VOCAL TRAINING

Topic : range Increasing vocal

Human voice

What is human voice?
It is a natural instrument design
By God to give sound of a different tones,
Different colours

PITCH– movement of music note from one place to another
MODULATION – modulation is to use key D to another key

USES OF HUMAN VOICE
talking,singing,talking,laughing,whistering

CAUSES OF DAMAGES TO THE VOICE
BY – shouting,screeching,overtalking,out of rest,
Grandnut,ice-water,popcorn,……

Today we'll be looking precisely on Increasing Vocal range

I will tell you :
      What is Vocal range
  Why do you have to increase your vocal range
  What is the main vocal exercise that increases    vocal range
  What are the benefits derived in attempting   to do this exercises..
Etc
They're many times singers would be wondering if I am a lady because of my vocal range especially when I really want to sing..
It wasn't easy at all because I remember how deep and dull my voice was and scattered without coordination nor projection of words..
You know at times especially for males you're kind of Shy or depressed when ladies starts singing you'll be underestimating yourself not even trying your mind has started feeding you with so many limitations..
One thing we get wrong is God sees the greater us, don't say you can't do it or it's hard, let me ask, how many times have you tried it?  Is it up to 100? The man that invented bulb failed how many times?
That's what happened to me the more I do vocal exercises I learn to train more!!!!!!!
1,000 times!
I go deeper to discover.. And apply to wait for results and share it
So please anytime I give exercises just try it.. Keep trying and you'll be trying harder aspects of that exercises..
Now let's move to the main thing.
What is Vocal range?
Vocal range means how high or low you can sing..
Vocal range is your convenient High notes and low notes..
Each Singer is expected to know his or her vocal range and use it to train..
It's so depressing that some singers  can't still sing on any key from octave 3 on the piano they will just go off or be straining
Therefore there's a recommended vocal exercises for you.
And it will increase your vocal range that is being able to sing high notes..
It's a common exercise but it is not well practiced appropriately by singers because it's disgusting and irritating and kind of childish but the result shows if it's constantly done..
I've recommended it for old members but I really didn't explain in full details it's benefits and dos and don't
Lip roll is the most important vocal exercise among thousands of vocal exercises..
It has been tested and approved by thousands of singing coaches all around the world.
But the issue is most singers are not doing it correctly I remembered I sent a voice note but I guess only one or two got it nearly right..Now lip roll shouldn't be done in a hurry nor without concentration..If you're doing it you shouldn't grab at it just flow.. Feel the vibration while doing it.. The vibration builds up resonance
Let it be part of you.
Now let's see the benefits of this exercise,can I start?
Because doing an exercise without knowing the outcome after all the quality time spent is really Bad and futile
Therefore check out all the exercises you've been doing for years.. Ask yourself do I know their benefits?  If you don't you better ask a coach or PC me.. You maybe doing a irrelevant exercises
It's dangerous at times. But Lip roll is a constant exercise, there’s no cause for alarm..
Benefits of Lip roll exercise

1. It teaches your singing organs to work appropriately..
2. It reduces vocal fatigue
3. it reduces vocal tension.
4. it makes your vocal color smooth and your voice clear..
5. it warms up the body to be ready for singing..
6.it increases vocal range
7.it builds up vocal resonance that is, you'll have a rich vocal tune.

Thanks for being available.. Be consistent. It's the secret to improvements in singing…
THANKS FOR READING AND UNDERSTANDING..

MUSIC PRIORITY

Worship is how we express our love, adoration, admiration, and wonder at God’s presence. The Christian breathes in God’s goodness and exhales worship.

For a lot of the church, worship has become synonymous with singing—but that’s just one way that worship expresses itself. True worship happens when our entire life becomes a declaration of trust in God’s incredible mercy.

Paul expressed this very idea when he said, “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” (Rom. 12:1)

“I need to worship because without it I can forget that I have a big God beside me and live in fear. I need to worship because without it I can forget his calling and begin to live in a spirit of self-preoccupation. I need to worship because without it I lose a sense of wonder and gratitude and plod through life with blinders on. I need worship because my natural tendency is toward self-reliance and stubborn independence..(Olajuwon Amos)

God uses worship to recenter our priorities and reestablish where our security lies. We can be taught why it’s important to praise and glorify God, but until it’s a regular part of our lives, we’ll never understand how God is using it to keep us focused.

