Vocal resonance for singers

[@BigCityPalooka]

Sorry to hear you've received negative comments on this marvelous effort of yours. I found your combination of information and demonstration, and the particular personal manner in which you presented it, incredibly helpful in making clear a number of complex concepts that I previously had trouble getting my head around, and this is precisely the topic I needed addressed at my current stage of development. Thus, I'm grateful to you. I couldn't be happier that I found your channel. I wish you great success in your work (and elsewhere, while I'm at it). Thank you for this wonderfully helpful video. Cheers.

[@michaellam9836]

This is probably the most comprehensive and detailed explanatory series of music instruction I've ever experienced. Thank you so much, this has be so insanely helpful.

[@wagnertenor]

As a voice teacher, this is a great explanation of resonance singing. Thank you.

[@Krmiby]

Main timestamps: 2:43 Pharyngeal "aa" 4:26 Soft Palette "go" or "ko" 6:44 Hard Palette "yo" 16:10

[@k.ellena9653]

all these negative comments...you shouldnt listen to them :) you are a great teacher! this helped so much! thank you!!!

[@decemberswitch]

Hello Mr Law, I have worked with 40-50 singers who sing in a pop style, and I sing in that style too, and what you said about pop is basically true. I guess those who are unfamiliar with the inside workings of pop have crtiticised you for slamming on pop stars because they aren't aware of what really happens behind the scenes. Coming from my experience, I did not take your video as criticism but as inspiration to perfect my craft and an accurate reflection of what occurs with >95% of upcoming pop singers. I appreciate your time and generosity in sharing this video, although intended for your students, with the world and wider community. I have learned from this video, thank you, and I'm sure many around the world have been impacted. Keep up the good work in San Fran, maybe we will cross paths one day. JL - Australia

[@Charatza]

I attended a local voice lesson after watching/applying Joshua Law's techniques on resonance. I had a head cold and didn't feel good, yet my voice teacher, a highly qualified professor who teaches at a conservatory, seemed amazed at how my resonance had improved. It was the biggest breakthrough I've had in 15 months. Kudos to Prof. Law!

[@WolfyGreen]

The explanations have been very helpful - especially the use of the consonants in locating the resonance areas. Anything that makes practice clear and enjoyable indicates effective teaching.

[@miomoyotime2time]

This teacher is amazing...In one full sweep he just explained all the stages you should be aware of if you are to achieve correct and smooth connection from top to bottom of your vocal range,most singers over look the details and end up in vocal trouble sooner or later.A hand full of serious singers gave this man a listen to their benefit.

[@khushmaanchandel9659]

Let everybody go to hell. I've spent quite sometime researching videos on KZbin for practical applicability. And you, sir, are the best. THE BEST.

[@emiliogoroyjr3697]

It is very helpful in my studies. Thanks a lot. You develop my range and quality of my voice technically speaking. You explained it very well.

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[@JoshuaTLaw]

Read the following: 1. William Vennard: "Singing, the Mechanism and the Technic: 2. Richard Miller: "On The Art of Singing" 3. Richard Alderson: "Complete Handbook of Voice Training" 4. D. Ralph Appelman: "The Science of Vocal Pedagogy" 5. Many publications and transcriptions from the Voice Foundation conferences and Symposiums Thanks for reading and watching my video. You are welcome. Sincerely. J

[@asladden3255]

You are a great teacher Josh. I feel more confident learning from you than many others on KZbin. Your have a very scientific and practical approach and you convey that knowledge in a clear way. Thank you!

[@JulianLovegrove]

This is excellent advice, from a master of his craft. I have never heard resonance explained so clearly. Thank you

[@BloodmoonCollective]

This is probably the most instructive vocal video I have seen on youtube, I sing for a metal band, and I plan on studying this fully and all of your other videos. Thank you for posting these.

[@julianasabina1882]

I'm so glad to see this video. You were my teacher way back when and were great then too! I learned the most from you out of any vocal teacher I ever had. I stopped singing a while back due to some trauma and just now getting back so was just looking up stuff on the web and typed in your name and low and behold, you are still at it! KUDOS!! and Thanks so much for posting these helpful videos!

[@Rayshader]

Totally amazing singing lesson! Bravo Sifu.

[@lindaporter9223]

Your voice is incredible!! Thank you for your expertise.

[@deus_et_tiamat]

I took your class way back in the early 2000's on East Asian Music, I loved that class. I remember you teaching me how to play erhu, fantastic to see you on here. Keep it up!

[@13gameon]

Joshua is the first one I've found that explains and demonstrates an often thought complex issue that faces all that are trying to improve into a simple format that makes it somewhat comfortable to follow and practice in the comfort of your own room---subscribed and thank you Joshua

[@ryansouza9888]

I love your explanations Joshua. You are a very clear teacher and know your craft well. Obviously I'm late to your video by 8 years, but this understanding of voice is the most important thing for all singers. Thank you.

[@kevinmattw]

I usually don't comment on videos but this is great! You explain in detail and effectively, where most other teachers don't explain the intricacies. I believe as a serious student of voice, it's really important to be aware and understand the nuances of the art.

