Singing Warm Up - How to Improve Your Tone - Tenor Range

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Balancing your sound; the sound of your voice, when singing means that your vowels will align properly in your exercises and also your songs. If your vowels align in your songs you will be more easily understood when you sing but you'll also get greater flexibility and accuracy of pitch. In other words, riffing will be easier and you'll be able to sing in tune better.
The exercises in this video use short syllables to set up the vocal fold. Here's the catch though: the short breaths in the video will upset that setup, challenging you to be more accurate with your placement in order to get a well adducted sound. These exercises are some of the most efficient and effective ways I have found to balance a singer's tone. Presented here in moderate ranges for Soprano, Mezzo Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Baritone voices for starters; these exercises are great for extending range too.
Enjoy!
Jeff Rolka
www.jeffrolka.com

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  • @WillStephensArt
    @WillStephensArt5 жыл бұрын

    Jeff you have changed my life. I’m going to thank you when I win a Grammy.

  • @JeffRolka

    @JeffRolka

    5 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful! I appreciate it! Jeff

  • @binayakbudhathoki7335

    @binayakbudhathoki7335

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JeffRolka q Ihuuhujjio

  • @namhy5162

    @namhy5162

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yup, Jeff make me feel the same! Go get that Grammy!!

  • @jookington
    @jookington6 жыл бұрын

    Opening the piano helps a ton with visualization that I️ never have seen. Thanks.

  • @JeffRolka

    @JeffRolka

    6 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome! I don't always open it, but I'm going to make it happen from here on out. Best! Jeff

  • @pskproplaysminecraft1515
    @pskproplaysminecraft1515 Жыл бұрын

    Absolute 🐐 I always say hello back out loud when starting the videos

  • @Kay1a73
    @Kay1a734 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Jeff, so much. I've been using your exercises to help my voice during the lock down. I live alone and I miss my choir so much. I found my motivation to keep singing was slipping away. You have been a tonic.

  • @JeffRolka

    @JeffRolka

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Martin! Hang in there! Be safe too. Thank you for watching! Jeff

  • @ramonejorge8681
    @ramonejorge86814 жыл бұрын

    Greetings from Portugal.. And thanks for helping us sing.

  • @timothyzaraspe6946
    @timothyzaraspe69465 жыл бұрын

    You changed my life, Thanks so much!

  • @harlemdhenderson2606
    @harlemdhenderson26063 жыл бұрын

    This is a great vocal workout! Goood job on this!

  • @mekwypue
    @mekwypue6 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos man!

  • @joshuarai738
    @joshuarai7384 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jeff ❤️

  • @renewmasonry8176
    @renewmasonry81767 жыл бұрын

    Jeff, I have so much fun practicing your exercises....I am getting better at singing songs that I write and now look for to Karaoke...so much fun..I love to sing!!!

  • @JeffRolka

    @JeffRolka

    7 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Keep it up! Thanks for watching and thanks for leaving a comment! All the best, Jeff

  • @rowdygoat2334
    @rowdygoat2334 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks,Jeff. Your lessons are helping me greatly :)

  • @sonorocol
    @sonorocol6 жыл бұрын

    Soooo helpful, hello from Colombia !

  • @nigelcoleman7578
    @nigelcoleman7578 Жыл бұрын

    All your exercises are excellent and so helpful

  • @seanalexandermedia
    @seanalexandermedia Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Jeff!

  • @Julius-vn2cm
    @Julius-vn2cm Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jeff

  • @zeus5766
    @zeus57664 жыл бұрын

    Thanks you so much !!

  • @taylorfox2878
    @taylorfox28782 жыл бұрын

    Man you are a blessing!!

  • @James-ys6wm
    @James-ys6wm11 ай бұрын

    You're the greatest Jeff!!

  • @myckiee
    @myckiee5 жыл бұрын

    God bless you brother.....

  • @MrJohncraciun
    @MrJohncraciun5 жыл бұрын

    Jeff you are truly one heck of a badass for putting these things together for us!!! We love you!! Thank you!!!

  • @JeffRolka

    @JeffRolka

    5 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome! My pleasure! Jeff

  • @galeanoj2005
    @galeanoj2005 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @speedygonzale900
    @speedygonzale9006 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for uploading these! Perfect warm up and practice. I have been using your videos very often lately.

