I have a low voice. When I sing high songs by Queen, my Adam's Apple goes us 1.2

Question:

I have a low voice. When I sing high songs by Queen, my Adam's Apple goes us 1.25 in. Is this bad? Advice?

My throat hurts when I hit particularly high notes, and sometimes becomes a little hoarse. I usually stop singing when this happens. Is it really bad for my throat? Do I have a raised larynx? Are these connected in anyway? Will it adversely affect singing ability?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Your larynx is raised and you have tension in your throat and jaw.

Try relaxing your jaw and using your lower abdomen to sing. Your lower abdomen is the gasoline that helps your breath resonate into your facial bones and out. Your vocal chords should not be involved in any way while you are singing. I believe that you are trying to create sound in your throat and your vocal chords are slamming together (hurting) when you vocalize. You are probably not releasing your jaw when you try to hit the higher notes - so open your mouth. Also the higher you go, the more abdominal support you need.

You can do major damage if you continue to sing your way because it will cause nodes (calluses) on your chords and you won't be able to sing properly. Nodes can be treated in two ways: silence or surgery.

If you really want to learn how to support your breath properly find a voice teacher who can help you "belt" in a healthy way and be conscious of your technique until it becomes muscle memory.

Good luck!