Singing Rock Vocal Lessons, basic rules and tips

[bimster20b]

what are some good tips to improve my vocals, my style is of pete loeffler from chevelle.

[iWillRateYouNow]

Thanks for doing this mate, much appreciated.

[hellview666]

Would this also apply to grungier vocals (eg Kurt Cobain, Aaron Lewis, Deron Miller)? I want to strengthen my vocals for alternative metal and grunge.

Thanks.

[Mercuriana]

great tips! love minute 6:44 hilarious man! idk why i laughed so hard..

[nifaladamvocals]

youtube.com/watch?v=WzmGssY0kz­I Tell me what to do in my vocal cover !

[619Dynamite]

Anal Porn

[ntoffo123]

DREAM THEATER!!!! \,,/

[iseeu1980]

I turned my volume down around 3:24 so nobody in the house would think I was watching porn...

[darkninja0200]

My left ear enjoyed this

[RvotnyyKamen]

Is this one's good (watch?v=LVOxbrMVDTE)?

[beneio]

ahhaah sounds like my parrot laughing hahah but great stuff!

[asia45429]

cool down, not warm down. lol.

[fantazmo83]

he looks liek he's gonna start singing "The Sickness" :P

[garystephen000]

band looking for a singer:

youtube.com/watch?v=qflCiYwc0v­8

[AyrtOnKurt]

could you translate the video into Spanish? because the translator does not translate well youtube: (.

[radomeihsi]

I tried the stacatto stuff and I sound like Axle Rose getting it by the back door.

[Roomeoo222]

FUCK that sounds funny 3:40 HAHAHAHAHA

[DrownAway]

I like you, you have this kind of thing this charisma in your singing.And beleave me I definitely am not saying this allot :)

[ZeGoddess]

is there a difference between sing classical and rock? like, some technicality?

[ledviades]

aaaaaaa hahah

[YinProductions]

"If you hit that it's a lot easier to keep extending." Am I the only one that found that funny?

[Tainted1100]

21 people tried but coundnt do it so they disliked it

[cyactildie]

wtf it's chester !!!

[faqmi1]

tnx for the tips, but is there a proper way to sing things like Back in black and stuff?

[sulakshanful]

tnx



[RazorLeadRecz]

how to get a good voice as kid.. parents: let your kids cry all they want! and dont tell them to shut up! :jj

[THEMOSQUITOLEGS]

If a baritone singer's highest note is a E flat can he sing it full like any note under that or does he have to sing it falsetto

[F1L1P69]

these warm ups are so funny

[xxXxBreakingxXxx]

As soon as the grandma porn came up, i instantly backed the fuck up.

[Theelinrot]

@xxXxBreakingxXxx BACKED THE FUCK UP INDEED.

[xxXxBreakingxXxx]

@Theelinrot Take it you backed the fuck up with me?

[Theelinrot]

@xxXxBreakingxXxx I really don't know how to answer that... Or what you meant.

[xxXxBreakingxXxx]

@Theelinrot i dont know what your on about either.

[Theelinrot]

@xxXxBreakingxXxx Grandma porn fucked our minds.

[Droamen]

@nwoalexjones no, you will suck man, sorry

You have to live as long as Ronnie James Dio, then you will kick ass

[TeamBCC1]

Check out new Glenn Hughes vocal...Pretty good video -----> youtube.com/watch?v=hy6WLBvBXa­I

[xvMileyCyrus]

if your voice is cracking when you sing do not discourage it, it just means you got a relaxed throat which is very important

[GameFan401]

what if your voice hasn't rally cracked or broken yet can u still sing rock and roll

[MrHappyGoodFunTime]

How much crack did you do to make you move like that?

[Daredevilmusician]

This video was very helpful. The part about breathing is so important . Thanks for the tip.

[TeamBCC1]

@Daredevilmusician Do you consider his vocals good? ---> youtube.com/watch?v=hy6WLBvBXa­I

[TheSasshank]

you know that you've really helped us wit a valuable point by suggesting not to use tension in the throat , but then how is that you get the err.... sound i mean some thing like how it comes in songs like HIT YOU WITH THE REAL THING , LInKIn PARK SONGS etc...

