I have singing issues

QuattroDore · Unread post by **QuattroDore** » Thu Mar 27, 2003 3:15 am

Does anyone else have the total inability to play and sing, coffeeshop solo style? Can't do it. And I'm not talking The Stone, or some really complex jazz phrasing. I'm talking Walk Away by Ben Harper type of simplicity. My rhythm just gets all dicked up whenever I open my mouth. I don't know if its an internal rhythm thing, as in: lack thereof, simply because (and I hate to toot my own horn), I can dance like a motherfucker.

Any suggestions from the talented?

ryopan · Unread post by **ryopan** » Thu Mar 27, 2003 3:55 am

yeah, i know what you mean. i think im a decent singer but when i first tried the two together it was a disaster. ive gotten better but i naturally fumble w/ alot of really easy stuff sometimes and its mega embarassing (only to myself though-im too much of a pansy to share my magic w/ the world :roll:

). some of that simple stuff leaves too much room to mess up. the harder stuff sometimes has a pretty good groove singing/voice wise. it sucks to say this but i guess it all comes w/ time/practice.
sucks. i would very much like it all NOW. im tired though so im rambling to keep from writing a paper. keep pickin.
ryan

snoopdoug1 · Unread post by **snoopdoug1** » Thu Mar 27, 2003 7:43 am

I'm a newbie too... I finally am at a point where I feel I can play the main part of Crash ok... However, I too tried to open my mouth, and let me tell you. I won't be doing that for a while again. Not only did I sound like crap, but I also screwed up the playing part quite a bit... Oh well. I guess I just need practice and a new voice :lol:

ticohans · Unread post by **ticohans** » Thu Mar 27, 2003 11:54 am

It's all about practice.

Jay · Unread post by **Jay** » Thu Mar 27, 2003 6:22 pm

i have the exact same problem, and it's really frustrating, but i wouldn't worry about it being a 'lack of internal rhythm' or anything, because i have been singing all my life and i have some rhythm at least....i think it's more of a "walking and chewing gum" complex...i hope it wears off... :evil:

Brock · Unread post by **Brock** » Thu Mar 27, 2003 6:29 pm

Yup, got the exact same thing. The only song that I can sing and play at the same time is comfortable, jm.

DropD-MB · Unread post by **DropD-MB** » Fri Mar 28, 2003 9:56 am

Practice, Practice and Plenty of more practice will allow you to Sing, Fart, Dance, Watch TV while you play guitar. When I first started playing, If someone asked me a question while I was playing, I would fuck up. Just get your muscle -memory down in your fingers So that playing is automatic. Then you can do what you please.

Jay · Unread post by **Jay** » Fri Mar 28, 2003 1:10 pm

and HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE ARRRRRGggGG

billywestom · Unread post by **billywestom** » Fri Mar 28, 2003 2:36 pm

Keep on playing the guitar part over and over until you can play it without thinking, and then try humming it a little, then move to the words, thats what i did.

jsgksu · Unread post by **jsgksu** » Fri Mar 28, 2003 3:53 pm

DropD-MB wrote:Practice, Practice and Plenty of more practice will allow you to Sing, Fart, Dance, Watch TV while you play guitar. When I first started playing, If someone asked me a question while I was playing, I would fuck up. Just get your muscle -memory down in your fingers So that playing is automatic. Then you can do what you please.

I was the same way, some one would ask me something and I would have to stop to even think of answering their question. I cant all out sing and play at the same time yet but Im geting closer everyday. As much as I hated hearing it when I couldnt do it at all the key really is practice.

paywad927 · Unread post by **paywad927** » Fri Mar 28, 2003 8:32 pm

im kinda the opposite. i can sing and play at the same time, for the most part, and do pretty good. my problem is, i CANT sing. :evil:

Jay · Unread post by **Jay** » Fri Mar 28, 2003 11:03 pm

i keep hearing this "learn the song till you can play it without thinking"...

but does that get easier too? like....if it takes me say, a month to learn a song that well (it's taking a damn long time), does that mean the next one will take that long too?

or does it get easier?

taylordb · Unread post by **taylordb** » Sat Mar 29, 2003 5:49 pm

DropD-MB wrote:Practice, Practice and Plenty of more practice will allow you to Sing, Fart, Dance, Watch TV while you play guitar. When I first started playing, If someone asked me a question while I was playing, I would fuck up. Just get your muscle -memory down in your fingers So that playing is automatic. Then you can do what you please.

I can dance and watch TV while I play guitar, but everytime I try to fart, my fingers just stop....probably need more practice :wink:

Unread post by **jpittman** » Sat Mar 29, 2003 7:08 pm

^^^^^^
That's hilarious. :lol:

pele0069 · Unread post by **pele0069** » Mon Mar 31, 2003 8:34 am

heres the only thing i could say one say it jsut clicks....it was really weird..is something that once u could do one song its alot easier for otehr songs...even stuff i just make up...however i still have trouble with some songs....

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