How do untrained vocalist sing so good!

Thoughts_Arrive

Like with Eddie Vedder, I don't think he had training, he's just a natural.
Along with a lot of other artists.
How do they get so good? Singing along to their favourite songs?
Or is it just something they are born with?

jcmark611

Just like great guitarists, they just do it naturally. He probably sang along with many of his favorite songs growing up (i.e. The Who) which helped him to develop his style.

keeponrockin

Like guitar playing, it's all practice.

mfc2006

keeponrockin wrote:

Like guitar playing, it's all practice.

yup. there are notes that i couldn't dream of hitting 3 years ago that i can hit now. it just takes time & a lot of practice.

Thoughts_Arrive

What are good ways of practicing to develop your range and hit notes?

savman

Thoughts_Arrive wrote:

What are good ways of practicing to develop your range and hit notes?

I got singing lessons for a while. They helped.

Otherwise, if you dont want to spend the coin and you have a piano or guitar an option is to sing along to scales. Just do simple stuff like ma ma ma ma ma up and down the scale. Start on middle C then do the next scale a half step up etc until you hit the top of your range. You should be able to gradually increase you range. It is quite boring but for me it seemed to work.

Thoughts_Arrive

I find that singing along to singers in the baritone range suits me best as I have a deep voice lol.

i.e Jim Morrison, Eddie Vedder.....

lucylespian

Lessons !!
How many people try out for Idol, only to find they can't sing for crap ?Singing along will only get you so far, unless you are a natural, in which case you would not really be asking.
I've had lessons for about six months, and the difference is astounding. I plan on continuing for at least 2 years to get where I want to be (Singing like Ed, of course). Getting the right teacher is crucial, of course. A lot of them are a bit too precious, according to my teacher, who is a gem.
You need someone to build on your strengths while addressing your weaknesses. A good vocal coach will maximise your potential, and unlock abilites you never thought you might have.

Thoughts_Arrive

BTW..thanks for the tips, keep them coming!
Greatly appreciated!

mfc2006

savman wrote:

Otherwise, if you dont want to spend the coin and you have a piano or guitar an option is to sing along to scales. Just do simple stuff like ma ma ma ma ma up and down the scale. Start on middle C then do the next scale a half step up etc until you hit the top of your range. You should be able to gradually increase you range. It is quite boring but for me it seemed to work.

that's exactly what I did. I didn't want to go to a coach b/c I wanted to develop my own voice without someone telling me what to do. just keep practicing. it also helps sometimes to learn songs on piano or guitar that you know well but are out of your range. then you keep hammering them out & eventually you'll get there.