Here are some hacks to modify vowels in the words that are on high notes.

By high
notes I mean words where the pitches are in the first bridge or the head voice.

• If the high note is on a word that sounds like “a” (Bach) narrow it towards “uh”
(buck)

• If the high note is on a word that sounds like “uh” (buck) narrow it towards “oo”
(book)

• If the high note is on a word that sounds like “oo” (book) narrow it towards “ou”
(no)

• If the high note is on a word that sounds like “ou” (no) narrow it towards “u” (too)

Often there’s no need to narrow all the way to the next vowel. Just moving towards it will
work. Here are some more hacks:

• If the high note is on a word that sounds like “ae” (cat) narrow it towards “ε” (bet)

• If the high note is on a word that sounds like “ε” (bet) narrow it towards “I” (bit)

• If the high note is on a word that sounds like “I” (bit) narrow it towards “i” (beet)

This works best if you think of the word with the narrower vowel, rather than trying to
change something with your throat, tongue or lips.

By thinking of it before you sing the word, that’s often enough. If the vowel is still
spreading, you may need to think of the next narrower vowel.

Experiment with this to find the best one. It is usually the next narrowest vowel.

Bonus: Narrow "I" as in "eye" to "uh". At the last instant add the "ie" sound. This works great for
words like "my", "why", "right", "mine" etc.