How low can you go? GUTTURALS, GROWLS, & GURGLES

[@jacobtridef48]

I’ve been screaming for 6 years and took a year break, and this vid actually helped me find my old lows back again.

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

Tride that’s awesome! We are so glad to hear it 😊

[@vicemonroe8540]

How old are you?

[@christophersalazar2825]

Dude same! I was screaming when I was like 15 and stopped when I hit 20 but found the motivation again and inspiration now I’m 22 trying to get what I use to have lol he’s been a huge help!

[@sulkissulking]

@@christophersalazar2825 in the same exact boat lmao

[@jboggs747]

The Bob Ross of metal screams!! I love it thanks I am brand new to this and driving my wife nuts.

[@TheWanderingCheetahCam]

Your screams are SOOOO perfect 😭 you have a great talking pitch too

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

Thank you! 🤘😁

[@L0CV5T]

The talk- how to go so low you are a demon... The scene- S E R E N I T Y

[@dragulia_venaro]

I decided to comment on stranger's empty likes now you have one :v

[@L0CV5T]

@@dragulia_venaro thank you

[@dragulia_venaro]

@@L0CV5T I also subs to your channel btw, eh, nevermind peace!

[@L0CV5T]

@@dragulia_venaro No problem. Thanks

[@cobalt._.27]

M O N T A N A

[@justondement4458]

I’ve been screaming for two years and you have legit helped me with my growls and gutterals. I’ve been struggling with them and you sound amazing. You got yourself a new subscriber

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

🔥🔥 thanks for checking it out! Glad the content is helping you!

[@plaguebearermetal]

So I used to be a metal vocalist, a pretty good one as a kid, but I managed to force myself into a bad situation where I damaged my throat in some manner. 10 years later I've always wanted to go back, but I clearly have a mental block. I'm a teacher now and so I speak all day every day for a living, so I can't risk my voice, but man oh man I miss this so badly. I'm heavily considering some singing lessons to regain control and stop the mental block because nothing compares to doing metal vocals in terms of catharsis. Brilliant video man.

[@djabthrash]

go for it man

[@bmxriderforlife1234]

Same for me basically. I can still do a few tricks but nothing like I used to. Singing lessons seems to be our best route. I lost my singing skills a bit too. Used to do some raspy singing and got scared I'd blow my voice again.

[@reelikapedak9301]

I stopped for 10 years, after a month or two I am slowly getting used to singing and screaming again

[@dominicchristoph]

I don't know how you still haven't blown up like crazy man! In my opinion it doesn't get any better than this. Well done Sir David, well done!

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

Unfortunately, it’s all about hitting the algorithm exactly right and we just haven’t had that video happen yet. For now all we can do is continue to make content we feel like people need or would be interested in and promote it and hope it happens soon! We appreciate your support as always!

[@REDDeadFishy]

@@ExtremeVocalInstitute You could cover a song like this, it would increase the clicks and interest from non-metal heads too kzbin.info/www/bejne/mavFkHaQm7yepZo

[@gerardoneri4216]

You're like a yoga guru, but for harsh vocals. Lol

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

😂😂 oddly enough this isn’t the first time that’s been said! Thanks for watching 😊

[@metalvox89]

Hahah and his decor definitely helps with that energy and vibe hahah

[@cognitivedisruption5375]

Well put 🤘

[@zackserakowski5379]

I’ve literally never heard something more accurate in my life

[@-OokySpooky-]

Technically gutturals and throat singing are in the same branch of vocals so 🤷 think about that next time you hear monks chanting Om and prayers lol

[@Valstein0]

This really helped me loosen up so my lows stopped sounding like a wheezing old man.

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

Hell yeah! Glad to hear it 😊

[@jacoballison4083]

People don't realize what it takes to do these types of vocals and he lays it down quite well. Good job sir!

