How To Sing Numb - Linkin Park - Chester Bennington

In this video, I take you line-by-line through my performance of Numb, and show you how to get many of the sounds you need to perform this song yourself.
How To Sing Numb - Linkin Park - Chester Bennington
When people think of the band Linkin Park, songs like "Numb" come to mind.
Chester Bennington and the band had an extraordinarily unique sound.
In a similar fashion to what Evanescence did, combining rap and rock, Linkin Park took it to a whole new level.
But it didn't stop there. Chester with a very unassuming soft "boy like" melodic voice, could morph that voice into a ferocious growling monster. In fact he is one of the few people that set the stage for this style of singing to gain popularity.
In this video I wanted to demonstrate Chester's amazing contrast between these two different voice types and how they could be sung safely and carefully to be reduplicatable time and time again.
I hope you find this video inspiring and informative as you continue on your journey for great singing :-)
Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy - Where the PROOF is in the singing
Here is the video I mentioned on Diaphragmatic Support:
• Increase Vocal Range w...
Here is the video I mentioned about Holding Long Notes: • Amazing Vocal Techniqu...
Here is the video about Vocal Fachs:
• What Is My Voice Type?...
Learn To Sing Like This! Click Here Now: KenTamplinVocalAcademy.com/
I wanted you to know that KZbin no longer sends email notifications about new releases. If you would like to know when a new video is released you can sign up to receive updates at: kentamplinvocalacademy.com/ge...
Subscribe here kzbin.info?su... check out my website at vid.io/xogj
Learn how to sing better for beginners, all the way to learning advanced PRO vocal techniques. Increase vocal range and become a better singer than you ever thought possible! Check out Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy and see what the possibilities really are!
Check out the KTVA website to learn more:
KenTamplinVocalAcademy.com/
Check out the KTVA Singers Forums: forum.kentamplinvocalacademy....
Check out these additional resources:
How To Sing: kentamplinvocalacademy.com/si...
How To Sing Higher: kentamplinvocalacademy.com/ho...
What Is My Vocal Range and Voice Type: kentamplinvocalacademy.com/ho...
How To Get Over Stage Fright and Fear of Singing Publicly: kentamplinvocalacademy.com/ho...
Please Follow me on Instagram: @kentamplinvocalacademy / kentamplinvocalacademy
Find me on facebook: / kentamplin
Check out my TikTok: vm.tiktok.com/ZMJ36vhTq/
Business E-mail: [e-mail]
Oh, yeah! And here's some news some of you may be interested in:
Some Fun Nostalgia For You.
My Old Shout Records Have Been Remastered.
For Anyone Interested: You Can Find Them Here:
girdermusic.com/collections/s...
#Numb #ChesterBennington #LinkinPark #HowToSing #KenTamplinVocalAcademy

[@fishnmaster421]

If you’re a new singer and found yourself here. Look no further. You won’t find a better teacher, even paid. So to have this coach for free you’ve struck singing coach gold.

[@businessboy2770]

What about Cheryl Porter?

[@steveray8124]

It’s crazy how knowledgeable you are when it comes to all the techniques of vocals you are such an unbelievable singer and guitar player which But what I like the most to be honest is your personality it’s genuine humble nothing turns me off more than arrogance. I’m so happy for your success you deserve it. So blessed to be able to do what you love. This was meant for you.

[@danadane2501]

The way you explained the lyrics and how Bennington delivered them makes perfect sense as to how he was able to draw that adolescent fan base . I was a Heavy Metal Hardcore Kid . However now I completely understand it . Also you're right many singers focus very much on ability rather than as you said " tell the story " . Even though his stuff isn't really easy to hack at all .

[@mxt217]

singers like him, chester, the metal singers like corey taylor. Had these gifts since they were young. Same thing goes for the other talented rock singers.

[@raventater3601]

Excellent job! Chester was so relatable. He expressed such passion and pain. RIP Chester ❤️

[@kentamplin]

A great loss!

[@Woodstock271]

Hey Ken, What a great description of his voice in the story of the song. He’s a kid in this story. He’s singing like a kid. Brilliant.

[@txdbstx8967]

Ken THANK YOU SO MUCH for doing this video! I truly enjoyed every second of it. I've always wanted to learn and understand how my favorite singers pulled of so many of these incredible songs. What you share is greatly appreciated! You cover every single one of my all time favorite bands & artists. We have excellent taste in music! 😉

[@maongkala7598]

Great job! This song is the masterpiece. This song is one of the songs that I like the most.Love his melodious screams.

