Please respond to my question. Why does Mr. Riggs refer to his technique as speech level singing? Everything that he does is the antithesis of what we do during speech. Great technique but I am so confused why he sells it as easy as speech. It's not like speech, but it is easy and I believe he should champion the differences.
@KaleidoscopeAct I don't think you understand what Speech Level means. It refers to the level of the larynx. In SLS we want the larynx to be in the same neutral position as in speech, rather than depressed as in yawning, or elevated as in swallowing. It has nothing to do with singing like one speaks.
@gbabusek Okay. He keeps saying, and on his website that it's as easy as speech. But in speech, the larynx moves, especially if one projects or talks with more presence. May I ask, does the technique believe in the tilting of the larynx? Or how do you account for the resonators of the genioglossus and the muscles underneath? Thank you for your time and your response.
@KaleidoscopeAct I believe Seth is describing singing with a speech-level larynx as being as free as speaking. It isn't necessarily "easy" to accomplish though. It requires training. There is no excess air pressure built up under the cords. The balance between air flow and resistance, and compression is maintained throughout. A fully supported sound is obviously desired. It sounds like you already have a technique that you are happy with though.
With SLS I have developed a 5+ octave vocal range, but IMO Breathe Support is the foundation for proper projection and resonance of the voice and shouldn't be neglected.
Yolanda Adams sounded great at the gammys not just Jennifer Hudson. I actually thing Yolanda can sing better than Aretha Franklin. listen to "that name" by her
Seth was right about SLS students having large ranges -- i extended mine so much in such a short time it was scary. i love this technique! anyone looking for a way to not only sing well comfortably, but safely as well, should give SLS a try.:)
as a beginner, i owe what voice i have to SLS, not to sound too commercial-ish...lol
guy thank you so much for uploading these videos. you may have saved my career or better yet gave me a new one. wow. this man makes so much sense it unbelievable.
This is extremely helpful, thanks!
tallulah2 2 weeks ago
this bloke has character
pissingrazors1 4 weeks ago
Please respond to my question. Why does Mr. Riggs refer to his technique as speech level singing? Everything that he does is the antithesis of what we do during speech. Great technique but I am so confused why he sells it as easy as speech. It's not like speech, but it is easy and I believe he should champion the differences.
KaleidoscopeAct 2 months ago
@KaleidoscopeAct I don't think you understand what Speech Level means. It refers to the level of the larynx. In SLS we want the larynx to be in the same neutral position as in speech, rather than depressed as in yawning, or elevated as in swallowing. It has nothing to do with singing like one speaks.
gbabusek 2 months ago
@gbabusek Okay. He keeps saying, and on his website that it's as easy as speech. But in speech, the larynx moves, especially if one projects or talks with more presence. May I ask, does the technique believe in the tilting of the larynx? Or how do you account for the resonators of the genioglossus and the muscles underneath? Thank you for your time and your response.
KaleidoscopeAct 2 months ago
@KaleidoscopeAct I believe Seth is describing singing with a speech-level larynx as being as free as speaking. It isn't necessarily "easy" to accomplish though. It requires training. There is no excess air pressure built up under the cords. The balance between air flow and resistance, and compression is maintained throughout. A fully supported sound is obviously desired. It sounds like you already have a technique that you are happy with though.
gbabusek 2 months ago
With SLS I have developed a 5+ octave vocal range, but IMO Breathe Support is the foundation for proper projection and resonance of the voice and shouldn't be neglected.
primohomme 2 months ago
@primohomme We don't neglect breath support. It is just not usually the first thing that is taught in SLS.
gbabusek 2 months ago
I think he forgot about Yolanda.
Rosannasfriend 3 months ago
thnx guy - u lucky guy )) -- les from u tubes -- lpmusic charlie daniels cover
lesspmusic 3 months ago
I agree... Jen Hud did well but Yolanda kicked everyone's ass. That's Esperanza chick was a mess...
JMichaelFowlkes 4 months ago
thank you for sharing!
ciociosan 7 months ago
Yolanda Adams sounded great at the gammys not just Jennifer Hudson. I actually thing Yolanda can sing better than Aretha Franklin. listen to "that name" by her
jspankin 7 months ago
You gotta to listen to the man Michael Jackson depended on to keep him tuned up.
teeno7 8 months ago
Seth was right about SLS students having large ranges -- i extended mine so much in such a short time it was scary. i love this technique! anyone looking for a way to not only sing well comfortably, but safely as well, should give SLS a try.:)
as a beginner, i owe what voice i have to SLS, not to sound too commercial-ish...lol
tuningmylifearound 9 months ago
guy thank you so much for uploading these videos. you may have saved my career or better yet gave me a new one. wow. this man makes so much sense it unbelievable.
ronaldo101000 10 months ago
wonderful!
drjamx 10 months ago
Wonderful Guy!!!! Thank you! This is such a amazig video!!!!!
KarineRibbens 11 months ago
@KarineRibbens amazinnng ;)
KarineRibbens 11 months ago