[@metalvox89]

I’ve been doing vocals for 15 or so years. False chord is my area of expertise and I’ve gotten great control over it (self taught). I didn’t find out it was a false chord til more recent years. The fry scream is what would confuse me the most and it’s a style I haven’t really put effort into learning. I’m confident I can learn it... however, when I do try it, it doesn’t really come out the way I want it to and I struggle with it. My guitarist does them well but I haven’t bothered asking him to teach me haha. I’ll be honest I do want to learn it now after watching your videos and I can see how it can become useful in our music.

[@djabthrash]

feel you ;)

[@jomomma8261]

Check out riffshop on KZbin he has great tutorials

[@FabianRWhite]

Accidentally added this to my ASMR playlist. This video is incredible. Your knowledge and ability to explain is really amazing.

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

😂 amazing. And thank you so much!

[@mrshrooms3980]

4:32 moment of appreciation for how well he transitioned from a low to a soft speaking voice 😂

[@lrballistics]

Always been a high, goblin-esque screamer like Dickie Allen/Will Ramos. You've helped me so much with unlocking my lows, and tbh you've gotten me closer to unlocking false chord screams than anyone else. Thank you so much for putting out content like this for free man. Means more than you might think

[@davidruiz1964]

I started to learn how to scream about a month ago and I wouldn't be improving as much I am without you. You go into so much detail and I absolutely love it. So thank you so much and keep it up!!!!

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

That’s awesome to hear! 🤘 Hope you’re having fun with it!

[@mrshrooms3980]

This dude has the best vocal tutorial videos In the world

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

We appreciate that, thank you 😊

[@chrispysaid]

This dude is crazy skilled with singing, screaming, and speaking at 0.75x playback speed, very impressive

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

Hi! David speaks slowly so he is clear since in person he tends to talk at 10 million mph and for someone who is new to the topic and perhaps taking notes or English isn’t their first language, speaking too quickly can be overwhelming! Hope you’re enjoying the content - Rilee (co-owner)

[@zoardkozelka8713]

@@ExtremeVocalInstitute And thats one reason why he is my favourite vocal teacher😃

[@J1Nflo]

Dude you're a god send for vocalists. Thank you for this

[@DMM-cv5fh]

Imagine being an alien race the size of a fruit fly sitting on the wall of everyone watching this video as they growl like some bizarre monster.

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

Of all the things that happen on this planet, that’s probably not the weirdest 😅

[@Duckington]

I am always such a big fan of your videos. You are a brilliant vocalist and it's refreshing to hear a different point of view compared to a lot of tutorials floating around the internet. They are insightful, well put together, direct, and I always get something out of them. Keep them coming!

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

Thank you so much! Feedback like this is so appreciated. We're working hard to put out useful and informative videos so reading things like this really makes a difference. Thanks for watching 🤘🏽

[@badw01f23]

Thank you for the specific techniques and not being click bait that only gives vague info that don't actually help you achieve your goals. Ive heard so much "if it hurts don't do it", "don't force it", "invest in some lessons", "do some research". like bih, what do you think im doing? I came for a lesson, not only tips on what not to do 🙄

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

Glad you’re enjoying the content! We strive to provide content that is helpful to as many people as possible 😊 We definitely do also recommend that people take lessons, this is not one-size-fits-all information and for a lot of people, they still need additional work to get to where they want to be but we’re glad that people are getting a lot out of these videos! Thanks for watching!

[@ronlachica7535]

Explained expertly based on his ability and his experiences as heavy metal singer.. I can say he is an expert with his on creation without any taking a shot to anybody in the yt screamers. Very very good man.

[@xanderconnolly9395]

I wish I found this three years ago learning this stuff on your own is so hard with all the muscles mouth shape and tounge placement vibrations and learning how to not hurt yourself can't wait till Saturday to learn more

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

Xander Connolly it is difficult! There’s been a lot of misinformation and conflicting information out there as well which makes things even more complicated. It’s never too late to revisit the basics and build a foundation for yourself! Looking forward to having you join us on Saturday! 🤘

[@kaylasings8122]

CAttle decapatiation sweater... LOVE IT !