[@Novennial]

You are so wise! Love your teaching. I want to thank you for allowing me to be a guest and witness your wonderful lessons!

[@robertstith4635]

Thank you for the information you shared in this video! Learning a bit of the science behind singing has really helped me recently. You're a great teacher!

[@ishputty4620]

Just wonderful teaching .thank you sir

[@Vtoh65]

I’ve not heard any more instruction clearer than your video. Even though it’s not really meant for a non student, I thank you for sharing and your generosity. God bless you.

[@femistokll_Moskalkov]

veronica toh Here much more clearer!) Use subtitles kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqrNe3l3ismZmNE

[@amyoungil]

Thanks so much for this lecture! It is so clear and practical, with a good theoretical grounding. Your students and colleagues are so lucky to spend time with you!

[@swannjiejiechow3495]

I like your video very much and will try the method myself. Yes, I want to get resonance in my singing. Thank you!

[@Mrclarkbars]

thank you I am a bass and I just found your video and have just spent 45min practicing your suggestions and my tone improved allot in that short amount of time and my voice is not tire . Wonderful.

[@bollywooddhatchana7336]

very good for help voice teacher

[@turkmusik]

This is a great video lesson. So detailed! Thank you.

[@JupiterAdept]

Amazing, this is exactly what I needed, it doesn't feel dumbed down and the tempo is good. I love the methods and explanation!

[@Tomkay1081]

I like this guy, he is funny and informative simultaneously. He is trying to explain so much information, he ends up interrupting himself. haha Anyways, I'm really glad he put up this video. I learned a lot.

[@vaL-kv6uy]

Mr. Law was my singing teacher at City College of San Francisco, yay Professor!

[@Kareem_Saad_Al-Deen_]

amazing explanation I love your technique and how you demonstrate instead of talking like others you sir are a genius !

[@toroprathisto]

this may seem overstated but.. the "guh..guh.." thing really has freed my whistle register. wooow.. before that i can barely make any sound.. thank uu!!!

[@allenrobnett8348]

Wonderfully straight-forward description of resonance.

[@tarashakti1990]

Thanks a lot Sir, its really helpful

[@Owlay84]

Thank you so much for this video!! I'm a woman studying classical singing and I was on the search of further insight of the concept "sing in the mask", because it seems I tend to sing too much in the back of my head, which leads me to lose air in the process, according to my teacher who is a soprano. So your explanation has really helped me! I will do these exercises and really focus on singing more forward than backward.

[@rachelmorosky2963]

Thank you!! That was the very best explanation of something that's very hard to understand for the layman

[@alejandrosantivanezmendiza340]

This must be one of the best instructional videos for singing. Clear. Nevertheless I have to watch it again, many times.

[@ricklarson9312]

This is very very good information. Thank you so much. Lee

[@danisunseri5429]

Thank you! ☺ Very helpful tools and great explanation of effective placement of resonance..super 👍

[@mikadena]

Excellent!! loved all the simple explanation direct to the point ...Thank you sooo much already singing better after 5 minutes...

[@kamaya6302]

Thank you so much ...very helpful and clear

[@dailyabundance]

Thank you. This was incredibly helpful and I intend to add your technique to my daily practice.

[@robertocachoCRkayak]

Thanks so very much professor Law

[@skanchana2002]

Thank you so much for sharing your wealth of knowledge.

[@richardwillerton7993]

Thank you Sir. You have helped me a great deal. Richard U.K

[@BareTheMark]

I really enjoyed this video. You seem like an amazing instructor. I am sorry so many people feel the need to hurt you. Keep up the great work sir.

[@dingoswamphead]

Thanks Joshua, that is very illuminating.

[@danielantoniocaamano1225]

Ojalá te llegue mi saludo después de casi diez años. ¡Muchas gracias, Maestro!

[@naturalydecadent]

thank u, i learn more from this video than in 20 years of vocal study

[@theakebulans]

I would add more compliments to this list, but unfortunately there is a multitude of words that have already expressed what I feel in one way or another. Joshua Law, I just wanted to let you know that the time you dedicated into making this video has greatly helped an emerging band somewhere far away from you. Thank you.

[@JoshuaTLaw]

Thank you for your critics. I am glad I am not perfect in your sight, which is true. Please read books on the voice by William Vennard, Richard Miller and many other great singers and professors of voice before further commenting. I have performed, and taught college level and private voice for over 40 years. I am thorough in both classical and pop and I play cello as well as jazz for as long. A selected short bibliography is added to the intro to this video. Please read it. Thanks. J

[@angalmeida29]

Joshua Law what a brilliant video ;) thank you so much sir

[@gypsieladie]

WONDERFUL voice! great explanation as well!

[@graffiti947]

Thank you so much! This video was so helpful! Your an amazing teacher :)

[@shaunjames6449]

"Pop singers when they sing they like to dress like a phoenix bird and show everyone how ridiculous they are!!"(with hand gestures) hahahhaha i liked this part so much i listened to it 5 times. One of the best singing videos on youtube definitely. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@kg322]

This is fantastic! Thanks for posting.

