Some opinions about my singing technique?

[r00dris]

Hey guys. The thing is, as I have said in other threads here, I barely sing high at all.

I'm very inspired by Leonard Cohen and my voice is pretty limited in the high register, so I transpose most songs to the bass region (even Avril Lavigne songs!)

This Brazilian song (Portuguese is my mother tongue) represents my singing style very well. I'd like to hear opinions about my technique and what I could do to improve it!

(EDIT.: I'd also like to know what is the last note of the song, please!)

 

 

[Adolph Namlik]

Hello "r00dris" ,

 

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Respectfully,

Adolph

[r00dris]

On 27/10/2017 at 1:15 PM, Adolph Namlik said:

Hello "r00dris" ,

 

The opportunity to request a review of your singing is FREE. 

A guaranteed review requires a reasonable fee of $20.

OR, choose one of our Membership Plans at the following link :

http://www.themodernvocalistworld.com/store/category/2-membership-plans/

 

Respectfully,

Adolph

I'd like to purchase a couple of reviews, but the dollar is very expensive here in Brazil at this exact moment.

Maybe a special price? lol

If not possible... if I receive some money as chrismas gift maybe I can get one or two reviews. As Robert stated in another thread, you gotta invest in what's important to you.

Thanks anyway!

 

[Draven Grey]

I will jump in, since I have a bit of time. I used to have a Brasilian (Portuguese) student who sounded just like you.

To note, you're not singing in the above example, rather you're speaking the lyrics - sometimes in pitch, but still speaking. Arnaldo sings the song in the same octave range, but lifts his voice to the soft palate and forward. Singing vowels don't resonate in the same placement that speech vowels do. Here's a good place to start:

You need to be training. Whether with The Four Pillars of Singing, online lessons with me, one of the other voice coaches here, or, depending on where you're at in Brasil, get in touch with my friend Dan Vasc for in-person lessons.

[r00dris]

4 hours ago, Draven Grey said:

I will jump in, since I have a bit of time. I used to have a Brasilian (Portuguese) student who sounded just like you.

To note, you're not singing in the above example, rather you're speaking the lyrics - sometimes in pitch, but still speaking. Arnaldo sings the song in the same octave range, but lifts his voice to the soft palate and forward. Singing vowels don't resonate in the same placement that speech vowels do. Here's a good place to start

I think I got what you meant. I think that this speech-like singing is a comfort zone that I got into, thinking that it would make my singing more stable or something along these lines.

Is this really such a bad idiosincrasy, may I ask?

 

[Draven Grey]

12 minutes ago, r00dris said:

Is this really such a bad idiosincrasy, may I ask?

 

 

It's extremely limiting for range, sound color, stability, control, sound colors/timbre, and just about anything else about singing, and can be more harsh on your vocal cords as you try to bring different pitches into it. Something as simple as smlining or sneering can help lift your voice. In the vide, I mention also using a finger on your bottom lip and singing up and over it, you have a similar mental tool and result when singing "up and over" the microphone. Resonating in the soft palate and forward is what makes the voice ring out and be what's considered beautiful about singing. Start Tracking (humming while buzzing the lips) all the time, if you want to get more used to proper resonant placement.

[r00dris]

17 hours ago, Draven Grey said:

It's extremely limiting for range, sound color, stability, control, sound colors/timbre, and just about anything else about singing, and can be more harsh on your vocal cords as you try to bring different pitches into it. Something as simple as smlining or sneering can help lift your voice. In the vide, I mention also using a finger on your bottom lip and singing up and over it, you have a similar mental tool and result when singing "up and over" the microphone. Resonating in the soft palate and forward is what makes the voice ring out and be what's considered beautiful about singing. Start Tracking (humming while buzzing the lips) all the time, if you want to get more used to proper resonant placement.

I think of what you just described as a "cancer" in my singing technique. Yeah... it took me off guard. I'd just like to know if it has "metastasized" too much (how far has it impregnated my technique)... if you know what I mean.

If you could just listen to one more song and tell me if I'm making these sames mistakes I'd be really grateful.

 

[Draven Grey]

You're resonating a bit better, but it almost seems as if there's not enough support for you to stay in pitch. That could be partly the air support, but also from singing too low of a pitch. You might try an octave higher. You should be able to get just above a middle-C from good resonant placement alone. From there, the voice shifts a bit, but it's still only a matter of knowing how to build the strength and coordination to take it further.

[r00dris]

16 minutes ago, Draven Grey said:

You're resonating a bit better, but it almost seems as if there's not enough support for you to stay in pitch. That could be partly the air support, but also from singing too low of a pitch. You might try an octave higher. You should be able to get just above a middle-C from good resonant placement alone. From there, the voice shifts a bit, but it's still only a matter of knowing how to build the strength and coordination to take it further.

Weird enough, that pitch (D2-G3) is pretty much my comfort zone... If I go an octave higher, I get lost. Actually, if I start to hit middle-Cs and beyond, things start to go bad...

If you browse through my Soundcloud, you can see that all my songs are sung in the Arnaldo Antunes / Leonard Cohen range (these 2 dudes are my biggest inspirations to sing).

I'm gonna definitely purchase a membership or some reviews to try and investigate the origin of this problem further.

[Robert Lunte]

I like Roodris,

He wants to get better and is open to feedback and reviews. 

And when you give him feedback, he goes and works on it and comes back with another try.

I really respect that.

Nice job Roodris.

BTW, I gave you a big review on your other tune...  And your in good hands here with Draven.

Maybe Felipe could chime in... @Felipe Carvalho, Maestro Carvalho, Roodris kicked in for the RMS service. He isn't looking for a handout, which is noteworthy. Would love to get your feedback for him if you have a minute.

 

[r00dris]

15 hours ago, Robert Lunte said:

I like Roodris,

He wants to get better and is open to feedback and reviews. 

And when you give him feedback, he goes and works on it and comes back with another try.

I really respect that.

Nice job Roodris.

BTW, I gave you a big review on your other tune...  And your in good hands here with Draven.

Maybe Felipe could chime in... @Felipe Carvalho, Maestro Carvalho, Roodris kicked in for the RMS service. He isn't looking for a handout, which is noteworthy. Would love to get your feedback for him if you have a minute.

 

Those words means a lot coming from such a great teacher as you. I'm gonna keep trying hard to improve!