Screaming tips? :o

basilmarket.com forums : Chat | 16 posts archived

thread starter fuzzles22 Sep 07 2009 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

K, so I'm learning how to scream. So far, I got the basics for inhale screaming down. I can growl pretty well while inhaling, but I can't really go high. Now I'm trying to learn exhale screaming. Some people say it's the same as inhale screaming, but you're releasing air from your lungs instead. Is this true? Also, what are some techniques/tips to practice? Thanks guise :0 PS - Since this is Basil, probably no one will know what I'm talking about. >_>

Colour Sep 07 2009 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Wow... A scream is a high pitched shriek, and makes your head hurt. Keep that in mind to see if you're doing it right.

KoKillmu 09/07/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

fuzzles22 : Well, my growls sound pretty decent while inhaling o_o. I screamed pretty high last night, but I can't even manage to go that high anymore. When I was practicing exhale screaming, my throat started hurting a little so I stopped. I didn't know thats normal o_o trust me, no one will respect you if all you do is inhale. lol. and if you get your exhales down, i guarantee they'll sound better. just keep practicing, and if your throat hurts a little bit, its okay. but if you start realizing that the pressure is being focused on your throat, you're doing something wrong.

Mikenu123 09/07/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

fuzzles22 : Well, I push with my diaphragm and my throat doesn't really move o_o. I don't see how it could screw my vocal chords if I don't even feel it in my throat. The only feeling I get in my chest is like when you're about to burp, but that's it Ok well if it ever makes your throat hurt, stop instantly

KewlEH 09/07/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Wear a shirt that says "I am a tool." on it.

fuzzles22 Sep 07 2009 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

KoKillmu : trust me, no one will respect you if all you do is inhale. lol. and if you get your exhales down, i guarantee they'll sound better. just keep practicing, and if your throat hurts a little bit, its okay. but if you start realizing that the pressure is being focused on your throat, you're doing something wrong. Well, I'm basically just learning inhales since they're easier to do. Also, some growls sound amazing if they're inhaled. I know that exhaling sounds much better, but it's harder xD. People say to do the grudge sound (kinda), and try to get louder/higher. Is that true? Also, I don't really . understand what to do with my diaphragm. Just tighten it? @Above, at least I don't have a closet full of AE/Hollister/Abercrombie like 95% of America's/Canada's teenagers.

KoKillmu 09/07/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

fuzzles22 : Well, I'm basically just learning inhales since they're easier to do. Also, some growls sound amazing if they're inhaled. I know that exhaling sounds much better, but it's harder xD. People say to do the grudge sound (kinda), and try to get louder/higher. Is that true? Also, I don't really . understand what to do with my diaphragm. Just tighten it? @Above, at least I don't have a closet fool of AE/Hollister/Abercrombie like 95% of America's/Canada's teenagers. of course its harder, lol. because it actually takes technique, unlike inhaling. i'm not sure what you mean by "grudge" sound, but i know if i try to go louder, its gets more like, punchy. it sounds like im pushing harder, which i am lol. don't worry about your volume though, its not important. you can always turn up your mic. it's a much better solution than messing up your voice :P and about the diaphragm, there's really no way to explain it. its just when you do it properly, your diaphragm tightens up. i learned through youtube videos and a friend of mine. lol. it just takes time and experimenting. one exercise he taught me that actually helped me a lot was to tighten my stomach, and exhale, and kind of add a rasp to it with my throat. and that taught me the proper technique, which i built off of into what i know today.

impure 09/07/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Why would you want to learn how to scream?

devilskin 09/07/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

fuzzles22 Sep 07 2009 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

KoKillmu : of course its harder, lol. because it actually takes technique, unlike inhaling. i'm not sure what you mean by "grudge" sound, but i know if i try to go louder, its gets more like, punchy. it sounds like im pushing harder, which i am lol. don't worry about your volume though, its not important. you can always turn up your mic. it's a much better solution than messing up your voice :P and about the diaphragm, there's really no way to explain it. its just when you do it properly, your diaphragm tightens up. i learned through youtube videos and a friend of mine. lol. it just takes time and experimenting. one exercise he taught me that actually helped me a lot was to tighten my stomach, and exhale, and kind of add a rasp to it with my throat. and that taught me the proper technique, which i built off of into what i know today. I guess I'll experiment a bit then. Btw, this is the Grudge sound http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-Y82ifoTjs (youtube) @Above - My lows (inhaling) sound somewhat like 3:57 (youtube)

Photograph 09/07/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

I've heard that you're supposed to hum down to the lowest note. That sound should sound kind of like a gutter noise. Then from there, start opening your mouth, try pronouncing words. When you have that down, scream like that.

devilskin 09/07/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

fuzzles22 : I guess I'll experiment a bit then. Btw, this is the Grudge sound http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-Y82ifoTjs (youtube) @Above - My lows (inhaling) sound somewhat like 3:57 (youtube) It's not about how it sounds like man, it's about doing it right.

fuzzles22 Sep 07 2009 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Photograph : I've heard that you're supposed to hum down to the lowest note. That sound should sound kind of like a gutter noise. Then from there, start opening your mouth, try pronouncing words. When you have that down, scream like that. What do you mean "hum down to the lowest note" and "gutter noise"? Gutter noise = Grudge sound right? @above - Well if it sounds decent, then I don't see why it couldn't work o_o. And I'm pretty sure that's an inhale scream at 3:57

FirePengy 09/07/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

fuzzles22 : @Above, at least I don't have a closet full of AE/Hollister/Abercrombie like 95% of America's/Canada's teenagers. Doesn't make the previous statement any less true.

Photograph 09/07/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

fuzzles22 : What do you mean "hum down to the lowest note" and "gutter noise"? Gutter noise = Grudge sound right? Basically, yes.

fuzzles22 09/07/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

FirePengy : Doesn't make the previous statement any less true. Liking screamo/metal/rock music doesn't make a person a tool, moron. Whereas buying a crapload of stuff from AE to fit in with your classmates does. Learn the meaning of tool before you troll in my thread.