Everybody wants to belt out those high notes like a rockstar. I mean, who doesn’t want to nail that one big chorus and leave people picking their jaws up off the floor? So, here’s the deal: I’m tossing you my five go-to hacks for hitting better high notes, minus all the boring lecture vibes.

1. Beef Up Those Pipes 

Look, you can’t expect to hit those crazy high notes if your voice is limp as an overcooked noodle. You gotta work it out, just like at the gym. I’m talking vocal exercises, four or five times a week, thirty minutes minimum—an hour tops, unless you’re secretly Beyoncé. There are warmups out there (I use the Singer’s Gift ones, thank you very much) that’ll open you up and stretch that range. Seriously, don’t skip this. It’s like the vocal version of leg day.

2. Open Up—Literally 

Here’s a weirdly simple trick: just open your mouth more. Not kidding. Most folks clamp their jaws and wonder why they sound like a strangled cat. Chill out, drop your jaw, and let the sound ride. It’s wild how much easier it gets.

3. Chin Down, Superstar 

You wanna reach those high notes, and your brain says, “Get taller!” Nope. Resist the urge to stick your chin up like a confused meerkat. Keep it pointed down a bit. It helps you get up there without sounding like you just stepped on a LEGO.

4. Jaw Stays Open 

Another classic oops: closing your jaw to “help” the high notes. Don’t do it. You’ll just shut off all that glorious sound. Keep it open right up till you finish the word (focus on the vowel, not the consonant, trust me). Practice this—your neighbors might hate you, but your high notes will love you.

5. Tongue Trickery 

High notes start getting all thin and screechy? Yeah, your tongue’s probably bailing on you. Here’s what you do: push the back of your tongue down, anchor that sucker. Try this—jaw open, tip of the tongue touching inside your bottom lip, say “Kah” without moving your jaw. “K” goes up, “ah” drops down. Weird, but it works. It’s not instant magic, but keep at it. Your high notes will get way fatter and less whiny.

Bonus Round: 

Hydration—If you’re not drinking water, you’re just asking for trouble. Chug the good stuff, eat your veggies, slurp some broth, whatever. Eight glasses a day, minimum. It’s not just a myth—dry pipes mean crackly, sad high notes.

Practice—Even just 20 minutes a day keeps you sharp. Don’t just read about it, actually do the dang exercises.

Mindset—Yeah, this part’s cheesy, but it’s true: if you’re not confident, you’ll psych yourself out. Keep at it, stay positive, and don’t let one ugly note ruin your vibe.

Now go out there and make Mariah jealous. Or at least your showerhead.