HOW SINGING A SCREAM VOICE

HOW SINGING A SCREAM VOICE

hai,

dont u ever hear a scream voice,its hot right?

of course,i mean it called romantic .any way,the name isn't important,but how about the way to do it?

it's extremly extremly important,

so,sigit andi from indonesia will share how i learn it.

The first thing you need to do is find your vocal range. To do this, keep singing a certain word at different pitches and see which one feels the most comfortable and natural to you.

Always drink room temperature water before, during breaks, and after screaming, always.

Do not ever scream while you are sick, it will damage your voice.

Never force your voice.

This may be the most important thing that I say on this entire website. Why? Because if you don’t know how to scream… If you don’t scream with proper technique… You will damage your voice. Period.

I know when you hear people screaming in heavy metal bands, it sounds downright aggressive. This doesn’t mean you have to be aggressive with your vocal chords!

These singers use a special technique to produce these sounds. More on this in a moment…

If you shout / yell / or force the voice in any other way, you will end up with a sore throat more often and not. And it can be worse than just a sore throat. You could wind up in hospital getting vocal nodules removed. So please….

Scream Better With These Simple Tips

Here are a few tips that hardcore and metal vocalists can take with them when considering how to scream better. As much as tons of kids think that there's a "magical secret" that hones your voice into a metal monster from hell, that's simply not the case unfortunately. It takes a little dedication, hard-work, and time (yep, you won't be able to pick fights with Tim Lambesis of As I Lay Dying just yet)

1. If it hurts, you're doing it wrong.

Sure you can wail like a hellion, but you can't talk for the next few hours. That's not the correct way to attempt how to scream better. If things start to hurt, that should motivate you to try new things. Learn to picture your voice coming out of your nose rather than your throat. Honestly, this change of visualization has effects on how your throat will create sounds.

2. Support your screams with lots of air.

Now, when I say this, don't try to suck the crowd surfers' shoes off with a giant gulp of air, thinking that you're going to let it out like a metal lord. Bring the air in, expanding your stomach and keeping your shoulders perfectly still! You'll only negate your air flow using your shoulders. Don't let all the air out at once either. Use your gut like a little reserve tank. This tip is overlooked sometimes when considering how to scream better.

3. Practice on your own.

This rule goes with everything else in life. Practice makes perfect. Yea, I'm using a cliché only because it's true when learning how to scream. You can't expect to make a progression in your voice if you only scream twice a week at band practice. When you're driving to school or the mall, slip in a cd of your favorite metal or screamo band and practice. You'll see the improvements soon enough. Plus, it's fun to see the reactions from other cars.

4. Wear earplugs.

Now, I LIVE by this rule. Lots of screamers will argue, "I can't get into the music" or "I can't hear anything." Those are just excuses. Have you ever worn earplugs and talked to someone? You might have noticed that there's a great deal of reverberation inside of your own head. This is HIGHLY beneficial to you because it will let you know just how much rasp and effort you can give without straining your voice. Think about the time when the venue you played had monitors that didn't let you hear anything. Now you can hear yourself just fine.

These are just a few tips that a lot of the most idolized screamers take to heart. As much as it sucks, learning how to scream better isn't quick. It can take weeks or maybe even months, but don't give up! There's a demon inside all of us.

The correct way to scream is using a technique called vocal fry. Vocal fry is the noise that happens when the vocal chords vibrate very slowly. If you imitate Elma Fudd saying “Be wery wery quite. I’m hunting wabbit”, you will be using vocal fry.

The great thing about vocal fry, is you can use it as much or as little as you like. You can..

   1. Use a “pure” vocal fry sound to give the impression of a full scream.

   2. You can sing a note while adding a little vocal fry. This will give your sound an aggressive “buzz”.

   3. You can sing a note and finish it with a vocal fry “scream”.

Mastering this technique gives you a lot of artistic freedom. It’s especially handy if you sing heavy metal, punk, hard rock, or anything similar.

Gain in volume and aggression through practice. This is how you build it up into a big sound. When you first start practicing vocal fry, it will likely sound quite small. With practice though, you will sound like a raging monster!

Experiment with the sound and record yourself frequently. This will give you an idea of what it sounds like outside your head.

Remember… Never force your voice. Your larynx (voice box) is extremely delicate, and too much air can cause a lot of damage.

Vocal fry doesn’t require much air at all, so don’t use more than you need.

   1. Bare down. Yes, like you're using the restroom. Hold your breath while trying this a few times until you get used to the feeling. Don't over-do it.

   2.Breathe. Practice letting out a little bit of air at a time. At first it'll sound like you're grunting.

   3.Control your tone. Keep trying different methods of letting the air out. You don't want to release too much air, or you'll be of no use on stage.

   4.The wider, the higher. Use your diaphragm, and feel where your throat is straining to control the pitch. The wider your mouth, the easier it is to scream highs. The more round you make your mouth, the easier the lows come.

   5.Scream to music. The best way to learn is to scream harmonies with your favorite bands. I say harmonies because you won't sound like other screamers yet, especially not good ones. If you're screaming harmonies, you can hear your own voice and learn how without getting discouraged because you don't match the lead's voice.

   

 Tips

    * What you drink or eat can have an affect on how you scream, some people scream better after drinking certain drinks. But the temperature matters most. Avoid cold foods and drinks.

    * Room temperature tea with honey is great for a smooth scream. It helps coat your throat. Anything that will coat your throat helps. Try to avoid milk, as it can make you cough as well.

    * If you scream without music, you'll sound awkward and very piecey, like your voice separates too much. The music covers up these tiny flaws, but your ultimate goal is to fix them yourself.

    * Scream in your car while driving, just don't pass out.

    * Cup your hand and place it against your ear and mouth. This carries the sound of your scream directly to your ear so you can hear it better. This is the closest thing to hearing what you'll sound like through a microphone.

    * Cupping your microphone creates a smoother sound. It creates more depth as your scream bounces off your hands and the mic doesn't lose as much of the noise.

    * If you sing and scream, try screaming a short phrase or even, "1, 2, 3, 4". When you start, speak or sing the first number, and scream the rest. Repeat the phrase and scream the first number, but sing the second and scream the rest. Repeat this until your voice is more used to alternating and you don't strain or change keys when you switch.

    * Practice makes perfect.

Warnings

    * If you feel any pain, stop immediately. You're doing it wrong. However, at first, your voice won't be used to the feeling. While screaming your throat should not hurt, but if it begins to feel a bit sore, take the night off and try again tomorrow. Your voice needs to adjust to this new action.

    * If you cough when you first start, try changing your pitch or repositioning where the scream is actually created in your throat by toying with your own muscles. Sometimes starting off too high or too low will cause you to cough.

    * Keep in mind that you are not actually screaming! You're just straining your vocal chords to vibrate harder and allow air out in segments instead of fully. Your scream will be no louder than a general shout or holler. My scream is much quieter than my yelling voice.