank you so much for the great work. You are so sincere in your effort.

[@singingmatterscalder]

@@farazardnazeem541 Thanks so much!

[@TheeJordanRossi]

Good luck being heard over blaring instruments with this approach. Honestly, if you're doing rock or any high intensity genre, classical training is your friend.

[@singingmatterscalder]

In ear monitors! And they must turn down. I didn’t mean to suggest I was dissing classical vocal training at all! It is indeed your friend .

[@TimHmusic074]

Bloody brilliant, thank you, just out of curiosity where abouts are you based in the UK? Would you be open to singing lessons one to one?

[@singingmatterscalder]

Hi Tim, yeah for sure, I’m based in Leicester: I also do online lessons wherever in the world! you can find out how to book here, singingmatters.co.uk/contact/ I offer a free 15 mins consultation chat as well, to see if we can work together. All the best with your voice!

[@bebecomprutershows6866]

I’ve really enjoyed your content! Any tips on the super mediocre cover linked below? I’d be happy to do a lesson kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJ2QmYB9od14oqcsi=aYscF5OAxZGyQEf2

[@GrahamStewart200]

Very few people can make this highly nuanced topic as clearly understandable as you can, it all just makes perfect sense and yet is presented in an informal, relaxed way. I’m now going to force myself to loiter on and around those pesky bridge notes, rather than just rapidly sirening through them as quickly as possible! 🤪

[@singingmatterscalder]

Brilliant Graham, thanks. I hope it helps. Yeah, taking time gives you a chance to feel the adjustments you are making . Good luck

[@judegraham463]

love how practicing with baby noises still makes you laugh to yourself

[@singingmatterscalder]

😆