How to sing Riffs and Runs - ANYBODY can get this! Part 2

[@CherylPorterVocalCoach]

you're amazing!!!!!

[@josiannesilvacunha5754]

I went here becouse you mentioned him in one of yours vídeos. He is fantastic, thank you! 😘

[@Marleyquinnspins]

Yes he is

[@KIZZIbeatz]

Hi!! I watch your vids and you are an amazing vocal coach! Immediately when I saw his method I understood it!!

[@theacarpenter6379]

As amazing as you are doll 😘

[@joveng.songwriter]

Idol ❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@kfiz5125]

move over Beyonce, I'm coming for yo ass... don't come for me y'all I'm just playing I love her.

[@allyssaearly-mccullom4964]

Kfiz dead😭😂

[@Prxncessgang]

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[@thek.a2724]

😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ShebrewQueen]

I just cracked th up!!!!! 😂 😂 😂

[@kwatoniazakiyyahanderson8091]

Lol

[@Halocene]

So my problems within my runs are that I can't hit the notes fast enough. I can easily predict the next notes within the additional tiers on a slower level, but when I try to speed it up, the notes blur together. What should I be doing to improve the separation between my notes?

[@jessdossantos8747]

Halocene break the riff down and practice it realllll slow. once you can hit them perfectly at a steady tempo, speed it up little by little. it's like a drummer. you're not born with crazy chops, you have to build them up. start slow

[@martinngina95]

Halocene I have this same exact problem drives me nuts. I try to snap my fingers slowly first to get it and then fast while I'm practicing.

[@katysmith1641]

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[@FlyingHat]

Just keep practicing the same riff a capela over and over until it's viable. Start by doing it at the fastest speed you can do successfully, and gradually speed it up. Practice every speed step until it's clear, and speed up until you reach normal speed. Then do it with the singer/the song until you're smiling because of success. You should probably be able to do it within a full day or in the course of a week at most.

[@novtfnz]

cool!

[@buggld]

You sing with so much soul even when giving examples...

[@tamilynngsu01]

See what I did there? I love when he says that

[@bornajesusfreak]

😊

[@andreareyes8291]

tamilynngsu01 .

[@morgan.bullock]

and “see how that works”

[@MissRandomComment]

I was like yes daddy we see what you did there

[@Tonymcd274]

Hell yea I was hella impressed. Breaking down the practice of how the vocalist practice there riffs before a performance to get warmed up with scales and these pentatonic riffs

[@ErinMay]

you're literally the only person who explains it well enough to understand. thank you so much cx

[@nettarenee]

Oh my GOD. I'm sitting here tripping for real, sir. LOL I've played keyboard my whole life. I've stayed basic. I'm good at math. But who knew, math AND music together would teach me Riffs and Runs???!!! lol

[@OthO67]

So... About those Jacksons! Someone famous said, "Music is math."

[@herewego9939]

Sorry but counting is considered math? 🤣🤣🤣

[@LKMelodies93]

This guy is really good..been looking for vocal mentor..i think i just found one

[@nitorious8375]

So, I’ve been doing these exercises for 2 months straight almost every day and I’ve got so much better. I was struggling heavily with part 1 but now I do it effortlessly and I can almost complete part 2 smoothly as well. It’s worth it everyone, commit yourself and do it!

[@MomoThePoet]

That run at 2:33 was so Tank it almost hurt. 😩 It also makes so much sense which is great.

[@Mo-kq6dl]

Please dont go

[@ketsiacardona2222]

One tier: 0:44 with numbers 0:54 with style Two tiers: 1:03 with numbers 1:09 with style Another tier: 1:18 with numbers 1:25 with style More tiers: 1:37 Minor pentatonic: 1:49 1:58 with tier 2:06 with 2 tiers

[@junjunliang9180]

Thanks!

[@КатринИв-п2е]

Thank you!💝

[@havilavi472]

Thanks

[@goofy2715]

i did most of them perfectly. ( im 12, and a proud black kid. and at first i sounded like a dying mouse. )

[@ketsiacardona2222]

@@goofy2715 Keep practicing. You will get better in time. Check out his other videos as well, follow him on Instagram and go to his lives to practice too. 🤗👍🏼

[@weberhythmproductionsllc2530]

You sir, have truly cracked the code.There are many sites and tutorials about riffing, some of them are quite informative. But there is no other site on the entire internet that does what your does. No one else has explained where riffs come from or how they are generated. Your triangle really is a work of genius. I didn't get it at first until you talked about the basic riff vocabulary and the riffs associated with different genres. Then you combined the basic riffes to create longer riffs. No one else has developed a system that internalizes the riff vocabulary, that sir is revolutionary!! And your vocals are no joke! Thanks again my brother.