[@KNOTStudios]

This is the video that people who want to start screaming MUST see. Congrats man! You're a legend

[@shivambhardwaj9439]

i genuinely thank this channel, learnt to fry and false chord both in just 2 months

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

so stoked to hear this! glad you found us!

[@shivambhardwaj9439]

@@ExtremeVocalInstitute thank you so much!!

[@AlienInvasionDefenceSystem]

You seem so logical and healthy in the way you teach. Thank you!! I’m trying to learn. Sub’d!

[@xSilentKhaosx]

This was actually fantastic and convinced me to check out the rest of the channel. I want to start learning how to use my voice and I THIINK I just found the person I want to learn from!

[@Xiorx71]

This is literally the best metal vocal "how-to" video I have seen. This provides ALL the tools to improve. Based on the premises in this video alone I have clear direction and focus for my practices now. Thank you

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

appreciate the kind words 🙏🏽

[@timothyloew914]

Like not just sayin this but the mouth transition part is what actually got me. I was trying way to hard with my throat vs using shapes with the same power. I was reaching way to much for something that was already there and just needed actual power, not some forced lower tone. You my sir deserve more credit for sure. You explain things for people to get on the fly

[@joris_m]

10:12 omg insane ! Hello from France, i can't wait to see more new videos ! :)

[@LadyAxe13]

You and Aliki are the BEST vocal coaches for me! You explain it so simply and focus on the origin of the growl.

[@BrianWright-mi3lc]

Sometimes I watch this video just to watch it. It's one of the best things I've ever seen and so relaxing.

[@badw01f23]

This is by far the most helpful and educated video on metal screams ever!

[@Ha-fh1ds]

please add Indonesian subtitles, I don't understand a little, this is the best channel that teaches how to scream, please add Indonesian subtitles

[@WolfSpiritOutdoors]

This is absolutely amazing been screaming since the mid 90s and am just now starting to unlock my potential. 48 and still screaming metal. Thanks brother ❤

[@perzeusliad9924]

it all makes sense. Will Ramos is a really great example. Thank you EVI!

[@skepticalbystander]

Your personality is super inviting, you were meant for this brotha! Cheers!!!

[@madwolf4070]

Best Vocalist Teacher on YT NO CAP

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

Thank you very much!

[@4myeyesonly]

You scream so effortlessly and your technique is so smooth, loved this video. Thank you!

[@BrodiemanAXT]

The fact that you give this level of knowledge for free is mind blowing. Very appreciated

[@DarraKummitus666]

I've been doing growls since about 2006, and these videos of yours have really helped me get a bit more variation to my screams! You never stop learning 😉

[@mobilemetal4554]

I’m just getting into doing vocals and this helps a lot! Thanks!

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

So glad to hear it! 😊

[@Meleena2218]

i got here from watching arch enemy and now i can't stop watching these videos lol I'm a woman and i have little upper note registers and feel a lot more comfortable with the growls and lower tones so now i want to properly learn how to fry scream and do growls and gurgles lol

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

Hell yeah! 😁 Glad you’re enjoying the content

[@troublestarter6591]

Your way of explaining - and showing - how you can achieve these vocals through this way is amazing man. This is the perfect teacher kind of explaining! I'm gonna try this out and see where I can get in the oncoming months/years/whatever it takes to gradually gain experience in this. I'll probably be often rewatching your videos!

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

Hell yeah! Glad you’re enjoying the content, we so appreciate the kind words. If you’re looking for something more in-depth check out our EVI Now program, it’s essentially our KZbin channel but gets into more of the nitty gritty details! You can learn more about that here: extremevocalinstitute.com/evi-now Good luck on your vocal journey!

[@alexandermich6746]

I started screaming a week and a half ago and my sound has already evolved thanks to your vids. You are an amazing teacher my guy! Keep them coming! I already subscribed🤘

[@wanderershideout]

I just watched your video & I could easily unlock False Chord screams. One of my problems is I can't do False Chord without straining my voice. And I can't keep them quiet. Your explanations are just amazing. Can't thank you enough!!! NB - I can't believe your channel isn't big yet. Such great contents.

