Voice Training: "Riffs, Runs, & Control - Part 1"
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This voice training video deals specifically with how to develop the ability to sing riffs and runs, but these same methods also help to develop overall pitch control, accuracy and vocal agility.
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Even after 12 years...I’m still here😌😳
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Here at 2020.... 12 years after this video was posted...
As my acting teacher has said, we never graduate from the basics.
I appreciate how you relate riffs to jewelry.
Oh, how I agree, I'm always telling my own students "less is more". I'm going to recommend some of them listen to your presentation. It's amazing how they sit up and take notice when another teacher says the same thing:) I enjoyed your presentation very much.
You exercises have brought my singing to a whole new level; I'm 38 but I've never been a better singer. Major improvements in just a week or two - thank you Eric!
I like this friendly style: very informal, but he doesn't makes it rude. Thumbs up!
You were taught wrong. There needs to be energy - yes. There needs to be movement - certainly. But NOT tightening, locking, or any form of conscious contraction of the abdominal muscles. "Compression" involves much more than just abs. And I can tell you: Dr. William Riley, the man who helped Whitney reach her vocal prime, has never taught stomach tightening. The key is learning how to use your entire body as your instrument. Check out the link for my singing course in the info box ;)
MARIAH IS A VERY VERY VERY GOOD EXAMPLE OF USING RIFFS,RUNS, AND GREAT CONTROL :D
The advanced videos are coming VERY soon. Hopefully, they will be available during the first week of February. You will be able to download them on my website for a fairly low price. My website flashes on the screen at the beginning and ending of this video that you're watching now.
No... I meant what I said. For you see, like many words in the English language, "unconsciously" has more than one meaning. I word of advice: Before you attempt to correct someone, make sure that YOU are correct ;) You can find the following definition of "unconsciously" in any dictionary. Enjoy... "4. Without conscious control; involuntary or unintended: an unconscious mannerism"
Every since I was 14 years old, I've been watching your tutorials sir. It was veeeery helpfuuuul! I even recommend to some of my friends!
Don't fall into the trap of being overly concerned with maintaining a perfectly still larynx. It's much more important that you achieve a felt sense of release in the throat.
I'm watching this video 8 years late... SHIT!
same here..lol
Man you’re such an inspiration! Still here in 2020!
You are a GENIUS. Your advice makes me be able to sing like ariana grande. Thanks soooooo much
I used to think I could sing good... Then I heard you sing.
I'll just go back to my fresh lemonade stand in front of my house now.
My Gosh! 10 years! Thank you!!
I've learnt more about my voice in 10 minutes from you than in 2 years. Thanks.
This guy has probably made sooo many people famous, i remember watching this when i was younger and wished i stuck to it because i understand everything hes saying so much clearer
yo when he did mariah carey, he kinda sounded like her!!!! :X
I remember watching this video around three years ago, and i still havent forgot a thing. Now im back and it has become so much easier
hi, I'm an opera singer, but many if the things you say, help me indeed.And I,ve struggled with for so long, somehow became clear.Thank you and keep on working for the greater good!!
Yes; Mentally stop yourself from tensing by consciously releasing your stomach muscles. Power in the voice comes from resonance and focus,not from pushing. I go further in depth on this concept in my new home study program.
Eric Arcenaux is a class act. Period
Sir, you are a TRUE master! God Bless :-D
Hello Eric! Thank you for teaching me so much and motivating me, 3 months ago, I could only sing up to f#4 and after 3 and a half months of practice, I can now sing up to c#5. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and God bless you.
You are phenomenal! Thanks for sharing with us - God bless you brother! You are correct in your approach and teaching...I trained once with a speech pathologist, and many of the exercises you are teaching is what she taught. You are definitely on point and legitimate. It also is proven in your ability to SANG!!!!
It's called "Won't Be Afraid", from my debut album "Audio Emotion". You can find it on iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody and CDbaby
Thank you for explaining the correct way to sing proper I have had private lessons for classical music for about five years now I appreciate it !!! I also thank you for the tips i will use them..your amazing !
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. Finally a teacher that actually makes sense when they talk
When you talk about tighening the stomach (like my coach taught me), you described EVERYTHING I feel... getting tired, less control... wow.
Now I don't feel bad for not doing that anymore.
Thanks Eric I have paid for vocal lessons and never have I ever heard such great advice! Thanks again!
Never knew this! I totally subconsciously tightened my abs! I had no idea. My voice did sound a LOT more full when I relaxed them.
