0:38 AY AH 1:24 AY OH 2:10 AY E 3:00 AY U 3:48 AY AH OH 4:42 E AY U 6:04 LIP TRILL 8:26 E AY AH 10:22 AY AH OH 12:34 LIP TRILL

This warm up helped so much, because I usually sing in my high range and I had never found a warm up that allowed me to go to rehearsal already loose for high notes. Thank you so much!

@JeffRolka

7 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching and enjoy this as well as the other videos on the channel! All the best, Jeff

These tenor warm ups really help me feel grounded in my mid to upper chest because I usually sing in my mix, falsetto, and head voice.

These are great videos! Ive been taking voice lessons for 5 years now and I've never sung with someone so good at creating a calm mind set when I get to my higher range where I tend to push. Thank you so much!

6:29 that was perfect timing I was about to pause the video lol!

Those 5-5-9 scales are a great way to train both agility and breath support as well as vowels!

Hi Jeff, rest assured your warm ups help everyday! thank you for sharing your passion!

@JeffRolka

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Thank you for that! Jeff

I like how you trick my mind in to singing high notes without anticipating the high notes. It is making my voice feel more free and it removed the tight choking reflex in me once I reach above the 2nd Passaggio.Im loving the thrill exercise as it feels like my throat is opening instead of choking. However my sound color above the G is like that of a Pavarotti or Opera sounding but it sounded lighter instead of fuller and louder... or it somehow lacks power...Its not breathy, but it feels like only half of my throat is working and my sound volume is decreasing. My air release is lesser than when it was below G. The area at the back of my nose or sinuses and the area above my soft palate is like vibrating that I got a little of post nasal drip after vocalizing the thrill above the 2nd passagio.... I haven't felt this before but I guess its my allergy thats causing the post nasal drip but the lip thrill is like a buzz in my pharyngeal area. Is the light buzz normal?

@JeffRolka

7 жыл бұрын

Awesome! The buzzing is probably normal, and sometimes reported when the pharynx is involved when it hasn't necessarily been in the past. Keep practicing and keep me informed as to how things are going for you. All the best, Jeff

@AngelShadowsongWarren

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Master Jeff, I've been practicing this exercise as often as I could every other day. I started noticing the improvement in my volume leveling on the notes above the passagio with the exception on the last 2 notes of the scale. I tend to lose my hold on the last 2 notes of the scale. I can reach it if i push it, but it feels like my vocal chords are not yet aligned or adducting in that area. As I practiced this I noticed my vibrato on the lower notes up to A above the passaggio are getting better and consistent. I was just wondering if there is a different onset technique that you do on the notes above A. My vowels specially O and U tend to hold me back as I slide from notes B to c#/d Regards and more power, Angel

This was tough....but working on it is great. THANKS!!!

Thank you so much! I’ve added this to my everyday vocal routine. I’ve been sort of out of commission for a year and a half prior to the beginning of this year and now that I’m actively in musicals and singing again I noticed I lost a lot of range and this had been really bringing my range back!

Your videos help me so much with my range and just singing in general. I am sure this video will do the same. I am a young singer, so I have a fairly small range, but I am having lessons and use your videos as a way of helping me warm up. I hope you see this comment. You have been super helpful and I just wanted to thank you for helping me and lots of other people as well. Again THANK YOU FOR HELPING ME WITH MY SINGING!

@JeffRolka

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words! I am really glad that the videos have been helpful, and are a useful way to warm up prior to your lessons! Keep going! Keep studying! Enjoy your voice!

i’m a contralto, and this worked perfectly for me!

I just realized this, but this video was made close to my b-day.

I use a couple of your vocal warm-up videos in my daily repertoire. I usually sing them an octave higher and it really helps to strengthen my voice to sing the high rock songs my band performs. Thanks Jeff! Look forward to any new videos.

Your exercises are really effective. I like that you target the tenor and other types of voices specifically. My upper range feels stronger again without feeling strained like it has in the past using some of the general vocal exercises that some vocal instructors put on here.

