Belting, Curbing & Overdrive - Vocal MasterClass #4

[@FloorJansenOfficial]

For the next video I will need your input! Comment what you would like me to cover next and/or questions you think need to be answered!

[@armina90]

I'm often being told by my husband (who has perfect pitch) that i'm always a little off on the low side. Any tips?

[@babsderooij3528]

Walking in the air as a suggestion?

[@edsomleontorres348]

A new version of " Energize me " , please :D. And my question is why are you so adorable? ;)

[@aimeek9384]

Thank you Floor! I would love to hear and see a cover of Uninvited by Alanis Morissette!

[@alleninfinity6730]

I would love to see you cover something from Pat Benatar, yeah I am old, but she had a world-class voice and classical training. Maybe "Promises in the Dark" or "Hell is for Children"

[@Mackieee]

we're all waiting for the distortion masterclass hehe :P

[@AxonRiseMusic]

Glad I’m not the only one thinking this!

[@BedroomGuitarHero]

YesYes

[@estrellaparra9581]

Yesss, I was thinking the same. Please Floor, show us your growling tecnique

[@ToTheWolves]

Yes!!!

[@nightwish]

[@lnleywolfie7326]

Hi, I am a huge fan of Nightwish!

[@lnleywolfie7326]

And first- but it dosen't matter.

[@R---66---R]

@@lnleywolfie7326 No, it doesn't ;-} But what matters the most, is that Nightwish is here, with us!

[@lnleywolfie7326]

@@R---66---R Yep!

[@R---66---R]

@@lnleywolfie7326 And I am a fan of you, because you're a huge fan of Nightwish ;-} ;-} ;-}

[@petebateman143]

The next concert is going to have the best sounding crowd ever!!

[@ToTheWolves]

Hahaha!!!!

[@VocalSplendorStudios]

Woo hoo! I saw Cathrine Sadolin speak in Vancouver, Canada, in 2005 at the International Conference of Voice Teachers. I loved her lecture and I've been using her Complete Vocal Technique Book ever since!

[@ellikirjonen222]

Even though i can't sing at all, these are always very interesting to watch. Thank you Floor!🙏❤

[@noeliavelvet6057]

I can't believe my favourite singer of all times is teaching me how to sing! This is a dream for a singer like me.

[@demowons]

Perfect timing! I'm home alone and no one can complain if I sound horrible xD

[@FloorJansenOfficial]

Even if you sound horrible, practice and I am sure you can sound good!

[@demowons]

@@FloorJansenOfficial I'm not that good yet, but I'm getting there!! These have been very helpful 💕

[@CarlosGrande06]

thats good take advantage of your home alone time lol

[@demowons]

@@CarlosGrande06 I will!

[@elyska_singer]

Singing is my greatest passion and I wanna be a singer one day. Floor, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and insights with us! It is really helpful for me.

[@FloorJansenOfficial]

You're so welcome!

[@elyska_singer]

@@FloorJansenOfficial thanks for taking the time to reply! Also, I have one question: in your fan Friday episodes you answer our questions but you never read them out loud. I guess you just show them on the screen, but I am 100% blind since my birth so it is hard to understand what your answer is referring to, especially if you just answer with yes or no. Could you read out the questions or list them in the video description in your next episode? That would be awesome, thank you!

[@elyska_singer]

Oh my gosh thanks for taking the time to write that! It really helped me a lot.

[@shanethomas6230]

I might still sound like a dying animal, but it’s getting better! 😤

[@ArumesYT]

It just takes some practice. I already improved from a dying animal to dropping a hammer on my toes. You'll get there too, don't worry.

[@jettjojohnson3197]

I'm Semi, in the past Sami where put to death for singing somi songs.

[@k1tajfar714]

You don't need air; whilst she is using the highest note i cannot even shout and during that i almost breathed like 4 times!!! You're a TRUE ANGEL! PROFESSIONAL.

[@ryanf4497]

Can you talk about your growling technique? I'm really interested to know how you growl.

[@nroke1684]

That is a difficult technique, there are probably going to be *way* more classes before that.

[@TheOvermaster]

Her particular growl is a false chord growl, if you wanted to look up how to do that.

[@x3BobO]

What @overmaster and @nroke1 said. I recommend watching false chord steps by Aliki Katriou, but you need some basic understanding of singing.

