I highly recommend your teaching! You are one of the very best vocal teachers I have ever had! Thank you so much for the tips! You have a beautiful voice!
Phil Moufarrege, My name is Shantelle... :) I have watched many of your videos! They're Fantastic! I really like your accent... You have a unique voice, yet a very distinct, lovely style... =) I am a big fan of yours!
phil when i touch my chest when im singing above f#4 it doesnt resonate much and at a4 it just doesnt resonate in my chest, does that mean im in my mix or head or what because it sounds like chest but more light but with power
I would have to hear you. In my program THE PATH TO VOCAL MASTERY we do live webcam Q&A's where you can get feedback on what you're doing. You should check it out on my website
Is this an original song? I love it! It has that Prince groove to it! Its like Marvin Gaye meets Prince. I really like it. Do you have any albums out? Id love to listen to them.
My idol is Zayn Malik and I really really want to achieve most of his songs and most high notes songs correctly... but i keep on straining and like what you said choking(appears V shape betwwen collar bones).. I REALLY NEED HELP
I just sang it more "open" instead of using the narrow sound I was using throughout the song, I should have kept it a bit more narrow to fit into the style of the song better.
i see, i have a heavy deep voice and cant go with soft voice above high F but with more volume i can go up to b4 or c5 sometimes. i wouldnt say im a tenor because my voice is deep when i talk but it sounds quite light when i sing high so i dont know, could u help me with that doubt?
I have a question. How is Brendon Urie keeping from belting in this video, but not narrowing his mouth, yet still keeping a clear voice? Check 0:47 - 1:35 in this link th-cam.com/video/SXb8JnIrmkg/w-d-xo.html Is it just experience and strong larynx that is allowing him to keep from narrowing his mouth?
Hi there Stranger. He is narrowing, if he didn't then his vowel "live" at 0:50 would sound more like "LEHV" because that's how you'd belt that note. He prevents that by reigning in the vowel to smaller vowels, and he closes his mouth vertically. What matters more than the mouth position is the VOWEL SOUNDS - the mechanism BEHIND the mouth, the throat shapes. Meaning you can be spread or closed horizontally, narrowing basically means you keep the vowels more to OO/IH/UH so when he sings "live" @ 0:50 notice he keeps a deep "uh" in the undertone underneath the "ih" vowel instead of opening up to LEHV like you would to belt? This is the key. The spread itself adds stability and colour to the sound, but without that "uh" undertone he would splat and strain - he naturally does this but most people that take lessons with me need to train this in from scratch. Developing this ability to look for space DOWNWARD or vertically is what narrowing teaches you how to do so that you CAN come back and sing this in a similar way that Brendon did. the purpose of THIS video is not to ban you from spreading, it's to help you spread properly if you're straining when you try to do it. It's to help people FIND this configuration , and eliminating the spread can really help with this because many people when they try to sing with a smile and closed mouth tend to strain when they try to go high. Once it is developed they can add back the spread again and the voice works even better than without it. The reason people tend to strain when they smile is because when you smile, you start to rely on seeking space horizontally, which in many cases causes people to raise their larynx and get jammed up and strain. If you can't sing an OO through your bridges and you're splatting and straining it tells you right away you haven't learned how to narrow and seek vertically for space. So you eliminate the spread temporarily you then force the body to seek VERTICALLY for space. I recommend learning how to sing through your bridges without the smile and then you will find when you add it back in, things are even easier because not only is the larynx now stable but the smile adds colour and actually adds strength to the voice especially in the high notes - but only if the sound itself is free and not strained to begin with. You can see my latest video @ 9:39 th-cam.com/video/85Ga8D-r5jQ/w-d-xo.htmlm39s I show this idea of starting small then opening up, if the mechanics behind it are not right you will struggle regardless what mouth position you adopt. And here is a demonstration of me singing with very spreaded vowels: th-cam.com/video/TeVHUV6VEAk/w-d-xo.html Hope this helps!
hey mate how can I have one on one Skype sessions I really want to take my self to the next level and my current teacher has had me doing same things for ages and I still sing thru my throat
I just saw that you studied singers like Marvin Gaye!!! lol. I didnt see that before I made my comment. haha. This is a skill of mine. I can listen to someone sing and know who they listen to and who has inspired them.
haha. that is a good skill to have it means you have a good intuitive sense of things and a good ear, it will serve you very well in your journey as an artist/singer.
I've listened to a lot of Prince over the years but I wouldn't say he's an influence on me. Michael Jackson certainly is though and you might be hearing a bit of that in me ;-)
Great voice, Phil. You're the real deal.
Thanks Steve, looking forward to catching up with you again soon
I highly recommend your teaching! You are one of the very best vocal teachers I have ever had! Thank you so much for the tips! You have a beautiful voice!
Thank you! What's your name? I don't recall teaching a "shantelle" before ha ha
Phil Moufarrege, My name is Shantelle... :) I have watched many of your videos! They're Fantastic! I really like your accent... You have a unique voice, yet a very distinct, lovely style... =) I am a big fan of yours!
Phil Moufarrege lol
I applaud you for attempting distant lover by Marvin Gaye. You’ve got guts trying to do that song, buddy.
Amazingly good. Thanks
you are most welcome
Wow. This video is awesome! I think this is exactly what I need to work on! Cant wait to try it out!
Awesome voice
Hey there thanks man means a lot! What brings you here? ;-)
phil when i touch my chest when im singing above f#4 it doesnt resonate much and at a4 it just doesnt resonate in my chest, does that mean im in my mix or head or what because it sounds like chest but more light but with power
I would have to hear you. In my program THE PATH TO VOCAL MASTERY we do live webcam Q&A's where you can get feedback on what you're doing. You should check it out on my website
So you don't squeeze your throat, do you use your toung to narrow the vowel?
