KVR Audio

Duncster94 · Post by **Duncster94** » Tue Feb 13, 2018 7:40 pm

https://soundcloud.com/flyentist/sample-8/s-66rkn

Above is a sample of my vocals. I find that the softly sung parts sound good (at least up to my standards) but the loud parts sound abrasive. What is causing this, and how can I improve my technique?

I'm hoping the KVR community can help me identify what the problem areas are because I'm not sure what vocal exercises I should be doing to remedy the abrasiveness of my 'strong' voice.

Brother Charles · Post by **Brother Charles** » Tue Feb 13, 2018 8:27 pm

Take a look at this resource, Duncster. I hope it helps a little, at least.

http://www.become-a-singing-master.com/ ... ssons.html

music_boy · Post by **music_boy** » Tue Mar 06, 2018 2:48 pm

I never did any vocal exercises, but there are lots on YouTube. It might take a long time to find out your ideal key and tone. Most people have those two elements, even the ones who have a vast range. Good luck.

Kinh · Post by **Kinh** » Wed Mar 07, 2018 1:52 pm

OK, this is an honest opinion here. The loud parts do not in any way sound abrasive, they're full and smooth. Many vocalists (myself included) would give their right nut to effortlessly hit an f#3 with the greatest of ease. There is nothing at all wrong with your voice, it has a natural tone, it's full and you're just wasting my time.

jordonpmusic · Post by **jordonpmusic** » Wed Mar 07, 2018 9:25 pm

I can't help you in terms of technique but I am noticing it isn't as much in key as i'd like it to be. Why did you choose to show us with it over a backing track? The fact that the vocal isn't mixed into the track (dry) kind of throws me off a bit and I don't know what I'm supposed to be listening for because there's plenty of things from a mix perspective (are you talking about abrasiveness with the track?

Touch The Universe · Post by **Touch The Universe** » Wed Mar 07, 2018 9:36 pm

Do you mind if I ask you what microphone you are using? I need a good one that won't pick up static.

funky lime · Post by **funky lime** » Fri Mar 09, 2018 10:22 pm

Instruments often have a sweet spot where they sound best, and the voice is no exception. It's not just about range of notes, but dynamic range as well.

I might be wrong, and it's hard to tell from just one short example, but your strong parts sound a bit throaty; are you using your diaphragm to "push" the air out from your core? I've been told to sing from the gut for loud parts, not from the throat.

Improving my voice