Screaming Tips

[Colterj_22]

I'm just getting started in my band and i'm singing and screaming. But I want my screams to be better and not hurt my throat at the end of every show. If i keep it to a whisper scream i'm usually ok but if i try and make it legit it fucks me up half the time. Any suggestions?

[Pawan1993]

You should try and contact a professional band and ask for their advice because I highly doubt that many people here have advice on screaming.

[Pudge Halter]

I'm in a similar band situation. I've been attempting to learn the right way to scream through instructional vids on Youtube. If it hurts your voice, you're not quite doing it right, and if you continue hurting your voice, you could develop callouses on your vocal chords.

GO EASY ON YOUR VOICE. It's your one only irreplaceable instrument.

[Analog Rebellion]

Advice: don't do it.

There's no good way to scream, and often the way that is doing the least damage to your vocal chords sounds worse than more damaging methods.

[Nattie]

It's like, you know when you do a really big shit, all your stomach muscles tense up, that's what you want you you scream. If it's coming from your throat and you're not feeling anything happen in your stomach, you're doing more harm than good. When you want to scream words it's going to sound quite different (obviously ;]) and it's hard to get words out because your mouth is open so wide, so practice talking stretching your mouth big as much as possible. Obviously, it takes practice and you're not going to get it perfect straight away, and remember everyone has a different scream :].
It will fuck your throat the first few days your practice, but after a while it shouldn't. Oh & sorry if you knew this already ;].

[SomedayTheFire]

It's like, you know when you do a really big shit, all your stomach muscles tense up, that's what you want you you scream. If it's coming from your throat and you're not feeling anything happen in your stomach, you're doing more harm than good. When you want to scream words it's going to sound quite different (obviously ;]) and it's hard to get words out because your mouth is open so wide, so practice talking stretching your mouth big as much as possible. Obviously, it takes practice and you're not going to get it perfect straight away, and remember everyone has a different scream :].
It will fuck your throat the first few days your practice, but after a while it shouldn't. Oh & sorry if you knew this already ;].
Hahahahahaha this made me laugh so so much, also listen to Dan.

[SLoT]

I'm just getting started in my band and i'm singing and screaming. But I want my screams to be better and not hurt my throat at the end of every show. If i keep it to a whisper scream i'm usually ok but if i try and make it legit it fucks me up half the time. Any suggestions?
Have you ever thought about emailing bands on myspace that you enjoy who scream and asking their singer if he's got any tips. Most bands nowadays are all about talking to people and trying to make friends. Also, it's obviously not the best idea to be screaming, but if you've got to, do it right.

[jeremypeele]

Advice: don't do it.

There's no good way to scream, and often the way that is doing the least damage to your vocal chords sounds worse than more damaging methods.
this.

[LaDiabla]

Advice: don't do it.

There's no good way to scream, and often the way that is doing the least damage to your vocal chords sounds worse than more damaging methods.

Came in to say this..

[Poetic Death]

Advice: don't do it.

There's no good way to scream, and often the way that is doing the least damage to your vocal chords sounds worse than more damaging methods.

+3

If you drive speakers harder than what they're rated, they rip. Same concept, except not as violent.

[Regards]

Advice: don't do it.

There's no good way to scream, and often the way that is doing the least damage to your vocal chords sounds worse than more damaging methods.

this.

Came in to say this..

You're all very, very wrong.

You're screaming from your throat, and not from your diaphragm, you need to belt it from your stomach region. If you're not using your whole upper torso to do the scream, then you're doing it just from your throat and your going to ruin your vocal cords.

[therookielot]

I bought that Zen on Screaming DVD and now I scream as good as the guy from brokeNCYDE, THANKS MELISSA CROSS!

www.myspace.com/youandyourfriendsaredeadgameover

(I do the drunk choruses and random quotes from movies. My friend Aria does the verses and plays the lights.)

[Regards]

I bought that Zen on Screaming DVD and now I scream as good as the guy from brokeNCYDE, THANKS MELISSA CROSS!

www.myspace.com/youandyourfriendsaredeadgameover (http://www.myspace.com/youandyourfriendsaredeadgameover)

(I do the drunk choruses and random quotes from movies. My friend Aria does the verses and plays the lights.)
Zen of Screaming is an absolute joke. But hey, if you want to scream as terrible as the clown from BrokeNCYDE, then go ahead and check it out.

[kbi the crowing]

Use your diaphragm.