[@PaulMcKayONEvoice]

WeBe Rhythm bro, you totally get me! Few understand what it is that I'm doing, but you GET IT brother! Thanks for the messages! Ill try to add you on Facebook!

[@poczubekradosny5943]

@YesSirNoMam so what do you think about it after all this practice? Did you really done that hour a day? What are your honest thoughts?

[@glenbutler9611]

What I like most about your coaching is your practice with the notes matches the practice singing.. some coaches will play out the notes but the vocal sound totally different than the musical notes😊

[@corystajduhar]

Your voice is so melodic. Beautiful and smooth! I'm loving these lessons.

[@roxannemapache826]

Literally cannot sing to save my life but I'm addicted to watching your videos. Your voice is so angelic and beautiful. Identical to Sam Smith ❤

[@PaulMcKayONEvoice]

Hey Roxanne, If you ever have to save your life by singing... holler at me! Thanks for the compliment!

[@roxannemapache826]

+PaulMckayONEvoice They say every voice can be trained to an degree but I have come to terms with the fact that I will never be able to sing. But I love hearing beautiful voices. You're amazing!

[@302Notary-fingerprintboss]

Roxanne Mapache ... yasss gurl! I wonder how many of us vocal less singers are watching these threads... my riffs sound more like RIPS... "WTH are you tearing up in there besides my eardrums" says anyone within earshot 😂😂😂

[@orainefoster8715]

To be honest i stopped singing from high school and i cant seem to be able to sing like i use to and i gave up but this video taught me something and i'm willing to start practicing again

[@29jaimeq]

I sound like a dying cat.

[@annl1847]

messyhero I sound like a dying llama. Can relate.

[@reneemims8278]

Hahahahhahahahhahahahha

[@siewesh1584]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣lmao

[@amazingjay6044]

😂😂😂

[@kimmyjentie5460]

😂😂😂😂

[@jarrodpairgin6886]

As a singer who has never really had strong runs, I'm excited to work this into my craft. I'm gonna use it to practice guitar scales too. 2 bird 1 stone kinda thing lol

[@ketsiacardona2222]

First Tier 0:43 with numbers 0:53 with style Second Tier 1:03 with numbers 1:09 with style Third Tier 1:17 with numbers 1:25 with style

[@КатринИв-п2е]

Thank you !👍

[@rominarahbar2011]

Thank you!

[@alexandriaedwards2940]

I never subscribed so quick😂😂😂

[@leeinmanChosen]

alexandria edwards Ikr! I was so inspired I left skid marks while typing.

[@AVibeCalledFRESH]

I swear I did too lmao

[@isabelbazan7914]

Same here!

[@SynGamingg]

alexandria edwards SAME! I JUST DID MY RUNS

[@nn5774]

SAMEE

[@BaileyAllen14]

If you've ever done the solfège game where you go Do, Do-Re-Do, Do-Re-Mi-Re-Do etc, it's exactly this. It helped me to do that exercise and to help me to understand this video.

[@marcusalzaga5173]

This is another good video, I like how you continue with riffs and runs. Like different levels, well done

[@cbrat59]

This would be awesome if I could count :-\

[@arushichandra]

OMG SAME

[@WinxMemberBloom1]

+cherry59 ikr

[@asianaestar]

accidentally disliked it. From laughing too hard. I'm shaking. SAME^

[@IbbyVK]

this guy can hit notes higher than my IQ fml

[@GabrielaMercedesG]

Thank you soooooo much!! I've been wondering how artists like Tori Kelly break their riffs and runs down. This makes perfect sense. You have such a unique view on vocal work and you are an amazing singer. I will definitely be buying your DVDs

[@Rankiiaox3]

Hey, You're a great a teacher. God bless you so much I wish you the best of the best mate.

[@PaulMcKayONEvoice]

Isaiah Adrian Fernandez Thanks Isaiah! I appreciate that. I wish you the same!

[@JoseRodriguez-gq7qg]

by using this technique, I've been able to add a soulful tone to my voice!

[@nelltatts]

Paul, you are very cool teacher! I love you so much! Now I can sing riffs and runs perfectly! Thank you^^ Your voice very beautiful, I really like it:)

[@Jarinnedejong]

1:44 I remember that night I just might regret that night for the rest of my days (any Hamilton fans around here?)