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

So happy to hear that! Glad you found the information useful. As far as the size of our channel we only recently started using it consistently and we so appreciate the amount it’s grown in a short time! 😊

[@wanderershideout]

I'm pretty sure the channel will get big if you keep the pace for another few months. 😁🤘

[@bethmnn712]

my favorite singing will always be deep guttural growls, just wish more music had happier lyrics alongside it. It can go well with almost any instrument

[@jaredarogante4985]

I've been screaming for 2 years and some of your videos help me how to improve my vocals, especially on how to scream like Cj McMahon

[@hughjanus6041]

Great teacher. Best vocal coach I've seen. Nice guy too 👍

[@more64store87]

Very underrated video.

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@eternalwizard776]

This is going to be so helpful! I’m a fry screamer and have been trying forever to get those pitchless false chord screams. I can’t seem to get it to save my life but I think will help with the other stuff I’ve been watching :)

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

These screams are still very pitch based, they’re just very distorted. What you’re hearing is more distortion than true tone behind what’s going on. Without that true tone there wouldn’t be as much depth to the sound. The vocal cords are engaged and involved therefore there is always going to be some small amount of true tone or pitch present.

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

Glad you think the video will be helpful! Good luck in your practicing!

[@randomazn420]

This man is incredible. What a damn good vocal coach

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

Thank you! 🙏

[@atypeandshadow]

EVI Now goes into this much more in depth and has nuanced exercises to learn how to essentially use a higher note voice.

[@littlealex5140]

This video was really helpful!! I was so confused why I couldn't get the tone I was looking for but now I think I can actually start working my way towards my goal!

[@Reapertheripper469]

Was screaming for a long time. But I quitted cuz I always did it wrong. Today my vocals are sick as fuck. You're a part of it. Thanks!

[@bobdole5371]

This is without a doubt the most helpful video on the subject I've found. You're a very good teacher.

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

Thank you so much for the kind words!!

[@Acid-B]

Great! You speak right from my soul!

[@Akhin]

Holy shit, best guttural vocals lessons I've ever seen

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

Hell yeah, thanks for watching 🙌

[@PasiviN]

Very first demonstration of ahhhhh.h.h.e.reeeeeeeerhhhh and instantly able to project a comfortable range now without hurting my throat. Subscribing for sure

[@appaguy]

Congrats on 80,000! I'm starting my extreme vocal journey today after putting it off for years. Thank you!

[@kaiserbrutus730]

I would really like to hear David covering Slaughter To Prevail - Demolisher, I'm very curious.

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

Not a full cover but here’s David’s breakdown of the Alex Terrible sound! vm.tiktok.com/ZMJK1kacw/

[@djabthrash]

@@ExtremeVocalInstitute So good ! Great demo of mixing false cord and vocal cord at the same time btw. Is this what Corey Taylor from SLIPKNOT was doing during the IOWA era or is it something else (pure vocal cord with distortion, pushed to the max) ?

[@nemesyssss]

@@djabthrash he was just thrashing his voice by yelling while pushing everything the hardest he could. In the Iowa era tho a lot of people miss this detail that kind of differentiate this voice from the other albums is the "desperation" in his voice, the small moans at the end of certain words etc. I recommend watching Chris Liepe's video on the Iowa sound

[@djabthrash]

@@nemesyssss Gotcha, actually found more about the subject after i posted that comment above. Found Chris Liepe's video semi helpful. I also found a guy (on the /r/ screaming Discord server) who sounds almost identical to Corey (even his speaking voice), that's crazy.

