Shout to the Lord...wait, maybe not!

7 tell-tale signs you're shouting not singing.
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Belting vs Shouting

Many Worship Leaders mistake shouting for belting but there is a difference between the two. Belting is a controlled projection of the voice that can intensify higher notes in your range, whilst shouting is an aggressive yell that sounds discordant to the ear and can be off-putting to the listener.

7 Tell-tale signs you're shouting during worship

1. Feels harsh in the voice box whilst singing.
2. Your voice feels sore and strained immediately after singing.
3. Lose of voice(hoarseness)that last for a few days.
4. Congregation becomes disconnected and is no longer worshipping.
5. The PA team has turned you down in the house monitors!
6. A gradual change or drop in your vocal tone over a period of time.
7. When singing, a persistent tickle in the voice that could indicate a vocal nodule.

If you tend to shout when leading worship, vocal lessons will help you learn how to belt with control. Belting is safe when done correctly and is used by many worship leaders to add drama to a song or emphasise a key change.

Many of our favourite singers belt.

Taya Smith ( Oceans 5.36secs)
Darlene Zschech
Jonathan Helser ( Raise a Hallelujah 9.42secs )
Tasha Cobbs
Amber Riley
Donnie McClurkin
Maverick City Singers (Wait on You)
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