Voice Essentials: Vocal Weight for Beginners

Hi everyone! We are super excited to share our first CLOVER video! Please give some major love for Clover in the comments. They are going to focus on making a series covering more basic and hands on introductory material! Today's video is a formal beginner introduction to vocal weight full of sounds, explorations, and follow-alongs.
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► Voice Feminization for ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS : • Voice Feminization for...
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► How to Hear Resonance : • HEARING VOCAL RESONANCE
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00:00 Intro
00:34 Comparing Sounds
03:40 Exploring Weight
05:05 Common Mistakes
08:38 Changing Weight with Constant Pitch
10:30 Demonstrations
16:08 Maintain Weight
19:30 Conclusion

[@anacerefelix4352]

How does it feel to know that you are the answer to so many people around the world without ever having seen any in person? All who participate in the channel, congratulations. you are leaving a positive impact on the world...For that...thank you so much...

[@lal6585]

For a moment I thought Clover was going to sing Hello from Adele I like that Clover didn’t focus to a specific goal and explained this at a very basic level, more ppl may benefit from this video

[@TransVoiceLessons]

Absolutely!! That was a key goal! We are glad it translated!!

[@Ma.boy_El.Roy_]

this is so well explained, thank you so much. my family keeps telling me to stop voice training because I just sound silly and weird, but I wont give up! :)

[@user-ed1ft5tk9q]

Be encouraged Lil sisters and new sisters (Me too: i sound silly) Most of our YT coaches have timeline video testimonials that showcase their efforts and goals that they have improved Knowing that they can no longer reach as deep as their Testosterone voice was, is a huge girlie encouragement

[@user-ed1ft5tk9q]

I have a discouraging group of church friends that would say anything to make me stop. I know that my friends aren't hate mongers. But they don't understand how a brain can feel mismatched in the wrong body. They have gender brains that match their assigned gender, I used that terminology in 1988 before I ever heard it on TV I feel like these tools help balance my incongruences , is that a word

[@Ma.boy_El.Roy_]

@@user-ed1ft5tk9q well I'm a brother rather than a sister, but these videos are really helpful for me too

[@SparkleNinja]

Don't give up! You can do this!

[@txaianapm8378]

How are things coming along now?

[@Kazzyrith]

due to living in FL I'm in the process of detransitioning (a long journey but one I've ultimately grown comfortable with. I know who I am and no one can take that from me and thats what matters) and so my voice is something I have been the most stressed about. That first mimic exercise literally put into context the FINAL piece I was trying to fix in my voice that no other video was able to do for whatever reason. Thank you so much, not the most ideal reason to need these videos but I'm grateful they exist

[@laurentabukitty]

Hi Clover! Thank you for the video. Recently, I find myself mimicking any voice I come across that sounds close to the me in the slightest. Some days I’ve found I’m practicing for hours. It’s almost like a game at this point. I’ve found that it adds a layer of fun to the whole process that is refreshing. This channel has been a game changer for me. I can’t thank the TVL community enough.

[@BeccaBecca71]

Thku for encouragement

[@caseypearce1049]

I’m so crying 😭 it’s like discovering this channel all over again

[@Alvinfly]

A video on the relationship between vocals weight and resonance would be helpful as well

[@TransVoiceLessons]

Check out our video on vocal Fullness, it's exactly that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4etpoilrtWJfqc

[@clarissanavarro2762]

I love you, Zhea. Before stumbling into her channel, I used to think that feminizing my voicewould be almost impossible for me. But thanks to you Zhea,.... now I see that while it may be difficult, with knowledge, time, and practice it is finally realizeable for me.

[@distantnarrator]

watching these videos has really given me the confidence to actually try adjusting my voice and it's so nice to have a calming safe channel to come to. really really can't express how grateful i am to have found you guys. thanks so much for the video, Clover!

[@aporianaut]

Loved the clarity of the explanations and the exercises - looking forward to the next in the series!!

