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Hey every1,
This is miSSc and I need some advice about my singing...I can sing, but my vocal range (singing range) is kinda limited and my voice cracks sometimes when I go high. I know most of you will say that I should get voice lessons but...I don't have time for one. I use to take lessons but I had to give up because I started not having time for one. So...got any tips? I want to improve my "chest" voice. The highest note I can hit is a high "C" but I want to go higher with out straining my voice and not cracking either. Please help me!!!!
Sincerely,
MiSSc



What do you mean by High C? One octave above middle C, or two octaves above? If you can only comfortably hit one octave above middle C, that doesn't mean you're a bad singer, it means your an alto, who has a naturally lower range than a soprano. Don't stress, the world needs more good altos. If you can sing the C two octaves above middle C though, you shouldn't be stressing one bit - I'm a first soprano and I find it nearly impossible to reach top C. Of course, it's always a good idea to work on your range. The advice Siren gave is good - do exercises like scales, and work up by semitones so that you are gradually reaching the higher notes. Also, always warm up your voice before you attempt those high notes, as this will make it easier. Good luck!

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Ok...you have the middle "C", then 1 octave higher, that "C" I can hit in my chest voice and almost can hit the "D" note in my chest voice. I can go higher in my head voice 2 octaves higher but I want to improve my chest voice. Does that make sense? Sorry if i'm confusing you. Your advice was good though. So thx!



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