@JeffRolka

7 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for your kind words! Thanks for watching! Jeff

you're all i need jeff. thank you so much for releasing these videos for free. i'm eager to make it and shout you out.

I’ve shied away from working on my upper register for a long time, but I just booked a tenor part so I will be using this video to get my high notes strong again! Thank you so much for all you do Jeff!

Great videos, easy to follow. Not alot of talking feels like in in a real voice lesson. Very effective! Glad i found it

Coming back after feeling a lot of tension in my voice. Awesome! I'm buying your book today! Thank you so much for this channel!

you’re my guy man, love these videos. they’re fun to do and extremely helpful ❤

@JeffRolka

7 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

You are amazing really, you seem to be such a wonderful person, such a good singer, teacher, vocal coach, with you singing is so easy, you help me a lot and you are so calming, I wish you were my teacher

Great warm ups havent gone back!

Thank u Mr Jeff. Your warm up. Really helps my talking voice and singing.

I need to work on my lip trill!

@faceless-x-abberation8400

3 жыл бұрын

Same lol. It keeps failing. Ive been touching my cheek area and pushing in. Kind of helps.

Thanks Jeff, I originally started watching your videos about 2 years ago. I'm a tenor 2 and the tenor warm up videos were perfect for when I just rolled out of bed. I have an aggressive style similar to John Fogerty and other singers. I sing in a rock band and I'm always trying to straddle the line between grace and grit. Thanks for the videos!

@theacan565

5 жыл бұрын

And.....have u ever seen the rain??

Thank you, Jeff! This is my favorite video for warming up.

@JeffRolka

7 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. Enjoy the channel and if you have any questions, come to my weekly live event. It's every Saturday at 6pm London time. Best! Jeff

This was another fantastic warm up! 😄😄 thank you always Jeff 🙏🏽💫🎤

Thank you very much for sharing Jeff , These exercises are really helping me alot for my routine workouts specially in the morning. :)

@JeffRolka

7 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Thanks for watching and thanks for leaving a comment! Jeff

perfect exercise vocal for tenor. Good job !

Jeff, you have a very professional approach! Thanks for your diligence

@JeffRolka

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thank you for watching and taking time to comment! All the best, Jeff

Thanks again Jeff!

As I go up I find my break in terms of transitioning to my falsetto and I feel more comfortable like they said in the comments singing high it’s more relaxed and comfortable 💯🤞🏾Good stuff

Awesome! Thx Jeff!

Without any further ado at 0:33 😉 Thanks Jeff! 🐯

Jeff, thanks so much for makking these videos. I am growing and getting better every practice, thanks to you.

@JeffRolka

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Hermano! Great great warm up for me! Thanks again!

Added this video to my practice routine.

Thank you so much

thank you Maestro!!!!

+Joshua Ross Hey there! I was notified of a comment you posted but I can't read the comment in it's entirety. If you see this, find me on Twitter so I can answer your questio (@jtrolka) or try posting here again! Best! Jeff

i m huge fan of you Jeff from Tunisia i always practic 7 or 6 of your video lesson every day nd really it help me thank you a lot Sorry for my english

@JeffRolka

7 жыл бұрын

Your english is just fine! Thank you for watching and thank you for your kind words! If you find that you have questions, feel free to join me at my weekly live event where I can take your questions live and do demonstrations. Here's the link: kzread.infolive All the best! Jeff

you are the best !!!!

Jeff you are my hero have helped me so much to learn how to sing thanks 😀

@JeffRolka

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I appreciate it. Thanks for subscribing too!

Great. Thank you jeff

Thanks for your helpful videos! :)

This is a bad ass warm up. Very nice. Thank you very mucho.

@JeffRolka

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Best, Jeff

KILLING IT JEFF!

@JeffRolka

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Really appreciate that! Thanks for watching and singing along! Jeff

Thank you!