  • @JeffRolka

    @JeffRolka

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching and thanks for your kind words! Best, Jeff

  • @singingchannelforme3331
    @singingchannelforme33318 ай бұрын

    Amazing videos. They are such a pleasure to have at my whim. Love your explination and guidance. Thank you so much.

  • @peterrobannsobrepena6029
    @peterrobannsobrepena60296 жыл бұрын

    You really Jeff have the best tenor exercises, do observed instant improvements

  • @JeffRolka

    @JeffRolka

    6 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant! Thank you for watching and enjoy the channel!!! Best, Jeff

  • @RandyRibbon
    @RandyRibbon Жыл бұрын

    You're exercises are incredible, thank you Jeff!

  • @JeffRolka

    @JeffRolka

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @allenvelasquez6859
    @allenvelasquez68592 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jeff 🙂🙂

  • @pauldecoster
    @pauldecoster6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Jeff

  • @JeffRolka

    @JeffRolka

    6 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome! Enjoy! Jeff

  • @garylee2670
    @garylee267011 ай бұрын

    Thank Jeff, its motivational to watch your clips and teaching. Grateful !

  • @JeffRolka

    @JeffRolka

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! I appreciate that.

  • @barhum5765
    @barhum57655 жыл бұрын

    thank you for uploading videos. your videos are really helping me

  • @JeffRolka

    @JeffRolka

    5 жыл бұрын

    Excellent! That's the goal! Jeff

  • @mikecassidy4637
    @mikecassidy46376 жыл бұрын

    Jeff thank you so Much we love you!! I’m an aspiring musician in Orlando and I really enjoy practicing with your videos!! They really help, they are clear concise and fun😄

  • @JeffRolka

    @JeffRolka

    6 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic! Enjoy the channel and best of luck to you! Jeff

  • @RennoCena
    @RennoCena6 жыл бұрын

    Would be great a video like that get to upper register. My voice lose quality and brightness as reaching the high notes.

  • @viniciotorres4660
    @viniciotorres4660 Жыл бұрын

    When I wass a bigg singing of rock I would like you will be my vocal coach 🤘🤟 Thanks master Jeff

  • @JeffRolka

    @JeffRolka

    Жыл бұрын

    Right on! Keep me in the loop!

  • @justinjefferson5831
    @justinjefferson58313 ай бұрын

    Thanks bro. Should be millions of views if it went by merit.

  • @JeffRolka

    @JeffRolka

    2 ай бұрын

    I really appreciate that! It'd be fun to see those number!

  • @anthonyalexander7618
    @anthonyalexander76185 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 14 times your coaching and videos have changed the world, I wish you well and I plan to join a live event when I am able the best always. Mr. Tony.

  • @JeffRolka

    @JeffRolka

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! You're welcome! I am very happy that you've found the videos useful! I wish you all the best!! Best, Jeff

  • @goupilnoir
    @goupilnoir3 жыл бұрын

    Wow thank's

  • @gerardgerard8344
    @gerardgerard83447 жыл бұрын

    Excellent! Thank You!! G :D

  • @JeffRolka

    @JeffRolka

    7 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome! Thanks for watching and enjoy the channel! Best, Jeff

  • @kirtanflow4450
    @kirtanflow4450 Жыл бұрын

    Cheers 🥂

  • @danidelnorte7180
    @danidelnorte71807 жыл бұрын

    I always warm up my voice after I exercise, I feel it's better. Your videos are awesome. I am a tenore leggiero and I struggle to find warmups that cover my range. Thanks

  • @JeffRolka

    @JeffRolka

    7 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome! Thank you for taking the time to post and watch! Enjoy! Jeff

  • @mirandastone9061
    @mirandastone90615 жыл бұрын

    Coool It’s great to be a tenor I’m a

  • @andt1994
    @andt19942 жыл бұрын

    Hey Jeff trying this exercise for the first time and oh boi it's kicking my butt 🤣 but I'll keep practicing it cause my tone imo isn't the best

  • @mikehopkins4040
    @mikehopkins40404 жыл бұрын

    Somebody has already said how helpful the open piano is.Ide like to second that ,it helps with so many things. Especially timing.

