Different vocal styles

thewaxtadpole

I'm doing some guest vocals on a track for the first album of a friend's band. Problem is, it's a completely different style than what I'm used to. It's a fairly soft song, but it's punk rock, which I have never sung seriously before.

Anyone have any tips on how to make it sound better? Every time I've tried, my voice starts sounding airy and choked near the end. The song sounds a bit like "Yellow Ledbetter" when done properly.

brandonsmom

Make sure that you are using breathing exersizes and can breath easily while singing. It sounds like you are running out of breath near the end. It's also possible that it is not played in a key that you can sing in. (I don't sing, but my sister does.) Even if you are in punk rock, it pays to invest in a vocal coach..because your voice is an instrument..Good Luck! MOM

mendicant_1

breeeeeeeeeeeeath baby!!!! It's the MOST important thing about singing,....make sure you are taking breaths before you go into the next line or a chorus or a apart where you have to hit it hard,...i used to have the same problem with finishing lines and etc,....you just have to breath better,,...practice

nailz100

All very good tips.....breathing is the key, but it is also important that you sing in your own voice and not try to mimic another "different sounding" voice....it causes more strain on your vocal folds/ chords.