[@fenderchick1977]

I need to hear #5 from one of the greatest singers in history. ❤️ I am an experienced singer, perform regularly, but still have so much to learn so to hear tips from an angel is absolutely priceless. Thank you!!

[@davidschull872]

Floor is hands down the best Vocalist in the world...

[@Bldyiii]

Horns up 🤘

[@justinsmyth3211]

Absolutely!

[@davidschull872]

@MeloStorM It's a metaphor.. Have some fun!

[@williamHernandez-ge3sp]

Excellent singer!! Excellent performer!!! And wooow!! Excellent teacher!!!

[@metalbabesami]

Stuck in quarantine currently and I just want to thank you Floor for your videos. It’s nice to have an escape 🖤 Although there’s no hope for my voice, it’s amazing that you share your gift with all of us.

[@la5902]

This is so wholesome...I am a self taught singer and people always ask how is that possible ...when I was 15 yrs old, I saw a KZbin video of After forever performing live and I fell in love with your tone ...ever since that day I would watch every single singing video you were in and just emulated whatever you did ...you’re such a great vocalist that just imitating you made me a better singer

[@dimosthenistsa]

Floor i wish you cover the "Child in time" by Deep Purple. Only you could upgrade Ian Gillan's vocals

[@R---66---R]

Precious find...a real good one for our Floor.

[@lighiasouza7610]

Oh my God! It would be the best thing ever!!!

[@TaylormadeHarmony]

That would be awesome!!

[@x3BobO]

THIS.

[@saraportland4358]

Floor, you know what I WOULD LOVE to see? You singing capela. No instruments, just your PERFECT voice, just that! For me you are the best in this universe, even I never heard aliens singing. I'm sure you are better than them!

[@Moongazer95x]

Hi Floor i really hope you see that, I got little story that i wanted to share with u. Today was my birthday and I showed my mum your version of Phantom of the opera with Hank, and she was so moved by your voice that she cried. I thought i did something wrong but she was in tears of joy. You and Hank touched her in a special way and i am very thankfull for both of you, thanks to you I had such a special moment with my mum and i never forget that day. i wanted to share that with u because i am so gratefull loves and hugs (and some barks)

[@catrina3151]

I am a somewhat classical trained (have had a handful of lessons)/self-taught singer. I have always struggled with utilizing a pop tone but through your masterclasses, I have found that my range has opened up even more. Thank you!

[@simonking5863]

Am loving the MasterClass videos, a bright light in these grim times......there is light at the end of the tunnel everyone...stay safe 🤘

[@LeFlohic]

I dont want to learn how to sing or even care about vocal techniques, but I cant get enough of Floor and her voice!!! ALL HAIL THE TRUE METAL QUEEN!!

Yay another Masterclass! Thankyou for doing these!!! ...and i’m Aqua now Ooooh!

[@Rosannasfriend]

I just re-watched this after doing more studying, and almost a year later I fully understand everything you’re teaching here.

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

I´m no singer, but I so appreciate your efforts and love for all the aspiring singers. that´s awesome. a great weekend for you and yours.

[@TruthSurge]

8:24 holy smokes, you could fit a baseball in there! My jaw never opens like that! I need to practice just to give me some bigger sounds. thx for the clear examples of each sound.

[@Briikaaz]

Ahh, Floor, you remind me of my high school choir instructor (may she rest in peace). A wonderful woman who explained singing techniques in a way that was easy to understand and perform. ❤️

[@stevewilson8752]

Wow ! Brilliant ☺️👍 There is so much to being a great singer & doing it in a safe way so you don't hurt yourself your vocal cords / throat ! Now i get what makes you so great Floor ! Knowledge is key when it comes to becoming a great vocalist like yourself ! I'm always amazed by you Floor 😝👍 I've just learnt so much & i truely believe You are 1 of the singers/ teacher of our time ! Massive fan from Queensland Australia 🇦🇺🏄‍♂️🍹

[@KimitaDom]

More lessons please🥺🥺🥺💕

[@jemrockton]

Nearly started crying at those Ave Maria examples. Incredibly beautiful! Besides that, I want to find me a band to sing in; I alreadyhave vocal lessons but theses master classes are incredibly helpful too. Plus, I watch videos from channels which provide either music theory or singing practice or both. Love singing so much!

