Description:
Head voice or falsetto function is not as familiar for most beginning singers, simply because we don’t use this sound in daily life! But if you do a high-pitched “whoo-hoo”, or a cuckoo clock sound, or even meowing like a kitten, you’re using your head voice.
Don’t make the mistake of neglecting your head voice - even if the music you sing doesn’t require this specific sound. It is a part of your overall vocal range, it allows you to stretch the vocal folds and decompress (for light, soft sections), and it’s a crucial element of your mix.
Exercises:
Don’t make the mistake of neglecting your head voice - even if the music you sing doesn’t require this specific sound. It is a part of your overall vocal range, it allows you to stretch the vocal folds and decompress (for light, soft sections), and it’s a crucial element of your mix.
Exercises:
- Whoo-hoo!
- CUCKOO 13531
- WHEE 54321
See you for part three!
Lessons:
- 1: Welcome
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2:
Warmup
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3:
Chest Voice
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4:
Head Voice-Falsetto
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5:
Mix-Middle
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6:
Conclusion
Instructor: Camille van Niekerk
Camille van Niekerk is a singer, writer and vocal instructor in Southern California. Camille began studying voice and performing in musicals at age seven. In 2010, Camille began working towards her BA in Music Education at Azusa Pacific University. She then earned her teaching credential from San Diego State University and taught classroom choral and instrumental music. Shortly after moving to LA county, Camille began her private vocal studio, providing vocal coaching, ear training, and recording for students of all ages. She is constantly refining her skills and methods for greater versatility and effectiveness. When she is not teaching, Camille enjoys singing with the L.A. Choral Lab and Ensoma Creative. She lives in San Diego with her husband and loves going to the beach, practicing yoga, reading, and cooking.