Don't go for volume because you'll most likely hurt your throat really bad, at first just go for sound.

Don't scream from your throat.

Drink a lot of water (a LOT).

[kbi the crowing]

Zen of Screaming is an absolute joke. But hey, if you want to scream as terrible as the clown from BrokeNCYDE, then go ahead and check it out.

the over/under the pencil thing was the only thing I found informative from her
I just watched clips on youtube, glad I didn't buy that shit

[Regards]

I would say the exact opposite with volume.

Also realize that not everyone can do it, and if you can't, then don't push it.

[ghsNICK!]

Don't scream with your throat like Bert McCraken because you'll probably end up like him...not able to scream.

[cowlord]

It depends if you are into exhaling or inhaling. It makes all the difference.

[Derka Derka]

project your voice, use your diaphragm, and drink lots of water while you do it

[Regards]

It depends if you are into exhaling or inhaling. It makes all the difference.
Inhales will ruin your voice

[riseagainstfan]

put a microphone up to your mouth and drop a hammer on your toe

[Animalhill]

You're all very, very wrong.

You're screaming from your throat, and not from your diaphragm, you need to belt it from your stomach region. If you're not using your whole upper torso to do the scream, then you're doing it just from your throat and your going to ruin your vocal cords.
THIS.

[AP_Punk]

ask your mom!

[cirerelleum]

scream from your abdomen, not your throat.

[AndrewIcex]

You're all very, very wrong.

You're screaming from your throat, and not from your diaphragm, you need to belt it from your stomach region. If you're not using your whole upper torso to do the scream, then you're doing it just from your throat and your going to ruin your vocal cords.
This, I actually came in here to say this.

[irockyournipple]

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Watch this video, it helped me a lot. Very basic and very easy to understand.

And no, that's not me to answer the next question.

[irockyournipple]

Advice: don't do it.

There's no good way to scream, and often the way that is doing the least damage to your vocal chords sounds worse than more damaging methods.

Hahahahahaha this made me laugh so so much, also listen to Dan.

this.

Came in to say this..

+3

If you drive speakers harder than what they're rated, they rip. Same concept, except not as violent.

You're all dead wrong. Congrats.

[Of Purest Fire]

Squeeze your balls really hard.

[cowlord]

ask your mom!


This.

[Shatter_Glass]

some ladie released a dvd awhile back. she helped avenged sevenfold.

google it :shrug:

[briewer]

Ask this kid:

-6BVyu7Xvi4

[Greg.Kushlan]

If you feel that you're lyrics are sincere and mean alot to you, you should be willing to ruin your voice for people to hear them with the emotion that you felt while writing the lyrics.

[weaz45]

If you feel that you're lyrics are sincere and mean alot to you, you should be willing to ruin your voice for people to hear them with the emotion that you felt while writing the lyrics.
This.
And screaming is better if you use more of your stomch than your throat. You have to tighten your abs up and belt it out. But if you value your singing don't do it. Just have a guitar player or bassist do the screams.

[weezy mac]

Whatever you do don't take the advice of Play Radio Play unless you want to be irrelevant after 15 minutes of fame. Here's a pro tip: Eat as much sugar as you can and scream using only your throat. It's the proven Sonny Moore method to success.

[Regards]

Whatever you do don't take the advice of Play Radio Play unless you want to be irrelevant after 15 minutes of fame. Here's a pro tip: Eat as much sugar as you can and scream using only your throat. It's the proven Sonny Moore method to success.
lol. Disregard everything I've said and follow this man's advice.

[weezy mac]

try to limit your water intake to 0 while you're on stage.

[Regards]

And up your milk intake to around 3 gallons.

[weezy mac]

And up your milk intake to around 3 gallons.
replace the word 'milk' with "mountain dew" and then we'll talk.

[Derka Derka]

replace the word 'milk' with "mountain dew" and then we'll talk.

the lead screamer in my band drank mountin dew like it was going out of style before shows

[Regards]

replace the word 'milk' with "mountain dew" and then we'll talk.
only if we're talking World Of Warcraft edition MD

[weezy mac]

the lead screamer in my band drank mountin dew like it was going out of style before shows
is he mute now?

[weezy mac]

only if we're talking World Of Warcraft edition MD
the foulest of all brews

[Derka Derka]

is he mute now?

nope, he's actually one of the best basses his college choir has. i don't know how he never damaged his throat but somehow it never happened

[weezy mac]

nope, he's actually one of the best basses his college choir has. i don't know how he never damaged his throat but somehow it never happened
caffeine and sugar is like the worst possible thing you could drink pre show...did he ever lose his voice?

