How to SING SOFTLY and still be heard |

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One of the hardest things to learn to do as a vocalist is singing softly. Fortunately, learning to sing softly can be made a little easier with the right knowledge and correct techniques.
You see, all too often I hear young singers stressing and straining their voice to achieve maximum output. Sure, it can sound exciting to hit those big crescendo notes at full volume, but those mountaintop notes need to be contrasted against quieter ‘valley’ notes.
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@jabbarmuhammed5534 4 жыл бұрын

Who else immediately started scrolling down the comments to see if this works? I know I am not the only one

@AndrewGMusician 5 жыл бұрын

I think the show the Voice is really skewing people’s view of what singing is. So sick of belting lol

@DrDanRobinson 5 жыл бұрын

Andy Gertjejansen, the following video about TV Talent Shows may prove helpful - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bt2ApaaCptqWpX0.html

@jenniferYvette1978 4 жыл бұрын

I am too because I can't do it 😂

@rockstar450 3 жыл бұрын

Mate, the reason you hate belting is simply because even beginners can whisper sing like this current garbage trend

@magdalena1603 5 жыл бұрын

"I know, who knew?" Well, apparently you.

@ioannisalex 6 жыл бұрын

Definitely, a great vocal trick! It helped me also to have a healthier chest register! Thanks a lot Dr.!

@DrDanRobinson 6 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed the video ioannisalex. Thanks for watching.

@VinceLevi 4 жыл бұрын

Whenever I try singing softly, my low deep voice just ruins everything. I just wanna give up but I love singing even though I am not that vocally talented.

@GYHyun 4 жыл бұрын

Same. After puberty I couldn't hit high notes anymore and ended up with wrong techniques. -.-

@matthewgaines6299 4 жыл бұрын

Just keep practicing and use ur mix voice if the notes r to high

@sapnap543 3 жыл бұрын

Same here bro

@GeekZone210 3 жыл бұрын

Try to sing with head voice. If it's hard try mixed. If you can't try to do some vocal practices then try again.

@ntcov 3 жыл бұрын

Although my voice is low, its also rough, I'm looking for ways to make my voice softer.

@MaikoYakuta 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve actually been looking for a video like this !

@DrDanRobinson 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed the video Maiko Yakuta. Thanks for watching.

@warpiouss 4 жыл бұрын

what can you say about billie eilish's voice?

@brayxen458 3 жыл бұрын

That I have her voice imao 😂

@iamurmomlol092 3 жыл бұрын

@@brayxen458 same 😂

@mraok4536 3 жыл бұрын

@@brayxen458 same but as a male

@dimayacyacarly1699 4 жыл бұрын

Am i the only one that came here after listening to alot of soft voiced singers?

@tonefingerz2021 6 жыл бұрын

and nail on the head. man i started easily going into the vocals slowly bringing up the volume and the dynamics are so much better since u inspired me to do it that way. hey i had another guitarist over and i had hhim mezmerized in a pure trance from my vocals and guitar. it was so funnt because hes arrogant and weird childish to be older but funny jealous kinda from my playing and a few times i watched him out the corner of my eyes stop playing and fall into a trance starring into no where. then have to basically snap my fingers to get him out of it when i was done. so wonderful to see that happen after i wud never respond or feed into his weird grown man babyness jealousy. it was honestly nice. and honestly the gear im fortunate enough to play and sing thru nakes a huge diff. i think vocal effects pedals are a must really 4 me anyways cuz im only like 70 percent kinda good. the pedals easily make it 90 percent. they make me sing better cuz i can sing ako g with my own voice that is more in key

@DrDanRobinson 6 жыл бұрын

Good to hear your voice is improving Tone!

@michellearakawa1282 5 жыл бұрын

Coming back to this one---is this a good exercise to help you learn to speak softer? I have a very loud speaking voice, thanks to a very loud family (and I am technically the quietest one of the bunch!) and I have been struggling to bring my speaking voice to a more natural, comfortable volume.

@DrDanRobinson 5 жыл бұрын

Michelle Arakawa, the following video about volume may prove helpful - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i9-PgpOXytjGo2g.html

@michellearakawa1282 5 жыл бұрын

@@DrDanRobinson Thank you! :D

@soniaruns 3 жыл бұрын

This is actually very helpful, thanks.

