Why are high notes so hard to sing?

Answer 1

You may find singing in your higher vocal register more difficult than singing in your lower register because high notes require extra breath support and facial positioning. Think of your extra breath support for high notes as a tool in your "singing belt". However, be careful about where that breath support comes. Sometimes, the higher you sing, the more you unconsciously try to find the support high in the body. No matter how high you go, your breath support anchors stay in the lower body; namely, your sub diaphragmatic muscles which include your low back, side obliques, and even your butt for notes that you need to jump up to!

Another helpful tip is to lift your cheeks up as if you are biting into an apple. This helps you keep very forward and bright placement and makes it way more likely that you will stay on pitch in your high vocal range. Once you have the right breath support tools in place, it is life changing and singing becomes a true joy.