Description:
Vocal fry is something you’ve probably heard before and can be very unhealthy if you overdo it. In this next lesson, we’ll practice going from vocal fry into a cleaner tone. This type of style is used by plenty of pop singers, but here’s how you can activate it in your singing, so you don’t overdo it.
- Define & demonstrate vocal fry register
- Exercise: Gentle fry (single pitch, within siren, fry to clear tone)
- Fry as therapy: gentle cord compression, easing into mix voice
- Practice fry into tone
- Fry as style: beginning or ending words/phrases
- Don’t: mindlessly fry. Vocal fry can be harsh on the voice if it’s overdone, and it can become a habit we fall into. Be mindful about your usage of fry.
- Exercise: Fry-WHUH (pattern 1-2-1)
"Shake It Up" Original Song
Verse
There’s a fire deep inside, I can feel it turn the tide
Oh - oh - oh, for the first time
We’re jumpin’ in, waves are strong, but there’s a place where we
belong, oh - oh - oh this is the time
Chorus
To Shake it up, Tear it down, push against the tide
So Shake it up, all around Gonna be alright
Gonna be alright
Verse
There’s a fire deep inside, I can feel it turn the tide
Oh - oh - oh, for the first time
We’re jumpin’ in, waves are strong, but there’s a place where we
belong, oh - oh - oh this is the time
Chorus
To Shake it up, Tear it down, push against the tide
So Shake it up, all around Gonna be alright
Gonna be alright
Audio:
Lessons:
- Day 1: Welcome to 30-Day Singer
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Day 2:
Quick Warm-Up Routine
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Day 3:
Getting the Most Out of This Course
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Day 4:
Healthy Vocal Technique
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Day 5:
All About Posture
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Day 6:
Breathing For Singing
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Day 7:
Vocal Anatomy: Meet the Larynx
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Day 8:
Applying Warm Ups To Song Work
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Day 9:
Recap of Healthy Technique - Rest, Ear Training, or Listening Day
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Day 10:
Cord Compression
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Day 11:
Chest Voice
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Day 12:
Head Voice
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Day 13:
Stretching Your Range
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Day 14:
Tone
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Day 15:
FAQ & Troubleshooting
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Day 16:
Recap of Growth
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Day 17:
Dynamics
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Day 18:
Belting
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Day 19:
Vocal fry
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Day 20:
Falsetto
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Day 21:
Runs, Turns & Falls
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Day 22:
Vibrato
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Day 23:
Mix voice
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Day 24:
Recap - Rest, Ear Training, or Listening Day
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Day 25:
Song Analysis
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Day 26:
Phrasing & Style
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Day 27:
Confidence & Nerves
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Day 28:
Performance
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Day 29:
Growing as an Artist/Performer
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Day 30:
Congratulations!
Instructor: Camille van Niekerk
Camille van Niekerk is a singer, writer and vocal instructor in Southern California. Camille began studying voice and performing in musicals at age seven. In 2010, Camille began working towards her BA in Music Education at Azusa Pacific University. She then earned her teaching credential from San Diego State University and taught classroom choral and instrumental music. Shortly after moving to LA county, Camille began her private vocal studio, providing vocal coaching, ear training, and recording for students of all ages. She is constantly refining her skills and methods for greater versatility and effectiveness. When she is not teaching, Camille enjoys singing with the L.A. Choral Lab and Ensoma Creative. She lives in San Diego with her husband and loves going to the beach, practicing yoga, reading, and cooking.