Here's The Key To Being A Good Singer

[sydfan]

Don't be afraid to sing! Have confidence and it will roll right out of you!

[micwalt]

I've heard way too many confident singers who suck.

[sydfan]

I've heard way too many confident singers who suck.I'll meet you at the flag pole at 3pm sharp!


:mad:

[SevenString]

I've heard way too many confident singers who suck.

I've heard sydfan sing, and he certainly does not suck. :thu: :rawk:

Maybe he meant, "Assuming you can carry a tune in a bucket..." :idk:

[RupertB]

Definitely an important aspect. I have heard good singers who weren't nearly as good under the pressure of being on-stage.

I'll add: Sing in your voice. Just because the guitar player is trying to cop "that tone" doesn't mean you should try to be the Rich Little/Frank Caliendo of rock & roll.

[micwalt]

I'll meet you at the flag pole at 3pm sharp!


:mad:

Don't chicken out!
:mad:

[seahorse]

Have you ever watched the American Idol open auditions? :cop:

[careful now]

i believe the key is d minor, the saddest of all keys.

[Bajazz]

1. Is to have self insight at your current abilities. This way you can work on what is your weakest points related to what you are trying to do. And skip working on your strengths as this is wasted energy

2. Be able to work on your act and be willing to invest a minimum of quality time into developing yourself. This don't have to be hours daily if you follow #1, but it needs to be a constantly task.

3. Don't be afraid to sing! Have confidence and make the best out of yourself on the stage. Act as if you don't have the weaknesses and be a true star.

4. Be sure you are having fun all the time both practicing and performing. Take a deep look into what environment variables that can make your act better for you and your audience.

[aliensexist112]

yea I totaly agree...don't be aware of singing..just...sing and...enjoy it!!!

[Goldenvoice]

The key to being a 'good' singer, is to BECOME a good singer...


Keep yourself in top physical condition. #1

Listen to yourself - LEARN to HEAR yourself. LISTEN to the MASTERS - for whatever genre / style you wish to 'be'.

Let the true compliments build your confidence, and listen carefully to constructive criticism, and consider the source.

Practice, Practice, Practice


The times I've been approached about voice lessons, and given in to a 'setting' - most who approach me are already building a foundation - they sing on key, and have good rhythm/timing, but have no idea how to support.

They have no real idea what it 'feels' like to sing - no idea what to do with their 'body', and instead try to sing from their throat.:facepalm:

A quick explanation, and they either 'get it', or they don't - I'm always encouraging, however...

***
Years ago, I was performing an informal 'Dining experience', and approached by a large man, with a huge huge voice - told me not to take him wrong, but there was something really GROSS I was doing...

A legendary Opera singer, turns out (who will remain un-named). He invited me to his home for a voice lesson... told me the majors would be interested, but a few things I had to learn first...

He said, back in the day, (he's retired now for some time) as a young man, a world renowned vocal coach/teacher (female) said to him "sing like I've got a hold of the end of your cock!":eek:

I 'got' what he was saying, and keep it in mind...

G;)

[Consume]

I've heard way too many confident singers who suck.

That is your opinion.

For example, I think Axl Rose sucks. The guy can't sing. But millions of tone deaf people bought his CD's and made him a very rich man.

[romvert]

That is your opinion.

For example, I think Axl Rose sucks. The guy can't sing. But millions of tone deaf people bought his CD's and made him a very rich man.
You're generalizing the word "suck" a bit too much.Axl was a much better singer and performer than you might think; his head resonance was actually exceptional compared to other singers of his time, and he had excellent pitch. He was a performer of incredible energy, and a good writer. Of course, alcohol and drugs always stood in the way of his best performance, but he did have his better days...
But taking notice and sorting out what sucks and what's marketable, is a different talent in itself...

[search now]

[QUOTE=Goldenvoice;31891664]The key to being a 'good' singer, is to BECOME a good singer...


Keep yourself in top physical condition. #1

































The world bodybuilding champion couldnt even talk right

[bustaplz]

[QUOTE=Goldenvoice;31891664]The key to being a 'good' singer, is to BECOME a good singer...


Keep yourself in top physical condition. #1

































The world bodybuilding champion couldnt even talk right

Bodybuilding does not imply being in good physical condition. I think Goldenvoice was referring more to keeping your lungs, throat, sinuses, and mouth healthy and avoiding injuring any of the above.