Fergie needs to watch this
I G lol
I G dead
I'm not American but I saw her performance of y'all's national anthem and all I can say is YIKES
You are phenomenal. Can't wait to register for your B. Studios classes.
Well, this answer is coming two months later, but in the 2nd video he's using major 5 note scales. So, assuming that he starts on C, the 5 note scale would be C-D-E-F-G. If he started on D, it would be D-E-F#-F-A. E would be E-F#-G#-A-B. The pattern to figure out how to play your major five note scale: pick a starting note (let's use A.) Then, count up 2 half steps (B), then two more half steps (C#), then ONE half step (D), then two more half steps (E). That makes A-B-C#-D-E. Hope that helps!
I like his advice for singers of contemporary music. It helps his case that he has a very nice voice as well to demonstrate. Obviously, there's a lot of singers out there who need good advice. It would be better for him to clarify exactly who he's speaking to, as opposed to all singers of all music. This technique would not help singers be heard off stage over an orchestra or band without a mic. For this, you would need to do almost the exact opposite of what he advises.
i just love the way you love Jesus
Your comments about having too much is spot on! Thank you!
I love all of your advice expecaily about the tightening of the abs I was taught to do this in chior and have since found that it just doesn't work you can litteraly feel it tighten your whole body up and the best singers I have heard are all relaxed. thanks and keep it commin! :)
This guy is pro! He says everything my singingteacher tells me! Listen and you will improve your singing!
Thank you Eric! This is the best singing advice I have ever heard!
Your right about tightening the stomach. Apparently, a hundred or so years ago, it was messed up in translation from an Italian to English, and where the Italian master said to relax it, it was translated in the exact opposite way.
" you've got to let the stomach go "
At this part I was like
Cmon let it gooooooo just let it beeeeeeee (not from frozen)
maheen azhar James Bay HAHAHA
maheen azhar FREE THE TUMMY
Why dont you be youuuuuu and I'll be meeeeeeee (that one?)
James Bay!
Eric,
what a blessings...to us.. this is such a great wisdom for us in singing..thanks for sharing and teaching us...
Hey Coach thanks for all you do for my voice! Your training techniques are so absolutely essential to any singer serious about their career!
That "Mariah riff" at 3:41 is flawless!
Tensing the stomach muscles can definitely be a chronic habit for many. However, it is a habit that you can break. You have to be persistent. Yes, the stomach can move inward as you sing, but there is a huge difference between it gradually moving inward and contracting tightly. Tensing the stomach will surely tense your throat, and it will make finding a free mix coordination feel nearly impossible.
I have always known something's wrong with my singing when I tighten up. thanks for mentioning the subconscious tightening action.
the funny thing here is that you know more about the voice and what beginners should do more than alot of classical voice teachers. i teach classical voice technique, and even though you arent talking about the nitty gritty of what or why, the basic stuff you are saying is correct, and good advice for beginning students. thanks for not perpetuating the problem of poor teaching that is rampant out there good luck and God bless man.
Great stuff again Eric, thanks heaps for the free lessons.....we all benefit from them almost everyday. Have been singing wrong for a while, time to change my bad singing habits.
Thank you so much :) I really appreciate all the lessons that you upload here for everyone to be able to watch for free... you really helped me a lot!! Thanks once again
THANK YOU so much bro. and im glad that you say that tightening your stomach doesnt make you release air slower. i keep being told that and it never helped me. im glad i can know for sure.
Dear Coach
from your lessons i now sing a solo in our choir.
Thanks Coach.
Be strong in the Lord and the power of His might. Let us learn how to do this in the time of trouble. Peace!!!!
All these videos are so good and so valuable. Thank you!
angel voiced is what you are
I really appreciate the work you do Eric thank you for coming back to videos that you put out years ago just to help us out. You're a great teacher keep it up and I'm learning from you as well in fact I like to sing but there is definitely room for improvement. A lot... I really love it though. Again, I just want to say thanks for all your hard work.
I totally agree on the stomach situation. Im about to try you're exercise. I gig 4 times a week.
Friend: Dont practice this our teacher always says to keep your stomach tightened
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Me: Okay then shhhhhhut it
Thanks for giving me my first voice lesson.
You are the best...Renato
Wow you're really one of a kind! I'm a big fan, not only because you're ssssmoking hAWT and have a beautiful voice ;) but you do things that singers and celebrities never do, they never post videos on youtube to help us who want to learn how to control our voices or get rid of our voice problems. Thank you soo much!! I love you and dude you really are HAWT!
lol... That's me, actually. The song is called "Won't Be Afraid", from my first album "Audio Emotion". It's available on iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody, Napster, and CDbaby.
