Vocals for dummies? suggestions? DVDs, books?

templton89 · 05-10-2008, 01:27 PM

I bought myself an acoustic about half a year ago, and ever since then I wanted to learn how to sing, just a lil bit - so I could pickup my acoustic and strum a few cord and etc. I know that not everybody has the ability to sing, but I also know that voice is like a music instrument (in a way) - if you practice, and know right technique - you'll get better, i.e. will be able to tune in different notes, control pitch better, use your nose and etc. plus I'm not tone deaf and I used to sing in a music club when I was like 9 years old

and after I saw this vid yesterday -

I want to learn how to sing even more. As I said - I don't want to become next best vocalist and etc, just wan't to leanr how to sing a little bit. I was hoping there is a learning DVD for newbs like me? I mean there is one or two DVDs about metal vocals - i.e. Melissa Cross, so there has to be something for normal singing, anyone can suggest anytihng? Thanks

garthfluff · 05-10-2008, 04:35 PM

Find a girlfriend who's a trained vocalist...thats what i did anyway. On the book front though, i've only ever heard good things about 'The Contemporary Singer: Elements of Vocal Technique'. You can pick it up on amazon for about £7ish with a CD.

Drew · 05-10-2008, 06:58 PM

My approach, thus far, has been to claim Tom Waits as my biggest influence.

OK, kidding aside, I'd love some pointers, too. I'll be watching this thread.

NeubyWanKaneuby · 05-10-2008, 07:13 PM

I've actually watched the first zen of screaming dvd and she actually concentrates on singing technique more than 'screaming'... might be worth a look. the exercises are pretty easy to follow, just need to fast forward through all the talking and BS that occurs between each part of her lessons.

The breathing exercises alone helped me, but I don't practice enough, so I haven't made many strides.

templton89 · 05-11-2008, 02:20 PM

My friend just got Zen if Screaming dvd - will watch it asap.
Finding gf who is a trained vocalist - that's pretty cool idea, but unfortunately all girls that I know sound like a bum after hungover when they are trying to sing...

I'll keep on looking for dvd's and etc, I think there are plenty of them, and at least a few good ones - so hopefully I'll find something.

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templton89 ss.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 117 Real Name: Dmitry Main Seven: RG7321 w/ Blaze bridge Rig: GuitarPort/GuitarRig Thanked: 4	Vocals for dummies? suggestions? DVDs, books? I bought myself an acoustic about half a year ago, and ever since then I wanted to learn how to sing, just a lil bit - so I could pickup my acoustic and strum a few cord and etc. I know that not everybody has the ability to sing, but I also know that voice is like a music instrument (in a way) - if you practice, and know right technique - you'll get better, i.e. will be able to tune in different notes, control pitch better, use your nose and etc. plus I'm not tone deaf and I used to sing in a music club when I was like 9 years old and after I saw this vid yesterday - I want to learn how to sing even more. As I said - I don't want to become next best vocalist and etc, just wan't to leanr how to sing a little bit. I was hoping there is a learning DVD for newbs like me? I mean there is one or two DVDs about metal vocals - i.e. Melissa Cross, so there has to be something for normal singing, anyone can suggest anytihng? Thanks

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garthfluff Heavy Metal Machine Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 150 Real Name: Ali Main Seven: Framus Diablo Rig: Mesa Rec > Orange Thanked: 4	Find a girlfriend who's a trained vocalist...thats what i did anyway. On the book front though, i've only ever heard good things about 'The Contemporary Singer: Elements of Vocal Technique'. You can pick it up on amazon for about £7ish with a CD.

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NeubyWanKaneuby ss.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 78 Real Name: Shane Main Seven: Apex II Main ERG: n/a Rig: Line 6 Flextone III Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I've actually watched the first zen of screaming dvd and she actually concentrates on singing technique more than 'screaming'... might be worth a look. the exercises are pretty easy to follow, just need to fast forward through all the talking and BS that occurs between each part of her lessons. The breathing exercises alone helped me, but I don't practice enough, so I haven't made many strides.

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templton89 ss.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 117 Real Name: Dmitry Main Seven: RG7321 w/ Blaze bridge Rig: GuitarPort/GuitarRig Thanked: 4	My friend just got Zen if Screaming dvd - will watch it asap. Finding gf who is a trained vocalist - that's pretty cool idea, but unfortunately all girls that I know sound like a bum after hungover when they are trying to sing... I'll keep on looking for dvd's and etc, I think there are plenty of them, and at least a few good ones - so hopefully I'll find something.


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