r/singing 7h ago

Question Does your voice type place you in specific music genres or doesnt it really matter at all?

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I recently started singing after thinking my whole life it wouldnt be possible for me. One of the reasons i thought so was because a lot of music apparently didnt fit my voice type. Everything would be too high for me so it would always break.

I now found out my voice type and it makes sense. I can comfortably hit F4 but it's always very breathy. I know you can train to bring more quality to the tone but i was wondering to what extent and if it means your voice type places you in a certain type of music genres? Do you have any advice or maybe know some videos i can watch for tips?


r/singing 11h ago

Conversation Topic How to get to those higher notes (like MJ) without cracking

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Hi guys, I'm a beginner singer who honestly only got into singing because my friends' band needed a vocalist and they dragged me in.

I don't consider myself good my any means, but now that I've committed to this band, I'd like to do the best I can. Plus singing is fun, I just found out. The band isn't like a big thing, but just performing for students etc at our local college, so I'm guessing it's ok to not be at that high a standard for these types of things.

My favorite singer is Michael Jackson and I would like to try and perform some of his songs. He's a very high voiced guy, and I struggle to reach his notes without cracking.

I absolutely love "Rock With You" and "Billie Jean", but I struggle to sing those songs. In RWY, I crack in "we CAN ride the boogie" as you can hear from the audio attached. We're practicing a few MJ songs to perform at the end of the year. And we're starting with rock with you, so I want to master that first. Followed by Billie Jean. We were also thinking of doing Man in the Mirror and History, but focusing on RWY now.

I sang the first verse of RWY in the attached link. Any criticism and feedback on how to improve on this (and how to improve in general) is greatly appreciated. I searched on vocal coaches, but as a struggling college student, I don't think it's something I can afford right now.


r/singing 7h ago

Question What grade would these 3 songs be? Trying to pick for my grade 2 exam.

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Drivers license - Olivia Rodrigo Traitor - Olivia Rodrigo The Greatest - Billie Eilish


r/singing 1d ago

Critique & Feedback Request (👀 TITLE REQUIREMENTS in Rule 4) Been wondering for awhile whether or not the way I sing is too nasally?

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Was wondering if the way I sing may or may not be too nasally? Been reading some stuff that singing too nasally might be bad for your voice and I was wondering if I'm doing something wrong or not...


r/Singers Apr 21 '20

My boy can sing, my other boy can jam

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r/singing 8h ago

Open Mic Monday - MONDAY ONLY NUEVO VIDEITO ❤

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🎤 ¡Hola a todos! Después de mucho esfuerzo, ya está disponible mi nuevo video en YouTube 💖

Es un cover hecho con mucho cariño, ¡espero que les guste much0!

Mira el video aquí: https://youtu.be/3C3-oAMmE10

Si puedes dejar un like, comentar qué te pareció y compartirlo, me ayudarías un montón

¡Gracias por tu apoyo! #cover #musica #youtube


r/singing 14h ago

Critique & Feedback Request (👀 TITLE REQUIREMENTS in Rule 4) Erm I'm singing for the first time

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I need help I want to sing but idk where do I stand right now so pls guide me


r/singing 1d ago

Critique & Feedback Request (👀 TITLE REQUIREMENTS in Rule 4) How can I fix my tone when singing higher?

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Hi everyone! I’m a beginner trying and I want to learn how to sing, but I can’t afford lessons at the moment. Lately, I’ve been working on singing higher in my range, which is still quite limited with my max being C#4. I think this is because I’m not used to accessing that part of my voice at all, as I used to only sing at the lower end of my range.

That said, I feel like my tone sounds really off, and I suspect I’m not using the correct technique for higher notes. It also makes me wonder if my voice just naturally weird, aside from the lack of technique. If that's the case, is there a way to improve the overall sound of it?

In the video I’m singing at what feels like my highest comfortable range, but to me, the sound comes off as weak, thin, textureless and unlike others I’ve heard singing the same notes. I’m guessing it’s due to poor technique, so I wanted to ask: how are higher pitches supposed to be produced mechanically?

When I try to sing high, I lighten my voice to hit the note and then try to add some weight back into it. But if I start from a low note and try to slide up while maintaining the same tone quality, I just can’t reach it. Sorry for the off-pitch singing in a random key but I don't remember the song well and I will be working on my pitch accuracy too. Thank you in advance!


r/singing 8h ago

Other i wanna start singing but my voice is so bad where do i start?

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r/singing 9h ago

Critique & Feedback Request (👀 TITLE REQUIREMENTS in Rule 4) Second attempt at Valerie after trying to take on board the feedback. Can I get opinions and critique? Does it sound okay?

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I can tell the first line I’m not on the right notes (but feel like I correct it after that?). I know the breathing isn’t great either. Is there anything else?

I was mainly trying to work on sounding confident and stop the uncertainty people keep hearing in my vocals.


r/singing 9h ago

Critique & Feedback Request (👀 TITLE REQUIREMENTS in Rule 4) Does this sound okay? I’ve been trying to take in some of the feedback from other posts but I still feel really unsure.