You never go away from us, yet we have difficulty in returning to You. Come, Lord, stir us up and call us back. Kindle and seize us. Be our fire and our sweetness. Let us love. Let us run.”In this world, our hunger for worship will wax and wane. It’s appropriate and imperative that we ask God to rekindle a worshipful spirit within us. Sometimes the most powerful prayer we can pray is, “God, make me a worshiper.” (Olajuwon Amos)

It’s mindblowing to think that we can worship God for thousands of years and never exhaust the his worshipful attributes. If we become bored with worship, it’s likely that we’ve lost sight of this truth. {Olajuwon Amos}

“Next to the Word of God, music deserves the highest praise. The gift of language combined with the gift of song was given to man that he should proclaim the Word of God through music.”—..

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Iwo loba lyrics

Chorus
Iwo loba,awimayewun
Iwo loba,alewilese
Iwo loba,atofarati
Iwo loba,asoromatase...

Solo..
From age to ages..
You are the same lord.
From years to come..
You are the same ..
You never change ..
You always me..
Now and forever... Forevermore..

Stage performance encounter

Stage Performance Tips for Singers + What You Should Never Do

JAYCROWN ELITE | 18/03/2020

Stage performance techniques are ideas singers can use transform them from an average performer to a potential star. Learning how to perform on stage is a skill that all singers should master if they wish to be successful in the music industry.

Making a successful career in any form of live entertainment typically involves performing on a stage. There are a lot of cool things you can do on stage while performing as well as things you should never do. Check out our stage performance tips below.

How to perform on stage

These are the essential stage performance techniques, as well as some cool ideas to do on stage. Follow these steps to be a good performer whenever you sing on stage, even if it’s your first time.

• Make sure you learn your lyrics
• Practice performing as much as possible
• Sing with emotion
• Break from your character
• Know your audience
• Acknowledge other performers
• Get physical while on stage
• Make use of the whole space and get close
• Express your emotions physically
• Let the audience see your eyes

Tips for performing on stage for the first time

#1 Make sure you learn your lyrics

There’s no point in working on any of these other tips if you can’t remember lyrics. Practise singing them a cappella and this will help you remember them. Nothing looks more unprofessional than a singer with a lyric sheet or a singer that can’t remember their own song.

#2 Do as much practice as possible

Practising your songs is essential at any stage of your career. Get it drilled in again and again so that performing it becomes second nature. This way, you can focus more on performing on stage and interacting with the crown instead of trying to remember your song.

#3 Sing with emotion

Music can stir up a lot of emotion easily and quickly and can make for a ‘magic moment’. By adding emotion to a song this will not only demonstrate your ability to connect with a song, but it will also draw audience engagement into your performance.

Choosing the right song will help you to create audience engagement. If you can connect with the song emotionally you are more likely to sing from the heart, making you feel more confident in your performance and believable to the audience.

After choosing a song you can connect with, the use of various dynamics and tone to your singing can also help add emotion to a song. However, if you have to manufacture it, it’s fake and will be picked up by the audience.

Cool things to do on stage while performing

#4 Break from your character

Singers who occasionally break from character can make themselves a lot more relatable to their audience. Don’t be afraid to show a small crack in your persona.

For example, if it’s a serious song with a sad theme, perhaps ramp up the emotionat the end, showing how the song has affected you. Perhaps you might even have a small anecdote you can tell the audience about, or offer a back story to the song’s lyrics.

#5 Know your audience

Before you show up to your next gig, do your research into the local area. There might be some recent news on local websites that you can refer to when opening up a song. This will immediately create a connection with your audience and let them know this isn’t just another gig.

Whatever you do, don’t get the name of the city wrong. Touring artists have a lot to remember already but this happens far more than you think.

#6 Acknowledge other performers

If you are singing with a band, then give them their share of the limelight.

You can introduce everyone at the start of the performance. Alternatively take it in turns with the introductions, perhaps during a solo section or when a song finishes where a particular member played a large part.

The band will appreciate this, and the audience will also be able to put names to the faces entertaining them.

How to move on stage while singing

How you move on stage when singing will add a huge dynamic to your performance. Here are some tips for moving on stage and reasons why these simple hacks can lead to greater audience engagement and feedback.

