Comments on: #1 Tips for Singing While Playing Guitar at the Same Time

By: Michael Jae

Michael Jae — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:06:32 +0000

Karaoke, is cool. But heck you can sing in the car, in the shower with the radio on or off. I think one of the most important things is being able to listen to your singing carefully while you’re singing, or recorded, and make adjustments based on the tips I provided above. It’s not enough to sing, you have to sing and listen too.

By: Michael Jae

Michael Jae — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:04:59 +0000

Well, thanks metal!

By: metal

metal — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:24:29 +0000

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By: George

George — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:56:01 +0000

Now i am a good singer.This article is very helpful to the beginners. I think, with a mini karaoke player(http://www.mini-karaoke.com) to practisee anywhere at anytime it will be quicker to be a good singer:-)

By: Guitars for Sale

Guitars for Sale — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 04:00:13 +0000

Thanks for this article. I totally agree with you in that I've found it's all about practice and the difficulty of the material. The more difficult the material, the more practice will be required to sing along with it.

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By: Barbara

Barbara — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:53:18 +0000

When I first encountered this article, I wondered what could be so difficult about playing a guitar and belting out some vocals. I do not have any experience playing guitar so I needed this explanation to clarify why it can be challenging. And I did not need to better understand this to be able to agree with the first pointer to start slowly. That is because this is a universal technique that is used to get the hang of anything, whether it be playing the piano or learning a complicated dance routine or a complex karate form routine, the first thing that should be done is embed the movements into your head and to a lesser extent, In your muscle memory. Once you can do it without thinking too much, you can speed up.

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:21:08 +0000

Well if I had a voice to put with a guitar I would certainly try your advice but I am afraid that wouldn’t be a good idea. I do know this guy that is very talented when it comes to singing and playing the guitar though I will share this site with him, maybe he will find some pointers that can help him.

By: Peg

Peg — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 01:16:34 +0000

I always just assumed that playing guitar was no more difficult that singing by itself, but now that this article has raised this fact, I realize that it could be a bit awkward to do both simultaneously – sort of like drawing a circle with one hand and a square with the other at the same time. It’s not impossible, but it can be awkward to some people. These tips do make a lot of sense though. Tip number two raised a question for me. Why do some singers wear earplugs on stage during a live performance? I have always thought it is to listen to the music better or for cue points embedded in the music to help their timing. I really do not know.

By: Michael Jae

Michael Jae — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:50:59 +0000

There are 3 basic approaches to really hard material which I think are best. 1) Know the riff so well you can play it while having a conversation, 2) slow it way down and practice singing 3) simplify or modify the riff so it’s easier to sing over, then once you get the hang of it, try the harder riff again. The KEY to all of this is to practice your ass off until you get it. You’re brain just needs to train, but if will get easier once you get the hang of it.

By: Michael Jae

Michael Jae — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:47:06 +0000

Sing in the car and in the shower and it’s amazing how much practice you can get in

By: Michael Jae

Michael Jae — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:46:12 +0000

LOL, well Richard, you could be right, but I’d disagree only in that I think even people who seem hopeless can improve

By: old rocker

old rocker — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:54:37 +0000

Have to compliment you on a very well-presented article and attractive website too. To be honest, I don’t think singing is my strong suit but maybe I can be persuaded to give it a try with the tips you have provided. I pity my neighbours though lol.

By: Richard

Richard — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:22:43 +0000

These are really good tips but I think some people are just naturally talented and some are not, for some there is no help out there.

By: ANDREW

ANDREW — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 07:22:03 +0000

is it just too damn impossible to try and do this. if anything i would just like to learn how to do the backup screams

By: ANDREW

ANDREW — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 07:21:14 +0000

hey. im trying to learn how to sing and play guitar to more technical guitar riffs. like waking the demon by bfmv

By: Carl

Carl — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 06:52:44 +0000

Guitar is my first love, but really having a hard time singing with it. Excited to try this tips!

By: Michael Jae

Michael Jae — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 04:09:48 +0000

Thanks. I agree.

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:52:57 +0000

I’ve been wanting to play a guitar since i was 12, now im on my 20s, I think I find the love again of playing a guitar.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 06:07:54 +0000

Surely, these tips are very great in giving me some helpful insights on how to reach my dream of playing the guitar.