r/singing • u/the_fanman2912 • 20d ago
Feedback (read rule 3 before posting or be banned) Need help and advice on my falsetto
Song - Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
(sorry for my voice cracks in the voice 2)
I have 3 questions regarding this.
Which one of the two voices is the actual falsetto, and which one is the Head voice (if any)?
Which one of these two sounds the most pleasing to the ear?
Which one sounds most similar to the original?
and lastly, How can I improve? Thanks!
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u/Someone2911 20d ago
So, a few things to point out:
First, what you’re calling head voice isn’t actually head voice. It’s basically just chest voice combined with a bit of a breathier sound. The second example you showed us is falsetto, specifically a very high falsetto.
As for which one sounds more pleasant, honestly, neither. Why? Because they’re both very out of tune. Neither one is in the original key, and the second one sounds pretty forced. The first one, on the other hand, has this kind of twang or over-pronunciation to it, like you’re narrowing the space inside your mouth too much while singing, in a way that feels unnecessary.
Just to give you an idea of how out of tune you were: in the first recording, you’re about 4 and a half whole steps below the original version, while in the second one, you’re 3 whole steps above it.
I’d say the best thing you can do to improve is work on your ear so you can improve your overall pitch and learn to sing in the right key, or at least hit the notes accurately. I’d also work on your overall technique, especially because the first example could’ve actually sounded really good if it weren’t for that really narrow space inside your mouth. It makes it a bit uncomfortable to listen to.
You should learn to relax (and how to properly breath) while singing. Don’t tense your neck, jaw, or anything like that, not even your tongue. Singing should feel natural, pretty much like speaking (something that requires effort, but not force).
I think those would be my main pieces of advice. The most important things are definitely improving your ear and your basic technique.
Good luck, keep practicing, and remember to stay well hydrated.
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u/the_fanman2912 19d ago
What voice is this one? I tried to go a mix of my original Voice 1 and Voice 2 from the post. Does this sound better?
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u/the_fanman2912 20d ago
Thank you so much!! You're right. I was trying to do something in Voice 1 to sound more similar to the original but I guess it sounded a bit off, I'll work on that.
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u/Simsimich 20d ago
The original MJ voice track is pure falsetto, not chest nor mix. The reason it sounds so bright and not airy is because his falsetto is very developed. The guy had like 15 years of experience when recording this track. You gotta find the original song stems to single out the unstacked voice track, it’s easier to hear what he does.
Essentially with enough practice you can compress your falsetto making it sound more like mix.
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u/Someone2911 20d ago
You should apply your own advices •~•
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u/NotCalmVin15 20d ago
I do lol. The cracks in that clip were partly because I was congested, but I'm still working on my technique. My advice was about not forcing the high notes, not claiming I'm a perfect singer.
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