[Old] Complete guide to Death Metal Vocals (Part 1-3)

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Uploaded by on Jun 3, 2009

EDIT: Outdated. Head over to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDBeWutBPBc for the new version!

Holy shit, 10 000 views!! :D Thanks for your support guys. :)

This is a complete Death Metal vocals tutorial. It covers warming up, breathing properly, growling, squealing/grinding, screaming and a few other minor subjects.

Introduction:
1: Warm-up
2: Breathing
3: Growling

Warm-Up:
1: 10-15 min
2: Slowing down a hum/The Grudge sound
3: Playing around (pitch, mouth shape)

Breathing:
1: Diaphragm.
2: Using the strong S sound to find the right muscles.

Growl:
1: Roar/Sigh/Shout as a starting point.
2: You can't be afraid of being loud! MAKE NOISE!
4: Don't tense up in your throat.
5: Shaping your mouth.

If you have any questions concerning vocals, just let me know. ;)

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  • My suggestion. Start with screaming. After you start screaming. You can do anything. Like I mastered the growl in seconds because I'm good at screaming

  • @ArmorFoxProdcutions I did it the other way around, but hey - whatever works. The method I've been teaching over the last year is based on starting by screaming. Or... more or less crying like a child. It's all about having the "distortion epiphany".

  • I have a problem and if you could help it would be very much appreciated. I do vocals and I'm pretty happy with how I sound but it feels like after going for awhile my throat get's like dry or something? Like my growling and lows start to sound really fucking lame. Any tips??

  • @TBDMRS Uh, drink water? :) Sorry I can't give you a better response, it is a pretty generic problem. If I could analyze your vocals extensively, that'd probably allow me to provide more fulfilling feedback.

  • Takk for videoen. :D Den skulle hjelp meg med metal. :q Og er du norsk eller dansk? Jeg lærer norsk^^

  • @asgarnian123 Jeg er norsk. ^^ Glad jeg kunne hjelpe. :)

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  • @accompanimentpanth This isn't a f*ckn' makeup video.

  • @WalkAwayFromTheSun1 I have a great tip for you, good sir. Bring a friend to the biggest field (football field, or a park or something) in your neighborhood. Then stand far away from each other, and try to communicate by yelling. ^^ While you're doing that, try to heighten the pitch a bit, and adding --just a little bit-- of distortion. I'm sure you'll understand once you try it. :)

    Hope this helps.

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  • im not so good at screaming i cant go higher than a black metal scream but i think my lowes are pretty good im grunting for more than 6 years now and played in 8 bands pretty prouwd of it i masterd the lowes first

  • Sounds like Shagrath from Dimmu Borgir!

  • @Blixish Yeah thanks I appreciate it and yes I was talking about high-pitched false cord screaming, I definitely forgot to mention that >.<

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