@swannjiejiechow3495 3 жыл бұрын

I love this, you explain very well with details. Super great teacher you are!

@DrDanRobinson 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@T_Nath 2 жыл бұрын

Ah, fantastic lesson. It's a big help for me. Thanks a lot.

@chancewatkins5071 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid I've subscribed thanks for sharing God Bless

@bindunair5460 Жыл бұрын

Thank u Dr.Dan...for this lesson

@DrDanRobinson Жыл бұрын

You're welcome Bindu Nair. Thanks for watching.

@jessiemangala5416 6 жыл бұрын

helpful as always,,,thanks doc

@DrDanRobinson 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Jessie Mangala. Thanks for watching.

@yafilthyanimal1 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! It's certainly an aspect that I'm currently concentrating on myself: It's certainly very tempting to start pushing the volume when the accompaniment (band) is loud, or when the vocal monitoring is inadequate, or, more often than not, a combination of both!

@DrDanRobinson 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your additional comments Phil. In keeping with your advice, I wonder whether the following video about the acoustic reflex will prove helpful - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i9-PgpOXytjGo2g.html

@yafilthyanimal1 6 жыл бұрын

Dr Dan's Voice Essentials Yes! It was, and I've begun to use a dB meter on my phone during my solo vocal practice: I'd definitely recommend it. I'm now on the lookout for an app that makes drummers and guitarists play more quietly... ;-)

@mogsdrawing2892 3 жыл бұрын

Ooh nice vid that really helped me tysm (thank you so much)

@DrDanRobinson 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@B.S205 6 жыл бұрын

I will definately try this exercise to improve my singing.Thank you sir

@DrDanRobinson 6 жыл бұрын

Great. Let me know how you get on with the exercise over the coming weeks.

@lemuelhubilla1162 2 жыл бұрын

How did it go

@robreid9741 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dr Dan (From Canada).......... your videos are so good. I've been singing professionally for 40 years and yet I picked up so many bad habits. I always thought that I had to tank up and sing everything loud. This is so good. Many colours to choose from, eh?

@DrDanRobinson 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@suugarush2555 5 жыл бұрын

I just want to sound like Moira ;-;

@annalisa_eeemerson7640 4 жыл бұрын

lol literally why I'm here

@random1477 4 жыл бұрын

Lol o want to sound like Bangtan's vocal line

@random1477 4 жыл бұрын

Lol o want to sound like Bangtan's vocal line

@datturky5561 3 жыл бұрын

"Dragonborn can shout without practise" -Arngeir

@quinmacguire4704 3 жыл бұрын

thank you.

@wooyulan 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Dr Dan, very helpful video and exercises as usual. It felt as if I were using as much "control" of my voice aiming for a low volume as if I was singing loudly...if not more! I'd be very keen to learn more about our voice volume output specifically in relation to microphone use ...I know microphones are to do with technology rather than our biological instrument, but mics are the performing singers major accessory and I know zip about using one properly! Have you done a vid on this already🤔? Many thanks, Linda.

@DrDanRobinson 6 жыл бұрын

Hey, Linda. It just so happens that I already have a video about microphones - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l5-poqt9ytmpfWg.html

@wooyulan 6 жыл бұрын

Yes! Thanks Dr Dan, I'll check that out 😊👍

@elrockstar2106 6 жыл бұрын

What's your favorite rock song? Particularly vocals. Maybe favorite old school

@DrDanRobinson 6 жыл бұрын

Super old school - I love the tune, 'Love on the Rocks!' (Neil Diamond)

@theguyfromberlin 4 жыл бұрын

good advice. thank you.

@DrDanRobinson 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed the video Stefan von P. Thanks for watching.

@brayxen458 3 жыл бұрын

When I sing softly my voice doesn't work for a few seconds after lol My dream is to become a famous singer, but I have anxiety and stage fright. My dream is not to be rich, just to be recognised and have friends. My dream is to donate most of the money I earn as a singer to those who need it most. My dream is for these dreams to come true (: Thanks for making this video, it helped a bit except I could not practice this at 3 am the time to is now 😂😂😂

@GodMaxDrinkerofTea 2 жыл бұрын

Prepared a whole anime speech. You are a main character. You *can* achieve your dreams! Be the best you can be, we believe in you

@idk875 3 жыл бұрын

Why ppl think singing quietly and soft is a bad thing ??

