Question from a 17-year-old male soprano.
I am 17, and a male singer with a soprano voice. I can reach the C5 and more (higher) than that but I want to sing the whistle register. I have notice that when I have opened my mouth widely, I have reached the C6 and higher, and when i do so my voice is more light and sounding like a bird in that ‘whistle voice’. Please, I want you to give me a good technique to sing the whistle voice without problems like Mariah Carey and Minnie Ripperton.
Answer:
You are a rarity if you actually have a soprano voice … especially if you have not experienced any vocal change that has given you access to lower notes like most men. I am aware of others with whom this is the case … and you are rare.
If you are singing notes that are two octaves above middle C (and higher) then you are already in the “whistle register” area. You accurately described the ability to access these notes while opening your mouth “widely.” What you need to be watchful of is that the sound is not “heavy” and “tense”, but be sure that it is without a lot of muscular tension and light. At 17, you don’t need to be spending a lot of time up there. Access those notes lightly, and descend to lower notes again. If you are wanting to develop your voice – including those highest notes, you need to find a voice teacher who has experience with voices like yours.
That is my advice. Best wishes.