Description:
Welcome to daily range extension practice for high voices. This series will cover the three areas most singers care about: low notes in part one, high head voice or falsetto in part two, and mix or belt range in part three.
If an exercise goes too high or low to be sung, please consider the following, in order:
If an exercise goes too high or low to be sung, please consider the following, in order:
- Modify the syllable or vowel (meaning, sing on something that feels easier to you)
- Switch to something semi-closed (like a lip trill, straw singing, hum or NG)
- Sing the pitches you can, and audiate (sing in your head) any pitches you can’t
- Drop out and rejoin when you’re able
Stay tuned for an easy, medium-range warmup!
Lessons:
- 1: Welcome
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2:
Warmup
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3:
Low Range Extension
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4:
High Range Extension
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5:
Mix & Belt Range Extension
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6:
Conclusion
Instructor: Camille van Niekerk
Camille van Niekerk is a singer, writer and vocal instructor in Southern California. Camille began studying voice and performing in musicals at age seven. In 2010, Camille began working towards her BA in Music Education at Azusa Pacific University. She then earned her teaching credential from San Diego State University and taught classroom choral and instrumental music. Shortly after moving to LA county, Camille began her private vocal studio, providing vocal coaching, ear training, and recording for students of all ages. She is constantly refining her skills and methods for greater versatility and effectiveness. When she is not teaching, Camille enjoys singing with the L.A. Choral Lab and Ensoma Creative. She lives in San Diego with her husband and loves going to the beach, practicing yoga, reading, and cooking.