How To Sing Like Dave Grohl - Friday Quick Tip

[@jorgeeherrera]

What surprises me more about dave grohl even more so than his vocal power is his ability to keep singing like that for 2+ hours per show times 25 years and still HAVE a voice at all. HOW DOES HE DO THIS!?!?

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Hi Jorge, it's really about the technique which I go into a little bit in this video and delve deep more into on some of my other ones. It's really about the compression in the chest and letting as little air out as possible. I use this technique a lot as I do a few Foo's songs in my set and have also been in a Foo's tribute (and currently setting up a refreshed Foo's cover band which we'll launch after Covid restrictions are pulled here for bands in Ireland!) Really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment - thank you! 🤘😎🤘

[@taylorowens3721]

Finally, someone who’s able to explain it in the simplest terms. It’s always too complex and they make it longer then it should be! Thank you so much!

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Thank you Taylor, really appreciate that!!! I try to make things simple and easy to understand, so it's great to know - much appreciated!!! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@brianlim5796]

Mann You Sing Real Nice

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Thank you 🙏🏽😊

[@tylerjohns6251]

This worked I’m not even an experienced singer I’m a shower singer and it worked surprisingly well

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Wow - I love to hear that! I'm so glad to hear it worked for you!!! 😀😀😀💕

[@oliverdolg]

Hello from Russia! This is the best tutorial i have ever seen!

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Hi Oliver, Hello from Dublin Ireland! Thank you for the AMAZING comment! That means the WORLD to me!!! Really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment - thank you! 🤘😎🤘

[@pjguitar15]

I'm 21 and my voice doesn't sound manly at all. 😂 It's hard to sing like Dave Grohl. Thanks for this tutorial anyway

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Hi Philcob, if you practice the chest-voice compression as described you CAN get that Dave Grohl 'growl' sound... it just takes practice! If I can do it, anyone can do it! You have to just BELIEVE you can, and keep practicing!

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Hi Philcob, wow - don't let age hold you back! Keep on working on it and you can get there! Yes, it's hard for *anyone* to sing like Dave Grohl - (unless you're Dave Grohl!!! Haha!) If you keep working on it you will be able to get that chesty growl tone, and while it may be cleaner at first, if you keep working on it will get there! Promise!

[@roybuis7646]

Important: DO NOT MAKE THE DISTORTED/GROWLY SOUND USING YOUR THROAT. Your don't use your throat to create the growl/rasp/distortion. If you do, you're gonna have a bad time. Make sure to have no tension in your throat and you don't strain at all.

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Exactly, Roy you use your 'false chord' for this - there is a specific method I teach in my courses or 1:1 lessons which show you how to use this technique safely and you can sing like this all night every night with no pain or damage! 🤘😎🤘

[@Mike-gz8gy]

Can't wait to try this!

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Can't wait to hear you TRY! Make sure you post a link here so I can check it out!! :)

[@RockYourBestVocals]

HI Michael, did you try it? How did it work out for you? Let me know and maybe even post a link to a video of you trying it! :) 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@hoo9692]

Hi! I’m a boy from Japan! This video helps me a lot...! Keep going!😭🔥

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Hello Goh, thank you for reaching out from Japan - great to hear from you! Arigato!!! Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment!!! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@pedroroncadorlucheti5881]

Instant like + sub! Hahaha Nice vídeo, rock!!

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Much appreciated Pedro! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! 🤘😎🤘

[@jorgeeherrera]

Great video by the way...subscribed at once.

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Hi Jorge, Wow - thank you for subscribing, glad you liked the video! Really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment - thank you! 🤘😎🤘

[@arielanna6691]

Great job you actually sound a lot like him!

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Hey Ariel, thank you for that - I've spent a lot of time practicing in the two Foo cover bands I've been in, so good to know the hard work has paid off - appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment!!! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@caseyjones831]

Its only a singing technique not unique to dave grohl , can you touch upon his unique voice and the chords he sings in that ive never heard before or after foo fighters and probably never will because the way he drifts in and out and between notes is really spectacular and supernatural .

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Hi Casey, yes - all good points, and great request! I will do a more in depth Dave Grohl in the near future as he is one of my favorite singers and one of the nicest guys in the business! Appreciate you for taking the time to watch and comment!!! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@DevrimOdabas]

How does this technique compare loudness wise to your normal singing. When i try to do it there is a huge gap in loudness, is that normal ?

