Does anyone else have a problem with over pronunciation? My boyfriend who is also the bass player in my band tells me that I tend to over pronunciate some of my words. Should I learn the songs with just the vowels? Any suggestions?
It's very frustrating because he says I sound like I'm speaking some of the words instead of singing them but can't actually explain to me what I'm doing wrong.
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If you have the KTVA course, the portion on applying KTVA methods to songs will give you instructions on how to go about this.
Bob
Yes, to work through a song on the vowels only and to apply the mods when appropriate, helps to simplify matters when you put it all together, with the minimized consonants and real lyrics. That way you can work through any parts that seem to be a bit high for you and ensure you are modifying correctly. Then add back all of the obstacle course of the consonants.
It's like 'a naturally drunk voice' for want of a better term.
He still hits all the high notes, his range is quite impeccable, but getting a feel for that tone is great for stopping overpronunciation.
Actually, almost all of the old blues artists are the same, but waaay less tiring on your voice.
Listen for that whiskey soaked thing going on and blues it up for a bit.
That ought to train you out of it.
You know why?
Cause you said 'it feels strange not to overpronunciate'.
If you mess around with the blues it's gonna feel strange not to underpronunciate!
Reverse psychology, Jedi mind trick, call it what you will.
Happy singing!
Kind Regards,
Jenny.