#7 Get physical on stage

Moving around on stage is engaging for your audience and your energy is contagious. Ideally, learn the stage where you will be performing and, if you can, take dance lessons – singers can pick up some amazing tips from dancers (and even actors).

Also, focus on moving in a way that complements your song (tempo, mood and style).

By building rapport with your audience, they can quickly become your best allies. Singers who create a great connection can mask mistakes and mean that audience members are more likely to get into your performance and get involved too.

If you can come across as being likeable, the audience is far more likely to interact back with you. This will help you buzz off them and likewise, creating a stellar performance to remember.

#8 Make use of the whole space and get close

Physically moving to the front of the stage also helps to engage and connect with your audience.

It doesn’t mean you have to use every inch of the stage, but you don’t want to be anchored to the floor, so make sure you move around.

#9 Express your emotions physically

Your body language gives the audience an idea of how you’re feeling when you’re on stage and conveys the emotion of the song. Becoming comfortable enough to express your emotions on stage can take time but will come with practice.

This will also help with the trust factor, with the audience feeling that emotion and connecting with you better.

To encourage audience engagement, it’s important that your facial expression matches the feeling of the song. It’s no good having a frown on your face if the song is upbeat or a grin like a Cheshire cat if the song lyrics are full of emotion.

If your expressions aren’t matching the feeling of the song your audience won’t get into it as much. The most common cause of not matching facial expressions to songs is due to lack of confidence or focusing on words and timing.

A good way to combat this is to practice your song in front of a mirror and find an expression that looks genuine, click here for more advice on facial expressions.

#10 Let the audience see your eyes

While performing on stage making eye contact with the audience helps them to connect with you, it shows you’re confident and again adds to the interpretation of the song. Standing tall and having good posture not only helps your performance, it makes you look professional.

However, don’t fall into the trap of thinking that manic energy and movement is going to carry you as a singer.

The energy you put into your movements should also be put into the singing too!

Things you should never do when performing on stage

It’s also important to know what not to do when performing on stage.

Whilst there are a multitude of cool things you can do plus great ways in which you can move, here are some things we advise you don’t do!

• Stop singing or get distracted by a heckler – it happens to the best singers!
• Scratch yourself unless you really, really, can’t wait.
• Tune-up your instrument or look unprepared.
• Say sorry and apologise when you make a mistake.
• Keep your eyes closed.
• Fall out with fellow musicians or audience members.
• Do more talking than actually performing.
• Let your ego get in the way of a great performance.
• Forget where it is you are playing and say the wrong city name.
• Get too drunk you can’t play and sing properly.

How and where to gain experience performing on stage

We see lots of singers enter our competitions who haven’t performed on stage before. Get ahead of the competition and perform wherever and whenever you can. Here are four actionable stage performance tips for singers that you can try out today to improve your live show.

#11 Consider busking for experience

Contact your local council and ask where and when it is OK to busk in your town centre. Not every council allows this, but if the opportunity is there then it can be an effective way to build up your confidence.

#12 Start small and work your way up to bigger gigs

Everyone has to start somewhere, but singing live can be daunting at first, consider hiring a venue and putting on a show for your family and friends, once comfortable you can work up to bigger gigs. Starting with smaller venues gives you time to adjust and improve your skills and makes it easier to land larger gigs in the future.

#13 Perform at open mic nights

Look around your local area for pubs/venues that host open mic nights, contact them and find out how to get involved. If you are under 18 let them know as some pubs won’t allow you to perform — though, most will allow it if accompanied by a parent or a guardian. If they hold frequent events, perform as often as possible to build your connections and build valuable performance experience. Networking is a great way of hearing about other live opportunities.

#14 Put on a live show at home

Do a private show at your house for your friends and family. Your friends can often be your biggest critics. This can be nerve-wracking but good friends will always back you when you need them to! Ask your friends and family for feedback to help you improve. Remember, this is an intimate gig not a show at the O2, so tailor your performance accordingly.

#15 Film yourself performing

If none of the above are possible, then film yourself performing, watch it back, show friends and family and ask them for areas you could improve. Keep an open mind and focus on those you can trust to be honest — it will help your stage performance skills and confidence in the long run!

How to own the stage for a memorable live performance

#16 Engage with the audience

It’s not all about the voice when performing; you need to be able to create audience engagement so they’re on your side. It is important to have a certain presence on stage, which lets the audience know that you are confident in your singing abilities.

