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imperatormk

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  1. Hey. I did a song that is in my middle range some time ago, posted it here and someone said it was fairly good. Now, I recorded something sung in my higher range (the highest note in this song is actually the highest note I can hit without some particular problems). I know it doesn't sound good, but I want to know how to improve it. Please be specific. https://app.box.com/s/cqrvninllou600mij3yk Thanks!!
  2. Hey. Just let me know if it would be better to put any new tracks I might make soon here or in a new thread on the forum.
  3. Bed of roses is the first song that came to my mind (not sure if it is the appropriate song). I tried the refrain twice (1 tone higher), but I am afraid the same issues described before apply here.. Anyhow, give it a listen and tell me what you think. Some time later I might give this same song a shot or choose another one (this one has higher singing: ) http://picosong.com/FitD http://picosong.com/Fita
  4. So, does my light singing in this song still counts as an issue? Besides that, and not so good pitch, what else makes my singing *bad*? (if there is anything specific..)
  5. This actually doesn't look that much complicated (at least after I manage to make that sound). But something more important is: it is required for me to apply twang in my singing right now? Or better said, is lack of twang the exact reason for my light singing, and not something else (I think in the previous post someone mentioned lack of good support). Because the woman in the video sounds great in the example without twang too. Can you give a listen the actual song I sang, and see if the singer uses twang/if twang is needed in the song: Thanks!!
  6. Alright, it's nice to hear that you think my pitch has improved. This kinda confuses me. Is there a specific way I can attain that? I mean, I can't master it if I don't know how.
  7. So, I had some training since the last time I posted, and I now need your opinion if I have improved since then. (just for reference, this was my last post: http://themodernvocalist.punbb-hosting.com/viewtopic.php?pid=71778) Give this a listen: http://picosong.com/FGGX Thanks!
  8. Okay, thanks a lot. Just to mention, I found a local singer & former teacher that is willing to listen to my singing, to help me learn proper breathing technique while also correcting me if I am wrong, and give me some exercises that will benefit me most - all that for free! It should be just OK for beginning. Again, thanks for everything!
  9. Okay, I hope you won't mind, but I need to ask several questions about support. 1. Breath support is meant to lower the breath expelation rate, as far as I know. What happens then, when we need to sing higher and stronger? How can low breath volume being expelled result in strong and loud tone? 2. How can I know for sure on my own if I am doing the support right? Whether that is by vision, or feeling, or tone, I need to know how. 3. Should my abdominal muscles be tense while I am exhaling? 4. Which area should be bulged while I am excaling? And more important, which area should I make sure to bulge while inhaling at first place (lower belly, vs solar plexus area)
  10. Now I am proud of myself, LOL. This singer is my favorite so apparently I have listened to his performance of "Hello" many, many times. You definitely don't want to miss his songs. Take a look of him singing "Bed of roses" for example. Now sorry for me going offtopic a bit. Some time ago, someone gave me the book "Complete vocal technique" (I suppose it's a good book), and I read about vocal support there, which is extensively explained and described. And from what I read there, my support was totally wrong up to time. I was doing what is described as bad support - the lower tummy pushed out as much as possible while vocalizing phrases, which probably is one cause of all the symptoms you mentioned in my singing. That is what I was going to mention next. If you think that I have the potential to become a relatively good singer (not necessarily professionally), I could really think about getting some lessons. Posting in this forum was just to get feedback how my voice is (but I got some valuable advice as well!). Should I mention, I am struggling with doing the support correctly (bulge at the solar plexus, which I can't seem to make). Don't know even if I am moving in the right direction, but that would be solved with my teacher IF I manage to get lessons. If you have anything to add, feel free to do so. Otherwise, this topic would be closed as I don't have anything else on mind to write.
  11. Very informative post! First of all, you mentioned using guitar to find out my singing range. I have done that already - I can sing comfortably every note between 3rd fret 6th string (that is G note) and 1st fret B string (a C note). Hopefully that nails it. BTW, it was an open 1st (E) string note I was trying to sing when my throat begun to hurt. I'll try to work on breathing support. I didn't understand one thing though: Does this mean that my diaphragm should not move upwards while I sing the phrase? I don't want to get this the wrong way. About learning a song in my range and then recording it for you, would you suggest the one linked in the bottom of the post? This is what I am looking forward to read. Everything else you said pretty much makes sense, at least I think so. PS. There is something else that boggles my mind. Open the video below and go to 1:26. Note that 'vibration' in his voice when he sings the word 'are'. That sounds good and I have no idea what that is and how to do it, yet seems important to learn. Thanks!!
  12. Just practiced singing higher today. What you said really helps, but I think there is also something else that causes additional problems: when singing lower, everything feels relaxed and right. However, when reaching higher notes at somewhat lower volume, I feel my throat becomes extremely tensed, and also I think my swallowing muscles kick in too. Like, the singing becomes very throaty. After a short period of doing this, my throat begins to hurt. No idea why this happens and how to solve it, but will take a look at the resonance thing, maybe that will help. Of course, if you have something to add, please do so. PS. Might this have something to do with singing with head/chest voice?
  13. Hi. This is singer is my favorite and most famous in my region, but I want to hear your opinion, what makes his voice so special? Here are some of his performances from an unplugged concert: (this one is awesome!) Thanks for any opinions!
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