@JeffRolka

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

And tried this one as well as want open up my voice 👍🏻👍🏻

The Man of a million hairstyles

Thank you so so much !

@JeffRolka

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! My pleasure! Jeff

Awesome Thank you Jeff!!

@JeffRolka

6 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching! Jeff

I like what you do your awsome

Love this outfit

Super.

Gracias jeff desde argentina

I have been watching your adds to give you extra revanue.

@JeffRolka

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That's very kind of you! I hope that the channel is serving you well! Thank you! Jeff

Great gratitude Jeff , I'm using your tenor warm up every day . I live in Iran ,bcs of sanction I couldn't donor, I hope I'll ba able to do that a day

@JeffRolka

3 жыл бұрын

Hello from California! Thank you for watching and thank you for thinking of supporting the channel. I appreciate the kind thoughts! I'm glad that the videos are serving you well! All the best, Jeff

Great videos btw, really helpful (:

thank you :)

thanks for this.

@JeffRolka

7 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Thanks! Jeff

Jeff you have changed my life I have been using your 4 tenor videos (that I picked) 1hr a day for a year night and day never tired sing on the spot thank you for your free advise I promise to pay you back one day thank you again

you are really amazing and generous professor! I love it! by the way . is it also suit for classic Singer? bel canto ?

@JeffRolka

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, these exercises are derived from Bel Canto teaching. Best, Jeff

Thank you so much for this video, this was exactly what I needed, since I am a lady tenor :) My chest voice range is A2 through F5, and for the lack of male tenors and my using falsetto to reach some "normal" female tones like G5 or H5, my conductor put me in tenor section, and now I'll always be prepared for rehearsals and concerts, thanks to this video! PERFECT rehearsal! Once again, thank you and keep up the good work! Greetings from Serbia

This is my favorite warmup and you look really cute in it!

@JeffRolka

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

A little birdy once told me "wait till the insides of your ear itch" and today when I was practising I got a tingly itchy feeling in my ear Is this a good thing? Lol Thanks

@lilbpack2100

4 жыл бұрын

COULD JUST HAVE ITCHY EAR. BUT IF UR MUSIC SOUNDS SO GOOD IT TINGLES THE EAR THEN PLEASE UPLOAD I WANNA HEAR.

@megamanisgood

3 жыл бұрын

When I hear good music I get goosebumps. Is that weird?

@megamanisgood

3 жыл бұрын

Do I have an illness?

@aricfroze8971

3 жыл бұрын

@@megamanisgood you have big brain

These are extremely hard for morning voice lol.

@megamanisgood

4 жыл бұрын

Right?

I love this. My voice feels totally warm after I have done this. You have helped me stretch my head voice from E5 to G5 over the last few months. I can now go from F#2 to A5 in my modal registers. (C6 in falsetto). What is the highest note you are taking us to in this warm-up, by the way?

@JeffRolka

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! In the extended range videos it's usually e-flat 5 or thereabouts! Best! Jeff

Good workout cept I wish you went slower, makes it harder to hit otherwise accessible notes and the speed I’d say isn’t necessary to improve range

Before this exercise: i sounded like a cat dragged down the road After exercise : JUSTIN FUCKIN BEIBER

Could you make a countertenor warm-up and technique video? I can't find one anywhere. I've been using this and the alto and mezzo soprano warm-up videos but I'd really like something targeted specifically for countertenors. Thanks!

@joshuaperry2594

5 жыл бұрын

James Anderson Agree too I'm a Countertenor as well! 😊

@g0thicuk

5 жыл бұрын

Likewise. Specifically on working on a better tone and vibrato in falsetto

@Advanceyourenglish5

4 жыл бұрын

g0thicuk Head voice^^ falsetto is a weak sound for a real countertenor

@Sometimeslifeiscrazy

Жыл бұрын

Go alto

Jeff, I just wanted to say that I love your exercises, they really helped me improve my voice, a question, What exercises would be best for someone in the musical theater? in advance, thank you and kisses from Brazil

@JeffRolka

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Any of them would be fine, it's about how you do them, that would change. You might have a look at my mask resonance video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fIhssNBsqcu8kto.html and try to apply that resonance to the videos you're working with. Jeff

Hi Jeff! Your warm ups really great. You are the best on youtube as far as I see. I want to ask you a question. I have noticed that my voice after G#4 (staring with A4) sounds falsettoish. I don't know why I sound like this. Do you have any video for this or how can i fix this problem? Thank you in advance.