[@firkinja]

In vocal school, learned this in my vocal pedagogy class. Basically, every single note creates a group of overtones individual to each person based on the exact shape of their mouth (where we derive the terms “timbre” or “color”). By changing the mouth shape, we change which overtones are accentuated in our sound. This is where we can derive light and dark vowels from. The lighter vowels are vowels where higher overtones are accentuated and lower overtones are dampened, and the opposite is true for darker vowels. In the context of distortion, “lower” screams are created by changing the mouth shape to that of a “dark vowel,” where lower overtones are accentuated and higher ones are dampened, and again, the opposite is true for “higher” screams. The action of the parts creating the initial vibrations (vocal folds and false cords) never changes, only the shape of the space. Hope this makes sense to everyone! Distortion is frowned upon in classical singing school, but I love metal so I’m learning as much as possible about it. David’s a true king ❤️

[@Sam-uu2nx]

I can't wait til I get a car so i can practice in private lmao my neighbors are probably confused when they go out back

[@THEedcbb3]

literally Michael from Vsauce for metal vocal's....even got a similar voice/speech

[@aliveanew2272]

Literally the best video I've ever seen for harsh vocals. You're helping me to really unlock my lower register. I typically use a version of Fry scream as my go to and while my mids and high are pretty solid, the lower register needs work and I'm excited to try these techniques because it makes a lot of sense. Excellent video!!

[@weemankyle]

As soon as I thought I was getting good at vocals I found this channe and realizedi still have a ways to go. I will he binging your context for a few weeks I can tell already. Thank you so much for all the helpful info

[@eigenstatezero]

Cool! I am a brutforce-guy, trying to get better. Very helpfull.

[@williamtomlinson4322]

I love your style, that explanation was really intuitive.

[@julianthegreat4995]

I really appreciate your videos. You talk About everything we need to keep in mind plus you give us an inside vision about how things work. Sadly ive no idea of my vocal range and everytime i Scream, my throat starts tensing up even ir i try not to.

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

Practice makes progress! Keep at it 😊

[@markith666]

I love your videos. I have been doing vocals for 10 years and still learn new stuff from you!

[@MyToasterIsMoist]

One of the best vids I’ve seen demonstrating gutturals - solid stuff!

[@carlosgp9000]

Thanks for this excellent tutorial

[@kastern84]

I like how you calmly dismantle and display all the goodies that ultimately, become the sound of guts exploding from an orifice of the devils choosing. But with your mouth. Good shit.

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

Thanks... I think? 😂But for real, we appreciate it. Thanks for watching!

[@kastern84]

@@ExtremeVocalInstitute I love your videos man. You know how to explain a fairly abstract sensation and put it into simple terms and practices. I tell you this much, my morning yawn has turned into a lions roar.

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

@@kastern84 glad to know that it's helpful!

[@Celatra]

for the first minute i need to add something. where your screaming range will land depends more so on where your chest register is, rather than your entire range. I have a 4 octave vocal range, but my chest register is from C#2-F4, after that it's all mixing and if i try to push my highs past E4 i hurt my voice. the range i use vocally is actually small for growling, but with modulation (shaping my mouth and changing vowels) i can make it sound wider than what it is.

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

That sounds like an issue with balancing in the higher register. Check out our video on unlocking high screams. You’re right that changing the mouth shape/vowels can absolutely help expand the range though!

[@Celatra]

@@ExtremeVocalInstitute thanks, will do!

[@djabthrash]

So you're saying that past a certain point (note) you can still do cleans but screaming gets difficult ? Struggling with this atm, so i'm very interested in this and gonna look up the EVI on high screaming too.

[@Celatra]

@@djabthrash i can but the Quality goes down and i cant sustain it. That point is exactly a C#4. Anything below B3 i can easily sustain for 10 or more seconds while screaming

[@djabthrash]

@@Celatra I think it's normal. Just keep practicing and take care of your voice and i'm pretty sure you'll be able to go a few semitones up more with time.

[@vdl3984]

This is my favourite video of yours. Congrats on 80k!

[@robertcristian9511]

I can do it! Well..not exactly that well :)) , but consiering that I've been practicing on my own for like.. 1 month, while trying to sound like Corey Taylor, I'm really gratful with what I have achived so far. Your vids are so, so good, sir! Your explantions are so complex, and yet..so easy to understand, and nobody does that tbh. I'm glad I've found you!

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

Hell yeah! Practice makes progress! 😊 Thank you so much for the kind words, we appreciate it. We try to break things down so everyone can understand! Keep up the hard work!