[@Vimana]

What could be better than to learn making music with your own voice? It's a beautiful instrument to have. When you learn more you can then choose how to use your own voice and the selection of songs you can sing could expand a lot. You can end up learning to sing your favorite song, which you thought would be impossible. There might be a certain song with some absolutely fantastic lyrics you'd love to sing. Maybe you create those lyrics yourself... When you sing those words out loud it all becomes much more powerful. Keep watching these videos and you will get there. Take care and have a wonderful day.

[@vivk1593]

There is no hope for my singing, but I really enjoy to hear how it should be done 😁

[@g.e.o.s.h]

That is sooo amazing! Ive been studying (and loving) CVT since 2004 and is amazing how beautiful the vocal modes sound on her voice. truly astonishing!

[@AnthroFiend]

I've already been taking vocal classes for a couple years now, but these videos are still REALLY helping get a better grasp on what I'm doing. Thank you Floor!

[@jonquerequincia8674]

Floor you have the best mixed voice!!

[@GamerFreak670]

These are always so interesting to watch, even from the perspective of understanding how you do things when listening to your music. Also great to help learn to sing, as always thank you Floor!

[@Rutjan666]

Floor Jansen, best female vocalist of the decade, period.

[@karenvandepol9957]

Onmogelijk de beste zangeres van de wereld te kunnen evenaren. Ik zal nooit een nachtegaal zijn/worden maar ontzettend gaaf dat je dit zo met ons wil delen🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@joannapierrot2936]

Hi Floor, Your voice is beyond incredible! Would you be able to make a video with just vocal exercises in all the CVT Modes starting with the appropriate lowest notes in each mode for female? Also, with the appropriate vowel sounds and singing them with the piano. Thank-you! Thank-you!

[@edwindundas863]

You’re my favorite singer.Never tire of watching the Wacken OpenAir 2013.Perfect performance.Would love to hear your Ave Maria rendition with subdued instrumentation.The singing should dominate totally in that piece,in my humble opinion.The Metal rendition of O holy night in Finnish was absolutely fantastic.Only your beautiful pure voice for Ave Maria,please😎Best wishes from Florida.

[@bastlerjurgen2921]

Thank You for this examples - i´m still a beginner at singing (started at the age of 45) and it´s a really hard work to learn, it´s a challenge to come out of comfort-zone, a never ending process of learning and i like it sooo much 🙂 (and forgive me for my bad english 😀)

[@annmariem9456]

I loved this lesson!! I have to say I am a GREAT singer in the car with the windows rolled up and the music LOUD..LOL...I so wish my dad would have gave me lessons when I was younger, oh well, I can live vicarious through you!!! You are not only THE best singer today but a beautiful person as well! Much love to you and your beautiful family:)

[@yure3554]

Wow. Yes! This is what I've been waiting for! Thank you Floor. This will help a lot!

[@IEnattI]

Thank you! This was a great explanation! I appreciated direct comparisons and examples!

[@RenatoMechanic]

in my opinion you are the best in both music and beauty

[@Kiranode]

what i learned from you the most: relax, let your body do the work, and enjoy.. also train, it doesn't matter if you can't do it the first 50, 100, 200 times, keep on going, have fun, enjoy what you are singing, whatever it is, be proud of the small victories you make, and listen to your body, it will tell you what and when you are doing something wrong. So take a break, have a camomille and honey tea, relax, and try again

[@TerrorTjon]

very helpful tips, i am practising singing/styles more and more, thank you!

[@DanyelGomess]

My suggestion, I imagine it's not your area of expertise, but could you teach us a little about distortion? How to put that raspiness in the voice without messing up your vocal chords. And thank you so much for what you're doing!

[@aryansigrid]

Thank you so much Floor.

[@silviofedericoforcisi8914]

i could watch this type of video all day,just you and your voice! Keep it up!

[@heavy77x]

Thanks Floor 💖

[@bervanakisjohn]

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing all this knowledge!

[@6loriaPatricia]

Its amazing the way you sing. Thanks Floor for share with us your knowledge.

[@PAULSWorldofWonder]

Lovely Floor. Great and very interesting vocal technical details, and also very entertaining. You heave such a great presence and presentation. No questions, but looking forward to the next ones. Thank you.

[@sylvanrotscheid7498]

Question: How do you decide which vocal effect/singing technique to use in a certain part of a song?

