I think Ed Sheeran nailed the pitches exactly where the emotion was. Emotion does not necessarily follow technical frequencies. Thanks so much for sharing and commenting 🙏
I loved hearing your perspective on this. I think that some music and artists are perfect and unique in their own way from the first note, and other music and artists need to pay respect to great composers, for example, while infusing their own character into their performance as best they can. Two different worlds, different skills and abilities. Really interesting!
Thank you for this analysis Dr Dan. I actually never heard this song of ES before...! It's a great example of not letting the pursuit of perfect notes get in the way of a good performance, ( and in turn, performance of a touching song)... Now I do wonder how Morissette might have fared on the old connecto- metre!!🤔
Hey Dr Dan, I used to be able to do falsetto and whistle tone. But recently, I tried picking up subharmonic bass technique and trained my vocal cords to be positioned such that it can smoothly transition into that subharmonic register. However, now I have lost my ability to do falsetto and whistle tone, and at best I can do supported head voice. I would say the issue, based on your video on falsetto exercises, is that I have issues disabling the thyroarytenoid muscle. Do you have any exercises or tips to perhaps get me back into the ability to do falsetto and whistle again?
if you're experiencing difficulties transitioning back into falsetto and whistle tone after training in subharmonic bass, it's understandable that you might be concerned. One possible reason could be that you've built muscle memory associated with subharmonic singing that is now interfering with your ability to disengage the thyroarytenoid muscle. To regain your falsetto and whistle tone, consider the following breath management and vocal exercise tips: *Soft Onsets:* Start phonation gently to allow the vocal folds to stretch without the force of the thyroarytenoid muscle. Use a soft "h" before starting a tone. *Sirens:* Start from your middle range and slide up into your falsetto register, focusing on breath management and avoiding tension in the vocal folds. *Balanced Resonance:* Try exercises that focus on balancing resonance between your chest and head voice to free the vocal folds from excess tension. *Lip Trills and Humming:* These help you focus on breath management and can gently recondition your vocal folds. *Targeted Vocal Fold Adduction:* Isolate exercises that specifically focus on stretching the vocal folds without engaging the thyroarytenoid muscle. Remember to consult a vocal coach or medical professional to get a tailored diagnosis and exercise regimen. If after a reasonable amount of time you're not seeing any improvements, it might be worth consulting a laryngologist to rule out any vocal fold damage or other issues that could be affecting your range and timbre.
Warming up the voice is a vital and essential practice for singers. It's more than just a way to sound better; it's a critical aspect of caring for and maintaining the health of the vocal folds. The process of warming up the voice through various exercises helps in gradually increasing blood flow to the vocal folds, reducing tension, and preparing the muscles for the demands of singing. This allows for greater control, flexibility, and strength during a performance, as well as aiding in breath management. Skipping this essential step can lead to strain and potential damage over time, even if short-term effects aren't immediately noticeable. Some singers, like Ed Sheeran, may not adhere to traditional warm-up practices, but this should not be taken as a general guideline or endorsement for others to follow. Warming up the voice is a well-established and scientifically supported practice in vocal pedagogy. Professionals such as vocal coaches, speech therapists, and ENT specialists will typically advocate for a proper warm-up routine to ensure the ongoing health and functionality of the vocal folds. This practice is about safeguarding the voice, allowing singers to maintain their abilities and avoid unnecessary strain or injury. It's an essential aspect of responsible vocal technique and care.
Thank you,@@DrDanRobinson , but still got one more, I sound bad when I warm up my voice compared to when I don't warm up, how does that work?🤔, I'm a big fan of you and I do your warmups not everyday but sometimes
@@DrDanRobinsonabsolutely agree with everything you said there!! Ed is not the only one who doesn't 'strictly' warm up before a performance.. I heard Glen Campbell never did, nor did Tanya Tucker... probably a few others too😂 Whereas it is well known that Celine Dion had her own vocal coach and always diligently prepared her voice for a concert. For future proofing one's voice , warm ups and cool downs done properly are for me, a no brainer. I hope you don't mind but I took a shallow dive down the" Ed Sheeran doesn't do warm ups rabbit hole" and found a video on an article , plus looked at the actual article. I replied to Eric Shime with reference to this... 👍👍
hey could you please analyse a song of James Arthur? like his Live performance of Train Wreck (Vevo) or Empty Space! Would love to hear your opinion and share it on my socials! have a nice day!
ED is iconic
I think Ed Sheeran nailed the pitches exactly where the emotion was. Emotion does not necessarily follow technical frequencies. Thanks so much for sharing and commenting 🙏
Thank you... I'm often teaching my students this exact message
Wonderful!
