Can a lost falsetto be regained

[seawolf9844]

Many years ago, I played and sang professionally in a rock band. Then, for a few decades, I had hung up my guitar, and just singing for friends with my accoustic. Now, I am back with a band and writing and singing. However, back in the day, I could hit a high D with my falsetto... sounded great. But now, it is barely there, inconsistent, and not nearly as high.

Is this a case of use it or lose it? Or can I regain a lost falsetto. If so, where to I go to make that happen. Thanks

[ido1957]

What's your warm up and practice routine? Do you smoke?

[seawolf9844]

Don't smoke. I am sure warming up is helpful, but my issue seems more structural or organic. I don't have confidence that warming up will cure the problem. While warming up would be something to follow, I doubt that my solution will simply be "just warm up". Looking for answers like, "Nope, you're out of luck" or "Here is the drill, for the next few weeks, to this..." Thanks

[Lt. Bob]

some range is lost simply through aging.
Some of it is simply gone forever.
I used to have the strongest highest falsetto you've ever heard.
Now I'm 61 and I've lost an octave or so. And I sing all the time for my gigs ..... 3-7 nights a week so it's not lack of use. Doubt there's anyway to get much of it back ..... your vocal chords grow thicker with age.

[moresound]

some range is lost simply through aging.
Some of it is simply gone forever.
I used to have the strongest highest falsetto you've ever heard.
Now I'm 61 and I've lost an octave or so. And I sing all the time for my gigs ..... 3-7 nights a week so it's not lack of use. Doubt there's anyway to get much of it back ..... your vocal chords grow thicker with age.

You need scream therapy, Steve.

[Lt. Bob]

You need scream therapy, Steve.

I get ice cream therapy .... will that help?

[moresound]

I get ice cream therapy .... will that help?

That's even better!

[Richard Monroe]

Yeah, I used to be able to sing Queen. Now I'm comfortable with James Taylor. Old age is a bitch.

[moresound]

Yeah, I used to be able to sing Queen. Now I'm comfortable with James Taylor. Old age is a bitch.

At least you don't sound like Dylan!

[Richard Monroe]

At least you don't sound like Dylan!

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