High Notes = Low Larynx.

In opera singing, a low larynx is essential for producing high notes correctly, just as it has always been throughout the history of the art form. You can actually see it on my own Larynx floating down on this short clip. The truth is, the mastery of keeping the larynx not just low but also flexible—allowing it to ‘float’— is a cornerstone of the classical vocal technique.

This concept of a “floating larynx” isn’t new; it was championed by legends like maestro, Luciano Pavarotti, that with his own words insisted and empowered the need of a low larynx as a must for opera singers, or Franco Corelli, who epitomized the ideal operatic technique with his powerful and nuanced performances. The key is in understanding that while the larynx’s position is foundational, it’s not about forcing it down artificially, unless you are in the training stage of your vocal journey. It’s about training it to naturally sit lower through targeted exercises that, admittedly, can be quite rigorous. These exercises are not universally applicable but tailored to the specific needs of a singer’s voice.

Caution when seeking vocal training advice online. The web is crowded with self-styled vocal coaches who may lack a deep understanding of classical singing. Taking their advice without careful consideration might lead to misinformation and could potentially harm your voice.

Therefore, it’s important to seek guidance from reputable sources and understand that techniques like those taught by the “Old School of Singing ™ “ exemplified by maestros like Corelli, Mario del Monaco, and under the pedagogical lineage of Arturo Melocchi, require dedication, understanding, and respect for the physiological aspects of singing.

Giancarlo Monsalve
Proudly bringing back @theoldschoolofsinging step-by-step, voice by voice.

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[FrankieLico]

Yes. Absolutely I agree. In my case, I was told to maintain an imaginary point where openness can rely. No matter what, when you are opening the larynx, the mouth the throat you are modifying the sound of your instrument and he is right we have to be aware what is working or not for us.

[videos]

I wish I could find an instructor like you in person... I will never know the potential of my voice as there is no opera singers near me

[s-fchtry]

Great explanation!! But what’s those famous exercices you are talking about?

[operskapevacica]

When you breath, the larynx should naturally go down. You don't force it.

[chiusaperferie]

I used to use a little candy in the centerbof my tongue while excersising with wovels, DON'T DO IT IS DANGEROUS. anyway, the fear of sufficating made me instinctively lower my tongue and put my throat in the position of yawn 😅. Cause i noticed that while yawning my voice is better 😅 then i tried this.

[michaelscaccia]

Can you demonstrate some of those exercises?

[ИапГоревич]

I stuck on C#4 and can't go higher without my larynx rising or going to pure falsetto. I have silent reflux (LPR) tho, so my throat is not okay

[MiriamFernandez-vwyh]

Maestro, and you use your stomach when you get to those notes?

[meyrickdohling]

Is this possible to use in Rock Genre??

[RachelKatambi]

Is it bad if my veins pop out in the process