[Derka Derka]

caffeine and sugar is like the worst possible thing you could drink pre show...did he ever lose his voice?

a couple times during band practice because we'd be running through a set over and over

[I am Mick]

Don't scream just for the sake of screaming, it's fucking stupid

[joeag1985]

If you can't do it well then I wouldn't do it at all. Especially if it doesn't agree with your vocal chords.

[livingalive626]

If you can't do it well then I wouldn't do it at all. Especially if it doesn't agree with your vocal chords.


you can't tell if you're good at it or not though till after a buttload of practice, cuz it doesn't come the first time you try.

[livingalive626]

Don't scream just for the sake of screaming, it's fucking stupid

lol

[joeag1985]

you can't tell if you're good at it or not though till after a buttload of practice, cuz it doesn't come the first time you try.

If it's hurting your throat though, even after a couple times... I wouldn't risk it anymore. If you really want to do it though, I'd definitely look into asking any guys (or girls) in bands that you know, even from myspace. They'll probably be glad to help. Also, there's that dvd from Melissa Cross... she's pretty much coached I guess? a who's who of shredders basically ha.

[weezy mac]

screaming from your throat = terrible

screaming from your chest = a ok

just like

singing from your throat = terrible

singing from your chest = a ok

how do people not understand this?

[livingalive626]

screaming from your throat = terrible

screaming from your chest = a ok

just like

singing from your throat = terrible

singing from your chest = a ok

how do people not understand this?

yeah few people understand that singing wrong is almost as bad as screaming wrong(or as bad depending on how badly you're doing it)

[weezy mac]

yeah few people understand that singing wrong is almost as bad as screaming wrong(or as bad depending on how badly you're doing it)
it's practically the same fucking thing.

[Colterj_22]

You should try and contact a professional band and ask for their advice because I highly doubt that many people here have advice on screaming.

How many big bands actually check their own myspace? Like TDWP or ADTR? Not many I dont think, thats why I haven't done this yet. Thank you though I'll try it.

It's like, you know when you do a really big shit, all your stomach muscles tense up, that's what you want you you scream. If it's coming from your throat and you're not feeling anything happen in your stomach, you're doing more harm than good. When you want to scream words it's going to sound quite different (obviously ;]) and it's hard to get words out because your mouth is open so wide, so practice talking stretching your mouth big as much as possible. Obviously, it takes practice and you're not going to get it perfect straight away, and remember everyone has a different scream :].
It will fuck your throat the first few days your practice, but after a while it shouldn't. Oh & sorry if you knew this already ;].

Thanks a lot. I've heard the shitting thing before actually haha.

Have you ever thought about emailing bands on myspace that you enjoy who scream and asking their singer if he's got any tips. Most bands nowadays are all about talking to people and trying to make friends. Also, it's obviously not the best idea to be screaming, but if you've got to, do it right.

And I'm trying to do it right. Thats why I asked for tips. haha. And like I said to the first comment how many big bands actually check their myspace?

You're all very, very wrong.

You're screaming from your throat, and not from your diaphragm, you need to belt it from your stomach region. If you're not using your whole upper torso to do the scream, then you're doing it just from your throat and your going to ruin your vocal cords.

I try to use my diaphragm but for whatever reason I can't seem to maintain it. I think i just get caught up in what I'm doing.

Use your diaphragm.

Don't go for volume because you'll most likely hurt your throat really bad, at first just go for sound.

Don't scream from your throat.

Drink a lot of water (a LOT).

Same thing, i'm trying to use my stomach but i can't seem to maintain it.

[livingalive626]

How many big bands actually check their own myspace? Like TDWP or ADTR? Not many I dont think, thats why I haven't done this yet. Thank you though I'll try it.



Thanks a lot. I've heard the shitting thing before actually haha.



And I'm trying to do it right. Thats why I asked for tips. haha. And like I said to the first comment how many big bands actually check their myspace?



I try to use my diaphragm but for whatever reason I can't seem to maintain it. I think i just get caught up in what I'm doing.



Same thing, i'm trying to use my stomach but i can't seem to maintain it.

push your stomach muscles like your flexing when you scream. (and sing, really.) and i would recommend only screaming through a PA when your first learning, cuz you don't have to scream as loud.

[Colterj_22]

I would say the exact opposite with volume.