[942edin]

@muzzzicman i have a problem....i can sing pretty high...but...after one hour singing with my band i am losing my voice....the false brathing is teh problem? :/

[xvMileyCyrus]

@942edin relax your throat by by bringing the corners of your mouth in, this causes air to flow easier make sure you have a good posture, also very importantly breath from stomach not chest meaning all your air comes from stomach

[MCARRMUSIC343]

How do I get a little help with a Ivan Moody voice? (five finger death punch)

[jismith66]

@MCARRMUSIC343 I want to know the same thing. I want his tone, I have almost the same voice as he does (not singing). That low, powerful voice, but I can't put it in my singing :[

[MCARRMUSIC343]

@jismith66 Exactly my problem too dude. Its so frustrating DX

[palehoney79]

i find the phlegm actually helps me sing with a raspy voice... until it chokes me.

[hanz1213]

ahhh! ahhh ahhh ahhh!

its helped man!

[yoyo94xo]

how to sing in taylor momsen style

[lordlecter]

ty m8 i will follow u r videos

[zlickDude]

glad i watched this cause i allways put pressure on my troath

[shadow72510]

what are some good support exercises?

[skcmz628]

omg you are SO cute!!! >^_^<

[CrazeET565]

hey why do you only hit higher notes? in your demonstrations i mean

[MusicMaidenhead]

You must do Rush fucking SPOT on my friend.

[luisfemart123]

YOU MAY THINK YOU KNOW HOW TO BREATHE BUT YOU DON'T KNOW SHIT >< HAHA

[TheChrisNorman2]

Finally someone who talks about proper breathing techniques! I was taught that stuff at college by an amazing lady by the name of Claire-Louise Lucas, and it's quite possibly the most useful, and important thing anyone has shown me!

Keep it up!

[AaliyahBrandyMonica]

would rock music be more singing from your noise, unlike R&B singer who sing from there diaphrame is that how they get there Rock Sound????

[13RGaun]

well im definetley a begginer with singing completly...besides like you know singing along at a acdc concert...but...ive got a question...ive had really bad asthma since i was born...would singing and bad asthma be a bad idea? when ive tried singing along with airbourne im fine when it comes to air...i wish i could sould like that...i like the way he sounds ..also with bon scott and brian johnson...the guy from jackyl...that kidna thing..thanks whenever you can answer :)

[TheMentalGod]

Alright! :D

[gibsonlespaul915]

that dude from that movie roclstar has a crazy good voice how would get something close to his voice

[vidithrai]

thank you man. Great video. Helped me a lot. How about some vibrato lessons? And power?

[stewpudidiot]

Thanks for the tips man.

[M3GTR]

wtf at 3:40 lmao

[max9365]

Hi. I just wondering. I want a high head voice, what should i think when i try to get a high tone with my voice ?. I know one singer Jocke berg in hardcore superstar. He have an amazing voice. And he can sing very high notes.

Thank you / Max

[RocktheStageNYC]

dude, you put in some great points here but you HAVE to explain the things you're talking about. Generalizations won't help anyone achieve anything quickly.

[mmckin27]

@esteban3527343 totally. haha

[MrDohmah]

@esteban3527343 lol thats the worst fuckin movie in history haha

[educassiano]

Your videos seem very interesting and useful, I've been thinking of start practicing, how long you'd say it would take me to start getting results, if I'll be practicing like, an hour a day or so? Sorry for bad english.

[CMSpida]

is it true that smoking gives you a rasp to your singing voice

[RocktheStageNYC]

@CMSpida - not immediately no BUT but if you've got 20 years to wait keep smoking and you'll get some rasp.

[MatheusMendonca1]

Please, when you sing with stacatto you give some atenction for the diaphragm?

Sorry if you've already sayed it, my english isn't 100%

[jroach96]

Ya need ta talk about the diaphragm. No, not your girlfriends!

