Singing Lessons: 3 Essential Techniques

2h 18mBeginner2017-05-24

Authors

Lari White

Recording Artist, Songwriter, Producer, Record Label Owner, Actress

Course details

Add essential vocal techniques to your toolkit. In this course—the third in a series focusing on learning how to sing—discover techniques that can provide you with a solid foundation as a singer. Professional vocalist Lari White breaks down how to harmonize with any music you like to sing, craft your vocal tone by employing vibrato and messa di voce, and work with the chest and head voice. She also gives you a crash course in working with microphones, and explains how to use the Nashville Number System to read and write music.

Learning objectives
Singing harmony and straight tone
Crafting your vocal tone
Using vibrato and messa di voce
Working with the chest and head voice
Singing in a low or high register
Selecting a microphone for live performance and recording
Understanding the Nashville Number System

Skills covered

Music LessonsAudio and MusicOne-Off

Concepts

Introduction

Welcome

Singing Harmony and Straight Tone

Singing harmony - Part 1
Singing harmony - Part 2
The singer's tool belt
Straight tone exercise - Key of C
Straight tone exercise - Key of A

Crafting Your Vocal Tone

Introduction to vibrato
Vibrato exercise - Key of C
Vibrato exercise - Key of G
Messa di voce - Gradual crescendo
Messa di voce exercise

Working with the Chest and Head Voice

Defining vocal register - Chest and head voice
Working in modal - Part 1
Working in modal - Part 2
Working in modal - Resonance exercise

Exploring Vocal Textures and Styles

Texture - Part 1
Texture - Part 2
Yodels and cries
Bends and scoops
Riffs and licks
Singing in a low register - The basement
Singing in a high register - The stratosphere

Singing Live

Vocal microphones - Which mic to choose
Vocal microphones - Pickup pattern, frequency, and proximity effect
Vocal microphones - Impedance, on off switch, and price
Introduction to the Nashville Number System