Also realize that not everyone can do it, and if you can't, then don't push it.

I can do it, just not properly.

Don't scream with your throat like Bert McCraken because you'll probably end up like him...not able to scream.

Yeah. Or i could sing like Gabe Saporta and fuck my vocal cords

If you feel that you're lyrics are sincere and mean alot to you, you should be willing to ruin your voice for people to hear them with the emotion that you felt while writing the lyrics.

You can read my lyrics here: http://fromthisdayonlyrics.blogspot.com... that being said my lyrics DO mean alot to me so i want to be able to scream/sing them for a long time.

This.
And screaming is better if you use more of your stomch than your throat. You have to tighten your abs up and belt it out. But if you value your singing don't do it. Just have a guitar player or bassist do the screams.

I was thinkin i might just have them sing, and i'll scream. Cuz i'm the only one in the band that can scream at all.

Whatever you do don't take the advice of Play Radio Play unless you want to be irrelevant after 15 minutes of fame. Here's a pro tip: Eat as much sugar as you can and scream using only your throat. It's the proven Sonny Moore method to success.

I appreciate Dan's advice. He's a talented musician and i respect the shit out of him. And LOL at your Sonny reference. :)

And up your milk intake to around 3 gallons.

I'm not this dumb

Don't scream just for the sake of screaming, it's fucking stupid

I'm not. I'm screaming cuz that how we want the band to sound and I like it.

If you can't do it well then I wouldn't do it at all. Especially if it doesn't agree with your vocal chords.

I can do it, I just don't do it right

yeah few people understand that singing wrong is almost as bad as screaming wrong(or as bad depending on how badly you're doing it)

This. I try telling people this all the time. Most people say if you can sing, you can scream.

[Colterj_22]

push your stomach muscles like your flexing when you scream. (and sing, really.) and i would recommend only screaming through a PA when your first learning, cuz you don't have to scream as loud.

I'm too poor to afford a PA unfortunately. I barely got my mic. All i have for now is a bass amp.

[weezy mac]

if you respect play radio play then there is no hope.

[Colterj_22]

push your stomach muscles like your flexing when you scream. (and sing, really.) and i would recommend only screaming through a PA when your first learning, cuz you don't have to scream as loud.

if you respect play radio play then there is no hope.

I respect him as a musician. To be my age and as big as he is (and signed if i'm not mistaken) is awesome.

[I am Mick]

I'm not. I'm screaming cuz that how we want the band to sound and I like it.


Whatever happened to screaming because you felt something? Screaming because you were caught in the moment and it's all you could do? These bands that just scream because they think it sounds cool are weak

[weaz45]

if you respect play radio play then there is no hope.
Why?

[weezy mac]

Why?
cause it's awful shit garbage poop dick

[weaz45]

cause it's awful shit garbage poop dick
Wow. Thank's for shedding some light.

[weezy mac]

Wow. Thank's for shedding some light.
you're welcome.

[Colterj_22]

Whatever happened to screaming because you felt something? Screaming because you were caught in the moment and it's all you could do? These bands that just scream because they think it sounds cool are weak

It is really how i feel. Its a way to get the anger out I feel towards a certain person. If you wanna read my lyrics they may give you a better idea of why? http://fromthisdayonlyrics.blogspot.com

[I am Mick]

It is really how i feel. Its a way to get the anger out I feel towards a certain person. If you wanna read my lyrics they may give you a better idea of why? http://fromthisdayonlyrics.blogspot.com

I'm just saying, when over half of a song is screaming, I won't believe the vocalist means any of it.

[weezy mac]

I'm just saying, when over half of a song is screaming, I won't believe the vocalist means any of it.
Someone needs to listen to more Converge.

[I am Mick]

Someone needs to listen to more Converge.

I have. Not really a fan

[weezy mac]

I have. Not really a fan
Someone needs to die.

[Benny K]

Scream from whatever place hurts the most, ull produce the most honest and emotional sound, youll also end up having throat surgery. but at least when your under the knife youll go in knowing that if you die during this procedure you've made something that your proud of and cant be duplicated by any amount of talent because that music contains your soul.

[SpyKi]

Someone needs to die.

Aren't you pleasant.

[weezy mac]

Aren't you pleasant.
I have a no mercy policy with people who don't like Converge.

[Colterj_22]

I have a no mercy policy with people who don't like Converge.


Eagles become vultures is my favorite.

[weezy mac]

Eagles become vultures is my favorite.
that song's not bad.

