I want to sing?

Question

I want to sing, but my voice is not the greatest (but certainly not the worst). The type of sing I want to do is something girls don't often get into- there is some shouting a rough vocals involved. (I can't think of any examples right now- maybe you have some?)
But the request here is; Do you have any tips for singing like a boy? Not 'deepen your voice' type of tips, but how to sing more like a guy sings. Answering this might take a little imagination, but I'm sure there are a few people out there with the answers!
Also, tips to widen my vocal range would be nice. Unless that's impossible, then just ignore the silly question. And please don't suggest a vocal coach or voice lessons- frankly, they aren't in the budget, and there are very few where I live at the moment.

Answer 1

Listen to the songs you like where a man is singing in a style you like, and keep the volume low enough to hear yourself. Sing along and try to imitate that voice. As the vocal develops, try singing it that way alone.

Don't forget to have a mirror handy so you can watch the way you want to look when singing.

Answer 2

Definately look up voice instructions from seth riggs, you might be able to download one of his cd's or something... to widen your range, and this is hard to explain so bear with me, sing like a little kid, very whiny and nasaly, nay nay nay, belting as high as possible, starting at a pitch, go do re mi fa fa fa fa mi re do (singing 'nay' ), and keep goign up a half step each time, if you understand what that means... and just keep going until you can't anymore, and just do that every day, and eventually your range will get bigger, in your head and middle voice (middle vioce is belting, head voice is softly singing)... guys tend to belt and scream, so that will help you with the belting.... with the screaming, just make sure to open your throat, and push pure out out, don't strain your throat to make the scream, let the air do the work...

Hope I helped, despite having issues with explaining the techniques...!

Answer 3

Sing of well matters now not unhealthy, sing of completely satisfied now not unhappy. Sing, Sing a tune, sing it useful to final the complete night time lengthy. Don't fear if its now not well adequate for any person else to listen to, simply sing, sing a tune.

Answer 4

there are cd's you can buy off the internet to coach you.

Answer 5

A = Airflow. Never hold your breath while singing. The airflow is what creates and carries your vocal tone, so keep it flowing. Avoid Clavicular Breathing and Belly Breathing -- instead, learn the proper way to breathe for singing, called diaphragmatic breathing. Fill the lower portion of your lungs as if you had an inner tube around your waist that you were evenly filling.Free Singing Tip A.

B = Breathing properly for singing requires the shoulders to remain down and relaxed, not rise with the breath intake. A singer will gain power to their voice by strengthening the muscles in their ribcage and back. Free Singing Tip B

C = Communicate the music's message. During performance it is very important to communicate the message of the song. If you make a "mistake" don't point it out to your audience. It is most likely they did not even notice. Free Singing Tip C

D = Diaphragmatic Support. Develop the strength and coordination of the diaphragm and become a pro at controlling the speed of the airflow released, the quantity of the airflow released and the consistency of the airflow released.

E = Elasticity of the Vocal Folds. The vocal tone is created as airflow bursts through the cleft of the vocal cords causing them to vibrate/oscillate. The vocal folds can lose elasticity due to misuse, lack of use and/or increase of age. Be sure to train your voice with vocal exercises on a regular basis to keep your voice in shape. Free Singing Tip E

F = Free your natural voice. Don't be a slave to any music style -- even your favorite one. Learn to sing with your full and natural voice by developing your vocal strength and coordination. Then add stylistic nuances to achieve any singing style you desire. Free Singing Tip F

G = Guessing Games. Never guess the pitch you are about to sing. Hear the note in your head before you open your mouth. Free Singing Tip G

H = High notes require consistent and steady airflow. Many students tend to hold their breath as they sing higher. Let the air flow. Try increasing your airflow and gauge your result. Free Singing Tip H

I = Increase your breathing capacity and control by doing breathing exercises every day. Be sure to avoid patterned breathing. Singers must negotiate phrase lengths of all different sizes, so it is important to be versatile. Free Singing Tip I

J = Jumping Jacks. If you are having trouble getting your body completely involved with singing, try doing some cardiovascular activities, like jumping jacks, for a few minutes before getting started again. Sometimes your instrument simply needs an airflow wake-up call. Free Singing Tip J

K = Know your limits. Don't sing too high or too low. Don't sing to the point of vocal fatigue. Never strain or push your voice. Doing so will not result in a higher or lower singing range, or a stronger voice, only a voice that has suffered undue stress. Free Singing Tip K

L = Low notes are often sung with too much airflow. Try decreasing your airflow to achieve a more natural, more relaxed tone.Free Singing Tip L

M = Mirror. Training in front of a mirror can help a singer discover many things about their instrument, as well as confirm that other actions are being done correctly. Be sure to rely on a mirror during vocal training, but be able to leave the mirror to face an audience. Free Singing Tip M

N = Never sing if it hurts to swallow. Free Singing Tip N

O = Open your mouth wider. Nine times out of ten this will help you achieve a stronger, more defined vocal tone. Free Singing Tip O

P = Prepare your instrument before singing. Singers are very much like athletes. Take care of your body/instrument by stretching out the vocal muscles and relieving the body of unnecessary tension before singing. Singing Tip P

Q = Quit smoking. Quit talking too loudly. Quit talking too much. Free Singing Tip Q

R = Raise the Soft Palate. Creating a larger space inside your mouth by raising the soft palate, or fleshy part of the back of our throat, helps achieve a deeper more well rounded singing tone. Free Singing Tip R

S = Sing through the vocal breaks. If you do not teach the muscles the necessary actions to sing through the trouble spots, success will never be achieved. Sing through it, sing through it again, and again.... Free Singing Tip S

T = Tone Placement. Learning the facts about tone placement and resonance make a huge difference in the abilities of a singer. In simple terms, a singer has numerous body cavities (nasal cavity, chest cavity, etc.) and amplifiers (bones, ligaments, etc.) that act as resonators. Focusing the vocal tone through the proper resonating chamber with the proper support is important with regard to controlling and developing your personal sound. Singing Tip T

U = Unique Voice Under Construction. Remember that your voice has its own unique fingerprint and is constantly changing with our actions, environment, health habits, etc. With this in mind, listen to your own voice often and use vocal training tools to keep your voice on the right track. Free Singing Tip U

V = Vibrato. Vibrato is a natural or forced fluctuation of a singing tone. Do not concentrate on learning how to sing with vibrato. Instead, concentrate on the basic foundations of singing, breathing and support. When the proper coordination is achieved, vibrato will occur naturally. Free Singing Tip V

W = Water. Water. Water. Drink room temperature water as often as you can to keep your voice organ hydrated. If you only have cold or hot water available, swish it around in your mouth for a moment. This action will keep your voice organ from being startled or stressed by different temperatures. Free Singing Tip W

Y = You Can Sing with Impact! Exercise your voice daily with contemporary voice lesson products. Don't Just Sing when You Can Sing with Impact!
Free Singing Tip Y

Z = Zzzzzzzz. Be sure to get your rest. If you are tired, your voice will show it. A tired body/instrument will not allow you to produce your best possible sound.

Answer 6

no