[pirata]

I've heard way too many confident singers who suck.

Would they have been any better if they were not (sp?) confident?

[SevenString]

Would they have been any better if they were not (sp?) confident?

Maybe it would have been more quiet? ;)

[bonscottvocals]

There is no question that you have to sing with confidence, but that comes with anything that you do in life. If you aren't confident, then you're just going through the motions, that includes any position in the band.

That said, as people have mentioned, you should watch the American Idol auditions and see how some of these tone-deaf, no rhythm individuals go in there thinking that they are 'all that', and as they walk away with the judges laughing (same with millions of viewers); they scream and cry on camera that they were treated unfairly. Same with their friends and mothers.

If you listen to yourself, play to your strengths, and sing in the keys and styles in which you are best, then you'll become more confident in your singing.

[search now]

american idol is delusion not confidence

[GordonFreeman]

Don't be afraid to sing! Have confidence and it will roll right out of you!

So true. When you have what it takes, confidence is 80% of it when singing. Also works for other instruments, but since vocals are a physical instrument in your body, it's even more noticeable.

[GordonFreeman]

I've heard way too many confident singers who suck.

That's because they're confident for all the wrong reasons. They should first shut up and learn, practice, and THEN be confident :)

[GordonFreeman]

Have you ever watched the American Idol open auditions? :cop:

Those people are bad singers because they're stupid, not confident.

Stupid is thinking you have it when you don't, and try to sing when you should shut up and learn.
Confident is knowing you have learned some things, you are serious about what you do, and that you shouldn't be afraid to show it.

[rockerdiva]

Don't be afraid to sing! Have confidence and it will roll right out of you!

Guess I can agree, if you have a certain amount of ability to start with. I'll also add, keep singing. The more you do it the better you get. You have to find the balance, though - you have to not be afraid to push yourself and take chances, but also be smart enough to know how and when not to advertize your shortcomings ;)

[Eldee]

When I think secret to singing I recall as a youngster jamming with an older fellow who was a very good vocalist. When I posed this question he was admamant:

Sing with your diaphragm.

At first I balked at the idea of singing with a female contraceptive device in order to get better at it, but soon understood.

Of course he meant concentrating where the air was coming from rather than where it was going. Reminds me of doing bends on a harmonica and the old "sucking the air out of a shoe mantra". Weird mantras like that can bring you into focus I guess.

[loveyourstarfish]

Confidence in your abilities. If you don't currently have it, then you can't be truly confident. If I know a song on guitar like the back of my hand, I won't have any issue playing it confidently or half-assed. It's the same with singing IMO-if you are unsure about making the notes and have not practiced enough in certain areas, you won't have that confidence.

David Archuleta's voice teacher said at a seminar (something like this): "the audience should be focusing on your delivery/emotion, etc. and able to enjoy your song(s), not worrying about whether you are able to hit the correct notes, etc. whilst you are performing.

I may have botched the quote, but I think its a worthwhile piece of advice.

[SevenString]

Confidence in your abilities. If you don't currently have it, then you can't be truly confident. If I know a song on guitar like the back of my hand, I won't have any issue playing it confidently or half-assed. It's the same with singing IMO-if you are unsure about making the notes and have not practiced enough in certain areas, you won't have that confidence.

David Archuleta's voice teacher said at a seminar (something like this): "the audience should be focusing on your delivery/emotion, etc. and able to enjoy your song(s), not worrying about whether you are able to hit the correct notes, etc. whilst you are performing.

I may have botched the quote, but I think its a worthwhile piece of advice.

Absolutely true! That's something my dad taught me early on, that if you seem like you're straining or otherwise pushing your personal envelope, it can make the audience uncomfortable.

I know when I see someone in a club trying to sing at the edge of his or her ability, I start to squirm, waiting for the inevitable embarrassing mistake(s).

Even if you put a lot of work into your performance, it SHOULD seem "easy" to the audience, to put them at ease.

[Okieslims]

I think the key is to use your voice in your own way. Bob Dylan would sound like crap singing the national anthem, but not too many people can belt out "One More Cup of Coffee" like he can.

Not everyone was born with a classically good range like Whitney Houston. That said, not everyone was born with the gravel and emotion in their voice like Bruce Springsteen either.

You just have to be confident in your voice and find your style.. and often the guys and gals that don't have perfect voices end up standing out and succeeding more than the folks that have "good" voices.