If your singing tends to sound nasal, don’t worry—it’s a common issue and totally fixable with a few simple vocal exercises.

The first step to eliminating a nasal singing voice is learning how to create space. Try a slow-motion gasp, like you’re surprised, and notice how your mouth and throat naturally open up. Keep that same open space as you exhale or sigh. When you add pitches—like sliding down and up in a “waterfall” pattern—you’ll notice your tone gets fuller and more resonant. Without that open resonant space, your singing tone is more likely to sound thin or nasal.

Another quick way to reduce nasality is to default to an “ah” vowel shape. For example, instead of singing “Amazing grace” with tight vowels, keep a foundation of “ah” under every lyric. You can even exaggerate this by singing the melody on “mum” instead of the actual words. It might feel silly at first, but the difference in tone quality is huge.

Paying attention to tongue position also helps. When you sing “ee,” the back of your tongue rises, which can create a nasal quality. Contrast that with an “ah,” where the tongue lowers. Practicing these shifts on different pitches helps you find balance and avoid unwanted nasal resonance.

Finally, try lifting your soft palate—the area at the back of your mouth that moves when you yawn. A simple way to feel this is by inhaling on a “k” sound. Keeping your soft palate gently lifted adds richness and prevents your tone from sounding pinched.

Remember, a nasal tone isn’t always bad—it can work stylistically in certain genres. But if you’re aiming for a fuller, balanced singing voice, these vocal exercises are simple tools that can transform your sound and improve your overall singing technique.