Questions related to the use of the human voice as an instrument (singing).
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Ginger Tea for hoarse voice [duplicate]
Is ginger tea a good, natural remedy for a hoarse voice? There are some claims that this is good medication for a hoarse voice. Is this true?
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Safe remedies for hoarse voice?
What are the safe remedies to cure a hoarse voice? Are there any safety tips on how to handle the hoarse voice as quick as possible?
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What is the process by which singers identify their voice type/fach?
I am trying to gain insight about the process by which vocalists identify their voice type or fach. I am not looking for any discussion about the basic distinctions between, say, soprano and alto. ...
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Screaming / Proper Technique
I just started screaming properly (i think i have no idea) a bit ago like a couple months and i just need to know if im doing it right
I will try my best to explain how i scream
When i scream i ...
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I want to learn how to sing. Where do I start?
According to a couple of websites, the best way to learn how to sing is with a vocal teacher, a recorder, and practice. But let's say I don't have the means to get a vocal teacher right now. What ...
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How can I safely extend my vocal range?
What type of vocal exercises should I be looking for?
Are there any temporary influences to the vocal range, like having had a drink?
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Would a Digitech RP90 or 255 effects pedal work on vocals?
I am sorry if this is kind of a newbish question but I was wondering if anyone knew if a Digitech effects pedal intended for a guitar could be used as part of a vocal chain following a Tube preamp or ...
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Teaching a student to match pitch
I'm a piano teacher and I currently have a student that is taking voice lessons from another teacher. Our lessons involve me accompanying her and discussing interpretation and style. She has some ...
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How does countertenor vocal technique differ from “standard” vocal technique?
I am curious about the countertenor voice. What are the techniques for countertenor vocal production?
It would be helpful if the answer compared to the standard techniques of vocal production, ...
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How does lack of sleep affect the singing voice?
I have noticed that when I find myself sleep deprived my singing voice gets greatly impaired. It is difficult to reach and sustain higher notes and it's like my voice muscles are "sore".
I guess ...
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Does the show “The Voice” use autotune [closed]
The duels on "The Voice" seem like they are autotuned. What do you think?
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How should I control my voice while rapping?
I am working on a drum 'n' bass song, and I'm planning on rapping for a few measures for effect. I'm terrible at singing and, since I write electronic music, have rarely recorded any samples that I ...
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Effectively using singing games for vocal training
What are productive ways to use the "Rock Band" video game as part of a vocal training regimen?
Are there any bad habits/practices that singing along with this type of game tends to promote?
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What are “nodules” and how do you avoid them?
I've heard from singers (I'm primarily a guitarist) that it can be dangerous to try to make your voice deeper because you might develop "nodules". Is it true? What are they? How can you avoid them?
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Why do I yawn while singing?
Singing almost always make me yawn. I've heard this is due to not breathing correctly, but I'm not sure what that means. What's the correct way to breathe while singing so I don't yawn?
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When singing, how to avoid being distracted by vocal harmony or other vocal lines?
I'm not a professional singer but I love singing. I find it very difficult to focus on my own vocal line when I hear other vocal lines. For example,
When I was in the college choir, I sang bass, and ...
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Why do men and women have different pitch?
I experienced that men and women have some difference in pitch.
Suppose, normal men can sing a song around middle C comfortably, women will have some difficulty, either its a little low or a little ...
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How to control unintentional, natural vibrato in singing?
So, I'm 14, going on 15. And by vibrato, I mean of the voice (vocal cords?). Anyway, a good description of it would be that it just came out of the blue. I was singing to myself one day, maybe a ...
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How do I train myself to sing pure vowels?
When singing in languages like Italian or Latin (which don't run to diphthongs the way English does), I sometimes find it hard to sing pure vowels, particularly when holding a note for a while. ...
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What is a baritenor?
I've had a lot of trouble over the years finding a clear resolution over exactly what kind of voice type I fit to. Among the various theories posited over the years (including by voice teachers) was ...
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What's the quickest and best way to learn pitch control when singing in your normal range?
I've been learning the intervals by singing them for a few days, example I play a C on the piano and then I sing a C and a G for a perfect fifth. I find it to be a great way truly know your intervals. ...
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Why is my voice lower pitched when I get up in the morning?
When I sing or speak just after waking from a long sleep, I can reach lower pitches than I can after being awake for a few hours.
Why does this happen? What happens to my body after waking that ...
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How do I develop a bass voice?
I am an 'adult male human' and can sing from A2 to G4 comfortably. It would be great if I can sing up to a whole octave below this. I am in no hurry and am willing to expend time and effort. I just ...
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How can I make my voice raspier/grittier? [duplicate]
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How can I do rough vocals without hurting my voice?
Some days when I'm singing, I seem to have more "rasp" to my voice, and I'm not sure what to attribute that to. ...
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Is there a standard range for a baritone? What is it?
I think I'm a baritone, but I'm not entirely sure due to not being able to find a clear definition of what that is. Wikipedia's definitions vary a bit from F2 to C3 on the low end and seem to be ...