This can range from simply smiling and giving eye contact to show you’re enjoying yourself, to using your eyes, face and body to reflect the emotions of the song.

#17 Make use of props

During your singing performance, make use of whatever props you have to work with. Choreograph and practise your routine; and if you get the opportunity, in advance, learn the stage so that you can use the space provided effectively. If you have a mic stand, use it during the softer bits and consider taking the mic out when the song gains pace.

#18 Consider bringing dancers on stage

If you are performing a fast-paced song on stage, why not bring some dancers — not only will you create a more enjoyable performance for the audience, it will be a more memorable one. Of course, the performance will only be as good as your worst dancer (so choose them carefully) and ensure you get involved in the routine so plenty of practice is essential! You will also have to consider your fitness if doing large parts of the routine otherwise it will affect your breathing and vocal control.

#19 Make an impression from beginning to the end

Walk confidently on stage and maintain that confidence throughout your performance. It’s easy to tell which performers are nervous when they walk on stage and it often takes a while to fade. The more you perform, the easier this should get.

#20 Talk to the audience during the performance between songs

Talking to the crowd. Announce yourselfwhen you come on stage (if you’ve not already been announced). If you are performing a full set, and you feel it is appropriate for the mood, use any transition period to introduce your next song and, at the end of your set, thank the audience and let them know you’re grateful that you have had the opportunity to perform for them.... 

#21 Coordinate your outfit

What you choose to wear can impact your performance and help with audience engagement. You may think the crazier you dress the more you will stand out, but you should ask yourself whether your outfit also matches the style of song you have chosen.

If no, then there’s no harm in re-thinking your outfit. Not everyone can pull off a Lady Gaga number.

Thanks for reading.. 

©tribe of david music 

HOW TO CONTROL MIC ON STAGE

Many singers struggle to control their mic technique so it is best to start practising this as soon as possible. We’ll cover everything that you need to know to help improve microphone technique for singers. It also includes some of those common questions such as why singers get so close to the microphone, what distance and how close you should sing to a mic, and more mic tips for vocals.

How to sing into a microphone

The first step towards good microphone technique is to establish is where you’re going to put your mouth. The distance between your face and the microphone can have a drastic effect on the sound. Some singers like to eat the mic and put it right up into their face. Others like to control their technique and pull away from it.

Understanding microphones and vocal dynamics help you find out how far you should put the microphone away from your mouth.  If you are a dynamic vocalist then your technique needs to practice pulling away. If you are consistently quiet then you need to get closer but your technique needs to manage the proximity effect.

How far should you hold a microphone away from your mouth?

You should hold the microphone at a distance of 10-20 centimetres away from your mouth.  You should hold it further away at a distance of up to 20cm when you sing higher or more powerful notes. If you move around and turn away from the stage always maintain the same distance. If you use it as part of your performance during instrumental breaks always make sure you bring it back to your mouth.

To put that into perspective, when holding the microphone, 10 – 20 centimetres is the distance the top of your little finger to your thumb. 

Why do singers put their mouth on the microphone?

Some singers put their mouth right onto the microphone. Putting their mouth so close is often known as eating the mic. When singers do this, they always keep a consistent distance between their mouth and the mic. You tend to find that this is something that energetic performers do as it can be hard for them to keep a steady distance between their mouth and microphone when jumping around on stage.

#1 Get comfortable with the microphone

Many singers when first starting out are very nervous when given a microphone for the first time & it often comes across in their performance.

Feeling tense and holding a mic awkwardly can affect your vocals more than you would imagine. Get to know the feeling of controlling a mic as early as possible by practising!

If you don’t own a microphone then use a prop; although it may seem a bit lame using a bottle or hairbrush will definitely get you used to that feeling and soon that mic will be just like an extension of your arm & more importantly, your voice!

#2 Sing into the mic

Make sure you are directly singing into the microphone. It’s one of the simplest mic techniques but it’s so SO important. Singing into a microphone allows all of your vocals to be fully projected.

Most microphones for singers have a radius around them that will detect noise. Great mic technique is about the importance of hitting this radius with every note you sing.

Sing with the microphone too far away from your mouth and you won’t allow the tones, dynamics & power of your vocal to be fully captured. Even as a great singer, your lack of control could put you at a disadvantage to others who have mastered their mic technique.