[webespecial]

just got a singing lesson from Billy Corgan

[NBTY4ever]

@webespecial Cool. I love how Billy mixies smooth and heavy in the same lines. I think Pumpkins rool.

[RLMUD]

video half over and i got drink water.

booooooooo

[BarneyIsPerverted]

I guess all bald guys with goatees look like David Draiman, Chris Daughtry, Howie Mandell, etc.

[latoyaipkiss]

Thank you very usefull information, Im going to practice these little things ;o)

[Guitarist2095]

so is this the same technique that james hetfield from metallica used back in the 80's?

[callanCarr6]

One thing I hate about vocals, is you have to sound like a complete and utter idiot to practice, warm up and exercise -_-

[callanCarr6]

One thing I hate about vocals, is you have to sound like a complete and utter idiot to practice, warm up and exercise -_-

[AtariMaxiToriyama]

@callanCarr6 If you really learn exactly why you're doing what you're doing, it doesn't seem quite as dumb.

[hibeelewy95]

@callanCarr6 unless you're Liam Gallagher ;)

[XDominiKocevarX]

@callanCarr6 If you love singing enough, that doesnt matter really! ;) But yeah I agree!

[1straycat99]

that was very helpful i suck so this good for me and taught. easly understood .doing a whole different thing but all good awsome thanks rickyyyyyyyy

[gabogski]

Thanks John.

[Eifler121]

In this video you talk about concentrating on increasing your range. I'm a lot more interested in just expressing emotion and singing more along with a guitar. the best example I can think of right now is like Dave Grohl in Foo Fighters, he doesn't have a great range, but his voice is pleasant enough to serve the purpose of his songs.

[vincentmack37]

this guy is like a bald quentin tarintino

[MansonPrattacking]

at 3:22 is what he sounds like when hes having gay sex 

[screamolives]

I'd do these exercises everyday if I didn't live in the same house as my parents...

[njdnjdnjd]

Opps iPhone slip.. If you can't clench your throat how do you get that rock distorted sound out of your voice that pretty much every rock song has?

[njdnjdnjd]

Finally a great rock Vocal teacher! If you can't clench your throat,

[meandor90]

hey man, I got a question, I used to be able to sing perfectly, then like 10 years ago, I was partying, and kinda put strains on my vocals.. ever since that my vocals have changed utterly... It's like they broke and I nowdays CANT hit the notes I used to .. I like to tell you I was REALLY good, I used to sing solo in church etc.. but when that happend I lost all will to sing...I dont know if my voice is better.. but one thing is sure, it's not like it used to be..got any tips how to rehab myself

[SaxoRocks]

How do I breathe correctly? The babies keep crying but I just can't really see how they breathe!!! U sound like Axl btw, nice vid!!!

[sol115rosenberg]

6:06 you sound just like Rob Halford man! nice job

[musicianwannabe]

Hey mate thanks for this. I was curios to know wether or not I could send you one my covers I did recently and have you tell me what you thought in terms of how my technique and range is etc. Everything you spoke about in this vid is true and correct. Great advice for a lot of singers. Well done sir.

[RyanUnplugged]

I'd have to go take a piss between every song

[mrsatan670]

great video

[germainetsessaucisse]

you look like arjen lucassen

[BreakawaySalmon]

Holy shit you look like David Draiman except without snake bites lol

[meryuin]

can you drink milk instead of water??:)

[Prattacking]

LMFAO @ 3:22 sounds like  grandma porn

[TheRealWormaden]

Thanks for your vids, they have helped me a lot. I am on my way to a demo recording in the next couple of weeks. So thanks again for the help.

[jegegumelar91]

I never took vocal lessons before, is it possible for me to sing rock??

[LadyQuinn09]

whoevers' watching this is a straight up wannabe rocker .lol.

you want to sing rock and roll because you love it, its a part of who you are,

not because you see the attention rockstars get and all the money.

the only reason i stopped here was to write this.

honestly dude, learn it for the passion, not the fame -__-

[matulaak988]

@LadyQuinn09 Or theyre like me and are not satisfied with what they can do and recognize that they can learn from an already educated source. believe it or not some people really want to improve themselves for them. and beleive it or not some people arent vain enough to beleive they know everything there is to know about their own vocals. the human body eludes us every day. go read a book.

