Freya's Singing Tips: Vocal Cord Closure Exercises

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[gesangsunterrichtvocalcoac]

Thank You for giving your teaching free of charge. I recommend Freya’s support technique because I have taught my students the vocal chords closure by the yelling part, a thousand times ;-). This has helped a lot of them. But not everyone dares to yell in front of a teacher. So it can be hard work for both the coach/teacher and his students to be set free of blockades. They need patience and power of endurance.

[Topinamburenjoyer]

You are such a good teacher, seriously. Your explanations direct the brain precisely towards the goals - not many teachers even do this.

[pablomolla]

EJERCICIOS
EJ 1 - Empezar con una nota más baja con poca compresión vocal y subir el pitch y la compresión vocal, así como el volumen al que canto, luego volver a la nota "breathy" del principio 4:24. Muy importante pasar lentamente del sonido breathy al comprimido y darse cuenta de que músculos intervienen en el proceso.

EJERCICIO 2 - Invertir el ej 1. 5:43 (mirar explicación y demostración)

EJERCICIO 3 - Hacer dos sonidos, uno más grave con muy poca compresión, y el más agudo con mucha compresión 7:30.
Estos ejercicios sirven para practicar las transiciones de compresión suave a fuerte y darte cuenta del grado de cierre de tus CV, las notas han de ser más altas (de volumen) con buena compresión, si no te sentirás cansado muy rápido.

[arielle]

When I listen to Freya, my neighbors do too. 😂

[nhungbi]

My dad just came into my room and ask if i was ok while i was doing these exercises..

Anw, thank you so much, Freya. Your exercises really work for me atm. I used to do these vocal exercises really softly and quietly until i found your channel and i've became aware that i need to be loud to really train my muscles.

Guess i was too loud this morning

[Terence.]

Freya, You have such a great skill to explain and then demonstrate so clearly. Not to mention, an angelic voice. Thank you so much

[peepsgacha]

Timestamps for myself
Exercises to practice transitions:
3:03
5:56
7:35

[slimjim]

This is the most comprehensive video i've seen on vocal closure. Thank you soooo much

[MrCekina]

I did the exercise and than started to sing. I mean really to sing. Amazing! Thank you🙂

[dominquebarnes]

I’m Actually Doing The Exercise Now & I Can Feel My Vocal Cords Closing As I’m Doing It

[rebeccawoods]

Your teaching style is exactly how I learn. Your examples are SO clear and VERY useful. I learn from ALL your videos. Thank you so much!

[sonsicantasiempre]

Your tutorials are educational and informative but also very therapeutic to the voice and throat. Thank you very much for your generosity xx

[eddysuhartono]

My dear Freya, It is so much help me in my vocal practice, Thank you so much for the tips.

[chambermusic]

Terrific helpful practical video, many thanks Freya.

[pablomolla]

RESUMEN TEORÍA

Saber cerrar las cuerdas vocales (compresión, que es cuando las CV no están juntas) sirve para no dañar la voz cantando notas altas. Si hay poca compresión saldrá un sonido "breathy".
Para cantar notas altas hay que tener buena compresión y dejar pasar muy poco aire por las CV

[marnr]

I'm a new subscriber and I find your tips so helpful. Thanks!!!

[VIDEOHEREBOB]

Great video as always Freya. We agree on so many things. A lot of contemporary singers don't lean into their voice and experiment with various levels of vocal fold closure, especially stronger, more intense levels because they perceive it as straining. They haven't learned to differentiate strain from tension and the need to manage the tension or difuse it. They don't realize it's the breathy singing that let's the air through and it basically blow-dries the folds making them raw and more susceptible to blistering (nodes, polyps).

[christinarobinson]

Great video and very helpful for me thank you!

[marijohanna]

Thank you Freya, I was waiting for this one. Great tips, exactly what I needed. Someone mentioned rock in the comments and I would also love to see a rock song tutorial, sung by a female.

[elija]

Hello Freya!
I been watching your videos for hours and I am amazed how smart actually you are . I really enjoy your videos and always am finding something new.
Problem is that I have MTD and have had vocal problems for years. Visited many speech therapists and they just say that I should find good vocal coach but I live in small town and can't afford that. Maybe you could suggest me some of your videos where I should start?
My native language is not English I hope you understand me:)