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axd218

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  1. i think most ppl that are getting into singing get too wrapped up w 'head' and 'chest' voice. u rlly shouldnt differentiate the two becuz chances are, you instinctively incorporate head voice in your everyday life. think of the various times you 'whoop-whooped' every time u saw a cop pass by or called for someone from some distance away. in a general sense, bridging is rlly just letting go of unnecessary TA involvement. i guarantee u that if u learn to let go a little on ur high notes, u'd be surprised at the tone and quality of your voice. im still surprised at the volume i sing at when i release some of that tension.
  2. agreed. general sense im getting from op is that he/she is insecure of the fact that he/she has to warm up when other singers don't (this is presumptuous, so forgive me if im wrong). im just saying, why change up ur routine when its already working for you? i think theres a misconception amongst singers--the really good ones can sing with little warm up because, chances are, they've been doing it for years. honing their craft and learning safe techniques along the way.for many, at that pt, its safe enough for them to belt out a c5s full voice with as little as 10 minutes of w-u's because they've sang so much that they've committed them to muscle-memory (which can be a bad thing if bad techniques are used and a good thing if good techniques are used). op doesnt need to worry about how long it takes for them to warm up. warm up until u feel good enough to sing. likely, u'll eventually reach a pt where you'll need very little warm up.
  3. most ppl who say they dont need to warm up are lying. chances are, they probably did some quick runs and scales prior to that interview. a lot of vocalists, who are srs about their voice, often take extra measures to keep their voice in tip top shape. my brother has a friend who has met john legend and one interesting fact i've learned is that mr legend rarely talks before a performance. idk if that is true, but it def doesnt sound like a kooky idea when u consider that vocalists perform for 1-2 hrs straight.
  4. op, not trying to sound condescending, but u should see ent doctor b4 making such a conclusion. i was only able to confirm my own affliction after my doctor confirmed that i had inflammation in my sinuses and was given sinus rinse, which has helped. u may be surprised to find that your vocal chords are in better shape than u had anticipated.
  5. agreed w draven. his belts arent full chest, as impressive as they are. we arent naturally meant to take chest up that high without incorporating some head voice, in which case, he'd be singing it in full voice.
  6. how is it cheating? my voice fairly low and its one of my fav qualities. be proud of your voice and remember, vocal types dont limit the songs you sing, only you do. listen to various genres and see how other vocalists utilize their lower registers. play around w grit and rasp.
  7. haha thats gonna be hard for me to do. if anything, i should quit smoking to cut back on phlegm, but atm it hasnt been a huge hindrance to my singing. one question, am i relying too much on phlegm to access higher notes? ill get a video up tmw after work, but my problem is that, at the start of the song, i'll hit high notes w relative ease. then somewhere halfway, i end up losing my technique and tone and i lose that gritty and deep quality of my voice. my "belt voice" ends up feeling too heady. any tips or techniques i can use to "check" myself throughout the song? edit: ive recorded a quick clip. anyway i can post it w/o uploading on yt? im a bit self-conscious when it comes to singing in front of a camera, thx
  8. Is phlegm build up normal when singing? When i throat gets phlegmy, i access my full voice easier and high notes dont feel strained anymore. Only downside is that it makes my voice a bit rattly and on high notes its hard to keep them "clean". High notes arent strained but the phlegm kind of muffles the sound, otherwise i like the rattly feel and sound because it gives it a kind of "rock" edge. Ive been smoking for 4 years and suffer from chronic post nasal drip if that helps.
  9. Sry for doible post. Heres the vid i promised. My tone isnt perfect cuz i feel imma bit "heady" on some parts but i was more focused on hitting and feeling the notes w ease. Ur advice on front to back placement rlly helped me connect my headvoice w falsetto, thx. I was surprised at ho meaty it sounded yet i kept the volume minimal. Still room for improvement but thx
  10. I find that when i try to imitate ray charles the sound is placed really forward against my front teeth, like im chewing a bubble lol diagram is rlly helpful thx so much for taking the time to oost that. Ill take notes and record results
  11. "Nice bright tone without a ton of air in it" i actually appreciate this advice. Can u explain to me where i should feel it resonate? Everytime i think of bright, i imagine the my "mask" buzzing. Is that somewhat correct? Thx for the help
  12. Im worried about volume becaus my apartments pretty small and the walls r thin. Its not so much an insecurity, im just tryna be considerate to my neighbors lol Only time i rlly get to belt anything is in the car or when i have enough money to rent out a studio for an hr. Its hard but im managing. But yes, i realize that ray charles is pretty loud, nver had a problem w that. Thx!
  13. Will upload a video once i get home. Thx for the feedback. Im not so much concerned about being a baritone or tenor; i was just cur. My real problem is controlling volume--because esp on high notes i intuitively want to add more chest which harshens my sound
  14. I am actually a fan of ray charles, hope that answers ur first question. Ive always thought john was a baritone but he sound a bit like a tenor the more i listen to him. Any specific exercises that help w engaging the muscles w cord closure?ill pot a video of my "headvoice" once i get home, thx
  15. Will upload a video once i get home. Thx for the feedback. Im not so much concerned about being a baritone or tenor; i was just cur. My real problem is controlling volume--because esp on high notes i intuitively want to add more chest which harshens my sound
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