If you don’t, the projection of your vocal will be inconsistent and you’ll lose key elements in the performance of your song.

#3 Sing as you would usually

This may sound really obvious however there are many occasions when a singer has practised their song without amplification, absolutely nailed every note and brought it to life with beautiful dynamics, overall it’s sounding just right!

They then pick up a microphone and all of a sudden start singing with completely different power and volume and the whole thing just doesn’t sound or feel like how they practised it anymore.

This is especially vital for that all important sound check as the sound engineer will set your levels based on the vocal volume he or she hears.

If that changes dramatically or is inconsistent, in either the sound check or the actual performance, they’ll simply have a guess when to put your vocal level up and down.

Whether you manage to get away with it or not, it will by no means result in you sounding the best you could have.

#4 Avoid microphone feedback

Feedback is that awful sound the singer’s microphone gives out and causes everyone to wince a little. One of the most common ways for a singer’s microphone to affect performance is with feedback from the speakers or monitors. Take time to check where they’re situated on the stage & simply avoid getting too close.

#5 Eliminate vocal distortion

Distortion occurs for a couple of reasons, one of them being a singer holding the microphone too close or too far from their mouth. The distance from your mouth to the microphone is essential as it can make your vocals sound muffled and distant.

The other reason a singer might notice distortion is when the volume is too high on their microphone, keep the volume low enough to allow you to project.

Pro microphone techniques for singers:

#6Control your dynamics

A very common problem singer’s face during a performance is not getting the balance right between the backing track and the microphone. You want the backing track to be loud enough that you can hear it but also so you can hear yourself.

This can vary a lot depending on the quality & production of the track. If you don’t have a sound engineer, the best way to solve this is by trying out various settings until you’re happy.

Ideally, have a 3rd party present standing near the back of the room where you’ll be performing to ensure the microphone is loud enough for you to be heard but not be overpowering.

#7Pull away on high notes

To further avoid microphone feedback and distortion, pull the microphone away from your mouth on the high notes – how far you pull away really depends on the volume and power you sing them with.

Far too often, this is ill-timed by singers and they pull the mic away too quickly thus losing the projection where it’s needed most for impact. Timing is crucial and observing other seasoned singers can assist you to get this right.

Additional mic control tricks for singers

Having strong microphone technique can really help a singer enhance their performance. Breath control when holding a note is crucial.

If you are running low on a breath by the end of that all-important sustained note, a sudden dip in power is going to be very noticeable to your audience.

You could try pulling the microphone away then bring it back as the note ends. It sounds as if you held it consistently and the audience will be left remembering the power you still had to the very last second – impressive!

Mic Technique Related questions

We also wanted to answer some of the more common questions that are asked by singers relating to microphone technique. You can see those questions below with some short answers from our team.

Does a microphone affect your voice?

Yes, it does. Just like connecting an amp up to an electric guitar, a microphone can affect the recording quality and sound of your voice. The microphone quality will also play a factor; a cheap mic could make your voice sound middle, boomy, or crispy. An expensive mic tends to have a flatter frequency response and will give your voice a far better and accurate representation.

Why do singers pull the mic away?

Some singers will put the microphone away from their mouth when they are just about to hit a high note. They do this because it can help to prevent the signal from breaking up, as sound pressure will decrease the further away the source is – which means less distortion.

Why do singers kiss the mic?

Singers kiss the mic to help increase volume. By bringing the mic closer to their mouths, almost in a kissing fashion, it means lower notes can be amplified more.

In which position should a microphone be held?

You should hold handheld microphones just below your mouth or to the side of your mouth. A great microphone technique for singers is to not hold the mic directly in front of your mouth

What is the proximity effect?

This is an effect that applies to all directional microphones. A directional microphone simply means that it is focused to pick up the sound on a certain side. These microphones will get more bassy as you get closer to them.

This can result in your voice sounding fuller but it can also have negatives. If your voice is already bass heavy then these frequencies could suffocate the rest of your voice, making it sound muddy and without any clarity.

You need to control your technique to understand when it is appropriate to utilise the proximity effect. For instance, if there are fewer instruments playing then use the proximity effect to fill out the sound a bit more. If there is a lot going on with the music then the proximity effect could mask your voice and even other instruments.

Thanks for reading 

©tribe of david music