well... listen, im 19, soon to be 20 in a few months, 179-180cm, skinny, long skinny neck with a voice voicebox, 64kg... yeh.. and I like to sing!
listen to this, its not too good but at least you might be able to tell what type of voice I might have? my voice sounds thick (depending on how I use it) yet light and this confuses me, though its brighter on higher notes than on low notes, though I can make my low notes pretty thick, almost like a bass (though I have to lower my voice box all the way to the bottom away from its comfortable spot), depending on how much thickness I want. I was very drunk this new years eve and I belted a few high Cs, I got it taped on my phone! Even if I were a bass-baritone, would I theoretically be able to belt a high C (a soaring SCREAM, not really music)?
I had voice lessons before, on my first lesson she said I might be a bass-baritone, though her opinion seemed to change constantly or slightly (opinion was based a lot by my height (tall) and she was short... and the fact I have a long neck though im skinny, and skinny people seem tall; skinny long neck would not seem so long if it were fat)... on my first or second lesson of five she said I was comfortable at a male high F. gave me songs to sing likie last request by paolo nutini, lemon tree by fools garden, suggested the song you are so beautiful.. and I sang mad world.. on my first or second lesson she told me I could sing high Gs and sharp high gs but not too much (staying at an F), and preferably not high As. the number one question I had in my head was, Im I stuck to those notes never venturing in to an A (never asked, dont have money now for lessons)?
I was also like wow when I heard bassinbaritone (higher frequencies is what she mentioned in my lows)she also said I had a very wide range and at one point she said it was very confusing, and I was wondering what it was, if she ment my range or where I belonged? I was wondering if those facts were based on my current skill, and that I could learn to use my notes better(Ithink and hope so)? though lemon tree has a high A with head(I think) mixed in to it... however today it doesnt really matter! im happy as it is! and I like to sing to Gorillaz (Damon albarn) and I guess those songs are pretty low so and I love mucc! for example I can only sing the two highest part of I walk the line with johnny cash, the rest is too low in my opinion and I just dont like venturing lower than that...
if nobody has got a clue, does anyone know of a place on the internet which got people who might be in the know?
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oh and, the reason is because I want more opinions than just my teacher's I had earlier but I guess this might not be enough... truth is, I dont really know ##$@ about my timbre, so forget about the mentioning I might sound almost like a bass :P I dont really know much at all.. so I donno where I might be other than what she said but it feels unbelivable... basically I just want more opinions, guess I ought to see more teachers than just one!
uhm, here is another example, its not very good compared to professional "rock" singers but compared to where I once was, I think its pretty good, or the plain fact I can reach it! somehow I feel im weak up there, but hopefully might be able to develope it further. :P
it is a song by MUCC, oboreru sakana (the singer has a high basslike or deep baritonal voice), and its in japanese (I dont understand yet), and I didnt know the lyrics until now after, it was basically bulls eye on the pronounciation except for one word or two.. so im almost mubling it.. its pretty loud and I wonder if a better mich would do it any justice (a plain computer michrophone)?
oh and uh... voice fach aside, any of you think any of these are the least audible(as in not pain to the ears)?? so much text for 9 seconds of song... I guess I just wanna explain myself incase of the worst reply! :P and of the three "songs" I attempt to "sing", I prefer autumn... be gentle pls!
sorry for doing that! I'll try to eradicate it! :P it was part of the song and I'm not very proud of it. But here's an update!
bass-baritone is what she initially said during the first lesson before having me sing, later she had me sing lemon tree by fool's garden and that singer seems to have a pretty light voice (right?). I sang this at 3:47 am (sweden time) so I could probably put more effort (feeling) but I think its adequate oh and its in japanese (dont understand it yet). yeah and im singing pretty soft in the beginning, and the latter part after 59 sec are older clips, those are loud and not as pretty...
Of course your teacher is at the best position to evaluate your range. It is difficult to say just from a recorded song. If she says you are bass-baritone it is to be assumed she is right. You can try higher ranges if you prefer, working on it will improve your range but do this carefully and with teacher supervision, if possible.
If you are not going to sing lyric music (Opera), this division in ranges is not so important.
Modern popular music such as musicals are often written for voices that may extend from bass to tenor and so it exposes the singer to difficulties at both extremes. This is the case, for example, with The Phantom of the Opera (phantom role). Bari-tenors are probably the most suited for this genre, except for pieces written specifically for bass. Probably the composers general idea is that higher notes allow the singer to show off his/her capabilities and the public usually loves this range, being more brilliant and (normally) louder.
I would not care much about this for the moment and I would concentrate on mastering the right technique, such as not to sound "airy", having perfect intonation, voice shades and good projection and so many others.
The following is my personal opinion, but I believe that a good singer must be able to sing without mics and amplification and still be heard and be appreciated at least in a medium size hall. Many will disagree with this assessment so I insist this a personal view and the quality I would like to achieve for myself
Concerning portamento, it is a question of music style and taste. Too much of it can be irritating and point to a singer unsure of the right notes, adjusting them on the way. In some environments such as in choirs it is strictly forbidden
But it is not something to get rid off, just use it moderately and learn from professional singers when and how much to use.
thanks for your post! :D I'm constantly trying to improve my breathing. I agree that that particular song was very airy but it was my failed experiment! I've started running and sing at the same time while trying to keep my lower ribbed expanded at all times and using what ever techniques ive been taught. Doing this makes it easier to run cause you get more air for ur body and singing at the same time puts ur mind elsewhere of the technique... anyway i'll work on my breathing, diction and ofcourse my, what do you call it, placement!
here's one last song for a long time I Hope until Ive made some real improvements! I sang the whole thing a few steps to high so it made the whole thing a little unbalanced, so it got a bit sharp and flat at times... anyway here's my last! oh and my mic is pretty sensitive and is not made to be singing straight (made for talking at a distance) into making it extra hard not to create breaths noises on it, I should use my other "real michrophone". Excuses I know! :D
searching...
thanks!