[@Carolina_00121]

You are sooo good at explaining things, Clover! Loved this video

[@MariWakocha]

I've been needing some new motivation for voice training and this video addresses a trouble that I have had a while, so I'm happy to have something new to practice with!

[@LowlyEidolon]

Great work Clover, I look forward to seeing more from this series

[@rownrown]

Literally every video on this channel is life-changing in and of itself. This video is the same. I can already hear a difference in my voice after doing the exercises just a few times. Clover's demonstrations are really engaging and easy to follow. Bless you guys and thank you!

[@JC-ce8fn]

Clover you are a blessing. Your kind of voice is like my end goal

[@nikkismith8750]

That was great Clover! thanks so much. Looking forward to more in this series

[@DragonNebula42]

I really appreciate the explanations given here. I have been struggling to grasp what any of these weight terms actually refer to. This helped clarify things a little. I still don't think I really get it entirely, but I feel more confident in my ability to eventually understand.

[@onifern]

Great job clover! the video was very informative and the exercises are easy to follow along with!

[@Lia-eu7nc]

Wow!! great and easy to understand video. Really love it clover! And thank you so much for making it

[@lunausagi8495]

Dysphoria kicks in so hard trying to learn from you. It's been a struggle to get through the lesson but I am pushing my best

[@hazel5092]

Yes I want to rip my throat out and suffocate on my own blood

[@kumicables]

i am feeling this so hard rn

[@lunausagi8495]

@@kumicables DW Pushing through is definitely possible! I wrote the entire explanation of the video into my notebook because I kept tuning their voice out. And it works. Take a while but slow but steady progress

[@iLikeTheUDK]

​@@lunausagi8495 I've been trying to reach out to Zhea and ask her to add subtitles to the videos for a while a few years ago. Not much came out of it. I think she's just really busy. Maybe you can catch her on a live stream or on her Discord server though, you get access to both if you support her on Patreon in the appropriate tiers

[@BeccaBecca71]

​@@iLikeTheUDK the transcript is available in the bottom of the description. I use the transcript for my notes.

[@RobbeyT1]

Thank you, that was a great tutorial! Love your gentle approach, your happy character and super smile. I just loved that singing approach and I surprised myself, I broke into the hymn "Abide with me" and it sounded amazing! I'm hooked, please do more!

[@user-ed1ft5tk9q]

I learn better on repeat I have been rewatching your playlists; each time my practice and understanding get clearer

[@AlyssaTheePatriot]

Hi Clover, great video and great voice! Very informative and detailed. Awesome complement to Z. Keep up the great work!

[@SLPLC]

This is fantastic and you gave me some great ideas to use with clients/ I will definitely share this video with them, too. Thank you for sharing!

[@RoosKohn]

Thanks Clover. What a wonderful lesson. Thank you soooooo much. Rosie

[@kestrelswift104]

thank you so much clover! this is amazing!

[@DeeAreDee]

Tysm Clover :))) i cant wait to watch this one back and really let it sink in

[@gekkoberry371]

easy to understand and follow along, thank you ❤❤

[@filakyle3663]

Nice to see you Clover giving us some demonstration, lesson like.

[@chrisjholtz1531]

Hi! I feel this channel is a wonderful idea. all the content is great and also very clear and you explain with awesome exercises. Congrats and thank you so much, this channel is so interesting and inspiring to me. 🎶🎤💫✨✨✨💛

[@apayauq]

downloading rn, this is gonna be gooood!

[@joh.9531]

Great instruction Clover! I love hearing you say "hello" :) Always good info!

[@vexatiousfae7090]

Great Video Clover. Definitely keeping this in a focus folder as I explore my female vocalization

[@Womandalorian]

ty

[@TgPepper]

A u wha- You’re not Zhea! You’re… Clover! Hello Clover!

[@andromorph-ts6xt]

clover is so intense but in a lowkey way

[@somemagellanic]

great video :) this channel is SO awesome!!!

[@buh3746]

i am extremely thankful you disponibilized these tuturials for free. the problem is, im progressing way more in english than in my native language. I haven't been able to make my voice sound as close to what i want in my native language as i am in english

[@taraskywalker453]

Thank you Clover!