Thanks for sharing Dr Dan.🐨
My pleasure!
I loved hearing your perspective on this. I think that some music and artists are perfect and unique in their own way from the first note, and other music and artists need to pay respect to great composers, for example, while infusing their own character into their performance as best they can. Two different worlds, different skills and abilities. Really interesting!
Beautiful perspective & commentary Dr. Dan, love it
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for this analysis Dr Dan. I actually never heard this song of ES before...! It's a great example of not letting the pursuit of perfect notes get in the way of a good performance, ( and in turn, performance of a touching song)...
Now I do wonder how Morissette might have fared on the old connecto- metre!!🤔
Hey Dr Dan, I used to be able to do falsetto and whistle tone. But recently, I tried picking up subharmonic bass technique and trained my vocal cords to be positioned such that it can smoothly transition into that subharmonic register. However, now I have lost my ability to do falsetto and whistle tone, and at best I can do supported head voice. I would say the issue, based on your video on falsetto exercises, is that I have issues disabling the thyroarytenoid muscle. Do you have any exercises or tips to perhaps get me back into the ability to do falsetto and whistle again?
if you're experiencing difficulties transitioning back into falsetto and whistle tone after training in subharmonic bass, it's understandable that you might be concerned. One possible reason could be that you've built muscle memory associated with subharmonic singing that is now interfering with your ability to disengage the thyroarytenoid muscle.
To regain your falsetto and whistle tone, consider the following breath management and vocal exercise tips:
*Soft Onsets:* Start phonation gently to allow the vocal folds to stretch without the force of the thyroarytenoid muscle. Use a soft "h" before starting a tone.
*Sirens:* Start from your middle range and slide up into your falsetto register, focusing on breath management and avoiding tension in the vocal folds.
*Balanced Resonance:* Try exercises that focus on balancing resonance between your chest and head voice to free the vocal folds from excess tension.
*Lip Trills and Humming:* These help you focus on breath management and can gently recondition your vocal folds.
*Targeted Vocal Fold Adduction:* Isolate exercises that specifically focus on stretching the vocal folds without engaging the thyroarytenoid muscle.
Remember to consult a vocal coach or medical professional to get a tailored diagnosis and exercise regimen.
If after a reasonable amount of time you're not seeing any improvements, it might be worth consulting a laryngologist to rule out any vocal fold damage or other issues that could be affecting your range and timbre.
why does ed sheeran not warm up is voice as he said many times on interviews? but he still sounds good?
Good question 😊
Warming up the voice is a vital and essential practice for singers. It's more than just a way to sound better; it's a critical aspect of caring for and maintaining the health of the vocal folds.
The process of warming up the voice through various exercises helps in gradually increasing blood flow to the vocal folds, reducing tension, and preparing the muscles for the demands of singing. This allows for greater control, flexibility, and strength during a performance, as well as aiding in breath management.
Skipping this essential step can lead to strain and potential damage over time, even if short-term effects aren't immediately noticeable. Some singers, like Ed Sheeran, may not adhere to traditional warm-up practices, but this should not be taken as a general guideline or endorsement for others to follow.
Warming up the voice is a well-established and scientifically supported practice in vocal pedagogy. Professionals such as vocal coaches, speech therapists, and ENT specialists will typically advocate for a proper warm-up routine to ensure the ongoing health and functionality of the vocal folds. This practice is about safeguarding the voice, allowing singers to maintain their abilities and avoid unnecessary strain or injury. It's an essential aspect of responsible vocal technique and care.
@@wooyulan Yeah I still wonder
Thank you,@@DrDanRobinson , but still got one more, I sound bad when I warm up my voice compared to when I don't warm up, how does that work?🤔, I'm a big fan of you and I do your warmups not everyday but sometimes
@@DrDanRobinsonabsolutely agree with everything you said there!! Ed is not the only one who doesn't 'strictly' warm up before a performance.. I heard Glen Campbell never did, nor did Tanya Tucker... probably a few others too😂 Whereas it is well known that Celine Dion had her own vocal coach and always diligently prepared her voice for a concert.
For future proofing one's voice , warm ups and cool downs done properly are for me, a no brainer.
I hope you don't mind but I took a shallow dive down the" Ed Sheeran doesn't do warm ups rabbit hole" and found a video on an article , plus looked at the actual article. I replied to Eric Shime with reference to this...
👍👍
hey could you please analyse a song of James Arthur? like his Live performance of Train Wreck (Vevo) or Empty Space! Would love to hear your opinion and share it on my socials! have a nice day!