SINGING

So I've recently begun to really delve into singing... And of course, that means research and practice. For a while, I wasn't really sure if I was making any progress. Now I've figured quite a bit out though...

For starters, I've always been very dynamic in my vocal expressions. Still, I was often told I couldn't sing. Hmmm...

So I learned the fundamentals of vocal chords, how it felt to hit a note in my normal speaking voice. A friend showed me Per Bristow's Singing Freedom. Then I understood what a relaxed high note felt like. Then I became conscious of my bridge between each register (or my break).

Cool so I once I understood the basics of my voice and how notes felt, I realized that I wasn't able to connect the pitches I heard in my head to the pitches coming out of my voice. I rationalized to myself that this was because I was a drummer and never had to worry much about pitch. In fact, I began to think that it would be impossible for me to make any progress in the area at all.

A couple research hours later and I found hope that this was not the case. I just had to put the practice and work in. "Everybody wanna be famous but nobody wants to put in the work." (Kevin Hart)

Looking on my fancy iPhone I found an extremely helpful app called "Singer's Studio" by EROL. This app gives instant feedback of pitch (mapping it out very similar to AutoTune or VariAudio) and tracks your progress in comparison with your range. Its been three days and I've already noticed a tremendous difference my ear and confidence.

Naturally, I want to be able to sing difficult melodies and very emotionally but I realize that I need to have pitch mastered as well as understand more about screaming/stressed vocals.

Off to research the Zen of Screaming by Melissa Cross...