  • @JeffRolka

    @JeffRolka

    4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent! I plan on keeping it open - and additionally, in the newer videos I have a camera over my hands too. Best! Jeff

  • @JD488025
    @JD488025 Жыл бұрын

    An otherwise mild dose of covid some three months ago has complerely wrecked my singing voice and your exercises are very useful in trying to get it back. Thanks!

  • @JeffRolka

    @JeffRolka

    Жыл бұрын

    Great to hear! Be patient, it can take some time to recover fully!

  • @paulpena5040
    @paulpena50406 жыл бұрын

    This is the best video I"'ve seen for improving tone. Not sure why it works but it's great!

  • @JeffRolka

    @JeffRolka

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! It's about the order of vowels. Best! Jeff

  • @nickfrase2406
    @nickfrase24065 жыл бұрын

    Hey Jeff, Thanks for all the free resources. I am new to singing well at least semi-seriously. I have a lot of trouble with anything staccato like the ee's in this ex. My voice is very airy, and there is extra noise. I can do legato vowels like ah's pretty easily. I was wondering if I may have damaged my chords from years of smoking and they are not closing properly or if I just need to practice more? Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

  • @JeffRolka

    @JeffRolka

    5 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome! Thank you for watching! Hard to say. It sounds as if you've stopped smoking though, so congratulations! Staccato notes are more about engagement and coordination of the vocal fold. Keep listening to your voice and working towards a more focused vowel sound that walks the line between airy and a glottal attack. In there you'll find the balance that will help you get the most out of your voice! Jeff

  • @elliottgeer1580
    @elliottgeer15808 жыл бұрын

    Wow this really good. Super interactive!

  • @JeffRolka

    @JeffRolka

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Enjoy! Thanks for leaving a comment and watching! Best, Jeff

  • @elliottgeer1580

    @elliottgeer1580

    7 жыл бұрын

    Cool!

  • @byrevery
    @byrevery7 жыл бұрын

    Can you make a video on the Giaochino Rossini one and a half octave scale? It is an incredible exercise that helps with mixed voice and bridging the passaggios. (for example on a C Major: (up) C, E, G, C(), E, G, F(down), D, B, G, F, D, C)

  • @JeffRolka

    @JeffRolka

    7 жыл бұрын

    I haven't thought about that pattern in such a long time! Thank you for reminding me of it! I will happily include that in my next warm up. I have been doing more lyric based stuff lately, but I was thinking of doing a general warm up for next week. Thanks! Great suggestion! Jeff

  • @johnthepro7137
    @johnthepro71375 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! How often should I do the exercises?

  • @JeffRolka

    @JeffRolka

    5 жыл бұрын

    Vocalize every day! Use them as warm ups for your repertoire! Jeff

  • @sirboyfriendofficial
    @sirboyfriendofficial2 жыл бұрын

    LOVE your videos Jeff! I've come across an exercise where I warm DOWN from falsetto into my mixed range etc but not switching voice, thus building cricothyroid muscles, thoughts on that? :)

  • @JeffRolka

    @JeffRolka

    2 жыл бұрын

    I know that there are those who recommend that practice, but I discourage it in all but the most specialized of cases. Obscuring the location of the secondo passaggio in that way is a practice that I think is counter productive. The best case scenario for that practice, in all but special cases, is that it takes you much longer to achieve voce piena in testa. Most other cases result in not establishing it at all. Sorry to not be more positive about your practice. I hope that this at least provides a different perspective on your practice to this point. Best, Jeff

  • @sirboyfriendofficial

    @sirboyfriendofficial

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JeffRolka Thank you very much for you extensive response; a most positive one I might add which only encourages me to dive deeper into the subject and also keep recommending your channel to my peers. I can't seem to remember the literature on bel canto etc. that you've talked about, any starting out-recommendations?

  • 2 жыл бұрын

    Without any further ado at 0:54 😉 Thanks Jeff! 🐯

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  • @wilsonwaigwa520
    @wilsonwaigwa5205 жыл бұрын

    Hey Jeff, how does one get their tenor voice in any song if they keep on forgetting it?

  • @HIBYROSE
    @HIBYROSE7 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jeff great exercise. But how do I what is my range, like should I do the Tenor videos or the Baritone videos?

