Singing Success Vocal Technique Forum

easier to do vibrato in higher registers?

feeds@yuku.com (s4m222) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:25:41 GMT

just last night i was readin the forums and browsing around brett mannings and this forum and was playing around with "crying" and squeaking and i realized that i can actually do short burst ( 1-4 secs) of proper vibrato. BUT here is the weird part or maybe its normal i can only do it on the higher notes in headvoice or falsetto cant really tell for sure. Imagine a guy imitating a female opera singer and just vocalizing OOOoOOoOOooo and with that voice i can initiate and somewhat...

Can anyone explain what hes using on his A sharp and C sharp at the end?

feeds@yuku.com (jlk7jester) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:44:13 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vX3HHtytDo&feature=related

I'm sure you guys are quite firmilar with david phelps. So I was just curious what exactly makes his high notes so powerful ? It almost seems instead of getting lighter he almost pushes down for the C sharp at the end ? David phelps is my idol as far as singing goes I'd love for one day to be able to get to achieve higher...

1000th post in this forum: Favorite exercises for airflow?

feeds@yuku.com (fritooo) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:12:31 GMT

I really need to work on mine. :P

BEN WAS AWESOME

feeds@yuku.com (spidey009) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:37:12 GMT

I just had the lesson with Ben, and it was AWESOME!

Our lesson was mostly about pitch control and matching.
It was frustrating at first because I couldn't get the notes right, but I realized it takes time and patience to learn it.

Nonetheless, IT WAS AWESOME
Thanks Ben!

Recording "One King"

feeds@yuku.com (JollyJake) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:50:27 GMT

Hey Guys,

I'm recording "One King" again and it sounds a LOT better than my previous recording. My tone is a lot brighter and the higher notes are way easier to sing than they were in January.

I'll post it up once it is done.

Jake

Crying on Pitch

feeds@yuku.com (partyofone20) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:09:27 GMT

OK, so everybody here probably knows that putting a little cry in your voice can be very helpful for getting the right amount of air and compression when doing low-larynx mix excercises. This tip came up during my first lesson with Jesse when we were doing some mum's, and I've been very fascinated with the concept because it really does seem to release something in the voice. Jesse and I also discussed compression and I've been trying to figure out just exactly what it feels...

Placido Domingo

feeds@yuku.com (donnygg) — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 07:36:49 GMT

Some may know that Placido Domingo started off as baritone and is going back to baritone roles. Just wondering what's his actual vocal classification? Baritone-tenor, lyric baritone or what? Is his recent move back to baritone due to loss of range, change in timbre with age or both? Thanks in advance.

Has it Been Established?

feeds@yuku.com (JollyJake) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:36:50 GMT

Hey Guys,

SLS says that mix starts on the F4/F#4. Some people here say that you can hit a G4 in chest. What does Brett say, Jesse? I'm curious to know.

I personally agree with the G4 in chest theory, but I wanted to see what you all think. Where do you all think mix actually begins? I think it may start on the G#4.

That is speaking for a male vocalist. What about the female singer? Where does mix start for her?

What do you all think?

Jake

On Classifying Singers

feeds@yuku.com (JollyJake) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:34:38 GMT

Hey Guys,

Check out this quote by Seth Riggs:

How do you classify a singer's voice?
I don't! At least not right away. It's wrong to prematurely classify a voice before you really get to know what it can do. Too often, existing range is the sole determining factor in placing a singer into a certain category. The most important factor to consider is the basic quality of the voice. Assuming that your speaking voice is...

how can I get rid of a mindblock?

feeds@yuku.com (confused) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:31:11 GMT

one thing many teachers told me is that I struggle with a mindblock and fear and stuf

jesse told me that I often think too much, or think so much that I lose confidence, and just think too much and overcomplicate everything

ben told me during certain exercises, my coordination is already there but when he tells me to do the note alone, that I'm scared to do so,

also, when strike talked to me over phone and asked me to do E4/F4 sustained, i was scared to do...