[thrdfyi]

@LadyQuinn09.just another WANNABE ROCKER here.either way.U STILL HAVE TO LEARN IT AND I FEEL THAT ANYONE WHO HAS THE BALLS TO ADMIT (EVEN to THEMSELVES) THAT THEY NEED HELP OR COULD STAND A LITTLE IMPROVEMENT IS AWESOME IN MY EYES. Rock like all music comes(not always perfectly) from the heart. its the ability to lay out so much emotion/express so much passion(whether it be through singing,playing an instrument or even dancing/moshing in the crowd) im proud of those of u who really are rockers.

[funnydude307]

thanks

[spadeflame8]

3:24 THATS WHAT SHE SAID

[8000cheese]

I can't make that sound, lol

[jordeyboy92]

Hi there, i am looking for a way to extend a really high note. i am a trained singer and when i sing gethsemane i sing it lovely and i hit all the nots there is noe very high fasletto note that is like 16 bars and i run out about 8. how can i extend tha to 16.....Ray

[BGDD27]

I'll be honest Ive never had to take a singing lesson. my school band has 4 vocalists including me, and the girl singer came up to me while i was tuning my guitar and said "who'd you take singing lessons from" I said "I didn't I just listen to the songs memorize the words and tones and sing" but a week after watching this I found out from you that the drinking a glass of water thing doesn't make my throat hurt after a concert. thanks man.

[mssaraful]

the ones b4 were awesom still !!

[ShadowSam09]

Do you know how to sing like Brian Johnson? I don't know how you could do that without straining your voice.

[GivenNoMercy]

Hey, I am a bassist,and im trying to sing and play at the same time.But when I scream or yell in the micro phone it sounds like im whispering.How do people like Chester Bennington of Linkin park do it?

[rafauleciaelcarpio]

3:30 cool...

[clintdelicious]

Thanks for this man, im a guitarist whose always also songwrote, I really want to have a go at being a vocalist now and any videos that can help me with learning to breathe properley and also learning how to get a broader vocal range and learn how to hold notes as long as possible are a massive help. I really would like to know some exercises to help me to learn how to hit higher notes consistantly so I can hold them for a long time whilst maintaining the power and the tone the whole time.thanks

[guitarnick914]

i have a few questions. lately ive been getting into older grunge music like soundgarden and chris cornell has i range that i wish i had. i dont know how to use me head voice or access it so i just use my chest voice and push. but during that i get a horrid crack/squeak sound. How do i stop the squeak? i am breathing in my diaphram, im tensing my side & rib muscles and drinking plenty of water. also when i sing i get light headed, whats going on???

[ezefacufer]

lots of thanks, you rock

[BGdjigit]

@ezefacufer +1

[JIMVOMIT]

moby

[Sixalienasa]

I knew a Budgie once who could sing better than that.

[eyelashnirvana]

Hey, is it true that alcohol and dairy products are bad for your throat? Thanks. Great vid by the way.. it's helped :)

[Muzzzicman]

Hello and thanks for your kind words.

as far as Dairy products, and this could work different for everyone but for me I can drink or eat all I want and still sing the same. Dairy is not bad for your throat but can cause mucus and flem which can make it uncomfortable to sing.

Alcohol however will effect you pretty good but you can drink lots of water after.

when I sing for a gig on any given night I go through at least 1 pitcher of water.

I hope this helps you Thanks

John

[eyelashnirvana]

@Muzzzicman Your welcome.

Ah right, thank you so much!

[sweetscience85]

@Muzzzicman A little bit of alchohol does help you sing better, right ? I feel when I have a drink I sing better, easier...should I keep water on my side and drink it too ?

[futballking88]

@Muzzzicman hey, great vid, and i was wondering does it matter how cold the water is?

an also, does screaming really mess up your voice?

[doomsayer123]

@futballking88 Not at first. But in the end, your voice will get "worn" out. And that's end of career...