[@crowfez8321]

Clover thank you SO MUCH I'm in tears because this video has made it so much clearer what and how I should be working on my voice. I can't WAIT to see more thank you thank you thankyou xxxxx

[@Ancusohm]

Looking forward to more Clover videos!

[@lesom06]

I would say the first sound is triangular, as in how you would name the tone (sine tone, sawtooth tone, etc) and the second sound is more of a square tone.

[@user-hg7lw4vn2q]

Thank you

[@nogussy]

Many thanks for the video!

[@littlepulco]

Thanks for this video Clover :3 I really dont like voice training, I was not doing it for a year because I pass pretty much but I don't like my sound like this, I don't like saying this but it sounds a little bit much queer, other lgbt people do understand that I am trans and I kinda don't like that, I wanna find a much more feminine voice. I hope I will find the energy to come back to these videos every day. I also found this video very fun too! Thanks a lot again

[@YY_516]

this was a very god mentoring, thank you 😊

[@quote9163]

More Clover videos if possible!

[@unarandom1998]

Thanks you so much, I'm not even a english speaker but I can understand what you wanna say

[@FlyingHat]

Hello! First of all, love your work in general and your music. Which is actually why I'm asking this question: what's the title of your intro and where can I find it? It. is. FIRE.

[@depressoespresso5904]

thanks SO so much i finally know what weight is thanks to this

[@a-ramenartist9734]

Wow clover demonstrated pitch near my lowest note (I'm a bass), that makes me feel a little better about how my voice training might go, maybe I really do just need to practice I just got to figure out how I'll find the time and private space to do it.

[@jacobford3452]

Can't wait for the breathiness video!

[@Petra5000]

Clover is adorable

[@KVVUZRSCHK]

I have to comment. I sat on a piano. I tried to figure out what the pitch of your voice is, on the demonstration at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="660">11:00</a> You landed on a perfect "Be Natural"

[@lauralevin5535]

Clover, thank you. Have you ever tried to help someone with cerebral palsy in addition to her gender issues? I feel like I can get started correctly, but maintaining a good voice seems very difficult for me. Do you have any suggestions?

[@CallieC143]

Gotta pump up that engagement!

[@hazelvoice6125]

clover is super smart

[@SoulOfSubby]

I only recently started doing vocal exercises and training and as mentioned in the video was breathiness in the voice. After thinking about it and paying closer attention, I realized that I have always done that when speaking. Part of it is probably because I dont really talk all that much naturally so I.. I dont really know how to fix that bit of issue i have been looking into it but seem to not be able to find an issue to this if anyone could help or point me in the correct direction PS: These videos are rather wonderful

[@thetransgenderapocalypse9711]

Oh hell yes!

[@laurenjanus2318]

Thxxx!! This channel had help me out soo much!! 🏳️‍⚧️❤️❤️

[@TransVoiceLessons]

so glad to help!

[@zestzonertheoblivious5828]

I was waiting so long 4 a video like this. also the channel wasn't active 4 awhile.

[@user-qk2eb2yf3l]

2nd is Darker like a ship’s hooter, Petra-B x

[@darcy2444]

HOLY SHIT ITS CLOVER

[@omgwateverlol]

thanks clover I was pleasantly surprised to see you! but a question I have is how can one counter when going light and not sounding fake or being too quiet? Or maybe you need some brightness to be louder and not fake sounding? I also struggle with being bright or having I guess a smaller resonating chamber, thanks again for the video!

[@TransVoiceLessons]

Thank you! Check out our video on Fullness. It may answer your question! Eliminating the hollowness from a voice typically involves changing the resonance to produce a perceptually smaller quality. However, fakeness is much more complex and sometimes exists just due to new-ness with a skill. :)

[@depressoespresso5904]

ooOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHH its finally clicked i finally understand what weight is THNAK YOU

[@Snippe475]

what do i do if i cant reduce my voice's weight? every time i even get close to a lighter sound my voice cuts into a falsetto and its really discouraging :(

[@guitar300k]

wait, isn't that voice range? it just higher or lower, I thought heavier or lighter mean the same note but difference feel

[@200_MXP]

first sound sounds like a beautiful melody and the other like a rugged carpet in voice form

[@FisForFortyFour]

I think it would be much nicer in the future if clover wasn't greenscreened in front of a bright off-white background. Otherwise great video!