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Improving vibrato and breath volume in singing, in my early 20's
Some people say that vibrato is a gift acquired by birth while some say vibrato has to be practiced and gained before puberty and once puberty (10 - 12 yrs) is attained and male voice changes to a low ...
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How do I determine my vocal range?
Is there an easy method to determine what my natural vocal range is?
I'm a guitarist who writes songs and want to make sure that when I write it is in a key that is comfortable for me to sing, even ...
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How to avoid the “clogged throat” feeling when singing?
I really love singing. I do it quite often but I get really nervous about doing in front of an audience; even just thinking about it makes me nervous. I guess this is strictly related to everyone's ...
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What parameters decide one's vocal range?
My question is regarding the things which can decide your vocal range and how people's vocal ranges are different from each other and also if there are patterns like race, language, etc. which can ...
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common mistakes made when singing
What are some of the most common mistakes made by people singing without the ability to get a vocal coach?
Although I don't like my voice all that much, I would like to make it tolerable since its a ...
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Temporary vocal bass range extension
I need a quick fix on how to very temporarily extend my lower voice range.
The note(s) I need to reach, for a short performance in a couple of days, are notes that I can reach fairly easily and sing ...
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How can I do rough vocals without hurting my voice?
I recently wrote a song where the vocals are supposed to sound rough, but not quite growling/screaming. What's the best way to get that sort of sound from my voice without any long-term or short-term ...
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Is there an Android app for detecting the pitch of my singing? [closed]
I am learning to sing, but don't have the luxury to always be around someone who can correct my pitch. Is there an Android app that can tell me which frequency I'm singing at, e.g. C or F#, preferably ...
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How does one help a student sing in a “missing” range?
Take a high-school male voice student whose range would best be classified as a bass. The top of his range is about F3. However, he can also sing falsetto. The lowest falsetto note for him is about ...
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How can I improve my note accuracy and intonation?
Over time my pitch has improved simply through singing more, but I still have some problems with being a bit off sometimes (or way off on very high or very low notes). It helps if I focus on a ...
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How do we improve blend between male and female voices on the same part in a choir?
I sing in a small volunteer choir (12-15 people) in which we have women and men singing together on some parts. (Aside from the common tenor-shortage problem, sometimes we sing three-part songs, and ...
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What does “TAG for Three-part voices” mean?
Reading some three-part a cappella music, I see "TAG for Three-part voices" above the staff. Any idea what that might mean?
19 is the measure number. There are 27 measures total in the song, so ...
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Voice - Trouble with high notes
I'm finding I'm having a lot of difficulty singing notes that are in the upper range. I have a voice teacher, and she's giving me warmups and tips about keeping my throat open. I've made some progress ...
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How to correctly position your larynx when singing?
I'm a beginner singer who wants to get it correctly. I've seen quite a lot of videos explaining how keeping the larynx neutral while singing is crucial, but not a lot of the techniques they teach ...
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Will I ever be able to sing higher?
So, I sing to myself a lot, and one thing that really frustrates me is that I cannot even reliably hit a middle C. (I'm male.) This is basically unacceptable to me even for ordinary shower-singing. ...
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Tips on sounding less nasal
Kind of strange question, but I am wondering if there are any tips on changing the way your voice sounds. I am not looking for any dramatical improvements, but I am wondering if there are any small ...
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What are some objective ways to measure improvement as a singer?
On instruments such as guitar and piano I find it is easier to measure progress. You have objective devices such as the metronome and generally when you get things wrong the sound is very dissonant. ...
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How can I learn to sing and play an instrument (like Piano) at the same time?
I find this a very difficult thing to do, and also not easy to put as much energy into singing, while playing piano.
I have started off by just trying the chords on the piano, though it is still ...
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Belt (singing) exercises and techniques?
So, I have worked hard to develop a middle voice and head voice but it doesn't have the really powerful tone of a belt voice. Can anyone give me audio exercises or refer some source for belting ...
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How to avoid accents when singing?
Sometimes, on certain songs, I start to sing in an accent that kind of mimics the original vocals. One song in which I have this problem is Three Days Grace's Let It Die. How can avoid the accent ...
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Software to test accuracy in vocally repeating notes after listening and identifying
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Listening and identifying a note is a difficult task for many of us who are beginners to singing. Even when we singing, we are often not certain as to how close we were to the actual ...
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Is it dangerous to sing an entire song in falsetto?
Be it short-term or long-term. Is it true that if you use your falsetto on songs for more than those typical "uuhhhhs" and "oohhhhs" to give it a more sentimental/breathy touch, you could damage your ...
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Does weight and/or body frame has anything to do with singing?
Does a small body frame (meaning small bones and possibly small organs) or low weight affect the "power" of a singing voice?? Does a higher weight creates some sort of "pressure" or something that ...
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Techniques to develop vibrato in singing
Is vibrato gifted or is it developed by constant practice? Are there any exercises or techniques to develop a good vibrato in singing?