@FirstNameLastName-pg3pi 3 жыл бұрын

because people are ignorant

@RUT812 3 жыл бұрын

@@FirstNameLastName-pg3pi very ignorant

@daisybell5465 4 жыл бұрын

i think i sing with a soft voice all the time nd i lost the ability to sing powerfully in the process... its frustrating. my singing sounds quiet nd i cant hear myself when i am singing with everyone.. its maybe becoz my control is not still very good. i always try to practices runs as much as i can. bt my voice cant just sing louder!

@eavescent 3 жыл бұрын

thats why u always sing in mix

@tonefingerz2021 6 жыл бұрын

dr dan woop wo0p. best vocal instructor on the web peo0o0o0ople wo0o0o0o ohhyeaaaahh0o0

@DrDanRobinson 6 жыл бұрын

Kind words. Thank you, Tone!

@billogilvie9035 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for these videos! Would you also have some advice on sight-reading? I’d like to be able to look at a song and read the tune with about the same ease as reading out loud.

@DrDanRobinson 6 жыл бұрын

Hey there, Bill. I don't currently have a video about sight reading...but I'll give it some thought.

@RUT812 3 жыл бұрын

Take piano lessons for a few years. I’m a retired piano teacher who also taught my daughters to play. Two went on to sing in school choir, one went on to learn to play the guitar, & one went on to play flute in concert & jazz bands at school. All are excellent sightreaders. Several of my piano students took lessons so they could be in marching band.

@maxkaddell 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video Dr Dan! Although it was kind of eerie quietly singing along with Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. Just one tip for others who are learning who see my comment, if you find you're breathy, really annunciate the words. This was something I had to practice for the first of "You Raise Me Up" when Groban sings softly. I'm by no means an expert. I'm actually a little out of practice, which is why I'm here. Dr Dan, any recommendations for practicing low voice softly? I find I can go way more quiet with falsetto, but my Pastor told me I should practice singing in G.

@DrDanRobinson 4 жыл бұрын

Matt Calder, the following video may prove helpful - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gbCkiM991JPVh3U.html

@basavarajpatil8923 5 жыл бұрын

from were should i start

@TanTris-wh9yr 6 жыл бұрын

For me I use falsetto for soft singing even in a chest note like F4 or C#5 but i can’t really do what Whitney Houston can do like she sings soft but her voice for the audience is already loud..... btw I’m having trouble about what mix means and ol’ so can you tip me about that Dr. Dan?

@DrDanRobinson 6 жыл бұрын

Tan-Tan, perhaps the following video about 'mix' voice will prove helpful - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gdapqMJ0x7y2fJs.html

@huimang1463 4 жыл бұрын

is F4 supposed to be sung in chest voice? my vocal range is g2 to f#4 but I use mixed voice to reach f#4

@sebastianbruzzone4731 4 ай бұрын

What does this has to do with singing more loudly soft voice?

@crazykizzy6219 5 жыл бұрын

I wish I could sounds like Camila Cabello ♥️♥️

@movieman7000 5 жыл бұрын

To sing like her this is the video for you and you need to sing breathy and use a little falsetto.

@crazykizzy6219 5 жыл бұрын

@@movieman7000 people says I kinda sounds like her.. but I wasn't sure.. and now I'll try this. Thx

@myeditsandmineonly2016 3 жыл бұрын

@@warpiouss yeah same

@LacourseK999 3 жыл бұрын

Im hearing alot of falcetto thats my issue. Im looking to use chest voice just not loudly.

@jamezmonroe 2 жыл бұрын

I believe that one of the best examples among male singers who really knew how to control his vocal register and frequently switch from softness to power and vice versa was George Michael.

@DrDanRobinson 2 жыл бұрын

RIP

@samuelcf97 3 жыл бұрын

Does this exercise help fix strained loud notes and strain when approaching the first passagio

@DrDanRobinson 3 жыл бұрын

Samuel Campos, the following video may prove helpful - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p9mGddGSvNW4Z5s.html

@seabear1959 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Doc..Can i sing softly and slowly like this in more higher notes??