[@Zzzzzzzzzzzzjjjj]

It’s an uncanny valley situation for sure.

[@Matzu-Music]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="82">1:22</a> the second one is a concert A

[@calliehatsu]

i think for the first one i'd describe it as elegant and heavenly. the second one i'd describe as bigger and maybe darker?

[@Freak80MC]

I think I'm affecting vocal weight, I can get my voice sounding softer but staying the same volume, but idk if it really helps my voice sound any better? It just sounds like a fake voice... But now softer

[@lunausagi8495]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="406">6:46</a>

[@lunausagi8495]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="460">7:40</a> Staying Heavy

[@AtlanticSiren]

Is the light sound falsetto?? I still don’t understand the lightness

[@tinaspiplup5240]

how do i get me voice to not crack when im going to a higher weight. is it from me going from my M1 to M2?

[@jobekka]

Thank you for the video! How does one acheive light weight + a normal volume? I think I can do light weight (not breathy) but it becomes very quiet.

[@vis7139]

I'm new to this, but from what I've found it's about practice and strengthening the cords. That doesn't mean forcing it though - it's more about gently strengthening over time. The video on this channel called "Voice Feminization for ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS How to get started now" is really good. The current video we're replying on is like tips and tricks, verbally telling you ideas. The one I just mentioned has a bunch of exercises to get started with. I've found it super helpful already, hopefully you will too. There's at least 1 exercise in there about finding the point where it seems like you can't make a proper tone - it seems like you can't keep the tone because you're used to making it with a heavy "buzzy" sound. I'm not explaining it well... but watch that video from the beginning and try the practices in order! It's so useful. And also, top tip: if your voice starts to feel strained or painful, don't push it. I know it's tempting to keep practicing. But one day you'll be able to do it without discomfort at all. You don't wanna hurt yourself and have to wait several days before you can try again! (Speaking from experience... sounding deeper for a few days because I pushed too hard was NOT the plan lmao)

[@manoukirishanning]

Beside the fact that these videos are véry helpful and I feel misplaced to ask for advice, as I also saw I can just book you (which I think I will do in the future but will save up for, so I can have multiple sessions if needed). Would it be possible to have 'tricks' like, sounds, which relate? The baby example is very reletable. I feel like I do get the hang of it but .. as if I cannot maintain it for the life of me. I will be practicing and feel, the right note/tone/sound and whenever I talk I just .. well, it comes up sometimes but I cannot hold it for it to sound fluently nice. As if familiarity pulls my voice back down, even when I am talking 'higher'. I thought at first it is a matter of training, perhaps it is? Maybe I need patience and to practice more? But for now it feels like I know how to hold a weight but I don't know how to keep it still/prevent it from falling, if that makes sense.

[@stirpiano]

Great video, just want to say that Clover's voice is too low in volume compared to the music, which means I constantly have to turn the volume up and down so I can hear what they're saying and also not hurt my ears. Again, fantastic video, just a small complaint.

[@TransVoiceLessons]

noted

[@HowIsAsh]

This isn't about weight specifically, but i've struggled with this for months now. What to do if im activating unnecessary muscles for size change? I learnt it the wrong way, and before i could realize it, i had taught my brain thats how small sounds are done... I can't speak for more than 3 minutes without feeling this tugging at my larynx, so obviously it won't do, but honestly i don't know how to fix this. People are telling me to just try from the beginning and to go for a relaxed sound, but this feels very wishy washy in the air, and subjective... Because for me, anytime i speak its kinda effortful, any sound i make is effortful.