  • @JeffRolka

    @JeffRolka

    7 жыл бұрын

    There are going to be some opportunities to work with me to find your transition points. The transition points, particularly the secondo passaggio (also called the break) tell us quite a bit about what your fach (range: tenor, baritone, etc.) is. You can sign up to get info about that, my upcoming guidebook to my KZread channel and other free tidbits at www.jeffrolka.com Best! Jeff

  • @HIBYROSE

    @HIBYROSE

    7 жыл бұрын

    Jeff Rolka Thank You very much! :)

  • @samylee817
    @samylee8176 жыл бұрын

    Greeting’s Jeff, I like your videos, but i have more range when it come’s for your tenor warmups. I feel obligated to warmup with your alto warmup videos. Can you make a warmup video for tenor’s with a bigger range? Or what do you suggest?

  • @samylee817

    @samylee817

    6 жыл бұрын

    It will be nice if you get us to c5 range (5 tone scale) it will be nice.

  • @JeffRolka

    @JeffRolka

    6 жыл бұрын

    The 'extended range' videos are what you're looking for; like this: kzread.info/dash/bejne/foarzdl8l825k9I.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/pYGKrsaHf9bPito.html I thought I had more of these. I'll do another soon! Best, Jeff

  • @samylee817

    @samylee817

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jeff Rolka thank you! I will try it and i will wait for a new one! 😁

  • @jamesallan6618
    @jamesallan66185 жыл бұрын

    Jeff can you teach how to read a music sheet note for singers

  • @JeffRolka

    @JeffRolka

    5 жыл бұрын

    Sure, that sounds like a lot of fun! Jeff

  • @philzass
    @philzass8 жыл бұрын

    Hey Jeff, I notice that I am getting sore/tense in my shoulders when I take breaths. Any suggestion how to relieve it and prevent it in the future?

  • @JeffRolka

    @JeffRolka

    8 жыл бұрын

    Try moving around a bit while you're singing. Ideally your motion should be asynchronous, in other words, completely unrelated to the beat of what you're singing or your breath pattern. Best, Jeff

  • @Treven_Utter
    @Treven_Utter5 жыл бұрын

    Jeff, i've been singing for the past few years, and i never used to warm up, but when i do these warm ups using my chest voice, my adams apple or larynx moves upwards towards my throat and it always makes if feel like my jaw and throat are getting sore, is there a way to fix this?

  • @JeffRolka

    @JeffRolka

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ideally the larynx will remain neutral. This habit developed based upon the way you've sung in the past. Quite possibly derived from an imbalance in airflow and vocal fold engagement. Focus on your airflow, then work on stabilizing your larynx in your thyroarytenoid dominant singing voice. Expand your range from there. Lots of videos on this on the channel. My free method at www.jeffrolka.com goes through this process sequentially. Best! Jeff

  • @kaydenceismylife
    @kaydenceismylife7 жыл бұрын

    Hi. Is this warm up good for a guy that sing like a Countertenor? Range around D2-F7.

  • @beejoo61
    @beejoo614 жыл бұрын

    5:00

  • @jamesallan6618
    @jamesallan66184 жыл бұрын

    Can I ask if will I sing in the way I do the exercise? For example when I do the exercises in this video I feel a sensation in the back of my throat, should I sing a song in the same way or sensation I felt during practicing this? Please answer thanks

  • @JeffRolka

    @JeffRolka

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm sorry to have to say that it depends on the sensation and whether or not it is consistent with good tone production/sustainable singing. Not possible for me to say without working with you, but you can always record yourself and evaluate it after you're done singing. Additionally, if anything ever hurts, stop, and reevaluate. Jeff

  • @felixclips6850
    @felixclips68503 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jeff ! I have a question regarding after vocal practices.. I usually gargle warm salt water after and sometimes RIGHT after vocal practices.. is this bad ?

