Members LordBTY Posted September 9, 2009 Members Share Posted September 9, 2009 So far, I'm aware of: Bel Canto: Raspy/Screaming: Zen Of Screaming 1&2Melissa Cross Sources Speech Level Singing: Brett Manning Singing Success ------ Now could someone explain what 'singing in the mask' means? What have you got to add? (I'll edit the above list) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jvardon Posted September 9, 2009 Members Share Posted September 9, 2009 I dont think there are very many famous bel canto teachers.people just hear about which celebrity uses what program and those are never bel canto. I wonder where Eric Arceneaux's "AApproach" or his new one "Vocal Mastery Series" fit in here. Probably in speech level. I find his exercises very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Consume Posted September 11, 2009 Members Share Posted September 11, 2009 So far, I'm aware of:Bel Canto:Raspy/Screaming:Zen Of Screaming 1&2Melissa Cross SourcesSpeech Level Singing:Brett Manning Singing Success------Now could someone explain what 'singing in the mask' means?What have you got to add? (I'll edit the above list) Bel Canto is based on Singing into the mask. I think Jaime Vendera's program is what you are really looking for. Jaime's program is based on strengthening your voice, and it is rooted in Bel Canto, although he has defined the program more for Rock Singers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members grace_slick Posted September 11, 2009 Members Share Posted September 11, 2009 Bel Canto…what does that mean in non-technical terms? Is this what I want if I need to add resonance and strength and a “ring” to my voice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LordBTY Posted September 11, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 11, 2009 Bel Canto is based on Singing into the mask.I think Jaime Vendera's program is what you are really looking for. Jaime's program is based on strengthening your voice, and it is rooted in Bel Canto, although he has defined the program more for Rock Singers. What's used for belting and musical theater etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Consume Posted September 11, 2009 Members Share Posted September 11, 2009 Bel Canto means classical singingBel Canto is italian for 'beautiful singing'What's used for belting and musical theater etc? To me Belting means you are yelling improperly - you are pushing a lot of air in an attempt to produce volume, rather than the correct method of holding air back by expanding the chest and allowing the smallest stream of air to exit the body. Volume should be produced through the correct use of muscles, not by pushing air. Different singers use different techniques. I'm more of a Bel Canto type of singer since I've found that the training that I've had in that school of thought/style yields the kind of sound I am after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LordBTY Posted September 11, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 11, 2009 To me Belting means you are yelling improperly - you are pushing a lot of air in an attempt to produce volume, rather than the correct method of holding air back by expanding the chest and allowing the smallest stream of air to exit the body.Volume should be produced through the correct use of muscles, not by pushing air.Different singers use different techniques. I'm more of a Bel Canto type of singer since I've found that the training that I've had in that school of thought/style yields the kind of sound I am after. It's about singing with a high larynx with a decent amount of support, mostly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Consume Posted September 11, 2009 Members Share Posted September 11, 2009 It's about singing with a high larynx with a decent amount of support, mostly. A High Larynx is exactly the opposite of what I want, that limits your resonance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members grace_slick Posted September 12, 2009 Members Share Posted September 12, 2009 The larynx should be low and relaxed in the throat, that's what I've heard and read. I think belting CAN be done without it being damaging...I get the feeling (based on absolutely nothing really) that if you sing with a HEAP of resonance and thus volume, and just add extra personality and zing to your voice, then that can give you the belting sound as opposed to actually physically forcing air through... I just re-read that, and it's crap, sorry. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LordBTY Posted September 12, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 12, 2009 In belting, the larynx should be high, and the tone is generally quite nasal. It was originally developed in the 30s/40s as a technique to compete with a brassy orchestra. It involves a high larynx, a lot of support and a generally 'shouty' sound. It's the sound of pushing chest voice past it's natural limits without putting too much pressure of the throat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jvardon Posted September 12, 2009 Members Share Posted September 12, 2009 I'm with Consume, but as of now I should be able to belt very easily.I do sometimes but I hate the nasal sound. I want to be able to sing with a more resonant tone. And some vibrato too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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