[@RockYourBestVocals]

You can actually do this at reasonably low volume (not as loud as you might think) Using an app called "db" I measured just now... My speaking level is 66db and singing this is aprox 86db

[@DevrimOdabas]

@@RockYourBestVocals Thank you for taking the time to measure it and thank you for your answer🤘

[@danilorg]

But how do I do to get the F#4 in Everlong, Hey Johnny Park, My Hero and from that to higher notes in Best Of You etc.? I've been studying lots of videos about mixed voice, but I only get these notes in head voice, like mickey mouse not so cool. A can sing ok up to an e4, but from that on is very sad. Do you have any tips?

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Hey Danilo! Great question! I totally understand, and it’s all about the breath management really. Suggest booking a 15min consultation on the 1:1 section of my website to discuss (15min consultation so I can better assess what’s happening) Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@pokedarkraicr]

neighbors called the cops :/

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Hey Julián, they are ALWAYS calling the cops on me - hahah! 😂 Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!!! 🤘😎🤘

[@bilgesuunalan6423]

Greetings from Turkey! Thats the fucking best video about Dave's technique, in youtube... Tnx so much. It's only compression, isn't it? Ican't do it. Pleaseee more information

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Greetings! Thank you so much for watching and the lovely comment! YES, it is only compression really, and YES, you can do it too! Try holding your breathe and ‘bearing down’ on your chest (the pressure is felt in your chest cavity)... I’ll do another video on it to explain better this week just for you! 😊👍🏼

[@bilgesuunalan6423]

@@RockYourBestVocals Im so excited !! Thank you so much 🤘🏼

[@RockYourBestVocals]

@@bilgesuunalan6423 My Pleasure, Thank YOU for watching and commenting - I'm about to upload the follow-on, I hope it helps! If not, I will try to do better and if necessary maybe a skype lesson would help... let me know, as I KNOW you can do it and I'm excited to see you try - so get uploading and let me know! :)

[@RockYourBestVocals]

@@bilgesuunalan6423 Here you go - I hope it helps you do get the trick to compress (and I hope I pronounced your name right!) Have a great weekend! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmq6e2CBitGsd6M

[@madmindofmitch]

im enjoying this because it does sound like him but im pretty sure this dude is baked out of his mind lol

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Hey Mitch, thanks (I think) - LOL! 🤣 Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!!! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@MsAndry23]

why when I try to sing with distortion using compression NOTHING happens. the only thing that can happen is strain

[@RockYourBestVocals]

I'm not sure - can you please clarify "NOTHING"? Do you mean no sound comes out? There should be no strain in your throat/vocal area... think of trying to deadlift a REALLY heavy weight... you hold your breath and (letting out as little air as possible) make a grunting sound... remember to push ONLY with your abdomen (keep it tight when you push out the LEAST air you can to make the sound)... let me know if that helps! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!!! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@MsAndry23]

@@RockYourBestVocals no. I start sing clean, than add compression. But sound stay clean, without dist

[@MsAndry23]

@@RockYourBestVocals now I will write a comment under another video, where I will describe another course of events

[@ivanfloresherrera9301]

How do I do this without hurting my throat? :(

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Hi Ivan, this is kindof an advanced technique but I can teach anyone to do this without hurting their voice - would be so thrilled to work with you on this, because avoiding pain is one of my specialties over my 30plus years of singing professionally (in order to sing night after night without pain or vocal loss). Consider booking a private session so we can prevent pain for you! Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment!!! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@timewastertoasterman6736]

You actually sound a little like him

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Thank you! I’ve had a couple of Foo cover bands so I’ve spent a lot of time trying to perfect the “Grohl sound” 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@timewastertoasterman6736]

@@RockYourBestVocals awesome

[@timewastertoasterman6736]

@@RockYourBestVocals I can tell the difference between vocal coaches that know his strategy but haven’t had as much practise trying to sound like him and you who has, it’s kinda cool how you can sound like other people as well, eg: Corey Taylor and a few more

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Wow - I really appreciate that... I've spent most of my life goofing off mimic-ing sounds and voices, so that means a lot to me.... I think we can learn a LOT about our own voices by trying to sound like different singers, etc... Again, thank you for taking the time to watch and comment!!! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@timewastertoasterman6736]

@@RockYourBestVocals you’re welcome