[@spxxky7364]

OMG

[@sippdakidd3477]

Thought i was the only one 😂

[@anne_bckmnn]

Omg

[@dominiquerodriguez5571]

Yassss 😂😂

[@existenceispain9932]

I WAS THINKING OF SATISFIED TOO

[@lavendaire]

thank you

[@markthomas3026]

I was told I could not sing from a tender age. however when I started to tune my mind and tune out the negativity I realized I had a good voice and so I started to teach myself using KZbin and this video is by far the best at teaching me runs thank you very much Paul it has helped a lot can't wait to try it out... gonna keep practicing though. Peace!

[@dom.your.demons]

I've always felt like the quality of my voice was nice, but to an extent that I was incompetent because I couldn't do a run. the vid is interesting! hope I nail it

[@iplay7816]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but these exercises can also help increase your vocal range right?

[@biancagoodman860]

Yes if u take your time, don't strain. Know where to put your voice when going through octaves ( chest,mix/mask,head) Madeline Harvey's videos would be great for exploring and expanding range. Since watching her I've discovered I can go from a D3 to a G6 without straining. I just need to tune it up on the high end ☺️

[@weauxisme]

Your ACCURACY ugh so goooooooddd

[@AuraEsteem]

YOUR VIDEOS WORKED. I’m laying in bed practicing and instead of trying to over complicate things I just sing the notes and just sped them up, The hard part can be putting it into an everyday song like something by Beyoncé 😭

[@lamonicayoung2246]

thanks paul McKay I been trying to find a teacher like you to get my vocals back on track love it and thanks again

[@Coqui-Media]

This is so good for ALL musicians including vocalists. Guitarists, Bassists, Keyboard players, Sax, Trumpet ... literally every instrument on the spectrum can benefit from such info. I teach this stuff to my students here in the UK and it always hits the spot ... particularly when one starts introducing passing sharps n flats on the way e.g. minor 3rd on the way to the major or flatted 5th on the way to the 5th .... maybe even a raised 5th on the way to a possible 6th ;-)

[@qabasak]

Your voice is beautiful! 😍

[@truthnexcess3711]

This dude is BRILLIANT! I wish him EXTREME success!

[@kekosama]

I just want to say "WOW". I sing with runs and riffs already, but wanted to do better. The way you broke it down was so simple, but very impactful. Thank you for this.

[@DellyDiorr]

I literally am so shocked that there’s actual steps and you can explain it and it ISNT just random singing lmaoo this makes me so happy

[@diegoansuini]

Thank u Paul! Hug from Mendoza, Argentina!

[@rickybyrum6214]

Fantastic

[@butterflytoni]

I’ve been following you for years and it just so happens you popped up on my screen... Thankyou so much for your time and information!

[@rodneywaynejackson]

You have a gift to make the listener feel as if you are instructing them and them only thank you for making me feel that way it makes me want to be a better vocalist and artist sincerely!

[@missread5932]

your voice is illuminous like the sunshine, thanx for the encouragement

[@kristi94]

Came here for the practise, stayed for the good explanation and for the voice!!!! Lovely!!

[@NaradaMalawau]

mind blown! 😁 thanks so much for sharing

[@Prophet7592]

I have to say, within a few minutes of practicing the technique with these visualizations in mind and really just going for it my runs improved dramatically.

[@karotgold09]

One of THE Best KZbin channels! Thanks for sharing this knowledge!

[@gabrielvasconcelos6937]

Thank you very much for this content. I really learned how to make riffs. But I loved your English, I'm Brazilian, watched the video without caption and only realized when it was over. I got it very well. Thank you.

[@JeremyBanda-gd6bd]

Beautiful lesson finally I get the concept thanks for your excellent ideas

[@ayodrums6255]

Ai you are the best riff teacher have ever seen

[@princethomas2157]

Thank you so much Man Of God

[@MaYen1]

your runs/ riffs sound heavenly😍

[@nicolereanlozada7978]

“See how that works?” Me: No 😭

[@diegoansuini]

I can do and sing and feel the riffs and runs!! :) :D

[@thiaraortiz2599]

Thank you, so much patience to teach, easy to understand!!

[@luisdelarc]

que bueno 1000 gracias

[@gabrielabravo3605]

I had been searching this for a hole mont. You are the best teaching!! thanks!!!!!!!!

[@dtangible_official]

adding tears...many tears indeed haha

[@kmilittabreadtoja8315]

the best teacher in this world.. your voice is amazing!!! I really really love it, and your videos and the way you teach... thanks 4 share you talent and your knowledge!!

[@kelseypray6329]

I've never seen this exercise with the pentatonic scale! Really helpful! I've always wanted to learn riffs and runs!

[@annystasia]

it sounds so beautiful, i'm crying

[@officialprestige2693]

I'm loving these exercises! I think I watch and practice this daily!!!

