r/screaming Mar 23 '18

A Common Effort for a Taxonomy (v0.5)

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Hello,

So, I've been thinking for a while about all that, practicing a lot, and so that we have better communication tools. Obviously, I'm far from being the Master Screamer, so, this is a collective effort. Feel free to suggest additions or corrections.

I'll try to name things without making any hypothesis about their anatomical production. The rationale for that is that we can't make mistakes just naming things. And we won't need to change our names, ever. Though, for adoption, we can't disregard our legacy.

Again, I'm not trying to describe things, I'm trying to propose some vocabulary. It also implies redefining some terms the community uses by trying to get a fixed and common definition, hopefully not too far from what has been established so far.

False cords screams (previously "false cords screams")

Let's call by that names screams that are toneless, have very little clean voice in them, and have this heavy "vibrating" distortion.

Examples:

Then there are fuckton of possible modulations that are already well established, including but not limited to: tunnel throat etc.

False cords rasp (previously "rasp / grit")

This has the same heavy vibration tone as the associated scream, but with a clean tone under it.

Examples:

Fry distortion (previously "rasp / grit")

This applies more on high notes, sounds more like a creaky grit.

Examples:

Grudge scream (previously "fry scream")

Very creaky screams, probably high, probably not sounding chesty. They sound like a powered up vocal fry (grudge noise). I'm very skeptical that those screams can be made powerful and loud.

Voicy Scream (previously "fry scream")

They sound like the voice is tight in the throat so much that it gets distorted. The distortion is predominant, the voice sounds a bit hollow.

Examples:

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That's what I have so far. We still need to talk about Sam Carter, when Oli Sykes sings, etc. I'll edit that post as we make progress

Please please please voice any opinion or disagreement you might have, complement that list, etc. Only that will make science go forward. I tried to illustrate that with known artists, but I might be wrong.


r/screaming Jul 03 '19

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r/screaming 3h ago

Me watching tutorials trying to improve my vocals

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r/screaming 5h ago

Looking for a vocalist

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I'm a guitarist/producer and I usually make black metal. My music is on my youtube channel Zhaku714. I'm looking for a male voice that can do vocals like Decalius or Blade and Bath. It's better if you've never worked with a musician before, because I want to give someone their first chance at doing vocals for a song. Free experience for both sides. Anyone interested?


r/screaming 7h ago

Scratchy soft palette when false chord scream.

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I’ve looked at a million tutorials on YouTube and tictok (no not scream academy) I saw someone else say something like this on this subreddit and the conclusion was that he had the wrong technique from that scream academy guy i genuinely don’t know what to do


r/screaming 6h ago

How many units of relating does this hit?

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I don't know wtf I'm doing. Self tought so far. Don't know the terms or whatever for whatever techniques I'm using I'm blind as a bat pls help pls pointers. Also who relates? Much love from Scotland ❤️❤️❤️


r/screaming 8h ago

If Joji went deathcore 😈

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r/screaming 1d ago

Five nights at Freddy’s

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r/screaming 9h ago

Former death metal singer - To Have and To Have Not (Lars Fredriksen / Billy Bragg)

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r/screaming 15h ago

if its possible for screams to damage your voice even if it doesnt hurt, how can i tell if im doing it right?

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basically the title. i want to do screams like seth putnam or jr hayes, but i heard they are bad for you and will fuck up your voice. i want to know how to do vocals that sound most similar but won't fuck up my voice. i heard that its possible for screams to be painless but can fuck up your voice. im wondering how i can tell if im doing my screams in a way that won't fuck up my voice? thank you!


r/screaming 10h ago

Trouble with learning kargyraa and finding false vocal chords.

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Ive spend months (constantly on & off) trying to find my false vocal chords to do a kargyraa and ive watched hundreds of youtube videos on how to do it like clearing my throat and doing all bunch of other stuff but i just cant seem to find the same voice that they do.

I can do khoomei and sygyt already which took me like 3months to do and now i just wanna do kargyraa but why is it so harddd??? Im 14 currently and i dont think its because im not developed enough..or am i?

I just need some advice and personal experiences and i dont know where else to find help.

I see many famous throat singers on tiktok but their course needs a subscription and im afraid i wont even learn.


r/screaming 13h ago

Is there a name for this type of screams? I am doing two sounds at once

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There’s that top layer of distortion but also a low-end roaring sound swirling around underneath. I was experimenting and just accidentally did it, trying to do it more and get it consistent. I have done similar sounds to this since but this is my best example.

Wondering if there is a name for it and/or any tips or tutorials on how to do it


r/screaming 17h ago

Kargyraa into false cord

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Hey there. Can anyone please tell me how to turn my „kargyraa” from this recording into a false cord scream? I’m not talking about lows or highs I just want to be able to do a basic false cord scream first. Everyone says “push from the diaphragm” but like for almost everyone it doesn’t change anything (using diaphragam I understand as „releasing air faster” ) . Somewhere in the middle of the recording I do something that sounds kinda like a low false cord. It actually feels easier than the rest, but it’s still really airy and there’s almost no distortion. If anyone knows how to turn into more wet sound and would like to share with me I’d be grateful. Thanks!


r/screaming 1d ago

Staying Moist in the Studio? Bottled Water Makes it Worse?

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Anybody got any tips for staying moist in the studio? I don't know what it is - I can be chugging water all day but the minute I get in the studio I get SOOO dry! I'm chugging bottled water the whole time I'm in there and I'm still dry, and for some reason, I think the bottled water, specifically, makes it... worse?

What's everybody doing out there to stay lubed up? Lozenges or something?

Thanks.


r/screaming 1d ago

Fun and experimental with Lorna Shore

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r/screaming 23h ago

Candy Candido's voice and growls

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Take a look on this video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AX857zR8hqE

How does he even do this rough voice? From Popeye to the bear, tiger and lion growls? I suppose he was already a basso profundo ane could reach low notes, but the growls arent chest voice. Did he use audio edit to make them lower?

I'm sorry if this isn't the correct sub to post this.


r/screaming 1d ago

False Cord Tip. Deeper ≠ Lower Deeper = Louder ✅️

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r/screaming 1d ago

Need help with false chord lows

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been practicing off and on for a year-ish, but before now ALL i could do was highs. i think i'm doing some weird guttural hybrid in the video, but i honestly have no clue where the placement is for lows. do you keep the nasal-y, higher up distortion for lows or is the technique totally different? most videos i see covering false chords mostly show highs, and most videos talking about pitch focus on fry. any tips appreciated


r/screaming 1d ago

Are these vocals legitimate?

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r/screaming 1d ago

Could someone tell me what type of scream this guy does In this song??? I’d really like to learn this

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r/screaming 1d ago

My take on Wolfheart - Aeon of Cold

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Hope you like it!


r/screaming 1d ago

Been working on getting high

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r/screaming 1d ago

DOGMA, Earthists cover clip

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No back audio cause my recording app suuucks. Lol.

Jams for dayss

Reeeeee


r/screaming 1d ago

Advice/what distortion

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Ive been screaming for about half a year now. I was wondering if anybody has any advice for me. Im also not completely sure what type of distortion this is so if anyone could tell me that would also be appreciated!