The question of how to sing high notes is probably the single most asked question. A quick search in Google or Bing will result in a myriad of different techniques, all promising to teach you to sing glass-shattering notes. A word of caution – - not EVERY singer can sing EVERY high note. As stated in our last post, the length and thickness of your vocal chords do determine your range to a certain degree. However, ALL singers can learn to sing the highest notes in their range by following this simple rule:

MORE IS MORE!!!

Think Over The Top!
When practicing to sing a high note, try hitting notes that are higher than the ones you are aiming at singing. For instance, your goal may be to hit the second G above Middle C. As you warm up, practice going beyond that G and you’ll be amazed at how ready your voice is for that elusive G note. We’ve all probably heard the quote, “Aim for the Stars.” For our purposes here, aim for the highest notes you can. Chances are, if you miss those high notes, you will still land those high notes that your song requires.

Think Bigger Breath!
Yes, it does take more air to sing a higher note. As we learned in our last post, as we exhale, the air rushes through our vocal chords causing them to vibrate. The higher the note, the more vibration we need. Consequently, we need more air pressure coming through. Before a phrase containing a high note, breathe deeply as if smelling a rose and pretend that your whole body is expanding to receive the breath. Then let that mouth of yours open wide, allowing that high note to come bursting out!

Think Bigger Heart!
In your mind, hear the note you are trying to sing. Then see yourself hitting it! You must remain positive and tell yourself that you CAN hit that note, and you will. Singing is ten percent physical and 90 percent mental. If you tell yourself that you CANNOT sing that note, your body will respond with tension and chances are you will either crack or fall flat. Trust me, I know! However, if you visualize yourself hitting the note, your body will relax and allow you to reach the note. Also, you cannot focus on what others will think of your sound. That is vocal murder! Free your mind of negativity, embrace positivity, and sing out LOUD!