[@Asianbreed]

Hope ur a good singer now

[@shirleyntoagae5681]

my brother you are God sent. thank you very much for your videos

[@lilej1988]

I've been told I was pretty good singing in church, but I didn't know what a run or a riff was until I heard Kim Burrell" found him" lol, and I've just been a sponge ever since, but you break it down in theory, you know the science behind everything vocally, it's crazy!!! Kim,zacardi And MR.PAUL God bless you bro

[@topejagun7]

Bless u for adding additional. It does make sense.

[@shaneceniza3597]

Thanks a lot, man. I personally have a decent ear but have always been more of an opera type singer. Runs have always been a challenge for me, until now. :D

[@teeallenifymayberry5681]

You love to add those tiers. You can feel it in your spirit. I can sing with riffs and runs. Sometimes they just get choppy for some reason my voice gets tense at times. The ability is there. You do it well though.

[@booganell]

You make so much sense, it's starting to click. This a great explanation!

[@emdirivera]

I can do ascending scales so well while doing descending scales are not sharp yet.

[@emmagebadi1672]

Thank you Paul, you're a musical genius, i now have a fair idea on how ta riffs and runs

[@bluebayan8202]

Terima kasih tuan atas ilmunya. Semoga segala usahamu lancar dan sehat selalu. Salam dari Indonesia

[@lemongrasspatch]

OK can I just say. 1:09 is liquid gold. OH MY GOODNESS your voice is gorgeous

[@loveyu2778]

That's easy for you, You have great tone & range..

[@priscillakoln5760]

Wow!! I love you!! Thank you so much for the lessons! God bless you always!

[@xoClassifieds]

this is actually super helpful. I have always struggled singing runs quickly

[@ifejesuadewunmi5181]

I'm just gonna say thank you! I love you! Been looking for where to learn riffs.

[@laqueshiaalexander6108]

I love listening to you!!! Great teacher

[@onwumerebenjamin2005]

Wonderful. I❤your runs and riffs

[@ahdufdbdhhf5691]

Yesssss ur such a good singer and teacher

[@ginakhairani13]

tier 1 0:44 example 0:54 tier 2 1:02 example 1:10 tier 3 1:17 example 1:25 tier 4 1:36

[@ismaelsamueldasilva3395]

I am Brazilian ... A Maximo their classes ... I know little English ... But I'm getting to understand some things ... This lesson is melismas ??? Already grateful

[@anakie9660]

This guy is killing it

[@existenceispain9932]

Thank you for sharing this video! I noticed an improvement in my runs within just two minutes :D

[@jefreyalasofficial5401]

I'm a Filipino and it's true that many people here can sing well but I found most of the blacks are bit more good at styles when it comes to singing. It's really amazing! I admire their styles, and by watching this tutorial it made me more amaze to them. Urgh! Ps. This tutorial help mo a lot in improving my runs and riffs. First video that really helps me a lot to improve my singing. I recommend this to my friends. Just subbed💓

[@boxyherobrine5150]

Thank you so much!!! Your an amazing teacher

[@sebastian7494]

Paul simply covers everything. :-)

[@nosound6406]

your voice is incredible...

[@AurumVoxMusic]

Absolutely amazing!🚨

[@ginamatau6988]

Finally I got what I was looking for💯😍 Love it🔥💯

[@phoenixvoice]

So lovely and precise, thank you for sharing your skills

[@SantiaMyles]

OMG... yes! So, I have been trying figure out a way to practice/work on my riffs/scales. I am a very visual person (I need to see it to understand it) I'm really good at studying for school & remembering things but I fail at remembering a riffs, I'll skip notes everytime! I always wanted my riff/scales to be clean and on purpose... not just "happenstance" and I must say you have probably just changed my music/vocal LIFE right now!! Seriously, where have u been with this triangle scale thingy?! -Thank you!

[@PaulMcKayONEvoice]

LOL, thanks Santia.

[@bigrat4780]

I'm not a SINGER singer, but I like singing alone and I've been wanting to improve a bit, even if my singing's just for me. I was decent at short runs, but by watching just two of your videos, I've already improved massively?? This could get me hooked on learning to be a decent vocalist, not gonna lie, man.

[@Angel4RT]

This is what I need. Thank you so much. Awesome

[@OrianaDiazL]

Am I the only one who likes the video before playing it? These tutorials are wonderful:)

[@WaynePryce]

Dude gave me chills

[@gavrielahhenderson1678]

Omg you have s beautiful voice. Truly a gift from god.

[@crazyafrobaby2013]

This actually worked I'm so surprised! I didn't think I'd ever be able to do runs

[@mickypraiseg]

You're just so good. Thanks a lot for this