A heavier mix

feeds@yuku.com (fritooo) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:44:26 GMT

Okay, so I have a fairly good consistent mix up to about male high b/c, but I really need power on those notes.

What do I do?

a breathing question while doing the SS exercises.

feeds@yuku.com (s4m222) — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:15:32 GMT

im just doing the SS cd3 every day. Im understand that cd 3 helps me to relax my throat/face muscles but something im not sure on is

As i breath in and hold that and let it out to sustain a note where do i "hold it" do i sort of flex/firm up my stomach air and use that like a air tank and let it out from down there? Or after i breath in do i just stay completely relaxed and let my throat area control the flow out?

Not sure if it was covered in CD1 -2 which i went...

Crazy thing happened...

feeds@yuku.com (Breece) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:07:03 GMT

...Ok so I got up from a nap and my sister was watching t.v. and I yawned. My sister covered her ears and said that my yawn hurt her ears. It wasn't loud or high pitched or anything, it was just a regular yawn...Is this a sign that I'm getting more resonance or did I just happen to hit the right frequency to hurt her ears or something?

What are good NON-vocal exercises for your breathing/lungs

feeds@yuku.com (s4m222) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:32:55 GMT

i havent been working out too much lately. I have been playing some sports maybe once a week or so but nothing regular.

As im doing some of the SS exercises i feel - not out of breathe (say like someone with asthma has an attack) but my breathing/lungs feel weak.

I have a skinny ish build not in shape or out of shape just hanging in there. I realize being in shape and living an active lifestyle in general is good for a singer but I was wondering which exercises in...

How do you know if you're straining your voice or getting a good vocal work out?

feeds@yuku.com (spudbud55) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:23:57 GMT

Hey guys, At the end of my practice sessions, my throat often feels what I would call "worked out." It's never shot, never painful, and never feels like it's been over-squeezed (and believe me, I used to be familiar with those feelings!), but it does feel tired and perhaps a bit tight. I've been writing it off as a good workout for my vocal chords, but I can't help but wonder if, really, I'm still straining (albeit a ton less than before I had any training)....

Humming

feeds@yuku.com (fritooo) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:48:10 GMT

My teacher told me that humming would help hold together the cords at high notes, but it just seems alot more stressed and tense that way than on a 'ge' or 'gu'

She also says when I'm doing the 'ge' or 'gu' that I need to use alot less air, when it feels more smooth with more air.

I'm confused.

air leaking

feeds@yuku.com (cheereos) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:46:58 GMT

Hi people,

I have a lot of problem with my vocal cords. Whenever I sing, lots of air just comes blowing out, and everyone says I have a hoarse voice (due to that probably). My throat feels dry and hurt after I talk for sometime. Also, there's a lot of mucus build up whenever I sing and/or do exercises. What can I do to fix this?

Cheers all!

What I hear is not what you hear....?

feeds@yuku.com (JonathanC) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:22:58 GMT

Hi Guys! Hows singing coming ? Been a while since I've posted!

So heres my latest "problem."

Am pretty happy with the progress I've been having with the singing success program. Gettin some new notes to my range, improved tonality, etc etc. However, lately I've been starting to listen to myself thru recordings. Video cameras of me singing in church, youth concerts, etc and I go "Heyy....thats not me...I dont sound that way! ...do I ?" Then I...

"Bite"

feeds@yuku.com (leonetha) — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 15:32:34 GMT

"Add a little more bite to it"

What does it mean? Same as some other teachers say "attack"?

Hi just have a question about singing "styles"

feeds@yuku.com (s4m222) — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:54:44 GMT

Hi im Sam. I stumbled across this forum while just doing some googling about singing and voice styles. Im wondering if its possible to develop a deeper singing voice.

here is a clip its of a well known korean singer (park hyo shin). So most of you guys probably wont understand the words but hopefully get the idea of the style. this is him doing a medley of his hits songs so should give a broad sense of his style. I know one shouldnt strive to copy another persons voice entirely but...