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5 vibrato question

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Tue, 11/23/2021 - 12:07
Angel Georgiev
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Hello Dave,

Here is a question that does not let me sleep at night :)

On the Tremolo and vibrato lesson song.

How do you exactly approach that 5 vibrato on the first chorus?

Do you use mostly your vocal cords or a "ya-ya" or "ay-ay" type vibrato with your tongue?

Thanks in advance!

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Tue, 11/23/2021 - 17:35
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David Barrett
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Hello Angel. I'm using a

Hello Angel. I'm using a throat vibrato. Sleep well.

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Wed, 11/24/2021 - 09:21
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Angel Georgiev
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:)  It really sounds amazing,

:) 

It really sounds amazing, Dave!

I found it much accessible for me if I use the "ya-ya" on the 5.

Can you please write me if that's ok or I'd better aim for the throat type there as well?

 

Thanks!

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Wed, 11/24/2021 - 11:58
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That works, but keep trying

That works, but keep trying the throat vibrato… you’ll get it with time. The key is to tune your mouth to a high pitch. Focus your tonal cavity frontal, while still keeping your mouth and tongue relaxed. “Think” like you’re about to bend a 6, but don’t actually bend (it’s the mouth shape we’re looking for).

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