Is technique important in singing?

[sage]

Let me know your thoughts
Do you feel technique has helped you gain that beautiful singing voice, or whether you feel it could be gained through practice and patience?

 

[spug2guitarist]

GO OZZY!! and MUSTAINE!!

 

[kidxcore]

abehh.......

 

[sage]

oi! off topic lah!

 

[btherl]

I think Ozzy is quite on topic for "is vocal technique necessary"

Bob Dylan also comes to mind .. he's proof that you don't need to be able to sing to be a singer

That's why I vote for important but not crucial .. plenty of singers have made "bad" technique sound good. But the majority of famous singers have good technique.

 

[sage]

yesh~...
so to those who haven't gone for vocal lessons etc.. don't be discouraged k!!

 

[jcaosdon]

okay......

 

[Lovehurts]

In my opinion, vocal technique is of paramount importance.

 

[steveVAI]

is speech level singing recommended?

 

[jcaosdon]

yeap it is, to a certain extent.

 

[sage]

In my opinion, vocal technique is of paramount importance. When a singer infuses different vocal techniques into their singing, it adds color too the song & does a whole lot of good for the voice. Some good vocal techniques to develop and master are : vocal dynamics, vocal trills, vocal gymnastics, breathing control etc...

I agree, although there is a case where a learned vocalist in all techniques are so focused into techniques that they neglect practicing how to infuse them in. Again, I quote American Idol auditions as an example lol:

- There were a couple of singers who auditioned singing each line ending with full breath vibratos; good technique in vocal cord openings and full breaths, but sacrificing control and dynamics.

- There are some who has dynamic control done up so well that they put the judges to sleep and, I quote, "That was the most horrifying thing I'd ever heard in my entire life", "it was like a tractor going Vrrmm,,... vvvrRRMM..."

- and, a favourite with American soul-styles, the overdoing of vocal gymnastics, jeopardizing control, dynamics, and air support.

Personally I guess what I'm trying to say is that knowing your techniques is one, and knowing HOW to infuse them is a major major overlooked second that needs to collaborate with your techniques.

Most vocal teachers teach these "infusions" by giving songs, and suggesting them into parts of the songs. When the vocalist gets used to its application and where it processes to have the most impact, they'll reinforce the technique at those parts to make it more natural.

On a non-vocal-teaching circumstance, many are influenced into the ideas of infusions by singing favourite songs and absorbing part of the singer's style until they're subconsciously wired into their system. The only disadvantage to this is that it is dependent on how the listener perceives the singer's style.

is speech level singing recommended?

I would highly recommend it if your singing is held up by psychological factors, as it breaks that barrier by using your speaking voice straight up and guiding it to a singing position, regardless of whether you are aware of the sensation or not. And when you realise that it -can- be done that way, you'll rewire your schema of vocalising and give more confidence in attempting hard to sing parts..

 

[wayne1991]

hmm.. i think as long as it soothes or rocks the hell out of someone vocal technique shouldnt be important..
would be cool to have some slight understanding of the techniques though, can be more versatile..

i think a singer should seriously do some research if they sing like a dying chicken

 

[sage]

hmm.. i think as long as it soothes or rocks the hell out of someone vocal technique shouldnt be important..
would be cool to have some slight understanding of the techniques though, can be more versatile..

i think a singer should seriously do some research if they sing like a dying chicken

Vocal techniques can help you sing sad songs without making your throat cry
It helps lah.. I have to admit I started out with zilch techniques, hated the "vocal teachers", but kinda self-taught its importance to my singing along the way. Boosted my progress a hell lot, else I'll still be dying-chickening..

 

[btherl]

My experiences with speech level singing have all been positive.

Just to make it clear, Speech Level Singing is the name of a singing school. It's both a singing technique and also a training method designed for that technique. "Speech level" means "Singing on the same level as you speak", which is kinda vague. But a lot of it is about keeping your larynx in a neutral, speaking position as you sing.