@DrDanRobinson 5 жыл бұрын

Yes...you certainly can...with practice.

@powerfarmer4355 2 жыл бұрын

I use only chest voice and my voice range is c2-b4. What type of my voice? And i'm a man.

@ace-dj1xk 4 жыл бұрын

Didn't know twinkle twinkle was this hard to sing

@spookywitch6307 4 жыл бұрын

Hello sir , I'm looking for a planned singing lesson like a 30 day , organized step by step for begginers

@DrDanRobinson 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, Renu Pandey. You may find my online singing course helpful - drdan.co/onlinesinginglessons. Feel free to check it out sometime. The first module is free to preview!

@shammishafi09 4 жыл бұрын

Is that free to download from your site?

@DrDanRobinson 4 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@shammishafi09 4 жыл бұрын

@@DrDanRobinson I couldn't find that. Can you please provide me the link. Many thanks in advance

@tortoiseperson 6 жыл бұрын

I found this video interesting, as always! But for me the swooshing effect was rather disconcerting, when repeated, almost giving a sense of motion sickness. I preferred when you just sit and talk to us.

@DrDanRobinson 6 жыл бұрын

Interesting. I've been using the 'swooshing effect' in my videos for over twelve months. Has it affected you in this way before?

@tortoiseperson 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for replying! I don't recall, but I was watching today on my phone rather than the PC (in bed with a fluey cold) maybe I was too close to the screen or maybe it's down to the cold-y symptoms.

@DrDanRobinson 6 жыл бұрын

OK. Well, firstly, I'm sorry to hear you that you've got the flu! Get well soon. Secondly, I think your flu symptoms may well be the culprit in this instance.

@deepweb8468 5 жыл бұрын

I sing haaaayeah......ouuuuuu

@brittanyamb1485 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do like Mariah’s technique like how she does it in one sweet day like the singing is in a high note but soft a the same time in the beginning of the song. And the song breakdown by Mariah Carey.

@DrDanRobinson 3 жыл бұрын

Vibin with Britt, the following video explains why I don't do reaction videos - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pbOGg9qi2rTHnHU.html&list=PLZFx6cLexy5HVhQw7ukiu3_6JVoMBabj_

@brittanyamb1485 3 жыл бұрын

@@DrDanRobinson oh I wasn’t saying like reactions like explaining her technique to sing in a soft voice my bad.

@rosehunnie1994 4 жыл бұрын

Mah voice is naturally soft and maybe a bit quiet? I don't mind it, so I would like to learn how to sing with the voice I have, thank u for the tips! (n^-^n)

@DrDanRobinson 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed the video Moon Child. Thanks for watching.

@xantilirium4675 4 жыл бұрын

This mans never heard of x’s concert mosh pits

@drearydeary563 2 жыл бұрын

My voice is too damn strainy no matter what

@zanessaforever2054 4 жыл бұрын

If only I could sound like Demi Lovato I won't stop singing

@eldonmati 2 жыл бұрын

4:00

@mamymimma 6 жыл бұрын

@kentforce8056 3 жыл бұрын

I wanna sound like Justin Vasquez

@rosellechi9372 5 жыл бұрын

I want to sing but I can't sing IM SO SAD

@DrDanRobinson 5 жыл бұрын

roselle chi, the following video may prove helpful - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fsh6pqaA3reofXU.html

@HawaiianTROOPAH 4 жыл бұрын

Just start. You get better over time. Even if you just hum. It helped me

@habonimanaguyaxel2826 3 жыл бұрын

waaooo you sung a short song

@aftermaths407 3 жыл бұрын

im legit trying to sound like shiloh dynasty

@junaidatali6810 5 жыл бұрын

i just want to sound Mariah Carey

@babyjam650 4 жыл бұрын

You can't

@najajajwwurhdb8483 4 жыл бұрын

Same, although I don’t think there will be anyone sounding like her 😂

@willbaldwin3605 5 жыл бұрын

I want to sing harmonies like Paul McCartney does, I want to sing as soft as the Everly brothers do, but I want to have power in the notes... How does this work ? No one has answers and it’s driving me nuts

@DrDanRobinson 5 жыл бұрын

Will Baldwin, the following video about mix voice may prove helpful - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gdapqMJ0x7y2fJs.html