[@ericreed4535]

KT and Chester?? Yeah, I'm in👍👏. RIP Chester

[@louisepalfreyman5930]

Came here as my band and I want to add this to our set list. I’ve learned so much already just during the video - I can’t get the last “less like you” just yet, but there is no way I could have got that far without this! I had no clue, I just get up and sing but this sort of stuff is so valuable! I had no idea. Truly lost a legend when we lost Chester 😢

[@mxkinist]

I love your coaching method you're like the coolest uncle ever lol. I've been practicing this song for the next karaoke night and your method is pure gold

[@ALPHABRAVO487]

that last vocal line sticks in my head forever

[@jacekcel36]

Love the lightness, that I just can't get. I just destroyed my throat in a tribute to Chester. I so miss him. Tryin not to cry.

[@icebrow]

Amazing analysis on Chester's voice and what he was conveying.

[@mdram2371]

Awesome lesson Sir..It was so crazy to watch your singing effortlessly and beautifully..Thanks Sir🎼❤️🎼❤️🎼❤️

[@gangleri_0181]

Wow. I gotta say Ken. This blows me away. Great job. Truly amazing skill level you've reached.

[@bionicbastard]

You scared us a little on this one Ken! You Alpha, you! Of course I'm razzing ya'. My kupo and I loved it! Great job!

[@aneliatareyn7911]

I love your "Numb" cover video. It sounds amazing ! 👍😃 Nelly xx :)

[@willott6373]

wow! thank you so much for sharing the technique. very informative! I might brave to try this song! more power ken!

[@Woodstock271]

Wow man. You nailed the style. Even though it’s not your style. You’re incredible my friend. I’ll never be able to sing like you, but it’s fun to try. You’re the most fun inspiration ever. Aloha. 🤙🏼

[@hautewire]

Welcome back ken!! Must say I’m super stoked you’re not just watching and analyzing others but are showing how to sing while singing yourself! You KNOW that’s why your saying “ The proof is in the singing” exists!! 💕🙏👻😇💋 Love. Marz*

[@vicstarmedia5548]

This is fascinating and incredible...! Thanks coach!

[@saifhaameem4060]

I'm a big fan of yours... Sir... I have developed a lot by your teachings.. Thanks a lot sir..... We keep on waiting for your videos... Your voice is getting young and young with time.. Keep it up sir🫀🫀🫀🥰🥰🥰

[@steveholbrook278]

You sound amazing Ken.

[@DonMcGuire4502]

Hi Ken I like Linkin Park. You are a phenomenal singer. I liked the end of the song where you sang those long note, and shouted the lyrics. That was awesome man.

[@kentamplin]

Thank you!

[@cadeevans4623]

I love linkin park and Chester bennington always like too heart them sing my December I like that song numb is a awesome song to more awesome demonstrations awesome to hear you sing like Chester and demonstrate it your great at demonstrations always awesome great demonstrations buddy👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@QuabmasM]

Theres definitely levels to this, including to teaching it & youve definitely mastered your craft. Like how you break it down even in theory. I definitely heard alot of "na nana boo boo" style vocals in the 90s & early 2000s especially in pop punk lol. Many sharp observations...I like the idea of singing like a lion. Thanks!

[@JDezTV]

I wish I could sing 😭😂you nail it every time! I enjoy watching these tutorials ❤

[@Chris.3791]

Ken, you’re just not right. In all the right ways. Bravo! You killed it, as per your usual. I believe both Chester and Dio would approve!

[@eddieayalamusica12]

Love tutorials like this 🤘🏽🎤🔥 liked & subscribed !!! I sing in a few cover bands and had to learn this on my own lol if only I had known about this years ago lol. gotta find out more about your classes.

[@amitagonsalves3167]

Damn good!! appreciate your perfect observation and you have an amazing voice 🎉

[@kaboomworldofrock]

Master Jedi Tamplin, every time I think I've come a long way, I see your KZbin videos and realize how much further I need to go. The good news is this video showed me something more. I no longer see singing as an obstacle to advancement, but rather a necessary key to open musical doors to free myself of limitations. If I could sing like you, I could sing whatever I wanted. Thank you so much for this lesson. No, really. My eyes are pretty wide now.

[@guilbert1994]

I Love Linkin Park ,and I Like Your Vocal Coach Sir ,, Thank you

[@kalitta9991]

Always The Best👑👍 Ken is a real musical tornado.🌪🎶 Bravo Ken👍 Rock on🤘🎸🎤

[@natechurchill5431]

Fascinating stuff. Keep it up!

[@garybarlich1030]

So much helpful information. Keep posting more like this. :)

[@joshuaallenzurbano3476]

One of my favorite series from ktva. So much info and a great help. “Glottal Comp”

[@makeit2132]

Wow. You really nail this one!

