Questions tagged [voice]
Questions related to the use of the human voice as an instrument (singing).
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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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How to extend and strengthen low end of vocal range? (I need about a whole tone extra.)
There are a bunch of songs that I'd like to sing that sit just under my vocal range (the low E of the guitar range, or the D under it). I can reach these notes with some effort, but it feels forced ...
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What are the typical ranges of voice types?
One of the defining features of voice types are the typical ranges and while not the deciding factor, is a good indicator of what voice type a person is.
So what are the typical ranges of the main ...
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What notes to sing with chords
Ok, lets say you are playing a guitar and you have a song with 4 chords ( C D Am and F ).
Should I sing the C note for C chord and D note for D chord and A note for Am and F note for F chord ?
Or ...
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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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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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What is the difference between male head voice and falsetto?
What is the fundamental difference between head voice and falsetto in male singers? I think I know the answer, but I cannot be sure in its credibility, since all my self-researched knowledge comes ...
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I am a singer who has problems with tempo
I'm a singer and I have a decent voice. But I'm getting really frustrated because I can't seem to get my timing right while singing during live performances.
I have no problem singing along with a ...
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How do you sing and strum guitar chords simultaneously?
In my experience with the guitar, I think I do best with strumming.
But it's always difficult for me when I have try to keep singing while strumming. How can I learn to do both?
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Improving breath support
What are some exercises or tips to help singers improve their breath support?
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What is the term for multiple simultaneous vocal lines?
Is there a specific term for when a song has different vocalists singing different melodies at the same time? I know that polyphony refers to multiple simultaneous melodies, but is there a term ...
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singing without lyrics
I was recently listening to some music while working on a book I'm writing and an orchestral piece came on. There was a woman singing over this instrumental but it wasn't lyrical words, more just ...
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Criteria for selecting a voice teacher [closed]
I have been singing in a (classical) choir for several years, including the occasional solo line, and am now seriously considering voice lessons. However, finding a good teacher seems like a daunting ...
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What is the difference between portamento and glissando?
What is the difference between portamento and glissando while singing?
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Statistical Average range for a Male singer
I understand that there are different ranges of singers, ie Bass, Baritone, Tenor etc etc, but what is the average pitch range of a male's singing chest voice?
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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 can I increase my vocal endurance and sing longer without getting hoarse and losing my voice?
I sing either solo or as lead singer in my band, on shows lasting from 3 to 4 hours. I do take a break occasionally and sip water between every other song. I also avoid alcohol before and during my ...
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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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What is the importance of vocal vibrato?
I would appreciate an explanation that addresses the following questions, and hopefully offers any other related insights:
How does it help the singer? How does it help the listener?
Is one expected ...
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How can I tell if I (or other male singers) are using falsetto or head voice?
There are some related questions:
What is the difference between male head voice and falsetto? (but the accepted answer answers a different question)
How to differentiate between head voice and ...
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Does voice doubling an instrument's melody while improvising have a name?
According to wikipedia, scat singing is:
In vocal jazz, scat singing is vocal improvisation with wordless
vocables, nonsense syllables or without words at all.[2][3] In scat
singing, the singer ...
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Arthur Somervell: 1000 Exercises - Meaning of this notation
Arthur Somervell's uses the following notation on his One Thousand Exercises
Is it a standard notation? What's the meaning?
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Extend Lower Vocal Range
I'm a 17 year old male with a comfortable range of D2-E2 to E4-F#4. I've been working on the low as well as high end of my vocal range, and while I've gotten better at the highest end, my lows seem ...
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Is there terminology for vocals that do not use lyrics in certain parts? [duplicate]
Is there terminology for the below type of vocals, without words, where it almost sounds like the singer functions even more like an instrument rather than singing lyrics, if that makes sense? The ...
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How can I improve my voice?
I am a 16 year old male and my voice sounds horrible, I mean still better than average but still I find it terrible, so I would like to know if I can still train it at this age or is it too late ...
