Comments on: Top Questions from Vocalists http://voicecouncil.com/top-questions-from-vocalists/ Practical insight for today's emerging vocalists Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:40:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: ujiya http://voicecouncil.com/top-questions-from-vocalists/#comment-361 ujiya Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:53:24 +0000 http://voicecouncil.com/?p=2315#comment-361 Hey There,<br><br>I love your question...I've asked a similar question on this forum before. No one responded, which tells me that you and I may have a very different approach to the voice, technology, and the marriage of those two elements. It's not a stupid question at all and since it's such a fantastic time to be alive, there actually are devices that can help you to bring your music into fruition with the voice, and voice alone. For sake of giving away my secrets...email me personally and I will let you know what I've found. <a href="mailto:w1nds1gn@yahoo.com" rel="nofollow">w1nds1gn@yahoo.com</a> or check out my site: <a href="http://www.myspace.com/voxiferation" rel="nofollow">www.myspace.com/voxiferation</a> Hey There,

I love your question…I've asked a similar question on this forum before. No one responded, which tells me that you and I may have a very different approach to the voice, technology, and the marriage of those two elements. It's not a stupid question at all and since it's such a fantastic time to be alive, there actually are devices that can help you to bring your music into fruition with the voice, and voice alone. For sake of giving away my secrets…email me personally and I will let you know what I've found. w1nds1gn@yahoo.com or check out my site: http://www.myspace.com/voxiferation

]]> By: altheamb http://voicecouncil.com/top-questions-from-vocalists/#comment-360 altheamb Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:43:41 +0000 http://voicecouncil.com/?p=2315#comment-360 I am new to this publication and am not certain that I am jumping in in the correct spot, but my question is about the vocalist who has very limited ability on the keyboard, but is able to create song in her head. I want to be able to play and develop my own songs. Is there some kind of technology that will help me to do this. I would need something that would come up with accompaniment chords to the melody that I would play on the keyboard. This may sound stupid, but please be kind in your responses: I really need help here. Thank you very much. I am new to this publication and am not certain that I am jumping in in the correct spot, but my question is about the vocalist who has very limited ability on the keyboard, but is able to create song in her head. I want to be able to play and develop my own songs. Is there some kind of technology that will help me to do this. I would need something that would come up with accompaniment chords to the melody that I would play on the keyboard. This may sound stupid, but please be kind in your responses: I really need help here. Thank you very much.

]]> By: kendaldickson http://voicecouncil.com/top-questions-from-vocalists/#comment-344 kendaldickson Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:17:43 +0000 http://voicecouncil.com/?p=2315#comment-344 As far as punching through I will not approach vocally but technically. SLight increase on 1k to 2 k frequencies will help. A compressor and limiter will help.<br>20 htz filter activated on mic channel. Making sure PA is not overdriven with frequencies or adding a sub speaker will help clear up mid range. Using a Voice live 2 will help your vocals sparkle. As far as punching through I will not approach vocally but technically. SLight increase on 1k to 2 k frequencies will help. A compressor and limiter will help.
20 htz filter activated on mic channel. Making sure PA is not overdriven with frequencies or adding a sub speaker will help clear up mid range. Using a Voice live 2 will help your vocals sparkle.

]]> By: kendaldickson http://voicecouncil.com/top-questions-from-vocalists/#comment-343 kendaldickson Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:11:56 +0000 http://voicecouncil.com/?p=2315#comment-343 This scares me. Understand that coughing, blowing and stuff like that can stress and even damage vocal cords. Only inward motions are suggested, never outward as in coughing. Some flem on cords is normal. Humming is the best in a light voice slowly through all your range. THen staccatos he... ha... ha are the best exercise to wake up the diaphragm. If you have a tendency of tightening muscles when you sing, tongue and lip exercises are always good. Also breathe in through your nose instead of your mouth as it will warm the air and relax the cords on every breath but takes some practice. Good luck This scares me. Understand that coughing, blowing and stuff like that can stress and even damage vocal cords. Only inward motions are suggested, never outward as in coughing. Some flem on cords is normal. Humming is the best in a light voice slowly through all your range. THen staccatos he… ha… ha are the best exercise to wake up the diaphragm. If you have a tendency of tightening muscles when you sing, tongue and lip exercises are always good. Also breathe in through your nose instead of your mouth as it will warm the air and relax the cords on every breath but takes some practice. Good luck

]]> By: kendaldickson http://voicecouncil.com/top-questions-from-vocalists/#comment-342 kendaldickson Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:05:23 +0000 http://voicecouncil.com/?p=2315#comment-342 As for the vocalist that has been singing for a year, you must understand that developing a voice can take many years but is worth the effort. A flat tone is usually caused by not using the singers smile which must be developed. You have to have the energy to lift your voice and be on top of the tone. Many pop singers will smile with their mouth to achieve brightness in their tone. THis is not advisable any notable coach will tell you. Your mouth is not in the the right position for your vowels and other problems. Lift your voice as you smile with your eyes and cheeks but retain correct vowel position with your mouth. You will see this with accomplished singers. THis also produces a more in pitch sound. Remember you must focus your sound right between the eyes. Keep up the practice but remember, practice does not make perfect, only perfect practice can do that. THe vocal endeavor is best when coached by a professional. THere is no one principle but many that need to be mastered. You will see progress and it will be worth it. As for the vocalist that has been singing for a year, you must understand that developing a voice can take many years but is worth the effort. A flat tone is usually caused by not using the singers smile which must be developed. You have to have the energy to lift your voice and be on top of the tone. Many pop singers will smile with their mouth to achieve brightness in their tone. THis is not advisable any notable coach will tell you. Your mouth is not in the the right position for your vowels and other problems. Lift your voice as you smile with your eyes and cheeks but retain correct vowel position with your mouth. You will see this with accomplished singers. THis also produces a more in pitch sound. Remember you must focus your sound right between the eyes. Keep up the practice but remember, practice does not make perfect, only perfect practice can do that. THe vocal endeavor is best when coached by a professional. THere is no one principle but many that need to be mastered. You will see progress and it will be worth it.

]]> By: brywool http://voicecouncil.com/top-questions-from-vocalists/#comment-341 brywool Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:14:28 +0000 http://voicecouncil.com/?p=2315#comment-341 Regarding morning voice- a hot shower helps. Also, get a Netti Pot to irrigate the nasal passages and blow all the crud out. You can do this in the shower. Stretching is good. Humming and lip bubbles are also great. It would also be a good idea to have some water in the morning to lubricate the voice.<br><br>My .02 Regarding morning voice- a hot shower helps. Also, get a Netti Pot to irrigate the nasal passages and blow all the crud out. You can do this in the shower. Stretching is good. Humming and lip bubbles are also great. It would also be a good idea to have some water in the morning to lubricate the voice.

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