There are two reasons why someone can’t reach the high notes or perform without strain.
Your vocal cords are the part of your body that vibrates to create sound. Think of strings on a violin.
If there is tension or the high notes are difficult this could be why…
Likely the ‘strings’ that need to vibrate to make the note aren’t able to vibrate because there is another part of the body blocking the vibration. Basically there is muscular tension. The other reason is that what needs to vibrate to reach the high note isn’t strong enough yet.
It isn’t strong enough because the tension that is in the way actually kept it from becoming strong.
Try running with your leg in a cast. THAT is what is happening in your voice if there is any tension at all. ( Think microscopic tension you can’t see or even notice ). It all gets in the way.
Remove the cast and now the leg can move. It can move but it is weak.
This tension doesn’t allow the vibration to happen. Imagine putting your hand over the strings of the violin as they vibrate. Different experience.
In my experience the main tension originates from our thoughts. Those who wish to explore this find that once they release the mind, they often can sing higher and easier just from that.
The tension around the vibration restricts the notes . But only completely! Ouch. A first step is to identify the tension. There are a number of places where the tension could be held. First we identify, then we release each of those tensions one by one. Systematically. Say ‘bye-bye’ to tension.
Now, the chords that do the vibrating can actually vibrate freely for the first time! Now they’re saying ‘FINALLY! Thank you… I’ve always wanted you to let go like this. What kept you?’ 🙂
Now they can move freely now but aren’t strong yet, and that is the next step. Strengthening the vibrating strings that make your actual tone, your sound. We introduce in the programs ways to develop strength. Then one day the Vocalist wakes up and with strong chords. And hears those high notes sounding magnificent like on the ‘record’.
We get your leg completely out of the cast it has been in. Then we make it strong so you never need the cast again. Now you’re in a totally different place.
It can be a fun day when you see that come together. When it happens through a fun, enjoyable process.
So that is how we are doing it these days, and soloists, song-writers and performers alike are LOVING it. They keep saying it feels so good to reach ALL those higher notes easily and effectively.
The day you can easily go way up there to reach the high parts in your songs is a happy day and I truly wish that for you.
I love seeing people like you walk out of the teaching studio with magical high tones pouring out of them.
It happens for people every day, every week. It is one of the benefits of learning this work. Do the work. Free the mind. And love your expanded high vocal range.
That is my wish for you.
If you are ready to reach out, let’s make this happen for you.