[@fishnmaster421]

Let me tell y’all something about this song. The lyrics are an absolute masterpiece. I hate to come back to a video and keep harping. These words in this song are more than a masterpiece. The way he sang it was great and yes he had long lines. He done magic here in taking you to his child like mind with his pitch and tone. Yes yes yes. But never forget the true magic in Chesters words here. That’s all lol

[@angryktulhu]

Yeah great explanation. I do so called FC screams and growls and other kinds of extreme vocals. And I kind of randomly discovered glottal compression as a possible source of distortion. It’s pretty dangerous if done with too much of air and projection unlike FC. Thanks for sharing really helpful advice on making things safer and longer

[@tylerhackner9731]

You did amazing as always!

[@kentamplin]

Thank you

[@mathews0618]

You are a good person and really get other people. Nice job

[@kentamplin]

I appreciate that!

[@StayConnectedEV]

Absolutely a treat to watch this. Learning what was involved from someone who isnt a vocalist and having you show is fascinating

[@wadeanderson9032]

Good job ..sounds badasss

[@in2livinit]

Very Cool !!! Thanks for all these 🎙👍🎶

[@tammyevans7333]

Great, Ken

[@ytchannel1979]

First comment, love your vocal ❤️

[@Zachariah1984]

Ken my brother this video really helped me understand a few different concepts, because this is a song I've always sung. Not well mind you, but I did have these somewhat intact. Thank you so much. I can play guitar, or any string instrument I come into contact with. I'm learning to play piano and all of that. But, trying to learn to be a vocalist is much harder, because I know people can hear me as I'm learning. I don't care about it with instruments, especially because I'm usually not too bad with figuring them out. But, you have a thing about explaining singing at if it is playing an instrument, like playing electric guitar, and that really helps me understand. I never realized all of that carries over, but all it is is sound, right? I've always felt like learning to sing often takes either natural talent, extreme cockiness, or extreme unawareness. But, you've shown me you can learn in humility, making your way from the bottom to the top. I love you for it man. I need to put more effort into all of this. Just have so much going on and most of my practice time is at night.

[@kentamplin]

Keep at it!

[@AuggieX1]

Another job well done Ken.

[@kentamplin]

Thank you!

[@sushipink9918]

Numb is my favorite song to sing to and I can even play it on the piano 🎹 cos I hear my cousin Jeremy playing it.

[@leewithey2014]

Wonderful!!!

[@richermorin]

lol ken i've practice so much your vocals exercise that i can't do distorsion, i'm scared of hurting my voice!😆 but i'm able to sing without the distorsion. btw your performance is exceptional!

[@dbanksey216]

Awesome, and nice to see you covering this sort of stuff. A lot of Nay Sayers you read say, Ken Tamplin don't do this stuff, Cleary you do and can.

[@jeffschielka7845]

Hey Ken! How's your week going so far? Another cool video. Great job!😎

[@mxt217]

chester was just the best. Do a slipknot song next.

[@dvertbh]

Very interesting how you do that,off course you are master :)

[@xX_N_E_O_Xx]

I'm speechless ❤️

[@kentamplin]

Thank you!

[@majurbludd]

The dio moment was killer.

[@brandoncfejeran]

You’re amazing. From a fellow baritone 😊.

[@kentamplin]

Thank you kindly!

[@Peicefull]

Nice job!

[@iamjuandemarcus]

Amazing✌👌👊

[@amirhosseinrjp5762]

Thank you sir

[@MarkBennett007]

Solid info…… Solid technique

[@davidcarmenate7181]

Ken great video like always, you should do a reaction to beyond the wheel by Cornell.

[@SingingLessonsINC]

These other coaches never actually sing any songs. It's relatively easy to eek out a line or two, that is not an example. It's another thing altogether to actually grade the quality of the voice on not only an entire song, but multiple songs in many styles with many students demonstrating themselves. This is the only true way to know if a method is actually working or not.

[@traceyrychewhite1874]

Ken, you nailed this perfectly!!! Have you ever heard of the Iceman? His name is Wim Hof and he teaches people how to breathe. He’s got the record in the Guinness book of world records for having the most records in the Guinness book of world records. This guys techniques are just insane. If you get a moment check out his KZbin channel and his breathing. It’s pretty mind blowing. Thanks so much for sharing this was an amazing video. See you soon hopefully

[@Dubla_Mundo]

this version of Numb was wonderful.

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

Thanks Ken

[@kentamplin]

You are very welcome!

[@johny.3400]

Thanks.

[@SamuelJGleason]

8:44 I was NOT expecting that! 😂😂😂

[@kentamplin]

😎

[@enadias4149]

❤️😘😘KEN 👏👏👏👏👏🙃

[@sonicfan2403]

Honestly, the part that I have trouble with is the "And I know, I may end up failing too! But I know, you were just like me with someone disappointed in you!" I try to keep the distortion but I end up breaking when I try to go higher. I'm also doing the "brattiness" that was described.