[kbi the crowing]

How many big bands actually check their own myspace? Like TDWP or ADTR? Not many I dont think, thats why I haven't done this yet. Thank you though I'll try it.



Thanks a lot. I've heard the shitting thing before actually haha.



And I'm trying to do it right. Thats why I asked for tips. haha. And like I said to the first comment how many big bands actually check their myspace?



I try to use my diaphragm but for whatever reason I can't seem to maintain it. I think i just get caught up in what I'm doing.



Same thing, i'm trying to use my stomach but i can't seem to maintain it.

Just keep at it dude it takes time

[SLoT]

And I'm trying to do it right. Thats why I asked for tips. haha. And like I said to the first comment how many big bands actually check their myspace?

Well that's a good thing that you're trying to do it right, I'm sure there's more bands than you'd know that check their own myspace. They don't have to be signed to be considered for helping you learn how to achieve what you want, you know?

[irockyournipple]

Pretty much the best advice you'll ever get is to keep on practicing.

[Raarzipan]

It takes months and months to get good at screaming, don't over push yourself either, you will just mess yourself up.

[Colterj_22]

Well that's a good thing that you're trying to do it right, I'm sure there's more bands than you'd know that check their own myspace. They don't have to be signed to be considered for helping you learn how to achieve what you want, you know?

List of bands i hit up:
ADTR
Our Last Night
MYCHILDREN MYBRIDE
Parkway Drive
As I Lay Dying
thought about Chiodos...then laughed.
TDWP doesnt take messages
UPINARMS
As The Sky Burns
August Burns Red

Edit: Also Burden of a Day who read it, and didnt reply.

[kbi the crowing]

Pretty much the best advice you'll ever get is to keep on practicing.

It takes months and months to get good at screaming, don't over push yourself either, you will just mess yourself up.

these

[Colterj_22]

List of bands i hit up:
ADTR
Our Last Night (Matt replied rather than Trevor, but i'm cool with that.)
MYCHILDREN MYBRIDE
Parkway Drive (No reply either)
As I Lay Dying
thought about Chiodos...then laughed.
TDWP doesnt take messages
UPINARMS (No reply)
As The Sky Burns
August Burns Red

Edit: Also Burden of a Day who read it, and didnt reply

[irockyournipple]

List of bands i hit up:
ADTR
Our Last Night
MYCHILDREN MYBRIDE
Parkway Drive (No reply either)
As I Lay Dying
thought about Chiodos...then laughed.
TDWP doesnt take messages
UPINARMS (Replied, just it was their singer, not screamer.)
As The Sky Burns
August Burns Red

Edit: Also Burden of a Day who read it, and didnt reply
Check the VIP section here on AP to see what screamers have profiles on here (i know Mike Hranica does) and ask them.

[Colterj_22]

Check the VIP section here on AP to see what screamers have profiles on here (i know Mike Hranica does) and ask them.

Thanks dude I hit up Mike and Jeremy from ADTR

[irockyournipple]

Thanks dude I hit up Mike and Jeremy from ADTR
Awesome. Hopefully they'll give you some advice.

[shimmyshakes]

Drink green tea.

[livingalive626]

Drink green tea.

YES. and buttloads of honey. i also am lead singer/screamer in my band and i consume gobs of both.

[SLoT]

List of bands i hit up:
ADTR
Our Last Night
MYCHILDREN MYBRIDE
Parkway Drive
As I Lay Dying
thought about Chiodos...then laughed.
TDWP doesnt take messages
UPINARMS
As The Sky Burns
August Burns Red

Edit: Also Burden of a Day who read it, and didnt reply.

Those mother fucks!

[Colterj_22]

List of bands i hit up:
ADTR
Our Last Night (Matt replied rather than Trevor, but i'm cool with that.)
MYCHILDREN MYBRIDE
Parkway Drive (No reply either)
As I Lay Dying
thought about Chiodos...then laughed.
TDWP doesnt take messages
UPINARMS (Replied)
As The Sky Burns
August Burns Red

Edit: Also Burden of a Day who read it, and didnt reply

Those mother fucks!


I know dude esp cuz i like them so much.

[XxFxck_YouxX]

put a microphone up to your mouth and drop a hammer on your toe

LMFAO here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLMCQYxZuL0&feature=related
this shockingly helped me -_-

[nickthehick2]

Don't scream,
Make good music.

But in all seriousness, just practice to make your throat stronger.