{"id":427,"date":"2022-04-29T09:30:23","date_gmt":"2022-04-29T16:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singeo.com\/chorus\/?p=427"},"modified":"2022-04-29T09:30:25","modified_gmt":"2022-04-29T16:30:25","slug":"vowels-the-singers-secret-weapon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singeo.com\/chorus\/vowels-the-singers-secret-weapon\/","title":{"rendered":"Vowels: The Singer&#8217;s Secret Weapon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This lesson might be the most important singing lesson you ever have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because this one concept has so many benefits. You\u2019ll be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Hit high notes with more ease<\/li><li>Add notes to your vocal range<\/li><li>Sing with more power and freedom&nbsp;<\/li><li>Feel less tension and strain<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s all about\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vowel shapes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These are shapes you make with your mouth when you sing vowel sounds. And they make an incredible impact on the quality of the sound coming out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s simple\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Change the shape = change the sound!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest way to explain it is through this amazing diagram:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1923uyy6spedc.cloudfront.net\/Vowel%20Chart-1649175669.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=95\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/29091627\/Vowel-Chart-Blog-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/04\/29091627\/Vowel-Chart-Blog-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/04\/29091627\/Vowel-Chart-Blog-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/04\/29091627\/Vowel-Chart-Blog-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/04\/29091627\/Vowel-Chart-Blog-1229x1536.png 1229w, https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/04\/29091627\/Vowel-Chart-Blog-1638x2048.png 1638w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>This chart will change the way to look at words.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1923uyy6spedc.cloudfront.net\/Vowel%20Chart-1649175669.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click here to download and print your own copy.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How it works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain shapes live in our \u201chead\u201d voice while others live in \u201cchest\u201d voice. And there are some neutral shapes that don\u2019t really live anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, you only have one voice, but these sounds <em>resonate<\/em> in different parts of the body. Try some and notice where the vibrations are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It might even help to hold your hands on your head when you sing a high-pitched \u201cWOOO\u201d sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you look at the chart you\u2019ll notice something\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are more sounds than there are vowels!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After all, there are only 5 spoken vowel sounds: <strong>A-E-I-O-U<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But when you sing, you aren\u2019t always <em>singing<\/em> the words the way you would <em>say<\/em> the words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s the magic of vowel sounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So when you\u2019re singing a song, look at the lyrics and try to identify what vowel sounds are in the words. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Here&#8217;s an example:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Look at these lyrics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;TILL NOW&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That word \u201cNOW\u201d has a lot of options for singers. When you speak it, it uses the vowel sounds AA, AH, UH, OU, OO. (That might look confusing. Skip to 4:10 in the video to see what we mean.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We don\u2019t want to sing all those, as it will be hard to get enough power. So we can choose a sound in the vowel chart that will help us sing with more comfort, control, and power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The end result is that we sing the word \u201cNOW\u201d but make it sound like \u201cNUH\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to watch the complete lesson for more examples from songs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=95\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/29091901\/secret-weapon-blog-image-1024x530.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/04\/29091901\/secret-weapon-blog-image-1024x530.png 1024w, https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/04\/29091901\/secret-weapon-blog-image-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/04\/29091901\/secret-weapon-blog-image-768x397.png 768w, https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/04\/29091901\/secret-weapon-blog-image.png 1258w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>&#8220;Till Now&#8221; becomes &#8220;Till NUH&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Putting the chart to use<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the chart to figure out how to sing lyrics in songs is one great use, but you can also incorporate it into your daily vocal routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you sing your vocal exercises, go through the vowel chart and use different sounds. It will train your voice so you get comfortable moving between head and chest voice (and knowing which ones are which).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for some routines? Try these to start:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Easy Singing Warm Up  (7 minutes)  \ud83c\udfa4\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fJCfHHLf2Pg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>We love this warmup routine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Most Important Vocal Exercise\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/C31t_IXlyOo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>Have you tried &#8220;The Bubble&#8221; yet?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Want to learn more?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve only scratched the surface of understanding your voice. And the truth is, the more you know, the better singer you\u2019ll become.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like to learn more, we have an entire course on \u201cThe Science of Singing\u201d from expert vocal coach, Darcy D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can try it (and everything else inside Singeo) absolutely free with a 7-day trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singeo.com\/trial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Just click here to start your free trial.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy singing!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This lesson might be the most important singing lesson you ever have. 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