Vocal Warmup to Balance your “Mix” with the Singing / Straw (No Talking!)

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BALANCING your voice - it's one of the most common things singers come to me asking about. Today's singing workout is a set of exercises to help you find balance throughout your range - most importantly in that middle section of your voice, where some singers consider their "mix voice." All exercises, no talking :)
Higher singers, stick with my octave, lower singers, go ahead and drop the octave. Trust yourself, and if you need to drop out and join back in anywhere, do so! Happy Singing!
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The Singing / Straw is a revolutionary stainless steel straw phonation tool that singers, vocalists, and speakers can use to promote more efficient vocal fold closure and release extra tension. Designed based on the latest voice science, the Singing / Straw makes singing easier, heals sick/tired voices, reinforces healthy resonance, reduces tension, and builds stamina.
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About Whitney:
Whitney Nichole Cytryn is a vocal coach, singer-songwriter and entrepreneur based in San Francisco, CA. She is incredibly passionate about sharing the magic of expressing & creating music with others. In addition to being the creator of the Singing / Straw, Whitney is the owner and CEO of Songbird Studios, the leading school for vocal coaching in Northern California with 20+ coaches and over 400 student singers aged 8-80.
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[@KareBearHuggyBear]

This was amazing. Best SOVT I have found . Thank you so much. I’ll be doing this several times a day, as well as before my shows. 😘

[@GabriellaTavini]

OMG. That groove run tho - my voice is in love ❤ thanks so much x

[@SingingStraw]

You're so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@sammygirlross147]

That Groovy Pentatonic - my new favourite. Thank you so much.

[@SingingStraw]

You're welcome!!

[@Juliet.7.4]

Grooving exercise was the best ❤

[@CDN_EH]

I finished Day 4 and went on to the second video, Belting. Good workout! Thanks!

[@jalenroyall445]

Doing my fifth octave with the 2mm serious results !!!

[@ma-kugan4998]

This one of the best straw training I have watched and I'm incorporating it to my daily pre-singing lesson. Thank you very much. I never knew the "magical secrets" behind these straws (of different sizes). I have been singing tenor (but not there yet!) for 10+ years. A couple of weeks ago "BINGO" I'm able to hit my high note for the 1st time after watching and mimicking a straw training exercises (in youtube). Since I have not stopped singing every moment and my wife loves my voice (never before).

[@SingingStraw]

You are SO welcome! So happy it has helped you!

[@vicomtexdaae3630]

Love love love your exercises! They feel so good on the voice 🥰

[@SingingStraw]

Thank you!! Glad you like them!

[@mariusbingel6403]

Best vocal warm up. Doing it every day before a show, thank you!

[@SingingStraw]

You're welcome!

[@aprillovedawn5291]

Thank you Whitney. I really appreciate you ❤

[@SingingStraw]

You are so welcome!! I appreciate you as well 😄

[@conniecasimir4644]

You are the best💞💞💞💞My voice has improved so much.Thank you..💞💞

[@SingingStraw]

So happy to hear that 😊. Thank YOU for being here!

[@MissNatalonga]

Thank you!

[@SingingStraw]

You're welcome!

[@cruzjsg8]

thank so much!!!

[@SingingStraw]

You're welcome!

[@euniceocampo6970]

Love this so much. Been looking for mixing vocal exercises with agility exercises incorporated and the Groovy Pentatonic is perfect. Ugh. Need more videos! :)

[@SingingStraw]

Join us for the upcoming bootcamp! www.becomeabettersinger.com

[@maryjoycelacerna9852]

Thank you so much! so helpful during the change of weather sickness. God bless...

[@SingingStraw]

You're welcome! Hope you're feeling better 🤍

[@prayanshsharma1832]

Your lessons are too good ❣️ Love frm India

[@SingingStraw]

Thank you! 😃

[@kasarajaxen5793]

Thank You

[@SingingStraw]

You're welcome!

[@BriaMcCall]

One of my favorite videos, I use it several times a week and notice a big difference when performing

[@SingingStraw]

So glad you enjoy this one!

[@dreamofficialyoutubechannel]

Thank you

[@SingingStraw]

You're welcome!

[@e-mine414]

Do u know that u are my vocal teacher everydayyy😍😍💜love ur vids they r so helpfullll🎶👍👍👍👍👍👍🥺🥺🥺

[@SingingStraw]

Thank you so much! Keep up the good work!

[@yves-mariereme1646]

It is true.

[@mizhanivui4576]

I got my singing sraw about a week ago and I love it I can definitely feel a difference with the warm ups

[@SingingStraw]

Yay!! So happy to hear that :)

[@PVRRCo.]

