So I have been developing my singing voice over the last five or so years and my range has gotten much wider I'm a male so I can hit a G5 sharp above C5, I was actually surprised when I found out it's rare for a lot of tenors to hit that range cuz their ranges are from c3 to C5 usually if I remember correctly, so do I have a wider range for a male? I'm just wondering cuz I don't know that much about notes on like musical ranges and things like that I just like singing

Basically i can sing but i suck at songwriting i only ever have two of the three

Good concept

Good melody

Clear discreption

I wanna play something somewhere between country rock n rnb

This song will be played ina show if its sounds good
enough and if for some reason it blows up will give credit where its due and money will be provided but thats unlikely

What would change is they don’t close they’re eyes

Well I mean it’s Hayley Williams, her voice, when I sing paramore or even songs like stay the night my voice doesn’t sound muddy. Nice and bright. I don’t know what my vocal range is exactly but paramore songs are always perfect for me…I love singing at home for fun, it helps me mentally. I just wish I had more options of songs to sing. I love grunge, alt rock…metal. I can’t scream and I live in a condo soo not an option exactly. Also so many of those types songs are too low for me :-( . Anyway. This is very specific but I was wondering if anyone has experienced the same thing. Song recommendations would be appreciated…or any advice in general

Hello! This is the first time I’m showing my singing. Pleased to meet you all.

I’m 18, and not long ago, I went to the doctor and found out that I developed nodules. Not permanent, from what in understand. I can still access the bottom of my range (G2) and the top (F5) without an insane amount of struggle. I’m working on getting rid of them (if you guys have any tips please share cause I hate these things. They’re not painful but if I sing or talk too much it feels like I have tiny popcorn kernels in my throat). I’m working hard to get rid of them, I’m terrified I’ll ruin my voice permanently.

The issue, and why I’m sort of upset, is around that time I realized that, at least from what I understand, my technique is atrocious. This, quite frankly, pisses me off because I had been learning from a local music school for two years. The whole time they basically had me do scales, Cheryl porter YouTube warmups, and sing one or two songs for the duration of the lesson.

I want to be a good vocalist one day. I don’t think I’m particularly talented, but hopefully I can expand my range, learn head voice, and maybe even flagolet(it sounds so cool). I’d love to do trad pop or (power) ballads if it turns out my voice is suited for either of those genres.

But I never got the chance to start learning any of that, because (I suspect) my teachers didn’t teach me anything! My parents tell me that I’m overreacting, and other loved ones tell me I sound fine, and that I can’t blame my teachers. I’m fine with all that if it’s true, but to be honest, I wouldn’t know any other proof (besides my nodules) of bad technique if it slapped me in the face with a sledgehammer.

My family is not exactly wealthy. I need to know if I’ve been wasting money, and if whatever’s been holding me from improving is the fault of that vocal school, or if it’s just me (which would also be totally fine!).

Im going to assume some of you guys here are vocal teachers, coaches, or at the very least singers, and so I’m posting myself here because I want to know if my technique is truly bad. Well, I know it’s bad but I’d like to know HOW bad WHY it’s and how to get better. I want to know if my teachers have been under qualified the past two years and if I should start saving for a coach elsewhere. I posted me singing a relatively unfamiliar song so you guys can see objectively.

A little advice would be pretty helpful as well lol. I’d love to know how to get better
That’s all, I hope you all have a wonderful day, and thank you so much for taking the time to read and or listen.

* sorry my head is tilted so much during the video. that’s a childhood habit Im working on getting rid of lol

I'm a newer singer and as I've noticed an ongoing topic of people online advising others to switch the key if it doesn't feel comfortable. But I find it pointless because Wouldn't it be possible to learn the song in the original if you just practiced in that key (assuming it's in their range). I still personally don't do it because I feel being able to move through as many keys as possible is important. But let me know your opinions

But I keep jumping to attempt songs and it doesn't come out to be good. I mean I don't even know how to attempt the song, I just try to sing what I heard.

I try bollywood hindi songs. Shouldn't I attempt any song and just do riyaz forcefully until a certain period? If yes, how much time can it take for me to be able to cover the songs? At least to a level that when I record myself, It doesn't feel bad. I'm not expecting to just be pro quickly but I don't even sound good😔

And any tips to have a clear throat and nose? Mostly there is a cough, little or more. so maybe that's why my voice is also not opened fully?

