Honest Opinion On My Voice

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Okay so I have been trying multiple singing techniques for a while now. I hear completely different things about how to sing and how not to. I know a few buddy's of mine that sing great and they're voice is very loud and well projected. They always tell me "Just let it out, Don't be afraid to be loud on high notes". Well some days I have success and some days it sound's absolutely horrid!! This clip is my horrid day. If anyone could give me tips on what I am doing right and what i am doing wrong i would strongly appreciate it. I am a musician View attachment SINGTHIS.mp3

and i STRONGLY appreciate constructive criticism. Also i didn't add reverb or delay. What's the use when asking for an honest opinion and help?

P.S. I am fully aware i am a whiny singer. :) It's just who i am and the voice i was born with.
 
It's not the worst voice in the world, but it's not up there with the greats either.

My observations are:

1 For the most part you hold pitch okay, but it tends to drift around a bit in parts.

2 It seems that the song is pitched overall too high for your voice, and you're straining a bit. Have you tried singing in a lower key? Have you tried different material?

3 Possibly because of the key, possibly because of the lyrics, your voice comes across as a bit whiny.

You didn't add reverb or delay, which is commendable in that it gives an unvarnished impression of your voice.

But . . . a voice has a musical context . . . and that means at least a small amount of reverb to give the voice some attachment to the musical backing.

If you want to get better control of your voice, it would be worth considering a vocal coach.
 
Thanks man! Great reply. I guess everyone who says "Let it out" just gets lucky. I'll definetly practice lower keys. I agree with the "to high for you're voice" Bit 100%
 
Being able to just "let it out" is important . . . it can mark the difference between a so-so performance and a great one. Learning how to shed your inhibitions and let your vocals ride on the emotion of a song is an important part of performing, and I don't think it's a matter of getting lucky.

However, you have to be able to do this within the capabilities of your voice, not trying to do something your voice is not capable of (at this stage) doing. Ive done this myself . . . got swept away with the mood and went for it . . . but on listening back, it was friggin' awful . . . way beyond my capabilities.

So . . . think small steps . . . find something that doesn't extend you too much, and see how well you can master that, working on control, tone, phrasing and pitch. Fro there you can progressively take on more ambitious singing projects.
 
jopshlestick,
I just wanted to let you know that I was listening and I applaud your efforts. Some people don't have the nerves to let outsiders listen to their recording because they do not take criticism well. They don't understand that this is what push a singer to try hard to make his or her vocals better. Anyway, I agree with gecko zzed, but I can not afford a vocal coach at the time (I need some improvements too). Good job!
 
gecko zzed said:
....Learning how to shed your inhibitions and let your vocals ride on the emotion of a song is an important part of performing, and I don't think it's a matter of getting lucky.

However, you have to be able to do this within the capabilities of your voice, not trying to do something your voice is not capable of (at this stage) doing. Ive done this myself . . . got swept away with the mood and went for it . . . but on listening back, it was friggin' awful . . . way beyond my capabilities.

So . . . think small steps . . . find something that doesn't extend you too much, and see how well you can master that, working on control, tone, phrasing and pitch. Fro there you can progressively take on more ambitious singing projects.
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Oh, yeah. Did that recently. My pitch was fine for the most part. Most. That performance will never see the light of day.

OP: Pitch drift usually happens when you try to change placement of a vowel after you start singing it -- bad habit of mine. It also happens when you form your vowel late. For words beginning with a consonant, form the vowel immediately before the consonant. If it's going to be an "ah" form the "ah" with the back of the tongue. Don't worry about consonants so much as vowels. Articulation will come with practice.

Finding keys best suited to one's voice isn't easy. Try different keys and listen for where you sound best and feel most comfortable. You shouldn't strain.

+1 on getting a voice coach.

And @ R&B-N-JAZZ_LADY re "I need some improvements too." -- Who doesn't? I've got plenty of vocal deficiencies. I'm learning to work within them.
 
Yeah I definitely hear a whiny sound. It seems to me like your completely out of pitch to the song. I would recomend singing to other material..but fi you couldn't get the pitch down on this song than how could you on the other...I dont know, I don't mean to bash you man, its just seems like singing is not your thing, but thats just my opinion.
 
Maybe try overdubbing your voice when recording...I know this doesn'g make you a better singer, but it sure as hell makes you sound like one.
 
Hey!

Very brave guy sticking your head above the masses!!

you definitely have a sense of pitch and rhythm - you're only going out of tune occasionally because as mentioned above the vowels sounds and because you haven't learnt about placement and resonance.

Right now your voice is stuck in your throat - hence the lack of power/ strain /slight whininess. Its a big subject unfortunately so your best bet if you're unable to get a voice teacher is do a bit of online research on vocal placement, might give you a few pointers
 
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