Just starting to sing as a hobby, started using your SOVT method and I can truly feel the difference in my voice. I’ll continue to use this technique. Thank you. Oh and you are extremely beautiful, makes it a lot easier to practice looking into those beautiful eyes. 😉 Thank you. 🙏🏽

[@amymccarthy-singer3244]

The Pentatonic scale with the singing straw in this video is absolute GOLD I love my singing straw pro. Here I am singing Chris Stapleton's version of Tennessee Whiskey and gliding through it. My runs and riffs felt so forced before finally after loads of dedication and practice I'm seeing a huge difference. The straw is an amazing product, from a fantastic coach. Thanks so much

[@SingingStraw]

Awww thank you so much for the kind words!! :) Keep up the great work!

[@st9135]

Thank u very much💙

[@SingingStraw]

You're welcome 😊

[@katemasterson3568]

thanks for the video! if you get a chance - how do you do that little vocal flip thing (sorry probably not the proper term) in the slower portion of the groovy pentatonic exercise?

[@lizzyparker]

I love these warm ups so much! I'm in the UK so use our kind of equivalent (SOVT Straw by Rayvox) and these warm ups are so good. Love it!

[@SingingStraw]

So glad you like them!

[@newzrm2533]

@@SingingStraw Does SOVT straw by rayvox same with your straw?🤔

[@jasonmedley2524]

You should talk! You have an affirming tone and attitude. Your voice makes everything more amazing. I love these videos.

[@SingingStraw]

Wow, thank you! So glad to have you here!

[@louiselovemusicproduction]

In general each no-talking video, has an equivalent video with-talking - these no-talking ones are for those who have probably already watched the explanations and want to cut right to the work. It's very generous that Whitney offers us both options. She's wonderful.

[@robbienelz5596]

@@louiselovemusicproduction agreed

[@st9135]

@@louiselovemusicproduction agree👍

[@susanzelinsky]

Whitney, do you recommend vibrato while doing the exercises, or no?

[@KeonXavier]

The truth!

[@laurenann7568]

Love the straw exercises! Been helping me strengthen my voice. I'm trying to practice on getting the vibrato with the straw. How do I this?

[@SingingStraw]

We have a few exercises for vibrato! Here's one: studio.kzbin.info12x3Q6bLgxE/edit

[@laurenann7568]

Thank you 😊

[@jodeeh1675]

This is a fun one!

[@laneshiamusic]

❤❤❤

[@SingingStraw]

Thanks for being here!

[@wandajames143]

9:00

[@drivventodrumm1]

You had me at no talking

[@SingingStraw]

lol

[@irisodamariamuller]

Thank you so much!! Quick question, I am not in the states yet and would like to start practicing but don’t have the singing straws avaible in my country. What should a good replacement be? (For the meantime)

[@SingingStraw]

Hi Iris! You can use any straw in the meantime, but once you are able to order the Singing / Straw you will notice how the different size diameters gives you more resistance as you sing (which is where the magic happens!). Let us know how it goes! :)

[@anaisabel9497]

Thank you very much foe you videos. I don't mean to be rude, but for those who can't affort a straw, here in Brazil it is very common for speech terapists to recommend the lollipop straw.

[@SingingStraw]

Not rude, I get it! I talk about how to modify other straws if you can't get your hands on our S/S in many of my videos :) If you find our content valuable, and can't swing a S/S - please help support us in other ways, like sharing or liking our content. Thank you!

[@st9135]

12:14

[@dreamofficialyoutubechannel]

This excise was kinda hard buy I'm getting it

[@SingingStraw]

You got this!!!

[@Shinelikediamond-dd6dm]

0:33

[@lydsmac]

Hi Whitney! I'm getting a lot of mucous production (I am a beginner at this stage) whilst I'm doing the straw exercises. I have a new singing straw and it's only now started happening, Is this to do with the support?

[@SingingStraw]

Something to consider with mucus is how hydrated you are - be sure to get lots of water in throughout the day! If it still persists, see if you can find a highly trained vocal coach to work with you 1-1 (my studio Songbirdsf.com does free intro lessons!)

[@sanaaofficial1]

Love From INDIA 🇮🇳 .............

[@SingingStraw]

Hi!! So happy you're here :)

[@luliormachea8874]

thank you so much for this excercises!!! whats the highest note in the video?

[@sharonhuey9516]

High C!

[@adblaze4808]

Hi, is it normal to experience discomfort and pain in my front teeth and gums after blowing out air using the straw? Are there any alternatives like just humming on the straw? Thanks in advance.

[@SingingStraw]

Relax your jaw and open slightly so that your teeth are NOT touching the straw at all. Focus on keeping your lips sealed around the straw but keeping looseness in the jaw/teeth.