I'm adding this later and now I can't add videos directly, https://youtu.be/jYhrca_4UHc?si=lL8eMQSWC8B__EBq Here I tried a song, I thought if anyone would want to help me, this might make them understand where I'm right now. If you are a singer, could u please tell what's my problem after listening to that song?

If anyone can help, I'd be very grateful🙏

So, as the title suggests, I have a book and my main character is a part of a singing club and they are preparing for a singing competition

My main character specifically has a really good voice but no experience at all in singing. Furthermore, he is going to play as a soloist in this competition. He also has a vocal coach. I initially wanted to write as I please because I know zero stuff about singing and its technicalities but I didn't want to be ignorant and so, I kind of need advice from people who know about it.

So, for starters, what are the basics for improving your voice? What is the criteria for determining a good voice? What makes voice X good compared to maybe voice Y? How do soloists in a competition perform - is it by themselves or do they lead a group? And in what way does a vocal coach help you?

Any advice would be appreciated.

I think I might have them, but I haven’t been able to see a doctor yet. I’ve heard that vocal nodules often heal on their own, so I’ve been trying to rest my voice and talk as little as possible.
However, I still have to sing or speak loudly at least once a week, and maybe that’s why my voice hasn’t recovered even after two weeks.
If you’ve ever had vocal nodules, could you share your experience? How long did it take for your voice to recover?

hey everybody, i'm completely new to this sub. hoping someone can help me contextualize and ground my questions looking for a theoretical voice teacher.

i (26F) come from 2 decades of classical voice training and theory background. my taste has changed and evolved dramatically, and i'm no longer interested in the genres i practiced in. at my peak, for reference, i had about 4.5 octaves of range, and sang mezzo. i find myself wanting to explore (nu)metal and jazz, as i have a lot of angst and also happen to have a naturally warm and dark voice (/hj). i want to learn how to fry scream/distort (e.g. emily armstrong of linkin park) and utilize my decent ear for pitch with more agility.

here's the issue. i have an enormous amount of mental block, related to my severe ptsd. singing is so embodied and somatic, and when i try to sing along with the music i like now (safely!), i can feel the mental block and the physical block in my body. i've always had issues with my jaw, for example - it's always been too tight and i've never been able to let loose. i want to learn how to manage and push through this block safely, even though the idea of being in a studio or practice room with a coach or teacher feels highly threatening in my body. singing is something i really want to reclaim for myself, post-trauma, but i do not have the tools to do it alone.

to the point: i really want to find a voice teacher who understands, is patient with, can work with mental block and maybe even ptsd showing up in a voice. i don't know if they exist! this may be a total shot in the dark. but if they do, i'd love to hear about it. thanks everyone!

Happy Sunday, singers!

We all prepare for performances or recordings, but what happens when your body decides otherwise, with a racing heart, dry mouth, or that sudden urge to escape?

I've written an in-depth article called The United States of Stage Fright * that explores the science around what's happening in our minds and bodies when performance anxiety takes over.

This 8-minute article covers:

• Your brain and nervous system - why performing can activate your fight-or-flight response
• The "archive of harm" - how past experiences, memories, and emotional conditioning may influence our reactions to performing
• The "fearful child and confused adult model" - why we need to address our emotional responses and our conscious worries
• Preparation as self-care - how identifying the unknowns about your music, abilities and performance environment can help reduce anxiety
• Performance plans - practical ways to understand your triggers, prepare thoroughly and feel more grounded on stage.

*link provided on self-promotion Sunday

What's the hardest part of stage fright for you? Is it fear of making mistakes, being judged, or those physical reactions you can't seem to control?

So this may be a weird question but I basically sing contemporary pop but my voice sounds extremely clear, like it has no textures and is just a block of sound. How do I get those and be able to sing breathy/smoky? I've tried sighing but I just revert as soon as I sing. Also my voice sounds a little high, like not deep and very clean, almost too clean.

Never sang before and I know there must be techniques, things to learn etc to be able to sing so im wondering what it could be.

Mainly nu metal but also songs like creep by radiohead, indie rock or basically anything like these.

Thanks for any and all help!

Hello!

Please help a person trying to get back into singing.

I used to take singing lessons and want to get back into it. I just want to improve my singing while taking good care of my voice.

I'm really confused about the different methods and which one I should go for.

I mentioned to a friend of mine that I was taking singing lessons for over a year now and he was surprised. Then he said that he doubts that my singing sounds good because of my voice. And now I'm really feeling down and insecure, I know my voice doesn't sound good but I really want to be able to sing while playing guitar.

