A lot of singing is all about visualisation. Many singers at the very beginning of their singing journey equate scales that go up to climbing a huge mountain.
They preempt the top notes: Their eyes look upwards as they sing higher, sometimes their whole head tilts upwards. They back off the top notes in fear sometimes flipping as a safety mechanism. Some singers also increase the volume at the top note unnecessarily. There are many MANY examples of this idea of 'reaching' the top note. When you 'reach' in your mind your larynx is sure to rise and you are definitely more likely to squeeze or pull.
If you listen to the best singers on the planet you'll notice that they all treat every single note value the same. (Unless they choose not to for stylistic reasons) If they were to sing a major scale they wouldn't suddenly crescendo the top note. They would sing evenly throughout. It is balanced voices we are drawn to. Those that are agile and able to spring all across their range with ease.
Here's a tip that can help you: Think horizontally. Imagine you are driving down Route 66 every note of the song is straight ahead of you. There are no hills, mountains or even speed bumps! Every note you sing is right there for you to access in front of you. No need to panic as you can see everything for miles and miles. There are twists and turns, as with a melody of a song, however, ultimately everything is stable.
Try this: When you sing move your hand forward and backwards as you go up and down the scale. Try to keep each note the same and the volume of your voice constant throughout. Now try with a song!
Happy singing!
Laura
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