[@normjones6916]

Golden out singing in style :)

[@Dudelee1]

Another great vid ken :) how do you identify when a singer is using too much air? I actually sent you a clip of my singing about a decade ago and you replied with some great advice and you said I was using too much air - which i think is true but I don't know how to identify that from the sound

[@kentamplin]

The best place to ask singing related questions is on the forum. Please join the discussion, enrollment is free. forum.kentamplinvocalacademy.com/

[@nklor212]

🤣🤣🤣 I love the face of the demonstration with the sound.

[@doom8859]

Hey Ken, could you do an analysis of Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley? Like, only his vocals?

[@dannytheswedishmusixian1513]

Cool. You sang "less like you" with more a sound like "blue" on the "you" and he does more of a "love" pronounciation. Would you say he used a vowel mod that's better for open throat?

[@dnahdiar]

Hadir dan menyimak seperti biasa..

[@mathews0618]

Chester cupped the mic to add growl to the sound. And he took breaths singing numb live ✌️

[@Krunalchaudhry]

♥️♥️♥️

[@Jhona99]

great video!! could you do Creedence Clearwater Revival - I Heard It Through The Grapevine next?

[@andyman820]

Ken what do you think of The Veer Union's cover of the song?

[@jsl8905]

Though I think Ken did an awesome job, I prefer Chester's version of this song. This is not always the case. For example I prefer Ken's version of the Casino Royale theme song over Chris Cornell's version which is saying something because for me Chris Cornell is second only to Steve Perry.

[@mxt217]

i’m pretty sure he could’ve took it up a notch at the bridge i’m sure he could’ve. But with another 10 songs left? then doing another 23 song set list the next day? that’s something he wouldn’t do? at least if i was a singer i wouldn’t want to damage my voice.

[@benmetzloff9124]

Love numb..any chance you can cover leave out all the rest?

[@Fernando-wv5fo]

I would be like to see that

[@mahmoudmohebbi8375]

♥️

[@davec1919]

I think around minute 9:50 reminds me of Guns N' Roses You could be mine. I think Axl Rose did the same thing. Now Axl doesn't do that anymore. I honestly wonder why singers still do this? Because Phil from Pantera said he can no longer hit the high notes from Cemetery gates.

[@Numnutz]

I've stumbled upon this channel several times now on my quest to find a good vocal coach, but never paid attention until I found out you coached Anthony Vincent and shortly after saw this video. Let's just say I should have paid attention sooner and as soon as I get paid at the end of the month, you have a new customer. This was amazing.

[@kentamplin]

Awesome! kentamplinvocalacademy.com/

[@Numnutz]

@@kentamplin I just got the E-Mail that get's sent out to people who sign up for the free lessons, where you talk about that "spark of inspiration to start singing". For me that was this song. And you nailed it. Now I just need to find some place with no people in a 2 mile radius and I'm ready to go.

[@EnDependance123]

Awesome.At the end u did leave out a constant tho

[@coolnegative]

R.I.P. Chester 😔

[@JCCG1989]

Are you interesting in analizing Piet Sielck's voice?. Thats the kind of voice I would want to develop.

[@domward8352]

Quick question, at 14.14 are you using a different vowel sound in "you" or am I remembering the original version incorrectly?

[@kentamplin]

The best place to discuss singing related issues is on the forum. Please join the discussion, enrollment is free. forum.kentamplinvocalacademy.com/

[@empei5432]

Pls make how to sing aic would love you ken🖤❤🌹

[@domward8352]

22:28, was it a conscious decision to change the line from "…disappointed IN you" to "…disappointed you"?

[@jackbox5390]

He fan base doesn't want to hear Dio.

[@JohnnyRawks]

Ken! Are you sure he's doing the chorus on one breath? Check out the vocal isolation on it. Doesn't sound like it to me. Each line is bounced back and forth between different layers of vocals, and probably vocalists. If you check out his live performances, he's definitely taking breaths between each line. This song is indeed a grinder though. One of the toughest songs I have ever sung. Chester was amazing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH7aqGCjbMh9pbs

[@allanbalbin981]

filipino here 0 knowledge on singing and im not good in english i want to learn how to sing please help me guide me how to avail your course thanks idol

[@kentamplin]

Hi allan, Start here: kentamplinvocalacademy.com/

[@gatorshd]

Chester never sounded better…..

[@timwilliams4739]

Lay down a track of you singing this totally in your style.

[@rixx1269]

Actually he sings not yuuuuuuuu he sing yaaaaaaaaooooooooooooo Because he needs to open up for the louder part Yuuuuuuuuuuu would be tooo tight