Problem finding head voice

[jgrimm51]

Hi everybody! My name is Joe and I have been singing for many years and have Never had this problem. I can't seem to find my head voice quickly. It is there but I am having a problem getting to it. When I find it, it seems to be fine...does anyone have any tips, tricks or advice. I have had training years ago as a teenager and am currently in lessons. Just wanted to see what anyone had to say. Thanks!

[Steven Fraser]

Hi everybody! My name is Joe and I have been singing for many years and have Never had this problem. I can't seem to find my head voice quickly. It is there but I am having a problem getting to it. When I find it, it seems to be fine...does anyone have any tips, tricks or advice. I have had training years ago as a teenager and am currently in lessons. Just wanted to see what anyone had to say. Thanks!

jgrimm51: This is more a vocal technique question than a health question. However, The key is to understand what 'head voice' _is_, a combination of a phonation coordination with a resonance adjustment. If you want to get there fast, then set up the circumstances for it to appear.

I bet if you ask your current teacher, you will get a more specific response. After all, your current teacher ought to know what makes your voice 'work' better than we do, and also has developed language with you to discuss such things.

If you want a fuller set of responses, I suggest re-posting the question over in Vocal Technique. I guarantee you'll get lots of replies.

[Joanna]

Quick thought is to relax as you get into the range where you expect head voice. Because the production changes, the amount of force or tension used in top end of chest voice does not fit the low end of head voice.

On the other hand, if you've been singing for awhile and are having new problems getting into head voice, there might be some changes in the folds themselves, such as a bit of reflux irritation, which commonly hits the transitional area first. Definitely follow Steve's advice & work with a teacher locally, but consider an ENT checkup too, especially if there's a good clinic near you with videostrobe equipment.

cheers,

Joanna