  • @JeffRolka

    @JeffRolka

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not at all, though I would check with my doctor if you're doing this for some specific reason aside form that you enjoy it after you sing! Best! Jeff

  • @blissmotel6562
    @blissmotel65625 жыл бұрын

    Hey Jeff, In college (4-5 years ago), I was a tenor and sang in my school’s choir. I was never particularly interested in perfecting my voice and was kind of just naturally decent at singing. Grew up singing along with the high harmonies on 60’a pop tunes like songs by the every brothers, etc. Anyway, lately I’ve been getting into early Paul McCartney stuff and thus I’ve been getting into working on my voice. I’ve realized that my range has slipped down quite a bit, so I’ve been using your videos to practice often. I’ve brought my range back up quite a bit, but I’ve noticed that my voice is now horse even when I don’t feel like I’m straining. There is just a constant air sound and slight weakness on pretty much any note that’s not in my head voice. Have I damaged my voice? Should I discontinue practicing for a little? Is it possible I’m not a tenor anymore, or can I take back my upper register slowly?

  • @JeffRolka

    @JeffRolka

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hello and thanks for your note. It depends on the hoarseness. If you feel soreness and it hurts - stop. Your technique and how you're applying it needs reevaluation. If it's just air that's slipping over, you're losing adduction of your vocal fold most likely and it's preventing you from having a balanced tone produced. That balanced tone is also quite helpful in learning to sing effectively back and forth across the secondo passaggio. I hope that helps! Jeff

  • @thoranisornmongkun8523
    @thoranisornmongkun85233 жыл бұрын

    Is that sound he or ee ?

  • @AshRavens
    @AshRavens2 жыл бұрын

    Jeff did you do a baritone range for this particular one?

  • @JeffRolka

    @JeffRolka

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yup! Here you go: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lJea1ZpulNTIo9Y.html Best, Jeff

  • @rokassmulkys340
    @rokassmulkys3406 жыл бұрын

    What to do if my voice always breaks doing this when going up?

  • @mikehopkins4040

    @mikehopkins4040

    4 жыл бұрын

    Just relax dont push go to where its comfortable even miss a note then pop back in.

  • @chrisperkins2686
    @chrisperkins26863 жыл бұрын

    Jeff, Can you point me to a mp3 for patrons on the Patreon page of similar exercises or by any chance (large favor) post this for mp3 download? Sometimes I am singing on the go without good service and those really help!

  • @JeffRolka

    @JeffRolka

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello Chris, the MP3 for this video pre-dates the existence of my Patreon page, but I can probably do another video like this, and then the MP3s will go out on Patreon so you'll have them! Might take a week or two but I'll get that in the production cue. Thanks!! Jeff

  • @chrisperkins2686

    @chrisperkins2686

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JeffRolka, Wow, that’s so generous. Thank you so much! I’ll stay tuned in. -Chris

  • @AJ-vj2nu
    @AJ-vj2nu7 жыл бұрын

    Is it normal to get a saw jaw while doing this exercise jeff?

  • @JeffRolka

    @JeffRolka

    7 жыл бұрын

    Not really. Try to maintain a neutral but open position with your jaw. Use a mirror and watch it carefully. You might also place a finger or two on your chin to make yourself aware of the motion. Best, Jeff

  • @beejoo61
    @beejoo614 жыл бұрын

    2:35

  • @HerofShalottMirror
    @HerofShalottMirror Жыл бұрын

    When I'm trying to go to my lower register H, it's blocked?

  • @beejoo61
    @beejoo615 жыл бұрын

    1:00

  • @juanborjas6416
    @juanborjas64164 жыл бұрын

    0:34

  • @HerofShalottMirror
    @HerofShalottMirror Жыл бұрын

    My Eee warm ups sound like I'm deaf? What's up?

  • @jg1772
    @jg17723 жыл бұрын

    Comment # 100

  • @geraldryanniu9606
    @geraldryanniu96068 жыл бұрын

    hello jeff can you sent to may tablet account the new link to ur live event later? this is my laptop account the ader one gerald ryan niu is my tablet acount thank jeff Tumugon

  • @Raulrodg
    @Raulrodg3 жыл бұрын

    Just tried this exercises! Amazing feeling

  • @fedorrudaev6563
    @fedorrudaev65636 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jeff

  • @JeffRolka

    @JeffRolka

    6 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome! Thank you for watching! Jeff

  • @johnakachukwu1344
    @johnakachukwu1344 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Jeff I am very grateful for your videos, I've seen amazing transformation in my voice since I began practicing with your video. Thank you

  • @JeffRolka

    @JeffRolka

    Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful!

  • @beejoo61
    @beejoo615 жыл бұрын

    5:00