Barritone-tennor?

[jeff_thedancer]

Posted: 7/3/06 at 6:06pm

Ok guys...this might be akward to explain but strap yourself in for this.

I am a bass/barritone but i love tennor songs,but when i push up to sing tennor i have to switch my voice(not falsetto)But i get this really nazally voices like Ugly from honk or Malcom from the Full Monty..like it doesnt sound natural. i sound like some disney character or a Adam pascal imitator..does this make sense. i guess what im trying to say is that am i bound to stay a lower voice or do you think i will eventually just open up my range so i dont have to switch into the nazaly tenor i currently am portraying(because all of the musicals we have been doing are more rock musicals with tennor parts.)any ideas.

thanks guys
Jeff

[hannahshule]

Posted: 7/3/06 at 7:03pm

quick edit: it's Tenor, not tennor.
Try changing the key to match your range if possible, like singing it an octave lower or through transposition.
Don't try to push your voice, since tenor is not your natural range. Without PROPER training, you probably will never be able to comfortably sing those sings in their original key. But best of luck to you!

[whatyouown223]

Posted: 7/3/06 at 9:19pm

Do you have a voice teacher? She/he should be able to help you.

[gumbo2]

Posted: 7/3/06 at 11:14pm

With voice lessons and proper training, it sounds like you have the potential to sing the higher notes. Also, depending on how old you are, maybe your voice hasn't changed completely. Male voices often don't stop changing until you're in your 20's.

[LostLeander]

Posted: 7/5/06 at 2:43am

No, I think I understand.

You're saying you want your lower notes that have that bassy Brian Stokes Mitchell tone to match your higher notes that sound completely different from those lower ones. You want it ALL to have that bassy, big man voice ring.

Is that what you're asking?

If so, as long as you're not straining, or hurting yourself, then it's fine. You're still young, things are still settling.

[Masayous]

Posted: 7/5/06 at 5:33pm

As far as I am aware, the voice is a muscle.

With training and vocal work-outs this muscle should become stronger.

For example. Right now you want to hit those high notes. Think of those notes as a heavy weight. The first few times you try to shift that weight, its really hard to do and you have to strain yourself to get it shifted. However, with enough practise and training thsi weight becomes easier to lift until it becomes natural.

So basically, keep trying. It should, theoretically, get easier... but it will take time. Employ the use of a vocal coach. They'll be able to help expand your range.

[tmm_fan]

Posted: 7/5/06 at 6:01pm

I concur :)

With the proper techniques, you can seriously gain so much within a few easy lessons. But, make sure you're using the correct techniques.

And as for a voice teacher, do your research and if possible opinions from their students. They may be great singers, but when it comes to teaching, ther are many rip-offs out there (ie $100-an-hour lessons for a year or two longer than is actually needed ... really: some teachers are that un-educated on teaching proper singing technique).

[kenmarksnj]

Posted: 7/8/06 at 4:34pm

the best way to make your range consistent is by seeing a voice teacher who will work with your specific voice.

any teacher who is knowledgeable about anatomy and what produces quick results will be able to help you.

unfortunately, most NY voice teachers, such as my own, who are able to produce quick results are very hard to find AND are very expensive. but THESE particular voice teachers know what they're doing.

[tmm_fan]

Posted: 7/8/06 at 6:12pm

Go hbere:
http://sethriggs.com/

And click on the link to find a voice teacher by location. SLS certified teachers -- and Brett Manning, who is a protoge of Seth Riggs (http://www.singingsuccess.com) -- are the best choices for beginners and for those who have ruined their singing voices, either physically or by another vocal coach. They can also correct any bad habits you might have.