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14. Remember, it's emotion and feeling that make the best song, not necessarily the best technical rendition. 15. If you mess up a part while recording, don't stop and start over. That can easily cause you to burn out. Instead, check to see if the... See more

14. Remember, it's emotion and feeling that make the best song, not necessarily the best technical rendition. 15. If you mess up a part while recording, don't stop and start over. That can easily cause you to burn out. Instead, check to see if the engineer can punch in the correction. 16. You don't have to fill all the tracks on the tape - don't try to force something that won't fit. 17. Always keep in mind the focus of your music. If it's the vocals, plan to spend the most time on them. Don't waste time on things that don't highlight the focal point. 18. Get the sound you want while recording. (Never assume that you can fix it in the mix.) 19. Unless you have unique effects, record individual tracks clean and add effects later. 20. Don't necessarily double track everything. Doubling a lead vocal can hide all the subtleties that make a song personal and likable (although it can work well for a chorus.) 21. Know when to quit for the day. If you're tired, it will show. 22. Keep guests... See less

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14. Remember, it's emotion and feeling that make the best song, not necessarily the best technical rendition. 15. If you mess up a part while recording, don't stop and start over. That can easily cause you to burn out. Instead, check to see if the... See more

14. Remember, it's emotion and feeling that make the best song, not necessarily the best technical rendition. 15. If you mess up a part while recording, don't stop and start over. That can easily cause you to burn out. Instead, check to see if the engineer can punch in the correction. 16. You don't have to fill all the tracks on the tape - don't try to force something that won't fit. 17. Always keep in mind the focus of your music. If it's the vocals, plan to spend the most time on them. Don't waste time on things that don't highlight the focal point. 18. Get the sound you want while recording. (Never assume that you can fix it in the mix.) 19. Unless you have unique effects, record individual tracks clean and add effects later. 20. Don't necessarily double track everything. Doubling a lead vocal can hide all the subtleties that make a song personal and likable (although it can work well for a chorus.) 21. Know when to quit for the day. If you're tired, it will show. 22. Keep guests... See less

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A = Airflow. Never hold your breath while singing. The airflow is what creates and carries your vocal tone, so keep it flowing. Avoid Clavicular Breathing and Belly Breathing -- instead, learn the proper way to breathe for singing, called... See more

A = Airflow. Never hold your breath while singing. The airflow is what creates and carries your vocal tone, so keep it flowing. Avoid Clavicular Breathing and Belly Breathing -- instead, learn the proper way to breathe for singing, called diaphragmatic breathing. Fill the lower portion of your lungs as if you had an inner tube around your waist that you were evenly filling.Singing Tip A. See less

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Q: Is it OK for me to sing when I have a sore throat? A: Depending on what's causing it, singing with a sore throat can be catastrophic. I tell my clients, "if it hurts to swallow, don't sing!" Conversely, if it's a mildly soar throat, consult your... See more

Q: Is it OK for me to sing when I have a sore throat? A: Depending on what's causing it, singing with a sore throat can be catastrophic. I tell my clients, "if it hurts to swallow, don't sing!" Conversely, if it's a mildly soar throat, consult your doctor (it's a good idea to find a good ear, nose, throat specialist in your area and build a relationship with him) and then use your best judgment. Dry air, singing abusively, and viral/bacterial infection are some of the more common causes of a sore throat. Some people just wake up with a sore throat every day of their life. I've found that the majority of those people have acid-reflux, which means they are burping up stomach acids while they are sleeping or sometimes even while they are awake. For most, however, this happens in the night, so they may be completely unaware of the problem. They then wake up with a scratchy, raspy voice and a sore throat. There are numerous web sites directed to the problem of reflux. Let me recommend a... See less

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By Jeannie Deva Can you use it and not lose it? As you may know from experience, powerful singing is a style that often seems accompanied by its own punishment - strain, hoarseness, laryngitis, throat discomfort, loss of upper range, or a frequent... See more

By Jeannie Deva Can you use it and not lose it? As you may know from experience, powerful singing is a style that often seems accompanied by its own punishment - strain, hoarseness, laryngitis, throat discomfort, loss of upper range, or a frequent need to "clear your throat." In severe cases, the result can be nodes or polyps, (nodes: calluses on the inner rims of; polyps: blisters on the tops or undersides of the vocal folds), which are painful and restrictive of singing. Metal and Rock singers often have the attitude that training will make them sound too “pretty.” So not knowing what else to do, they tough it on their own, canceling gigs, sessions and parts of tours. Does singing powerfully automatically mean that you will wreck your voice? The good news is that it's not what sounds you make, but how you make them that will save your voice! Through over 35 years of my own vocal performance, research and coaching others, I've found there are techniques that allow you to sing any... See less

See this at: a2z-singing-tips.com| Added on 06/05/06

A = Airflow. Never hold your breath while singing. The airflow is what creates and carries your vocal tone, so keep it flowing. Avoid Clavicular Breathing and Belly Breathing -- instead, learn the proper way to breathe for singing, called... See more

