Eleven major singing tips,check them out!.

How to Sing Singing is the one talent virtually
everybody possesses. Of course, some
possess it more than others, but that
can be overcome with dedication,
practice, and more practice. Even if
you're content to sing in the shower, there are some things you can do to
improve your voice. We'll give you
some tips and pointers, and your
golden voice will be ringing out in no
time! Here's how: Steps Tips and Warnings
Video 1 Get started for free. There are hundreds of vocal training videos
on YouTube, filled with everything
from amateur tipsters to educated,
professional singers. It can be a bit
tricky finding a good vocal trainer
on the Internet, but think of it this way: it's a great way to find out if
you like being taught how to sing,
whether you're ready to practice,
and most of all, if you're ready to
start taking lessons. 2 Take lessons. Find a vocal coach or qualified voice teacher who can
help you become a good singer.
Check with your local music store,
or your school music teacher. If you're serious about
becoming a singer, taking
lessons sooner rather than later
is the way to go: poor
performance techniques can
ruin your singing voice for good!
If you cannot afford a teacher,
or do not want the dedication
that comes with hiring a
professional voice coach, consider joining a local choir.
There are also a few learn-at-
home vocal training courses out
there such as Singing Success,
Sing and See, Singorama,
Singing for the Stars and Vocal Release, but be sure to do your
research to see which ones have
really worked for other singers. 3 Find your vocal range . This is essential, as singing pieces written
for the wrong range may strain
your voice until you sound like
wookie with a cold. Your range is largely determined
by the size and shape of your
instrument: your voice. The size
and shape of your larynx is the
primary factor in your vocal
range. You may be able to push the boundaries, but your range
is largely fixed. Here is a general
guideline to help you find your
range: Sopraninos: Reaching the highest of the ranges, a
Sopranino can sing to D6 and
beyond. Sopranos: Sopranos sing from C4 to A5, or even higher. Mezzo-soprano: The mezzo- soprano range extends from
about A3 to F5. Alto: The standard range for altos is approximately E3 to E5. Contralto: The lowest female voices are called "contralto,"
and extend below E3. Countertenors: Males with very high vocal ranges, into
the alto and soprano ranges of
female vocals, or have a
strong, clear falsetto, are called
"countertenors." Tenor: This is near the upper end of the male's vocal range.
A tenor can comfortably sing
between C3 and A4 Baritone: A baritone singer ranges between F2 and E4. Bass: The range for a bass singer is around F2 to E4, with
a comfort range normally
between G2 and A3. Contrabass: If you can sing G1 or lower, you are what's
known as a sub-bass,
contrabass, or a basso
profundo. People will love or hate your
voice based on its sound
character, not just how many
notes you can hit or runs/trills
you can do. Your range can be
developed with the right training but be sure to use
proven techniques that do not
strain or wear out your voice. 4 Stand up straight! Correct posture helps so stand tall with one foot
slightly in front of the other one,
feet shoulder width apart. This
allows you to breathe easily and to
allow maximum lung capacity to
allow better notes and phrases. Stand up straight, shoulders
back and down, floating over
your torso. Make sure that your
chest is high to give room for
your lungs to expand and
contract. Relax. 5 Breathe properly. The voice is best described as a wind instrument,
because breathing is 80% of
singing and proper singing begins
and ends with proper breathing. 6 Get to know your singing tools . The more familiar you are with how
everything is supposed to move
and feel, the more attuned to your
voice you will be. Touch the top of your collar
bone. About a half of an inch
below your finger is the top of
your lungs.
Examine your ribs. They move
like bucket handles attached to your spine and your sternum.
When you breath in, they move
upward as your chest expands.
When you breathe out, they
move downward as the air in
your lungs is exhaled. Find your chest line. This is the
place where your lungs expand
the largest. Place your hands
about halfway down your torso,
towards the bottom of your
sternum. Take a deep breath, and move your hand till you find
the point of maximum
extension of the ribs.
The bottom of your lungs is
right below your sternum,
where your rib cages meet. This is the bottom of your lungs and
the housing of your diaphragm.
The reason your stomach may
pooch out when you breathe
deeply is because your
diaphragm is pushing down on everything below your rib cage,
not because your lungs are in
your stomach. 7 Be confident. Do not care what people think, just keep practicing,
be confident that you are going to
get better, and you will continue to
improve. 8 Practice your warmups. Before you begin singing or doing practice
exercises, it's always best to warm
up. Try this: sing in your middle
range, low range, then high range,
then back to middle. You should spend at least 10
minutes on each range and do
not stress your voice if you're
frustrated and cannot hit a note.
