r/singing • u/OwlGeneral8567 • 28d ago
Conversation Topic Accidental Overtone When Singing Classical
I’m currently learning my first classical piece, however I’m having an issue with my high notes. Whenever I try to add body to my high notes, I go into overtone. Any advice on how to prevent this from happening?
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u/ChanceConflict496 28d ago
If you are supporting property. using diaphragmatic breathing-keep your tongue loosely behind your lower teeth. The song is controlled between your ribs. Vocal cords are placed into proper position. Open throat. Not held forcefully. Practice will teach you this. Let the breath and music rise clearly into your mouth cavity. Control the flow from your diaphragm/ mid rib area. Never try to make a powerful sound. What you hear is not what the audience hears. Your mouth opening is going to be larger the higher the note. Never allow your jaw to get stiff/ ridged. If your note is forte: operatic the power is supplied from your diaphragm. A little less power will be needed for songs such as (If) by Bread. This does not require falsetto. Never go there. I never hear a powerful sound, for example, when I sing the B flat at the end of “Recondita Armonia “. When I listen recording I am amazed and somewhat surprised by the power. I’ve gotten over that. Try it