Is belting bad for your voice?
If you belt incorrectly, it’s very easy to damage your voice. Your voice gets hoarse when you yell. And belting in the wrong way can lead to hoarseness, nodules or even a vocal hemorrhage. So let’s talk about what most people get wrong with belting.
Is belting supposed to hurt?
Belting (as with any other sort of singing) should never hurt or cause a sore throat. If it does, you’re doing something wrong and should stop instantly. If correct singing technique is used, there’s no reason a belter can’t maintain their voice and belt for most of their life.
What vocal style includes belting?
Belted singing can be found in all contemporary genres and styles of singing, including jazz, folk, pop and rock, although it is most commonly associated with musical theatre (sometimes referred to as ‘Broadway belt’).
Is belting the same as mixed voice?
Belting is sometimes described as “high chest voice” or “mixed voice” (not to be confused with the mixing technique), although if this is done incorrectly it can potentially be damaging for the voice.
Why is belting called belting?
The term “belt” is the use of a chest voice in the higher part of the voice. Some claim that it comes naturally, while others struggle to access chest register other than while speaking. The style of music does not seem to be a related factor, other than in a singer’s exposure to the material.
What does healthy belting feel like?
Healthy belting is also produced with a kind of trumpet-like intensity that makes the sound seem to be very powerful without causing vocal fatigue or stress. Some singers belt only up to a specific pitch or pitch range, particularly if they also sing in other styles that are not belted.
What’s the difference between belting and screaming?
LIE #1 : It’s just yelling at pitch When used incorrectly, belting is very similar to yelling and strains the voice after a short while. Despite the strength and volume you can access when learning to mix your voice, you shouldn’t need to put any pressure on the vocal cords (as happens in yelling).
Can Sopranos belt?
I am a soprano, and my current voice teacher tells me that sopranos can sometimes have a hard time belting songs, or doing pop songs. In order to have a mix voice (the safe way to belt), you MUST have chest voice.