[@jacobemerson4749]

I would very much like to see a video about False Chord lows vs Fry lows, because I put a lot of fry into my lows, and the way I've always described fry screams when trying to help other people learn is "youre tightening your vocal chords to create passive walls to push air up and out," which is of course contrary to the open throat technique, which I believe you personally implement into your False and Fry low screams, if I'm not mistaken. I just don't understand how. My lows still have that "car screech" fry sound, which is cool for highs, but I want my lows to have more depth and power.

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

That’s definitely something we can touch on in future videos. If you’re interested we have an entire course on low screams as part of our EVI Now program which covers exactly what you’re talking about here! You can learn more about that at extremevocalinstitute.com/evi-now

[@djabthrash]

Such a great video. So many takeaways : yawn/operatic sound, pharynx, etc

[@federiconahuelgarcete3871]

tu explicación me relaja muchísimo,algo que cuesta al momento de hacer el cover o interpretar una canción de este genero en vivo, entiendo el 90% de lo que dices y me dan ganas de empezar de 0 con los false y fry, saludos! i see just relaxed all technique and keep trying! Thank you so much!

[@frodokhunt]

I've done this for over 10 years now , not even a quarter of the way through this video and I already approve ! I may have a new favourite KZbin vocalist ;) \m/ ya beast !

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

Hell yeah, thanks for the kind words! 🙌

[@noknownthrone2487]

Dude, where have you been all my life? I spent a good 8 years of my youth in different bands screaming my throat out. Experimenting with blowing my voice up for days at a time to know what NOT to do... haha. Kinda not funny though.. now looking back. I'm just getting into creating music again, and what a perfect timing. You also have an incredible voice to listen to just for speaking, and your screams are excellent. Thank you for sharing this knowledge, you literally blew my mind.

[@TruthSurge]

3:39 if you had kept that tone for the whole sentence... then sprouted werewolf hair all over.... man.... I would have been scared. hehe

[@galvantapiajesusrey3215]

Wow, that was a really good video, perfectly explained ;D By the way, I loved the Cattle Decapitation's sweatshirt 🤘

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

Jesus Galvan thanks for watching! Glad you found it useful 🤘

[@nulevelstudios4865]

This was awesome. Thank you. I’ve screamed for years and this brought up some awesome tactics to approach different tones and reaches.

[@ristenkandrach1300]

1.25x speed you’re welcome

[@Theonly_Onyx]

@@ristenkandrach1300 why

[@steelyemry9612]

incredible! A friend just showed me the channel and im hooked! Absolutely amazing work. thank you!

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

awesome! glad you’re enjoying the content!

[@joshua_kelly_lyngdoh]

I love this institution... Momma u shouldn't have sent me to these types of institute instead of school since childhood...

[@Miwakonceitual]

Thx dude, this tuto is really useful 💪

[@blacksunshine099]

I'm definitely learning something from this video.

[@deanosphenos7960]

I can sing & scream but I need those MONSTER LOWS....?

[@kascott1982]

This made so much more sense watched tutorial after tutorial and this is the only one that makes sense I can sing and know what shapes and all that is im now exploring metal vocals thanks

[@mightymontymain4604]

i started practicing vocals yesterday and your videos have helped so much, keep up the amazing work!

[@comicdragoon]

Subscribed and liking everything in both senses of the phrase! You're an amazingly soothing instructor and have monstrously amazing harsh vocals. I've been working on developing my lows. You've demystified tons. Will be looking into EVI and private lessons for sure.

[@juliusbushiv2904]

You have a gift for teaching man. Really dope voice as well Very well done man.

[@davidchavers2956]

This guy is a legend

[@TheGoddamnBareBear666]

Lmao at around 7:38, ya made me yawn while talking about yawning. Perfect explanation of creating resonance from within.

[@zoolothman3609]

wow. amazing how u break things down!

[@alexax3888]

I deeply love your videos ♥️ thank you

[@jj-iv3gr]

God damn I love the vibrato in your voice