Kukishor Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Hi guys, I really hope that some of you might be able to help me. Let's provide some samples first: Vanity Fair Helvellyn Shortcut Untaken Live Now, some info. I'm from Poland and I've found this place in order to finally DO something about my vocals, so people all around me including myself would be pleased to hear it. The very last link seems to be the most important one, since it's a live version and those are the ones that matters the most. I know that my voice is not the best one in the world, yet still I was utterly shocked when I listened to it for the first time, 'cause normally I do not make AS big mistakes - it's barely listenable! This gig was performed in a very small place and the equipment's quality was kinda poor so I almost couldn't hear myself, but still - that's one thing. The second one, the big one, is the whole singing issue - I know I need a lot of practice and I'm really desperate to get some feedback from you. I'd love to get some tips, some links, some tutorials, advices from your personal experiences, ANYTHING that could help. No matter what, I'd love to keep on going with my band but to do that, the quality of my singing must be improved, which is what I hope to achieve with your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rofleren Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 I've listened to the first half of song nr. 2. And I thought you had a cool voice. What do you think that's wrong with your voice? What is it you want to achieve vocal-wise? Does the distortion you use feel healthy? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kukishor Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 I think that the biggest problem I have is lack of technique. Sometimes I force myself too much, my throat feels sore after rehearses, but most importantly - I can't seem to work out how to sing via my diaphragm. I would also like to know how to practice my voice at home and keep it warmed up, to improve it's condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rofleren Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Hm, when I learned to sing with the diaphragm, my teacher I had back then, told me to hold out a chair in each arm, holding them high and the sing. From what I understand of singing from the diaphragm, is that you need to find some kind of force, that holds your air in. I use this exercise daily for support: Inhale around 80% of your capacity (whatever that's comfortable) and then hold your tongue right behind your bottom teeth and produce the most silent ssss sound you can make, and do it for so long time you can. Like a ballon running very slowly out of air. Here's is a clip of me doing it. If it's not clear to hear, then; I am just emptying my lungs with air and then I take a good breath and then try to SSSS for as long as you can, when you hit around 60sec, be very proud! I was! www.rofleren.dk/music/ssss.wav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kukishor Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 That's a very good one, thanks a lot for that! Do you know any other stuff like this, so I could make my training longer? The more, the better in this case, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daug Poland Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Cześć. Cool -very cool stuff. Sometime remind me Riverside. I recomand you also to check CVT as a great voice map. And of course TVS. Check out forum posts. You can find a lot of useful informations here :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rofleren Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I thought I would like to add; when I first started the "ssss"-exercise, I could only SSSS for 15 seconds, now I am between like 40-60 depending on the day :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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