Audition soon, and I need to hit one note in my chest/mixed voice... one above my break?

Question

I have an audition soon, and the end of the piece of music that I am required to sing has one note, the B before the C after middle C, that is the very note where my voice breaks into head voice. It's quite an important note, as its the last one in the audition piece, and I would really like to be able to sing it with power and conviction, and with resonance of course. Any tips on how I could possibly get it up there without forcing it?

BY THE WAY, I am NOT looking to be an amazing singer in a matter of days, no I have not had any formal (one on one) training (yes, formal group training for a while...long story), and yes I am an alto. And no, I am not looking to learn how to belt. I just want to increase my range by one note.

21 minutes ago - 3 days left to answer.

Answer 1

Warm up everyday  and practice everyday. Increase your range within your practice and  shoot  higher then middle C after a while   B wont seem like such a bad place.   Look on line, there are vocal CDs (that you can use in your cars CD player) that actually train your voice  and can increase you range at a faction of the cost of formal one on one training. Funny  thing  personal training  helps  but it has been my experience that a chorus teaches belting.

Answer 2

I'm not a pro at singing...and I got no clue what note is what...but all i can say is;

at the high note, sing from your stomach even more...like, try to suck your stomach even more in...helps with me. and yell! hahaha...never auditioned...but best of luck to ya! =)

Answer 3

Go into your head voice, but go into it at another point before that note. Find the most natural place to make the transition.  Don't go too heavy on it, especially if it is the highest note, as you can go sharp. Don't try to belt it.

If you know the "lip Whistle" exercise ("p-p-p-p" like a motor boat on pitch), practice your song this way. It will help you breath properly. Also, "hum" with your mouth in the "ng" position (like the end of the word sing). Do the song that way.