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How to learn to keep time while singing? [duplicate]
I have a very good voice but I'm having problems with keeping the beat when I sing. I found it very difficult to flow with beat. How can I learn to keep time?
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Is there a sound theoretical reason why a capella choirs "drift off" of the starting pitches in a piece?
Is the "comma pump" an empirical problem, or merely theoretical?
It's a standard music theory exercise to show that certain chord progressions don't actually quite work. For example, in the I-IV-ii-V-...
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Vocal range of a crowd
I am planning to sing a song and which has a vocal range of D3-D4.
I want the crowd to join in too. Should I raise or lower the tune of this song to better fit the crowd's range?
Which key or vocal ...
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What is the best way to learn to sing harmony?
I am quite capable of singing the lead vocal but have a difficult time finding the 3rd or 5th harmony in order to harmonize with someone else. Is there a method of learning to hear or find the ...
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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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When should falsetto be used for a male voice?
I'm really confused about the concept of a falsetto voice. As I understand it, past a point when I'm singing / talking, something in my vocal chords changes, I lose the "basey" sound of my voice, and ...
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Are women's voices one octave higher than men's voices?
I heard this somewhere and was wondering if it's true that women's voices are one octave higher than men's?
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Do out of tune singers hear that they're off?
Is it the song "in your head" that is out of tune or is it your vocalisation of that ideal song that is off, and if so why/how?
I guess what I'm asking is how is it possible to sing consistently out ...
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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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What does it mean to be tone-deaf musically and how does one improve?
I had a vocal session over the weekend and I couldn't get the sound right on the song I was supposed to present, it was "Nothing like Heaven" by Men of Standard.
My instructor said I needed to ...
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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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How to have a penetrating voice?
My voice is always buried in background sound, no matter if it is singing or speaking. What can I do to have a more penetrating voice?
What kind of voice is more penetrating, high or low pitch?
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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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Why do I sing a lot better post intense workout?
I've been singing for years but I don't know why I sing so much better post intense workout. It's like I am truly ready to sing no matter what the notes are. I can hit all those high notes easily and ...
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How do I improve vibrato and breath volume in singing?
Some people say that vibrato is a gift acquired by birth while some say vibrato has to be practiced and gained before puberty. Once puberty (10-12 yrs) is attained, and the male voice changes to a low ...
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How does one sing with vibrato?
I was reading this quesiton: What is the importance of vocal vibrato?
I realised while I know what vibrato is, I have no idea how one does it. What does a singer physically do to utilise this ...
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What is it called when singers very rapidly change pitch while singing the same syllable of text?
I have been wondering whether there is a term for the technique singers use when they sing one syllable of text over a large number of different notes very quickly. There are examples of this in ...
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My throat hurts when I sing
Every time I sing, my throat ends up hurting and I can't figure out why. My vocal teacher doesn't know why either so that doesn't help me at all. She said she thought that maybe I was trying to be too ...
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What is the name of the (I think) Renaissance harmonic device used in choral music that sounds slightly odd today?
I remember in college hearing about people playing minor 'pranks' using this device, however I've forgotten the name and I can't remember the exact details.
It has to do with notes (possibly sevenths?...
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Is it possible to use video games to help improve one's singing?
I've decided that I want to improve my singing. In order to give me incentive to practice (and regular feedback), I thought getting a video game might be of help. I know that it's no substitute for ...
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How to practice singing without annoying my neighbors?
I want to practice my singing but I can't do it properly because I have neighbors; my question is, would it work if I made a practicing cubicle with soundproof all around it? I am not sure if ...
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What is the technology where two vocals overlap simultaneously in songs?
In some new songs by indian music directors, there are two simultaneous solo vocals overlapping, both pronouncing the same words in the same tune, but still able to hear two distinct voices.
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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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Putting guitar and song together
So, I'm still working on this.
I started singing with my playing using hey ya as my first song. (In fact that was the first song I ever played)
Ironically I always lose it at the verse that goes
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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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