[vukboy]

@Muzzzicman You sead Joe Elliot!!!!! AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!! how he hell does he sing---- =D awesome teacher

[napoleontas007]

@Muzzzicman i am 12 and i am trying to sing power metal i started with rock heavy metal and i want to sing power metal can i sing at my age?

[theworldofguitars]

@eyelashnirvana alcahol im not sure about but dairy products close up the vocal chords.

[orlandzeo]

@eyelashnirvana yep

[TeamMastaPr2]

@eyelashnirvana @Muzzzicman I'm only 14 and could sing "Travelin' Band" by Creedence Clearwater Revival by drinking chocolate milk to get a voice which sounds like John Fogerty's... (I did it on New Year's Eve, and that happened only once, I gotta try more times)

[kawaiikaruson]

@eyelashnirvana

honestly man, i think i sing amazingly when I smoke weed. At first I just thought, "oh its because Im high."

but my friends said it too. Just helps with my control i guess.

weed is probably not your thing but hey if it is give it a shot haha

[nyrangers731]

@kawaiikaruson

Dude, me too! haha

[rohansaharia86]

You touch upon the nuances of singing - stuff it takes newbies a while to realize. Thank you!!

[5kokoko]

he is like a baby asking for milk... Aaa AAAA AAA A A A AAAA

[posiedonpowertrio]

i really can't sing high should i tune down my guitar?

[Sixalienasa]

@posiedonpowertrio You dont have to tune your guitar down, you just need to sing in maybe D or G.

[heythinkaboutit]

@posiedonpowertrio do this or sing lower octaves

[RKramska]

How do you avoid the tendency to nasalize when singing high notes? Great videos btw, been using them to learn a bit more :)

[pareku]

i want to sing kinda like j.loren fron HURT, but i don't know hpw to get that raspy rock vocal like him, got any tips?

[robertow2]

Thank u dude nice video

[shon231]

COCK!

[riegrieg]

3:23 .......... no more to say... 3:23

[mussman717word]

Axl Rose? Bad example, man. Tell us about Morrison, lol.

[rasspusen]

ah ah ah ah ah æææhhH! funny!! good video

[EFFORTLESS7]

HAHAH LAUGHED SO HARD THER

[achmedic]

Dude the breathing wa sthe only thing i found useful the part were you sound lik a mouse is just anyoing

[thefrOzzman]

Hey, dude, biggest THANX for you!))))

[shams302]

wt abt smoking???

is it good for singers???

[educassiano]

Not really, but depending of what you are trying to reach with your voice, they do change your voice, but also hurt your lungs, maybe limiting your breathin' power.

[magu0117]

@shams302 smoking is not good for your voice. It minimize your vocal range. but im not an expert in this subject

[LostLikeYou]

@shams302 it will make you sound like louis armstrong

[MrNoucfeanor]

Smoking isn't good or bad for singing. It makes reaching some notes more difficult, and others easier, or none of the above and scratch the hell out of your throat; depending on your own voice. But it can also cause a lot of phlegm and does decrease your lung capacity.

Regardless, smoking is bad for your health period.

If you don't smoke already then don't start, not worth it.

[otharennaur]

xD lol that sounds like a chocking chicken, but it's still coooool

[UndergroundTeamSB]

@otharennaur yeah your righ^^

[UndergroundTeamSB]

@otharennaur yeah your righ^^

[skypiercer03]

@otharennaur I read your comment then I heard what you were talking about then I LOL'd XD

[akopopoyme]

wtf! he really sound like axl rose. he's great.

[deepurplevoice]

Please perform some def leppard song.

[paorob86]

3:23 So fucking funny

[sinverb]

hahhahahahaha...true. that got me by surprise......the video is great though. must say,....it sounds like someone is choking a chicken.

[paorob86]

Hahaha!!! yeah thats true ! "chockin a chicken" haha!!

[OsKoH]

English isn't my first language so i don't have a great accent, would you recommend me to start in english or in spanish wich is my first language and then move on?

[joeyrotten101]

depends what you listen too...