[@elizabethdykstra3846]

Your classes are wonderful. I can't believe how generous your are to share your knowledge and skill with the world. Such a gift especially during COVID lock down. Four brief lessons have answered so many questions. The apple biting example was so simple and immediately understandable. I would like to learn more how you engage your different muscle groups. You mentioned opera singers using their chest, yet you pointed to your sides. Can you explain what you do with your belly, abdomen, chest and back? Thank you for all you do.

[@nomansvan827]

I can't sing, but I sure enjoy watching your joy in your craft. Blessings

[@south_girl]

Floor, thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. I love singing and I love practice with you :)

[@johnfredrikseyffarth9086]

Cool. Not a singer, but learning the tecniques are interesting. Good to know the basics and the hard work that lies behind a good voice. 😊🤘🏼

[@explorethewind7513]

I can't say thank you enough for these vocal lessons I sound so much better and more confident while singing, you made singing fun again, thank you! ❤️

[@PeterMossUkulele]

I have never heard anyone match you. You are unique and totally awesome. My son Ben who is 22 totally agrees. I just wanted you to know. Peter.

[@sophiamitph]

Hey Floor can you please do a full explaination from a song of showtime storytime wacken 2013 where you explain like techniques, styles, breathin support, pronunciation (from vowels f.e.) etc. as this is the best album ever recorded and reaaaaly appreciated from nightwish fans all around the world I guess it would be a full success

[@FelipeSaintJeanOfficial]

Nice class!🤘🏻

[@agathe7058]

Thank you Floor! Understanding how the different techniques are done is a lot better than just trying to replicate something without any warning of what could be a danger to the vocal cords. For my brain that loves knowing how everything works instead of just “feeling it” I really found this useful. I’ve been doing a lot of things wrong but now I’ll try to apply your tips 😉

[@tomaszgorczyca1080]

Love your belting 😍💪💪💪

[@georgiosrinakakis934]

I have no idea about singing, my voice is terrible and I have no intention to sing ever. Still, I am here!

[@brany_]

Thank you soo much Floor ❤️ You are amazing !!

[@robdegast3612]

OMG, I can't sing for an inch, but I love following your masterclasses, just for the fun of learning something about singing! ❤️

[@Betquint]

Tiene un tono angelical increíble. Y parece que tiene en los pulmones una pedalera multiefectos jaja Que genia!!!

[@scream9803]

Sólo paso a decirte que te amo, desde México 😍 Y mi madre me ha dicho que desde que le mostré tus canciones, tanto en Nightwish y sola, que ya siente que no hay mejor cantante que tú 😍

[@ryou_ichi]

Thank you for this great early birthday present! Watched all your vocal masterclasses and I defiantly think I'm improving! This is just a sweet gift to not just me but everyone here! Thank you! much love!

[@marcusbonde9142]

Floor, do you have absolute pitch (absolut gehör)? I am allways amazed looking at your live shows that you can have pauses for several bars, do some casual windmilling and then you, seemingly effortlessly, goes into a belt that gives goose bumps, and believe me, I have tried to find an onset slightly out of pitch that you'd adjust slightly; But No! Ok, this is your occupation, but come on!! KZbin is riddled with clips with singers with a bad day at work... Not You! Just Amazing! -Are you so familiar with the feeling in all muscles involved in shaping the tone that you _know_ what is going to come out, or are you _that_ fast at adjusting the pitch that we can't pick it up, most of us 'commoners'?

[@whiteeulogianraven7995]

I barely sing Happy B-Day, my neighbours don't like me because my musical preferences, HELL YEAH!! Now I am pretty sure they are gonna hate me a little bit more!! It worths every single second!!!

[@richap7629]

Thank you Floor, happy weekend 🥰

[@abananainspace]

Lovely lesson! Would like to add that CVT has added some new concepts in recent years, e.g Belting has changed name to Edge. And also the concept of "density" has been added, which basically is adding a bit of a curbing hold onto another mode, making it sound less "open" but keeping the quality of the original mode (shouty for overdrive, and twangy for edge) which I see you used in your singing quite a lot, and sound amazing btw

[@lmclrain]

thanks for the video, cant wait for more

[@Rosannasfriend]

I have missed these.