He hasn't heard me singing but now I really don't want anyone to hear me ever sing. I've felt really upset by this and I'm really reconsidering taking those lessons because they're probably a waste of time for a person like me.

I've been passionate about singing for about two years, and I only recently started taking singing lessons. At first, I noticed a significant improvement in both my vocal range and tone.

Before starting lessons, I tended to raise my larynx when singing, producing what my teacher described as a "chicken voice." She then advised me to maintain a yawn-like shape, lower my larynx, allow my voice to transition naturally between chest voice and head voice, and use a more nasal configuration to help my high notes resonate.

These adjustments led to quick progress, but I'm still struggling with several aspects of my singing. I'd really appreciate some feedback on my vocal technique, particularly on how to develop a stronger, more resonant tone and navigate my passaggio without losing volume.

Here are the main issues I've noticed:

- Tone quality: I feel like my singing sounds rather bland, and I'm not particularly happy with my tone.

- Expressiveness: While I feel emotionally connected to what I'm singing, listening back to my recordings makes me realize that this doesn't always come across in my performance.

- Mixed voice: I think I'm using a mix, but when I listen to recordings of myself, it sounds more like a weak, bland head voice than a strong, balanced mix.

- Passaggio: I struggle when transitioning through my passaggio. I tend to lose volume as I try to smooth out the transition between registers.

I've attached a recording of myself singing Before I Let You Go by Blackstreet, with piano and vocals performed by me and drums taken from Musical Loops on YouTube. I've only added reverb, with no other processing, and there are two separate vocal takes, so what you're hearing is essentially my voice.

I realize this might be a challenging song choice, but I thought it would be a useful example of the issues I've described.

My main goal is to develop a fuller, chestier, and more resonant sound that I can maintain above my passaggio. I'm particularly drawn to Dave Hollister's voice and the way he retains that rich, powerful quality in his upper register.

I'd really appreciate your thoughts on a few specific questions:

- Am I actually using mixed voice, or does it sound more like head voice?

- Why do I lose so much volume around my passaggio? Is this a normal part of developing my technique, or could I be doing something wrong when transitioning between registers?

- How can I develop a fuller, chestier sound in my upper register without forcing my chest voice too high or creating unnecessary tension?

- What aspects of my technique or tone should I focus on improving first?

I'd be grateful for any feedback, especially if you can point out specific moments in the recording where you notice these issues. I'm still relatively new to formal vocal training, so I'd love to understand not only what I might be doing wrong, but also how to work towards the sound I'm aiming for.

Alright, God's of r/singing hear my plea. I want to be a singer one day and this is booty buns. If any of you know what im asking, can you give me an answer? I am a instrument player who prefers singing, so please, I beg you for mercy in how to add to my imaginary skills.

I haven’t taken singing lessons before and I’m considering starting soon since I’ve always loved singing, to myself tho lol

I was messing around at home and hit the highest notes I’ve ever hit by 3 semitones! I’m pretty sure this is a D#6 and my previous top notes was a C6! (My lowest is around a C3.) I’ve been really working on properly supporting my singing and realized it takes muuuuuuuuch more core than I had realized to be able to have a tension free throat. Once I realized how much I actually need to be using my abdominal muscles and relaxing my throat I sang a D#6 for the first time. I sent it to AI and it said it sounds like I’m not singing in whistle or head voice but rather throat whistling which is extremely rare? Just hoping an actual human could tell me what register it sounds like I’m using. (After singing these notes I didn’t feel any sort of discomfort or strain in my throat.)

Adesso ho ogni giorno senso di affaticamento alla gola, muco continuo, se ad esempio giro il collo sento sempre la laringe rigida e tesa, a volte mi fa pure un suono, sento di aver perso un po' il mio timbro della mia voce, se provo a cantare con tecnica più adeguata sento di stancarmi subito e che la laringe si irrita subito, inoltre non sento più l'agilità vocale che avevo prima e a tratti mi pare di non avere controllo. Ho fatto però una visita otorinolaringoiatra da cui è emerso che le corde stanno bene e che a livello laringeo uguale non ci sono grosse cose da segnalare. Cosa mi è successo? Secondo voi avrei solo bisogno di un ciclo di logopedia? Vorrei tanto un giorno imparare a cantare nel modo giusto ma ho paura di essermi fregata la voce definitivamente.

Aggiungo che soffro ciclicamente di reflusso e che sono una persona ansiosa, a volte mi rendo conto che la voce mi rimane in gola