A = Airflow. Never hold your breath while singing. The airflow is what creates and carries your vocal tone, so keep it flowing. Avoid Clavicular Breathing and Belly Breathing -- instead, learn the proper way to breathe for singing, called diaphragmatic breathing. Fill the lower portion of your lungs as if you had an inner tube around your waist that you were evenly filling.Singing Tip A. See less

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A = Airflow. Never hold your breath while singing. The airflow is what creates and carries your vocal tone, so keep it flowing. Avoid Clavicular Breathing and Belly Breathing -- instead, learn the proper way to breathe for singing, called... See more

A = Airflow. Never hold your breath while singing. The airflow is what creates and carries your vocal tone, so keep it flowing. Avoid Clavicular Breathing and Belly Breathing -- instead, learn the proper way to breathe for singing, called diaphragmatic breathing. Fill the lower portion of your lungs as if you had an inner tube around your waist that you were evenly filling.Singing Tip A. See less

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My other little secret is that I don’t put it in the cardioid position. Instead, I keep the vocal mic in omni directional. I find the sound richer and more pleasing if I can use the omni pattern. If fact, I like to do this on strings, horns, violins,... See more

My other little secret is that I don’t put it in the cardioid position. Instead, I keep the vocal mic in omni directional. I find the sound richer and more pleasing if I can use the omni pattern. If fact, I like to do this on strings, horns, violins, big bands, whenever I can. See less

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If you've got a storming vocal on tape you're halfway towards a great production. PAUL WHITE offers some tips on perfecting this most important of recording skills.Even if all the music you make is created via MIDI, the chances are that at some time... See more

If you've got a storming vocal on tape you're halfway towards a great production. PAUL WHITE offers some tips on perfecting this most important of recording skills.Even if all the music you make is created via MIDI, the chances are that at some time or other you'll have to record vocals using the traditional tools of a singer and a microphone. The vocal line is invariably the focal point of a song, so it has to be good, and because the human voice is the natural sound with which we are most familiar, any flaws in a vocal recording are immediately evident. Fortunately, providing you have a vocalist who can sing in tune, getting a good vocal sound isn't rocket science -- you just need to follow a few basic guidelines, and perhaps take advantage of a few tricks of the trade to help you get a professionally produced vocal sound. See less

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Samson C03U Multi-Pattern USB Microphone Following on the success of the C01U, Samson is proud to introduce the C03U, multi-pattern USB studio condenser microphone. Based on the extremely popular C03 studio condenser, the C03U delivers the same... See more

Samson C03U Multi-Pattern USB Microphone Following on the success of the C01U, Samson is proud to introduce the C03U, multi-pattern USB studio condenser microphone. Based on the extremely popular C03 studio condenser, the C03U delivers the same pristine audio quality and enhanced capabilities along with a high-quality A/D converter and USB output. Priced from 129.95 See less

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When it comes to vocal recording there are just as many techniques and tricks as there are singers and engineers. What may work for your project might be wrong for other people. Of course there are a few common rules and methods, but as I've said... See more

When it comes to vocal recording there are just as many techniques and tricks as there are singers and engineers. What may work for your project might be wrong for other people. Of course there are a few common rules and methods, but as I've said before, rules are made to be broken. If you get the results you want by some crazy method and all are happy, then you've achieved your goal. Because vocal recording is such an important part of music recording I'm dividing this topic into two parts. This article is about the things we do to get the vocal track on tape or in the computer. The next article will be about what you can do once the vocal track is captured. So hopefully in my ramblings there will be some info that is useful to you. Because the vocal track is probably one of the most important components of any song it has to be right (no what ifs? or; but, what if wes?). Everyone knows what a voice sounds like, and most musos can relate to a well performed and recorded vocal that... See less

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The human voice is a wonderful and complex instrument, with an incredible dynamic range and bandwidth that puts ordinary musical instruments to shame. To make things even more interesting, no two voices are alike. From the breathy, high eeps of the... See more

The human voice is a wonderful and complex instrument, with an incredible dynamic range and bandwidth that puts ordinary musical instruments to shame. To make things even more interesting, no two voices are alike. From the breathy, high eeps of the pop chanteuse to a thunderous operatic basso profundo, each person's voice is unique. Your job as a music recording engineer is to make the right choices to capture the essence of this instrument with as much accuracy and art as your tools allow. This week, we'll take a quick look at this very involved topic. See less

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In any given song, virtually without exception, the vocals are the focal point. It’s the vocal melody most people hum along to, and it’s the identifying factor to any group. Time and again we’ve seen bands complain that their singer gets all of the... See more

In any given song, virtually without exception, the vocals are the focal point. It’s the vocal melody most people hum along to, and it’s the identifying factor to any group. Time and again we’ve seen bands complain that their singer gets all of the attention, whether he or she is a brilliant singer/songwriter, or just another hired gun. There is something in our psychological make-up that needs to identify with a song’s singer and its lyrics. A great vocal performance can render even the most banal lyrics into something that approaches the sublime. In turn, a bad vocal recording can transform it all into unintelligible gibberish. For this installment, we are going to look at some relatively inexpensive ways in which you can improve your vocal recordings. See less