[@jessyoliva3627]

Thank you so much Floor

[@danielacruz1485]

Best teacher ever!❤️

[@dracso6058]

EINDELIJK een echte vocal coach/teacher video !!!! lol

[@lou_Dehalen]

It’s was very interesting master class thank you so much😉❤️

[@andrebaltazar3975]

Canta muito show de bola parabéns

[@jeanellelange7125]

I love learning these techniques because I love singing so I know what my plans are for tonight. Driving my family and neighbors nuts with practicing. Hopefully I don't hurt someone's ears with my bad singing.😁❤️ Thanks Floor

[@monroreaz2026]

thank you

[@Rosannasfriend]

Great class, thanks!

[@vladcimpeanu]

Spot-on with the format! - every explanation illustrated with a sample from one of your videos :D I think it was exactly what many of us wished to see. If you find any of these questions interesting, I was curious on some subjects, here are a few: 1. Do you get to practice/remember the breathing tempos for a song, at least the more complicated parts, or do you intuitively get the breathing right on the spot when singing? I seem to remember that I was pretty much aware of the phrases to come in the song and had the breath approach somewhat figured out from the repetitions, not sure if you/others do this, with such a vast repertoire. 2. From what I know, our voice sounds a bit different to us, compared to how the others hear it. E.g. maybe lower, or with more vibrato, etc., from person to person. How do you adjust your voice, or do you feel in your case that you need to adjust your voice sometimes in order to produce the exact sound that you want the others to hear, even if for you it sounds different for you? Do ear monitors play a role in this process? 3. Everybody seems to be amazed of how effortless and streamline your transitions are from one style to another, in seconds (they add a lot to how much you convey the energy/message of the lyrics). How difficult it is to do this seamlessly, does it come naturally to you, did it come with the experience, or do you just keep working on a song until you get every second of it perfect? 4. Have you ever surprised yourself with one of your belts? :)) Thanks for the awesome video! I will be watching it again later on :D

[@nastrynful]

Thanks for sharing this with us. Wish You success!

[@Greta3362]

Thank you for this lesson! ❤️ I’d love to hear your take on distorted vocals.

[@sebastian7209]

Another excellent class, you explain very well, I tell you I dedicate myself to auto mechanics I do not sing but I watch your videos and I follow you on the networks, it is good that you help people who want to improve or start singing thank you good weekend 👍🎤💐🇦🇷

[@emiliebouquet9815]

Thank you Floor ! Perfect teacher !

[@kirbyhans5261]

It's so awesome that you can impart so much information to us.... and yet still make us laugh.

[@RonniePeterson]

Such a treat and so informative for people who know so little like myself. Thank you.

[@ezequielbarrera7383]

Que gran cantante! Floor Jansen que talento tan placentero! Existos!

[@horscategorie]

Constantly amazed by everything you do. Thanks for sharing again! These master classes will never make me sound better than a dying frog, but they do help one appreciate the art of singing... Until COVID is gone, this will have to do... Best wishes from the US. :)

[@Marie-Therese1]

Thank you so much for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us, greatly appreciated ❤ Any recommendations of starter songs to try so we can test out the different techniques that we have learnt throughout your classes?

[@dominikrusec4829]

This is Awesome information!!! Thanks Floor!!!!

[@Moniateldus]

Thank you so much for this, Floor! You are amazinhg and an inspiration. Please take care and stay safe. Looking forward for the show in Berlin this year. Love you

[@jettjojohnson3197]

It's just interesting to gain more understanding of the technical side that singer's study and practice. I love music. As a rule I don't sing however there are exceptions, when the bar tender stresses the point its closing time and requires a little help , that's when it becomes that special time, for me to sing polka songs.

[@Thorgrim247]

Always amazing to hear about your vocal techniques. I wish you were around many years ago to pass on this knowledge to some of my singers from the day! I love hearing about your vocal performing, however I am also fascinated by your stage presence and charisma. The way you use your arms and body language to express the emotions of the song and to invite the audience to join in the celebration of the musical experience. It adds so much to the overall performance! Is this something which you learned about in your Musical Theater training? I love it and feel it is one of the extras that sets you apart from the other wonderful vocalists. Also your graceful dance movements which are a performance in itself. I notice that Anneke v G has a similar style and have come to love her as well. Always #1 beautiful lady! It seems you are well on your way to establishing a sound and style for the amazing solo music which may be coming our way very soon! Please don't leave Nightwish too soon. Tuomas and all of us need you for our mental health and well being! No pressure. Just love. 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖🐺🐕🐎🎙🎶😊🤘👑 All the best to Hannes and the precious one.