jonpall Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Hi guys! Just a thought - I seem to be prone to pulling chest when I'm singing and playing my (electric) guitar at the same time (in my rock band). I have a hard time feeling if I'm supporting or not. I'm not sure if I'm doing that very well. Any tips for me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keoladonaghy Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I have no answer but would like to tag on a related question - would it be of any value (or hindrance) for guitarists/bassists to begin to wear their instruments while doing vocal exercises? I saw someone's post on the TMV website stating that Johnny Cash was so used to having one that he wore his guitar while recording vocals - even though he wasn't playing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonpall Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 Yeah, and Elvis had to dance, otherwise he couldn't sing Keola, I'm going to practise singing songs, slowly, with a neutral larynx, with a mic, with a guitar strapped on, and playing it at the same time (slowly) If that's not close enough to the real thing, I just have to practise vocal exercises and slow singing live at the clubs, goddamit ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshual Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 The problem is not really wearing a guitar while practicing. I'm guitarist/singer too, and the problem is that when you're singing AND playing guitar at the same time you are not focused only on singing. You have to forget you're playing guitar to be concentrated on singing, that means you really have to master your guitar playing and make it totally independant of the singing part. It takes times and practice. Hope it helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rychemaiden Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Heres a related question I think?? Practice: sitting or standing? I've gotten so used to practicing in the car, I can really feel my back ribs expand when pressed into the car seat. Not as much when standing. Plus - please forgive, "pinching a quarter" is easier sitting....(blush) does anyone have an opinion? Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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