@JeffRolka

5 жыл бұрын

Your vocal folds are probably abducting too much for the range that you're entering. Depending on your fach abduction is necessary at that range but it really depends on your voice. Best! Jeff

@xtimin

5 жыл бұрын

@@JeffRolka Thank you for your quick answer! So, It is one of the parts that makes our voice unique. I hope it will get better with time and practice. Thank you for time Jeff! Have a nice day.

Hey Jeff thanks a lot for your videos! I'm technically a baritone and I've been doing your baritone warm ups quite often and they work very well. However, I've recently started doing your Tenor warm ups and exercises as a follow up. Point is I can quite comfortably do all the extended baritone and tenor range on the exercises. Would you recommend I stick with one of them only? Or should I continue to do both to "unlock" my range? Thank you!

@JeffRolka

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Absolutely keep going! If you're singing in a healthy sustainable way there's no reason not to continue to experiment and expand your range. Best! Jeff

@KanoSuntale

6 жыл бұрын

Jeff Rolka thanks for the reply! I'll definitely do, then. (:

This was a great! I am a regular user!!!!!!! Have oyu made videos on riffs and runs as yet?

@JeffRolka

7 жыл бұрын

There's a few I think in this playlist: kzread.info/head/PL2mQP7sE6PHhpB0iWGsNgsH_97owSCscc Admittedly, I could do some more that focus specifically on considerations for riffs. Best! Jeff

This warm us is amazing, probably the best I’ve ever used. Question... Is this going up to a C or a D?

@JeffRolka

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Thank you for watching, commenting and singing along! I believe I take this one up to d5! Jeff

@DanielRodFer

5 жыл бұрын

Jeff Rolka great! thank you for answering!

@andresbarriabaker8413

4 жыл бұрын

Loved it!

Put your KZread trophy behind you in your vids

@JeffRolka

4 жыл бұрын

Once I get one I will! Thank you! Jeff

Hey Jeff, could you perhaps make more warmup videos that the couter-tenor range? My bottom note is the Ab just below middle C and I have a 3.5-4 octave range upwards. That would really help! Thanks!

@JeffRolka

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Jeff

That purple scarf Rocks!

@JeffRolka

5 жыл бұрын

It was a gift from my mother in law, and I feel lucky to have it! Thanks for that! Jeff

Dear Jeff Rolka , do you have a video for developing mixed vocals?

@JeffRolka

6 жыл бұрын

Many. Anything in the warm up playlist with 'full range' in the title for your fach is intended to be sung that way. The technique for this is here: kzread.info/head/PL2mQP7sE6PHjHyIC-q4iZYjTUYnu5Nd9o I'm also releasing a new upper register course through my website. If you're on the newsletter list, which you can sign up for for free here: www.jeffrolka.com you'll get all the details. Thanks for watching! Jeff

Hi Jeff, My passagios are at Eb4 and Ab4 and I can reach G#5 on a good day, but otherwise, I can sing in my head voice upto F5 . Any warmups that can help me go to G#5 with ease? Bcause i'm trying to master Dream On by Aerosmith and Tyler screams at G#5 at one point :P Thanks in advance :)

5:48 i didn't expect this lol :D

Could you give us a video on how to belt? I want to eliminate strain and mix with head voice, but have it be just as powerful.

