The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 90
LearningAs you saw previously, the singer, as a performer, can be compared to an actor. However, unlike a "traditional actor," the singer must only rely on his/her voice to bring to life his/her character wi…
The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 89
LearningIn this new installment of the chapter dedicated to vocal recording we will tackle the delicate issue of performance.
Consistency and Range Transition
LearningIt's time to retake our vocal warm-up process, which we started with 10 minutes of thoracic diaphragm and vocal folds relaxation. Our purpose this time is to go one step further and deal with one of …
The 10-minute Vocal Warm-Up
LearningTo get the best possible vocal performance (and to avoid breaking your voice during the first song), singers should warm up, just like sportsmen do. Many different schools offer different techniques …
How To Break Your Voice
LearningIt's hard to do a Janis Joplin song if your voice sounds like Madonna, or to sing Springsteen with Boy George's voice. Is there a way to get a broken voice?
How to Control Vocal Sibilance
LearningVocal sibilance is an unpleasant tonal harshness that can happen during consonant syllables (like S, T, and Z), caused by disproportionate audio dynamics in upper midrange frequencies.