Relax, then try again, carefully.
Other things to practice: Dynamics: Dynamics are variations the intensity of your
resonance. Even the simplest
use of dynamics will make your
songs come alive, and the more
you practice, the louder and
softer you'll be able to sing healthily. Sing a comfortable
pitch and start very softly,
crescendo to loud then
decrescendo back to soft. When
you start out you will probably
only be able to sing from mp (mezzo piano, or moderately
quiet) to mp (moderately loud),
but your range will increase
with practice. Agility—Hit the "do re mis." Try singing from do to sol, back to
do really fast back and forth,
trying to hit all of the notes. Do
this in increments of half steps
on different syllables. This will
help your voice more flexible. 9 Pronounce your vowels correctly . Practice all your vowels at every
pitch (high, low and in between). In
English there are very few pure
vowels. Normally, we will encounter
diphthongs which are two or more
vowel sounds elided together. In classical singing, the singer
will sustain the note on the first
vowel and then say the second
on the way to the final
consonant. In country, singers
like to slide through the first vowel and elongate the second
vowel on the sustained note. For example: whereas a
classical signer might sing "Am
[aaaaaaai]zing Gr[aaaaaai]ce"
and a country singer would
sing "Am[aiiiiiii]zing Gr[aiiiiii]
ce". If you can, always sing the first
vowel for as long as you can
before letting the second vowel
in.
Here are some pure vowels to
practice with: AH as in "father", EE as in "eat", IH as in "pin", EH
as in "pet", OO as in "food", UH
as in "under", EU as in "could",
OH as in "home". 10 Practice scales. Practice this often, especially if you have pitch
problems. Most coaches will
recommend 20-30 minutes a day
when starting out, as practicing
scales will also strengthen the
muscles used for singing and give you better control. To practice scales, identify your
range (tenor, baritone, alto,
soprano, etc.) and know how to
find the notes that cover your
range on a keyboard or piano.
Then practice the major scale in every key, moving up and down
using the vowel sounds.
At some point you can start
working in minor scales as well.
Solfege (Do,Re,Mi,...) is also an
effective tool for improving pitch problems. 11 Be reasonable with your
expectations. Regardless of where you are coming from, if you can
devote 20 minutes or more a day to
practicing scales and songs, you
can expect measurable
improvement within four weeks. Most pitch problems can be
corrected within 3-4 months.
Understand that your progress
is linked to your ability to
practice daily (as with most
training). If you only do 10 minutes a day, a few days a
week, you could spend a year
or more. Video Tips Understanding the message of the
song you are singing may help you
sing it more confidently and
passionately. 12 Helpful? 2 Perhaps the most important part of
singing is to listen to others. Don't
get bogged down in popular styles,
either: you might not like a
particular artist's, but if they have a
great voice, pay attention to what makes it great. 11 Helpful? 1 While singing, always make sure
you breathe regularly - not
breathing can make your voice
sound forced, horrible and may
damage your vocal chords. 12 Helpful? 3 If you have several songs you like,
search for videos of them with the
lyrics, and sing along. It's how a lot
of people learn! 10 Helpful? 4 Remember to think you are the only
person in the room. 11 Helpful? 3 Pronounce each word as clearly as
possible. It may sound weird to
you, but to the audience it sounds
beautiful. 9 Helpful? 3 Never strain your voice or try to
reach notes that you can't reach.
This will hurt your vocal chords. 9 Helpful? 3 Breathe with your stomach. Deeply.
Imagine the air isn't even getting
into your lungs, but going straight
to your stomach. If you have to hit a
note you find uncomfortably high,
lift your soft pallet, not your chin. Your tongue should be pressed
against the backs of your teeth.
Your tounge shouldn't be curled up
near your throat. 7 Helpful? 2 Sing as much as you can, preferably
on a daily basis. This will strengthen
your vocal cords and will help to
improve your voice over time. 7 Helpful? 2 If you struggle with high notes,
then practice singing the song first.
Before you sing the note, check that
you are smiling and take a deep
breath, then sing. If it still sounds
bad, then practice the note a few times until it sounds better. This will
help you to sound better AND
improve your confidence!