@JeffRolka

7 жыл бұрын

Sure, though what you're saying in your comment, depending on your definition of 'belting' may have conflicts. How have defined 'belting' in the past? There are several schools of thought on this. For my part, I define belting as: entering the call of the voice; prohibiting the cricothyroid muscles from engaging in the phonation process and forcing the thyroarytenoid dominant singing voice higher than it's natural transition point. By that definition, there is no 'mix with head voice' as the cricothyroid dominant singing voice (head voice) is delayed. If what you're wanting is to have more power on higher notes, you are better served by focusing on a smooth transition through the secondo passaggio such that the resonance of your voice is maintained. I demonstrate this in this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y4uZ1tN_fM7Jpc4.html Let me know what you think! Best! Jeff

Here for the practical and professional throat warmer

@JeffRolka

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! Jeff

Well done. Where are you based and do you have performance videos of your work?

@JeffRolka

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am in Alameda, CA. There are a few videos of me performing on KZread, but they're a bit on the old side now. I keep having intentions of doing some new ones but I spend a lot of time making these videos so time kind of goes! Similar situation with writing. Loads of songs written; just am not making the time to use the studio for that purpose. Jeff

When I was a young singer, my range matched Pavarotti, but now that older, I find my top range is less attainable. Can you tell me if this normal, or will that top range return with practice. I really appreciate you warm ups!

@JeffRolka

2 жыл бұрын

Not unusual, same thing happened to Pavarotti as he aged. Best, Jeff

Just would like to know something, when you do the ay et oo is it ay and oo or is it ay and euw, kind of like the french u? Thanks for the response.

@JeffRolka

4 жыл бұрын

From the IPA it would be 'u'

Do you have a vocal warm up or practice that helps remove interference (the stringy, unpleasant sound in your voice when you want it to be clear and crisp)?

@JeffRolka

6 жыл бұрын

If you mean mucous or phlegm, really any vocalization can help with that. In fact, vocalizing is the recommended means by which to remove it, rather than clearing your throat or coughing. Staying hydrated will also help. The thing with mucous is that it can be really annoying and disconcerting, but it is usually harmless. You might want to try one of the gentle warm ups to manage frustration and then move on to a more standard full range warm up. Perhaps one of these: kzread.info/head/PL2mQP7sE6PHgeixPDzzJHElQpUDoHwvK6 Best! Jeff Shopping at Amazon? Use this link and a small portion of your purchase will be donated to the channel. It's only a click! amzn.to/2DPwPtf

@jathanblake

6 жыл бұрын

Jeff Rolka Thank you so much!

hi mr jeff plz i want to start do ur exercies but i dont konw what kind my voice could u help me ?

I think im tenor BC i go from like a2 to c5 and occasionally i can hit a c#5 but sometimes i can't its confusing and idk I feel like I suck BC I have seen guys that are tenor that go to like g5 and i wish i could belt that high but if u were to hear me sing every note I can go from a2- to g6 singing in head my middle belt range is from d3-e4 and my upper belt range is like from f4-c5 sometimes to c#5 and than into my mixed range or head which ever i choose i can go from c5-g6 what voice could this be considered in

@inbar9731

6 жыл бұрын

holy crap dude that is like exactly my range except I can (on a good day) also go to G2

Should I only do Lip Thrills on the final one? Or should i also repeat the vowels?

@JeffRolka

7 жыл бұрын

Definitely go and do the vowels if you like. I'm going to re-record the audio for this video for download on my website and it will include passes with the vowels. all the best! Jeff

Hi... I'm at the moment using the warmup for full alto and baritone resgisters, as my voice range matches them, is there any warm up which includes this range in one video... ?

@JeffRolka

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, there are a few - probably the one that is most 'warm up' like is: kzread.info/dash/bejne/h6poqMqrnLPdh7w.html Only thing is that the patterns are minor pentatonic scales! Jeff

He fooled me into hitting over my high notes. "were not gonna go over secundo" alright most of you are over" 🤣🤣🤣

@JeffRolka

3 жыл бұрын

😈 Thanks for watching! Jeff

I am a bass-baritone and I hate this warmup. 😆

@asimioneseioctavian

4 жыл бұрын

I am a bass baritone and this is to easy for my vocal range

Am I supposed to try to sing this high notes all in chest, try mix voice(which I'm working on) or go in head voice/falsetto? I need some instructions here. For example am I supposed to go into head voice after the c5 arpeggios?