[@whistle9371]

thank you so much your vedio very useful where r u sir ?

[@whistle9371]

I just begin to be a singer thank u so much

[@IvanGianniniChannel]

the clearest explanation about resonce areas

[@Tinkertil]

This is probably the most informative video about singing on youtube. Just amazing! Thank you professor!

[@pauljackson9362]

Great video Joshua thanks for putting it up.

[@jasminezheng5140]

You are the best teacher.

[@annietangitien]

Thank you so much for the great videos!

[@ianblue100]

Fantastic in 5 mins my voice has gone from pretty thin to well big - operatic

[@joshuaward8965]

This was very helpful, thank you very much sir!

[@jsminch]

Brilliant! Thank you!

[@sogioorkbetta7611]

thanks for share this in my languages

[@bornrichgenius]

thank you. the best teacher ever.

[@bluesrockchannel6293]

Thank you so much this makes great sense, just what I was looking for

[@alwong66]

Thank you Rev, Law. It was so helpful.

[@DannyConlonJnrTV]

Super video very educational !!!!

[@arash5550]

great video

[@esmith6040]

Thank you!!! Great video-awesome explanation.

[@PippaHayes1]

Thanks for posting this.Amazing!

[@eritreahaile5696]

your An amazing teacher!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MyMick18]

You are a great teacher :)

[@marty1020wells]

very informative

[@kagisomokgotho4132]

That was awesome!!

[@Antmodubo7]

Great Video!

[@Amy-xh5jo]

Perfect explanation 👌🏼

[@ChaseShining]

Thank you!! Your video was very insightful

[@kinorara97]

Mr. law. I am a 20 year old filipino student living in the philippines and ive loved classical arias and ive been self teaching myself for years and I was wondering if you could give me some advice on how to fullfill my dream of singing as a professional tenor and where I can get professional teaching in the philippines because I feel like a black sheep, I am the only person I know who listens and practices bel canto and arias.

[@neerajmohyal1263]

very informative...

[@kibegt]

It is helpful . Thx

[@stevenoah217]

Thank you for this!!!! But Sir, are you from Africa or were you raised there? Because your accent sounds like ours here!!?

[@mokuho]

Thanks 🙏

[@winwin997]

Thank you.

[@marcobaratta]

Does the head voice equals sinus resonance or hard palate resonance? If I understood, lower and midle registers are to be in the soft palate, upper register in the hard palate, so the singer consciously made the shift. As the singer goes up in the register, from the hard palate activates de sinus as well, am I correct? Great video thank you!

[@aznbryanc]

I know this is very late, but this response may help other students and singers. After studying the Bel Canto method for a while now, yes, it does climb up toward sinus and hard palate resonance as you describe. I think Salvatore Fisichella's interview where he describes this was a very useful functional adjunct to Dr. Law's explanations. :) Excerpt: JL: What do you think of appoggio into the mask? SF: As I explained before, appoggio (leaning) into the mask is imaginary, a matter of speech. The appoggio (leaning) of the voice is always global and simultaneous in the various resonance chambers. Depending on the height of the pitch one uses one chamber rather than another. As an example to understand better: in the first octave on uses 60% of chest, 25% Nasal (sphenoid and ethmoid sinuses) and Maxillary Cavities, and 15% Frontal and Occipital areas. In the middle voice one would use 60% of the Nasal-Maxillary, 20% Chest, and 20% Frontal and Occipital areas. In the high notes, 60% of the note would go to the Frontal and Occipital cavities, 30% to the Nasal-Maxillary spaces, and 10% to the Chest. The boundaries are not so exact as numbers may be, but all happens in proportions as directed by instinct and mechanism, and dependant on the skills and natural structure of the individual. Source: tenortalkblog.wordpress.com/2010/10/22/interview-with-great-sicilian-tenor-salvatore-fisichella/

[@aznbryanc]

@tigre tigre good luck outsinging him

[@techstuffandmore]

Thank you!

[@meenakarmeesh]

This is a great lesson. You are a great teacher. Do you teach on-line, video exchange, skype? do you have a website?

[@master4213]

I did it!!! I'd been struggling with that move and with your clearly-explained video I got it down pat!!! I even let go of the pole with my hand!!! YEEEY! Thanks! One question: what's the diameter of the pole that you use?

[@mokuho]

To speak normally the soft palade its the best resonance zone too?

[@omnipotentalmost4145]

Genuis

[@whiteeye2121movalik]

I have a feeling this one has something against pop stars

[@singfatbass9689]

I love you!

[@staffordnelson9053]

thanx

[@Lifetimepanther1944]

is it good for me to stay within my speaking range or ..occasionally go a bit higher when doing the guh guh , and yoo yoo sounds !!? will doing it just like you harm my voice? .. yours is louder! should i go louder? ..or should i stick to a lower sound which is similar to my speaking voice

[@sogioorkbetta7611]

can u tell me the locations u still in Cambodia? or where are you ? because i wanna u tobe my teacher

[@JoshuaTLaw]

I am in San Francisco Bay Area. my email address [e-mail]

[@mattwhite3833]

Very good.:-)

[@JMyapiliscious]

subscribed!