You too you are a good singer . Many vocal coach are very good singers.
I wish we could all learn to speakas clear and pleasurable as you. You dont have a bad bone in your tone at all. Its as if you and your compassion is real and deep. I just enjoyed the efforts. Thanks. I didnt know I was suppossed to relax. I always try to tighten. I wish I could learn a slow process of getting some voice range. I have bad hearing and cannot hear myself. Can I get a monitor that will help me hear my real voice?
Thank you
you gave me great advice! i sang ten times better than i did before by following these rules!
Beautiful voice Eric, yes sir!
these techniques have really improved my voice impersonations. oh and my singing too. lol instant results. thanks much!
man i appreciate all the videos you posted up. this is awesome. thank u for sharing ur gift brother. blessings
I cant stop singing through my throat
You are an incredible teacher and talent. probably the best lessons on You Tube. Thanks! A million times Thanks!
Thank you for editing your vid and keeping it to the point.
2019?
Girl yes. Present for my lesson 😂
MsLove5588 we’ll get it someday lmao
2020 babyyy 😂
a piece here or there can really enhance ! LOVE IT . Great video.
Thanks. You can check out my website and my myspace page. Both links are located in the "About This Video" section in the top right corner of the screen.
11 years ago... are you sir the first vocal coach here on youtube?
"let the stomach go", that should be on every single beer bottle
I've noticed the difference too. That's what warm ups are for :) You will sing better if you are warmed up...period. And you will get even better over time if you keep warming up every day. I try and at least do warmups and sing one song after even if I don't have a lot of time.
These are great videos. I hope you read this stuff. I really appreciate you putting these out.
Peace and blessings to you.
I like the way you teach
@KirAWareme Melisma is basically the same except it's when the music is written that way. A riff or run is when you ad-lib it. They are both singing different notes on the same syllable.
omg.. your voice is absolutly amaaaaaaaaaaaaazingggggg!! PLUS ur an amaaaaaaazing teacher! I love to sing, but im too shy to sing in front of people. u make me more confident about my voice. hopefully, soon, i'll be able to actually sing infront of people. :P
Great!! I hope to see you Eric!!
I'm Japanese singer live in Tokyo.
I partially agree. I believe you can build up to a point (climax) of a song where you can really cut loose with run/riffs. I just don't think it's wise to start like that. If a singer goes all out in the first 1/3 of the way through the song, it doesn't leave much for the audience.
2020🖐️🖐️🖐️
u got a craaazie voice man! respect, a man of vocal wisdom and talent. peace
I can't tell you how many times I have almost fell of the keys because somebody got a case of what I call goat Vibrato's or worse, as a church musician this has served as a constant distraction. Also having a science degree I appreciate your knowledge of physiology. I understood everything and laughed a little too.
ahhhhhhhhh yayyyy he said mariah i frikkin love her & he just killed that run sounded so beautiful lol well done & thanx for the tips
lol. right. Plus I'll have some truly advanced videos coming soon to my website, that will take technique and style to the next level. Unfortunately, they will not be free. I assure you, however, that they will NOT be expensive. Also, I will continue to offer free vocal advice on youtube as well. There are just certain "secrets" that will only be revealed in the priced videos.
@KirAWareme "Melisma" is a technical term. "Riffs" and "runs" are more colloquial.
You're right...about the coaches instructing that sound derives from abdominals(that's what I'm told....
Some great lesson!
hi eric...i hope you make a video about the technique of regine velasquez....and how she manage to hit those high notes effortless/effortlessly...
I agree yet disagree mariah carey - forever nearly every sentence ia riffed but it sounds amazing
Eric, You are the MAN!!
@wonderboy4sho lol. Thanks. That's actually me. The song is called "Won't Be Afraid". It's available on iTunes
i hope i can do this soon
ill keep practicing
i found out myself too that the clearest tone
works a lot better and easier
thx for posting this
keep on posting more and more please
YOUR exercises WORK PEOPLE LISTEN TO THIS MAN HE KNOWS what he's talkin about . I could not do these exercises at first but with practice it just "came" LOL!
Hey Eric, thanks so much for all these lessons, they've helped improve my technique and tone MASSIVELY. I also have a question. I sometimes have problems with riff's and run's because of the crack I sometimes get going in or out of my Falsetto. Any tips on smoothing it out?
Me and my friends want to be singers, they say I have the best voice bc they weren’t born able to do riff and runs, but I was so they say how do you do that? I guess I just learned it from other singers I tell them, but secretly I’ve been able to do it all along... and yes 10 yr olds can do riffs and runs.