@JeffRolka

7 жыл бұрын

The goal is to seamlessly transition between the three generally accepted registration events. This means using thyroarytenoid dominant singing voice (chest voice) for the lower sections, successfully navigating the zona di passaggio (mixed voice) as you approach the secondo passaggio (commonly referred to as 'the break') and transitioning into cricothyroid dominant singing voice (head voice.) As you ascend towards C5 the transition to falsetto happens. Please note: falsetto phonation in the appropriate range is not necessarily light and airy. In its proper register it is quite full and voluminous. This video is a practice video, so if you're unfamiliar with these techniques and would like more demonstrations and explanations have a look here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y4uZ1tN_fM7Jpc4.html All the best! Jeff

@sylareh5516

7 жыл бұрын

Thaks I'll check it out later :) One more question how is mix voice supposed to feel exactly? Im confused with it because maybe I've been in it but I don't know :/ Btw, I have been using your vids for a long time now :) keep it up Greetings!

@AngelShadowsongWarren

7 жыл бұрын

OhhSylar O Hi, I'v been doing Master Jeff's program since last year. In my experience, if your a little beginner at this excercise you will feel tension and some shake in your throat. Assuming that your a genuine Tenor and not a Baritone, once you hit C4 you'll notice that some of the vowels are hard to do. Mine is O like Ocean and U like You... Though it varies to some. In C4 to E4 you will feel some tightness but not that tight. If you are singing like belting this to be loud then you are doing it wrong as your resonance are unmatched. Start light in hitting these notes as these notes tend to break when you hit E4 to F4. It may be hard to sing it light specially if you were trained by a Choir conductor to sing louder all the time....hitting the right volume but killing yourself after. (Its a major rule on Tenors.... you'd rather die than admit it's hard. ) Sing it in light Staccato. There is a program that Master Jeff posted in KZread. Where he focused on Singing it in Staccato. Staccato helps you build your transition slowly. Overtime it becomes strong. Once you are strong already the sensation feels like your dropping your throat and then widening your soft palate and the passage becomes narrow but not choking. Hope this helps. Visit also the other Tenor program of Master Jeff Rolka... this program is leaning towards the advance student.

Quicl question... Do we have to push ourselves to go beyond the limit or if we cannot reach it anymore we have to stop...

@JeffRolka

4 жыл бұрын

You don't have to do anything that you don't wish to do. It is all up to you. If your artistic needs, however, require a certain range, then some exercises and registration event technique may be necessary. Best, Jeff

Is there a way to avoid tensing up and having the larynx raise when doing the highest bit of the first lip trill exercise?

@JeffRolka

5 жыл бұрын

Anticipate the energy required to sing it before you initiate the tone. If you already have a good practice of keeping the larynx neutral, that can help or ameliorate the problem entirely. Jeff

@cheonankougba9068

5 жыл бұрын

@@JeffRolka Hello Jeff, thank you for responding! I feel as if I have gotten a hang of keeping my larynx under control with more proper support and breathing but I have been noticing that when I reach for notes a bit above my present comfort zone such as A4 and B4, it feels as if I'm closing off my throat a bit. Is this also an example tension or is there some other bad practice going on?

I do this everyday before I work

@sqadoodlebop2796

5 жыл бұрын

Mario Golden same lmao

I think, I'm having a stroke every time someone trying to sneak to my room while I'm warming up my voice.

@JeffRolka

6 жыл бұрын

Seriously. Me too. If I'm practicing and someone knocks or opens the door I nearly go through the roof for fright! The janitors at University used to do that to me all the time. Every day at midnight there would be a knock on my practice room door that would scare me out of my mind. Best, Jeff

Do you all sing this with your chest voice?