Posture for singing high notes Your posture actually affects your vocal tone.
The best way is to look straight ahead and not downwards or upwards.
When you are in the process of singing high notes you should never look upwards.
It is better if you stand while you are practicing.
Once you have memorized the exercises, it is better to practice just the occasional confirmation of notes away from the piano so that it will give you the correct pitch.
On no account you should bend over the piano either bodily or symbolically.
When you are playing the piano you should sit with your back straight and chest forward, without a slouch.
If you are slouching it not only shows a bad attitude but also plays havoc on your voice.
This is because slouching forces your throat to do all the work of sustaining your tone that actually has to be done by your body.
You should keep your tongue, throat and jaw in condition so that they are free and relaxed.
A common mistake among many students while singing high notes is to harden or stiffen the muscles under the chin or their lower jaw.
Unless this mistake is pointed out most of the students are ignorant of this problem they have.
Once formed this habit is very hard to change.
You should allow the tone to be formed at the roof of your mouth, keeping your lower jaw free and relaxed.
Imagine that you are singing with your upper jaw without the help of the lower jaw.
This practice will help you to overcome rigidity, a major hurdle in your path to progress.
When you are singing high notes it is very important to keep your body relaxed.
This means a lack of superfluous tension and not floppiness.
If you can achieve this you will be pleasantly surprised by the amount of energy you could apply to your piece without having to use extreme force.
Psychological aspect of singing high notes You need brawn as well as brains when you are singing high notes.
Both your mind and body should be energetic and attentive.
You need to work your throat as well as your brains when singing.
You must be focused and give your complete attention when singing high notes.
Every exercise has a specific purpose to it which you should keep in mind while practicing them.
To achieve your goals you should practice with determination and persistence.
'Think before you act' may be an old saying but is the absolute truth when singing high notes.
Most faulty tone is the result of a hasty start.
You should think and form an idea of the type of high note you want to produce before making an attempt to singing it.
Many singers have the tendency to take a breath at the last moment.
If you want a perfect high note you should take a breath well before opening your mouth to sing.
You should work on your breathing pattern till it is balanced, rhythmical and fully under your control before attempting to sing a high note.
'Mental anticipation' is something you acquire with practice and patience that makes you sure of the quality of high note tone that you are going to produce.
Professional singers have this ability where they don't have to hold on until they have sung the note to be sure of its quality.
This has to be set as your goal to be achieved.