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What's the technique on how to growl?

What’s the technique on how to growl?? LiKe thE siLversTein?

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Answer #1

Hi,

Growls can be obtained with various voice effects, but the effects are usually used to enhance rather than create, if they are used at all. Voice teachers teach different techniques, but long-term use eventually wears the voice out, so any technique is actually for “less harm”, not for harmless vocalization. The University Medical Center St Radboud in Nijmegen (The Netherlands) reported in June 2007 that, due to the increased popularity of growling in the region, it was treating several patients for edema and polyps on the vocal folds.

Most “correct” growls use either a variation of vocal fry or false vocal cords, both with the use of the “diaphragm”. Principles such as, timing and knowing your cue, holding a note (or gurgle) for a certain amount of time without it fraying, and being able to sing rhythmically underneath the growl whilst alternating between different pitches if necessary.

Good luck.

Answer #2

im in the same boat.

ive been trying for months, and im starting to get it, but not quite yet.

Answer #3

it kinda comes naturally u knw

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