[@Milahteral]

How do I avoid immediatly straining my voice by doing these exercises?

[@rainbuckets]

Quick question for clarity, you mention us being able to hear ourselves, should we record our voice or just go by what we hear with our ears?

[@obsidianjane4413]

She has a video for that! :+D

[@Womandalorian]

both for optimal effect

[@russellchris2390]

Tone octave and pitch

[@delphinejacobs6741]

I'm working on feminizing my voice but I end up sounding nasal. I don't know how to get my voice out of my nose 😅

[@awe-ctaves7304]

Light, and dark. But no idea for color 🤔 for the first sounds.

[@Emily_North]

Comment For Engaygement🏳️‍⚧️

[@bellaF]

hello Emily, didn't expect to see you on a non ASMR video 😭😭

[@KaitlynGothGurl]

Oh my gor oh my gor it’s Emily:3

[@xenofeild983]

i, too, did not expect to see you on a non asmr video. but a welcome sight to see you :)

[@SoulStrings]

o.o CLOVER VIDEO o.o aaaaaa~~

[@TransVoiceLessons]

yes!!! POG

[@SoulStrings]

@@TransVoiceLessons More variety and diversity in showcasing voice qualities and techniques is awesome! Looking forward to more videos with them! ^-^

[@TransVoiceLessons]

@@SoulStrings agreed!!!!!

[@SoulStrings]

@@TransVoiceLessons Will we ever know what happened to the cashier who witnessed Clover buying all those fruit? Oo

[@lunausagi8495]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="438">7:18</a>

[@Freak80MC]

God I really hope something from this video clicks because I've been told my voice sounds overfull but I have no idea how to change that... Ive also been told it sounds like I have some false fold stuff going on but I also have no idea how to change that. I've watched the videos on this stuff but I can either never mimic the sounds, or feel the physical sensations you're supposed to. That's been my ongoing problem with voice training, sometimes it really does feel like I can't do any of the exercises right... (Also god, from that video about overfull and underfull, I'm so jealous of your feminine voice...)

[@melon4234]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="406">6:46</a> <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="436">7:16</a>

[@yourevilbud]

1 sounded like a flute or other wood wind, 2 kinda sounded like a brass horn or something

[@kryptoniana9489]

that definitly can help to have a mezzo soprano vocal as trans woman! or am i wrong?

[@FaerieEnderHare]

Clover: goes to the store and buys 2 dozen bundles/ bushels of bananas. Interesting choice of words :D

[@slantedframes2334]

I'm struggling with keeping a consent pitch, when adding weight every time I try I end up lowering my pitch

[@vis7139]

I think that may be because weight and pitch are really closely linked. You can have a higher pitch with a heavier weight, but a heavy weight can give the impression of a deeper pitch... I'm still new to voice practices, so for me I'm treating the light/heavy thing as a vocal exercise, and when talking I'm gonna try remove a lot of the weight

[@frempy4426]

The green screen effect makes you look like a cartoon character lool like you're from a Borderlands game but true thanks for the video

[@animewarrior3]

This is impossible for me. Which sucks. I've always wanted to VA, but I cannot get my voice to do anything other than raspy goblin.

[@cayfire129]

So you’ve got the higher pitch and softer weight down, but then you’re stuck in what sounds like a falsetto. No matter what I do I can’t get out of that falsetto and still keep a light weight. How do I get rid of that?

[@nam_nam]

you're probably going hollow, you could watch the video on fullness or you could also try to move slower in the direction of lighter and listen for when it gets into "falsetto". if there's a big break you could try to reduce that break too and get closer but not completely hollow

[@kaya8447]

the intro music is way too loud comparing at how loud Clover is speaking, can you please fix that in next video?

[@TransVoiceLessons]

yep. :)

[@kimYeonyuu]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="373">6:13</a> (Most important part!)

[@name-kx9qc]

not gonna lie, i like Zhea but clover is really refreshing xD

[@arnez6179]

Id say the lighter weight is sort of empty while the heavier weight sounds very buzzy <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="83">1:23</a>