NAIL songs usually too HIGH for you! (simple process)

If you've ever tried and failed to sing songs in their original key, you really need to try this!

#vocalcoach #vocaltips #coversong
@adele

[Holtermarvin]

*This song is definitely out of my range*, continues with most beautiful rendition ever heard

[jmerdsoy]

I've listened to this intro 50 times. I never really liked this tune til I heard you sing it. I hope you let us have the full version!

[bendowson]

As a church singer, most of the songs I have to sing are arranged so that the baritones can sing comfortably in the lower octave while the sopranos can sing comfortably in the higher octave. Unfortunately for me as a high tenor, this puts me in the awkward position of many songs being too low to sing low and too high to sing high and 99% of the time, it is better and easier for me to sing in the higher register. While I can still sing most songs no problem, the key is endurance something which I learned the hard way two weeks ago when my voice started to hurt after a two hour rehearsal and I couldn't make it through the final chorus of the first song. Thankfully the second song was easier and by the time the sermon was over, my voice had recovered enough to sing the high notes again. I am reminded of the need to be intentional about how I use my voice and this approach of backing off on certain notes and bringing in the power where it matters most is definitely something to keep in mind.

[tomforsythe]

I had a major breakthrough, yesterday. Your videos have been a huge help.

[JoeFroShow]

Instructions unclear, I now sound like a squeaky toy.

[VIDEOHEREBOB]

Spot on. It's called hard work Chris, but if you stay with it and refuse to fold, you do get there for the most part. The best part is it becomes cumulative. One builds off the other. I do what you describe across artists who are similar. My work on Lou Gramm vocals got me to some Steve Walsh vocals. Notice I say some....lol! Though I have found when you drop some a half step you sound better.

[afternoonbears]

Wow that "To tell you" head voice transition is so pretty!!! (0:34)

[DanceWithAmps]

This is great! I like singing female lines as its a fun challenge but I do sometimes struggle with the high notes 'cos I do it in head voice but I need it full-bodied. It'd be cool if you went through 4 Non-Blondes - What's Up. She's singing all over the place in that one!

[Cootersnootch]

You are an amazing teacher and a gift to anyone who's willing to learn and experience what it is to become a vocalist. For your channel, I was just a drummer, then I learned guitar and now, thanks to you I'm recording my own music because you've taught me what it is to have a voice of my own. Salute

[thomasc]

Damn bro, you killed that song in the beginning! Killed it in a good way… You did good

[jw]

This is amazing, and the kind of thing that other teachers don't demonstrate with this much detail.

[MrHydeInMe]

Thanks, many good tips in this video. Summarized it means: don't just sing a song which is out of range for you, but practice it in small pieces. I do this for guitar solos since years, but just your video made me clear that I should also do it this way when singing. Thanks for all your great videos

[rohintonirani]

Amazing teacher with the best examples, learning ideas, concepts, motivational, .. list is endless. Thanks Chris... Really awesome

[fakemikasa]

I saw a term you learned from one of your interviews, "Vocal Budgeting."
Your videos have been a very great help for me. Keep up the good work!!

[Eightbyte]

I really appreciate your lessons and also you having captions on your videos! Thank you for looking out for the hearing impaired!

[happylifexxxx]

Unique and very valuable video! This is definitely how I'm goin to approach challenging songs from now on. Thanks for your time and effort!👌

[LuisOlaOficial]

Amazing. Thanks for all the incredible content. 😀

[jatin]

This is a lovely technique and practice style. Nicely explained! Thanks! I think this "targeting" can be useful in almost all elements of singing that we all struggle with as we navigate the journey.

[Libegfrat]

Such a good teacher, thanks for the experience and the sharing

[Rightchickenwing]

7:50 I'm really looking forward to trying this exercise out! And yes this Adele song is brilliant 😊