No, I use smaller vowels and a smaller mouth position
Love the way you teach!!! I somehoe missed #1&2 in this series...Where can I find them?
thanks! right here:
th-cam.com/video/tVGy3VSeEMU/w-d-xo.html
Is this an original song? I love it! It has that Prince groove to it! Its like Marvin Gaye meets Prince. I really like it. Do you have any albums out? Id love to listen to them.
It's a Marvin Gaye song ;-) yes I do have originals, check my channel. Here is my latest song: th-cam.com/video/kXcBOCaU1Iw/w-d-xo.html
such good advice
good work well dun
cheers dude
Thank you so much! I have an audition soon and this is really helpful. 💕
excellent, if you want to learn more head to my website PHILMOUFARREGE.COM
Hi Phil, how do you get those nice falsetto type sounds in your intro around 0.30s.Thanks Paul.
love your videos keep it up
Cheers Marc, what brings you here?
Phil Moufarrege I watched you since you started and just think you have always the best advice and tips
thanks for the support!
A great video! I think I have a big problem with open throat as it start closing when i go higher... so how to keep it open ? Thanks a lot !
Check my episode 2 in this series:
th-cam.com/video/mDEZOhtc3tk/w-d-xo.html
Thanks a lot
It really helps
Your Dipthongs are great!
cheers
My idol is Zayn Malik and I really really want to achieve most of his songs and most high notes songs correctly... but i keep on straining and like what you said choking(appears V shape betwwen collar bones).. I REALLY NEED HELP
This actually sounds like it makes sense, I'll give it a shot later. Great advice!
You are most welcome
0:42 what happened to that b4 it sounded a bit strange, could you explain what did u do wrong if u did
I just sang it more "open" instead of using the narrow sound I was using throughout the song, I should have kept it a bit more narrow to fit into the style of the song better.
i see, i have a heavy deep voice and cant go with soft voice above high F but with more volume i can go up to b4 or c5 sometimes.
i wouldnt say im a tenor because my voice is deep when i talk but it sounds quite light when i sing high so i dont know, could u help me with that doubt?
from the clips I've heard of you I would say you are closer to high baritone.
I have a question. How is Brendon Urie keeping from belting in this video, but not narrowing his mouth, yet still keeping a clear voice? Check 0:47 - 1:35 in this link
th-cam.com/video/SXb8JnIrmkg/w-d-xo.html
Is it just experience and strong larynx that is allowing him to keep from narrowing his mouth?
Hi there Stranger. He is narrowing, if he didn't then his vowel "live" at 0:50 would sound more like "LEHV" because that's how you'd belt that note. He prevents that by reigning in the vowel to smaller vowels, and he closes his mouth vertically.
What matters more than the mouth position is the VOWEL SOUNDS - the mechanism BEHIND the mouth, the throat shapes. Meaning you can be spread or closed horizontally, narrowing basically means you keep the vowels more to OO/IH/UH so when he sings "live" @ 0:50 notice he keeps a deep "uh" in the undertone underneath the "ih" vowel instead of opening up to LEHV like you would to belt?
This is the key. The spread itself adds stability and colour to the sound, but without that "uh" undertone he would splat and strain - he naturally does this but most people that take lessons with me need to train this in from scratch. Developing this ability to look for space DOWNWARD or vertically is what narrowing teaches you how to do so that you CAN come back and sing this in a similar way that Brendon did.
the purpose of THIS video is not to ban you from spreading, it's to help you spread properly if you're straining when you try to do it. It's to help people FIND this configuration , and eliminating the spread can really help with this because many people when they try to sing with a smile and closed mouth tend to strain when they try to go high. Once it is developed they can add back the spread again and the voice works even better than without it.
The reason people tend to strain when they smile is because when you smile, you start to rely on seeking space horizontally, which in many cases causes people to raise their larynx and get jammed up and strain. If you can't sing an OO through your bridges and you're splatting and straining it tells you right away you haven't learned how to narrow and seek vertically for space. So you eliminate the spread temporarily you then force the body to seek VERTICALLY for space.
I recommend learning how to sing through your bridges without the smile and then you will find when you add it back in, things are even easier because not only is the larynx now stable but the smile adds colour and actually adds strength to the voice especially in the high notes - but only if the sound itself is free and not strained to begin with.
You can see my latest video @ 9:39 th-cam.com/video/85Ga8D-r5jQ/w-d-xo.htmlm39s
I show this idea of starting small then opening up, if the mechanics
behind it are not right you will struggle regardless what mouth position
you adopt.
And here is a demonstration of me singing with very spreaded vowels:
th-cam.com/video/TeVHUV6VEAk/w-d-xo.html
Hope this helps!
hey phil we have the same headphones! hahaha
nice
hey mate how can I have one on one Skype sessions I really want to take my self to the next level and my current teacher has had me doing same things for ages and I still sing thru my throat
if you want to work with me check out philmoufarrege.com
Nice
cheers ;-)
I just saw that you studied singers like Marvin Gaye!!! lol. I didnt see that before I made my comment. haha. This is a skill of mine. I can listen to someone sing and know who they listen to and who has inspired them.
haha. that is a good skill to have it means you have a good intuitive sense of things and a good ear, it will serve you very well in your journey as an artist/singer.
@@philmoufarrege was I off on Prince though?
I've listened to a lot of Prince over the years but I wouldn't say he's an influence on me. Michael Jackson certainly is though and you might be hearing a bit of that in me ;-)
@@philmoufarrege absolutely love Michael Jackson!!! One if my biggest regrets is not seeing him live. :(
same here!