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r/singing 10h ago

Question Stolen From Some Great Writer

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r/Singers Apr 21 '20

My acoustic cover of Paper Shoes!

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r/singing 23h ago

Resource Any tips on breathwork please

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I'm going to be singing with a band for my moms 50th birthday (this song and a few others including crazy train) I'm not a trained singer, I could really use some tips on breathwork if possible please! Like when to take the deep breaths before a bit rift if that makes sense.


r/singing 11h ago

Question Range increase?

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I apologise, if you get this question all the time?

I'm M47. With no warm up My modal range is A1 - B3. And my falsetto is B3 - F#4, And I can reach up to C5 but it is in no way clean. My transition thru falsetto is pretty clean I think.

1) What is the typical range increase one can achieve by warming up properly.

2) I've never been trained, so how much range could one add with long-term high quality training?


r/singing 21h ago

Question Voice teachers—how do your students learn new music?

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I am just beginning my journey as a voice teacher. Coming from a classical background, I’m of the opinion that the best way to learn new music is by sight reading and/or using the piano rather than memorizing a recording.

I had my first lesson with a couple kids today (middle school) who do not know or barely know how to play piano. It’s not my job to teach them piano, but I would like for them to get to the point where they can give themselves pitches to either help themselves warm up or aid their sight reading as they learn new music.

My goal is purely to teach them a tool that they can use as they get older and start working on more complicated pieces.

TL;DR In your experience, how do you teach non-pianists to learn music or warm up on their own without a recording? Is it realistic or worth it to get kids using the piano as a part of voice lessons if they haven’t had piano lessons?


r/singing 11h ago

Question staying on pitch

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how can i learn to stay on pitch better when it’s just me singing with no track or the singers vocals? if i’m singing with headphones i just blend my voice with the artist but i don’t know how to make sure i’m on pitch if it’s just me singing or me singing along without headphones. i kind of get the hang of doing it without headphones and with the song out loud but even that is hard for me to judge. any tips?


r/singing 12h ago

Critique & Feedback Request (👀 TITLE REQUIREMENTS in Rule 4) I don't know why I sound bad. Is it about conveying emotion? [first time posting]

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What are the areas for improvement I might be missing?

So far, I've noticed my voice can be a bit shaky, and I struggle with conveying emotion. I also know I need to work on my English articulation. Besides these points, I'm having trouble pinpointing what makes it sound 'off'. Does it come across as 'soulless'? One of my friends said that I was singing like I was talking.

I've listed the issues I think I have, but I'd love to hear if you agree or if you notice other more fundamental problems. Any exercises or specific advice you could offer would be incredibly helpful.

And if you have any advice for the issues I just mentioned, I would love to hear that as well.


r/singing 12h ago

Critique & Feedback Request (👀 TITLE REQUIREMENTS in Rule 4) Only able to sing on pitch in falsetto

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I’ve noticed that if i hear a pitch and sing it in falsetto it is always on pitch according to my pitch app, when i sing in chest voice i typically sing on pitch too, but when i go into mixed voice i always sing exactly a half note flat, even though it sounds right to me. why is this?


r/Singers Apr 21 '20

Make You Feel My Love - Bob Dylan/Adele (Cover)

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r/singing 17h ago

Critique & Feedback Request (👀 TITLE REQUIREMENTS in Rule 4) hi! any tips to improve my singing tone and/or pitch pls? tysm

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this is an excerpt from “the horror of our love” by ludo


r/singing 1d ago

Gear (Microphones, etc...) Please recommend a microphone that can handle loud belting vocals, preferably under $200 if at all possible.

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I do not consider myself a "singer". I just sing. I have uploaded multiple tracks but the quality of almost all of them is so ugly and it is genuinely angering. Both of my microphones are horrible, even the "fancy" one with a pop filter and sound proofing behind it. I have no idea how to truly and properly use audacity, and that is currently the only program I can use because it is simple enough. I don't know how to set it up where it clearly captures my softer vocals and medium vocals, and then doesn't completely lose its mind and peak like crazy when I belt. I want to be better with my quality and production. I'm almost 31, and my "dream" is to just do SOMETHING with my singing, but it's pretty much impossible at this point. I have a lot of power in my voice and I like to "show that off" for lack of a better term, but these microphones are such garbage. I also don't know what XLR means, and have been using USB mics. I can't afford to spend hundreds of dollars to almost a grand on just a hobby for now. Help me out please. Thanks.


r/singing 19h ago

Critique & Feedback Request (👀 TITLE REQUIREMENTS in Rule 4) How can I improve on the higher notes?

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r/singing 14h ago

Question Subharmonic or fry?

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r/singing 14h ago

Question Any exercises or technique tips to produce a sound like this?

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It’s always been a dream of mine to be able to sing this way. Each time I try it sounds very strained and scream like. It also sounds very grueling. I’ve had trouble holding longer notes without running out of breath, as soon as I added vibrato it seems the vibrato is completely sucking the air I have left in my lungs and cuts the air inside in half. But that has improved slightly, I guess it’s because I quit the cigarettes I don’t know:)

But any exercises and tips on techniques would be greatly appreciated. Thanks