Description:
Many students complain that their tone is nasal or thin-sounding. We might perceive this tone as “nasal”, but it’s usually not the result of nasal resonance, or the sound wave traveling through the nose.
There are four reasons we typically get a thin or nasal tone:
There are four reasons we typically get a thin or nasal tone:
- The back of the tongue is too high
- The larynx is too high
- The soft palate is too low
- The mouth is too closed
Exercises:
- 12321 GUH or BUH
- 531 NOH, BOU, etc
- K-inhale, cuckoo 13531
See you in part 2!
Lessons:
- 1: Welcome
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2:
Warmup
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3:
Nasal-Thin Tone
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4:
Weak-Breathy Tone
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5:
Shouty-Unstable Tone
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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.