[@benoatley8766]

Have been using your videos for a couple months now and my oh my do I feel a difference! I was wondering, with this video, if you’re continuing to sing afterwards should you do the cool down still?

[@SingingStraw]

Totally up to you! You could always wait to do the cool down until after you are done singing :)

[@zacharypeters3910]

Is this good for beginning singers as well?

[@SingingStraw]

Yes!!

[@thelifeofliav]

chest voice exercises pls

[@SingingStraw]

Stay tuned!

[@jan27to18]

Hey Whitney, cool exercises. Should the tongue rest behind the bottom teeth and slightly touching them while doing the straw exercises or just being slightly upwards?

[@SingingStraw]

Keeping the tongue relaxed at the bottom of your mouth is great!

[@xandergoodheart]

When I sing higher notes through the straw I notice that there's less airflow than when I'm singing lower notes. Can someone tell me what this means?

[@SingingStraw]

What's interesting about higher notes is that we do need a lot of air pressure but not necessarily lots and lots of air volume. So it's really about finding enough airflow to get strong air pressure and support without overblowing. The straw helps find this sweet spot! So in other words, keep on doing what you're doing - you're on the right track!

[@bakada4610]

Hello, i have a problem with my voice which i can not understand. I went to ENT too and he said nothing wrong can be seen other than allergy but my voice is not clear and it is like coming from deep and sometimes it changes fastly in the same sentence like i am in puberty. It affects me a lot that can't speak in public easily because i don't know how my voice will be. I was always a silent and shy child maybe it effected my voice too. I can't raise my voice and have hard times in crowded places to make myself heard. If i do this exercise will it help my speaking voice too? Could you help by answering please, i need someone to help 💐

[@SingingStraw]

Hey there! Have you tried straw phonation exercises? The Singing / Straw was specifically designed to help create a healthier, stronger, and more balanced voice! www.singingstraw.com

[@Floppyburd]

i have hoarseness for 3 months and i think it's overuse should i do sovt exercise?

[@SingingStraw]

Yes, SOVT can help! However, always do what feels best for your voice, and don't forget to stay hydrated and get enough rest!

[@MartaSears]

Question: Is it ok to hold the straw between your teeth (as well as your lips) in order to vocalize with the straw in a hands-free way if you need to be doing something else with your hands (like driving)? Or is this not recommended because it can cause tension in the jaw or something?

[@SingingStraw]

You don't want your teeth touching the straw! Focus on keeping your lips sealed around the straw but keeping looseness in the jaw/teeth.

[@MartaSears]

@@SingingStraw Thank you!

[@phenia14]

I just started with the straw. It’s hard to get a humming sound through the straw unless I push really hard☹️. Is this normal? I feel I’ll pass out sometimes, lol

[@jasonmedley2524]

Don't ever "push". You're just hurting your voice by doing that. The sound will come the stronger you get. I'm not a voice coach but you might need to use two straws? You should follow Eric Arceneaux on KZbin and Instagram, as well.

[@CJayCR]

Try phonating without the straw and then without stopping the sound close your oral seal around it. It’s definitely a little tricky to separate the doing of singing from the doing of it going through the straw. Being specific about what your vowel shape is also helps,

[@phenia14]

Thanks, I’ll try both!🙂

[@bluesunday3442]

I have a singing straw, but I haven't been using it for a few months now. I only sing for fun. Recently I noticed that my higher notes are breathy and hoarse and mostly, I can't even reach the notes...I literally sound like a wounded dog. I haven't been sick in a long time, but I sound like I'm getting over a cold or something. Is it safe to continue to warm up with the straw and keep trying to see if it goes away or am I damaging my voice further by trying?

[@SingingStraw]

Hey! We always recommend checking in with your doctor with things like this BUT the Singing / Straw can help with vocal recovery. Here is a great video to check out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2PVpYylpLGMbJo

[@bluesunday3442]

@@SingingStraw this is great. Thank you so much! Will start doing this warm up and follow your suggestions. 🥰

[@rockrobsta]

Is it normal for it to be kinda experiencing Kindof bubbly/tension on some notes in the scale when new at the straw ??? Will that correct over time ?? Strengthen ?

[@SingingStraw]

Hmmm it's hard to tell without actually seeing or hearing you. If you're noticing a lot of tension and the resistance feels like it's too much try using 2 straws at once and then work your way back up to just one with time!

[@shareecejones5276]

Love the technique but you are a bit too fast , I know I can skip a baror so but all your videos are like that. Its not criticism at all as I value this method because it is effective immediately. It takes the weight and strain off my vocal cords and is strengthening them. Thank you. Love the instruction but please slow it down

[@SingingStraw]

Sorry about that!!