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"Push" vs. Pressure...
MarkHMusic
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As we go through the course many times it is mentioned that we are not supposed to be pushing or reaching for notes and that we should think more of coming down on them and landing on them from behind so to speak. However, while it is fairly easy to sing in a lower chest voice (for me I'd say below an E4) meaning it doesn't require much "effort" or exertion... as I ascend to say maybe an A5 in a mixed chestier sound I feel it is inevitable that this is going to require more effort and what I would consider "push." Is this the proper way to look at it? Or is it that my terminology is just off? Would the push that I'm describing actually just be considered increasing the sound pressure and applying more support?
To clarify, just singing an A5 in a head voice or lighter mix isn't that difficult but to get that rock n roll belted sound, which is what I'm referring to, I feel the push is inevitable for me and assuming most people. Any tips or advice is appreciated thank you!
To clarify, just singing an A5 in a head voice or lighter mix isn't that difficult but to get that rock n roll belted sound, which is what I'm referring to, I feel the push is inevitable for me and assuming most people. Any tips or advice is appreciated thank you!
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the "pushing for notes" image vs "come down on the note" is more something that happens in the throat
while the "belting" image has to do with the support mechanism and diaphragm. yes, you need power to belt a high chest note. you can still have the feeling of coming down on that note in the throat at the same time. hope this helps
when i said it happens in the throat, this was about the "pushing for the note" feeling. like straining in the throat that comes from pushing. the sensation of landing on the note is really more a mental image and as such, happens in your mind more than anywhere else. it is more how you mentally approach the high note vs. how do you actually do it. a big part of the course is re-watching and re-thinking the concepts, applying them, keeping what helps and reviewing what is not clear. in other words, it is totally normal to not get all the concepts right off the bat. it does take time. also, this forum is a really big part of this process, so be sure to read and ask, and also answer where you feel confident. a lot of the information Ken gives us seems confusing or not especially helpful at the time of first hearing it, but it will make sense later down the line. make sure to re-visit the course videos a lot, too
This forum post is excellent, as well:
https://forum.kentamplinvocalacademy.com/discussion/15400/equal-pressure-and-compressing-air-in-the-lung-questions