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Tips for when you know that you have a lousy voice?
That's me.
One thing becomes clear as I record myself more, mostly to listen for mistakes, timing, etc. I have a crappy voice. I seem to be almost monotone. There is some famous players with less than ideal voices. How do they do it? Tips? |
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They write engaging, meaningful songs that they believe in. People notice emotional content. HE |
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Start a Norman Blake cover band?
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Bob Dylan, for example.
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Neil Young, Tom Waits, Randy Newman, Leon Russell, Leonard Cohen, et al.
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Try writing your own originals (if you haven't already). All these less-than-great singers are great at defining their own songs.
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Too many people assume that if you have a lousy voice, you're stuck with it. Not so! True, some people are gifted, and sing well without much help at all, just like with playing sports or instruments or doing most anything. BUT a good voice teacher, one who understands your goals and is willing and equipped to help you achieve them, can make a world of difference!
If you'd rather just cope with the voice you have now, there are ways, but I would encourage you to not just settle, but make it better! cotten |
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If your problem is limited range, there are plenty of singers who have engaged large audiences with a limited range. As you listen to your recordings ask yourself why someone should give up 3-5 minutes of their time to listen to it. When you can answer the question by having an engaging story to tell, or a way of telling it that lures them to stop to hear it, you've solved your problem.
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Start singing a couple songs every day. I think using a mic/PA setup helped me develop my voice. I honestly believe almost anybody can sing with enough practice.
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My solution was easy, I become an accompanist in a duo.
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Me? I just hum occasionally
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Exactly. Singing is an "instrument" and you have to learn how to control it. Anyone who thinks that it is as simple as opening the mouth and "singing" doesn't understand the complexity of abdominal, chest and head "singing". If you want to master your "instrument" you will need instruction. It's part of every university's performance program.
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You could be like Leo Kottke and joke before songs about your voice sounding like "geese farts on a muggy day."
Bob
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The simple advice is: learn how to sing. Take lessons, hire a coach, go to school. I started on such a quest 4 years by hiring a voice teacher. Wow was it hard! It took a few years to learn the basics and a year after that to begin to like my voice.
The benefits to becoming a singer: 1. Singers get most of the glory and attention when on stage 2. If you sing, you’ll be seen not just heard 3. If you want to be the upfront band leader, being the lead singer is better than being the guitarist/accompaniest. 4. Singing is much more physical than guitar. You’ll get an incredible aerobic workout if you sing for an hour, especially if you’re the lead or soloist. |
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I did my first open mic night a few months ago, I got good feedback. I stated that I didn't think my singing was any good and one far more experienced player/ singer replied "you will find your voice if you practice" another said to practice using a mic as it should be viewed as an instrument in its own right. I now practice with a mic and my wife ( my biggest critic ) says I've improved so much. I agree totally with Puerto Player we can all sing, practice will help you find your voice.
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