Have you always wanted to be a great singer? You may have an amazing singing voice waiting to be heard – you just have to find it. The key to becoming a better singer is to find the range of your voice, then use the right technique and do lots of practice. A few singing tricks might be just what you need to free your skills!
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Method 1 of 3: Recognizing Your Voice
Step 1. Find your voice range
This is a measure of the scale you can sing, from lowest to highest. You can find the range of your voice by singing a scale, starting with the lowest note you can sing clearly and continuing until you can no longer reach higher notes. There are 7 main voice types: soprano, mezosoprano, alto, counter tenor, tenor, baritone, and bass.
- Warm up by singing the major scale starting in the key of middle C. Sing C-D-E-F-G-F-E-D-C and raise or lower one and a half notes on each scale.
- What chord scales are the easiest for you to sing clearly? At what point do you have trouble hitting the notes? Make a note of where you are comfortable singing it to determine what kind of voice you have.
Step 2. Find your tessitura
Your tessitura is the range of tones you are most comfortable with, and the range in which your voice sounds best. Your voice range may exceed your tessitura, but there is a range of notes your voice can sing with more power and ease.
- What songs are you usually comfortable singing along to? If there are some songs that you enjoy singing, it's probably because you think you sound good when you sing them. Pay attention to the notes in the songs.
- With training, you may be able to develop a range of notes that you can sing at full power.
Step 3. Learn to use the correct singing technique
If you haven't used the right technique, you may not know how your voice should sound. The right technique helps your voice to sound clear and strong. Keep the following points in mind as you practice singing:
- Have good posture. Stand up straight so you can breathe more easily. Keep your neck straight but relaxed.
- Regarding breathing, make sure you breathe from your diaphragm. Your stomach should expand as you inhale and contract as you exhale. This gives you control over the sharpness of your tone.
- Open the back of your throat and say the shape of your vowel as you sing.
Method 2 of 3: Practicing Songs
Step 1. Seal warm up
Your vocal cords are muscles that need time to warm up so they don't stiffen. Start by singing the scales slowly for 10 to 15 minutes. When your vocal cords are hot and ready, you can move on to singing your song.
Step 2. Choose the right song
Choose songs that your vocal range can easily reach, so that you give yourself the best chance to sing well and discover the singing voice that has been hidden within you.
- Sing along to the songs of your choice with the recordings until you feel comfortable with the songs.
- Practice singing the songs without following the recording. You can turn on the instrument part, but don't turn on the vocals.
- Try songs of different genres. You may like hip hop the most, but you may find you are better at singing jazz or country songs. Give a chance to all kinds of music.
Step 3. Record yourself singing
Use a tape recorder to record yourself singing after you warm up and have practiced. Take note of the things you need to improve on as well as the things that sound good.
Step 4. Appear in front of others
Sometimes it's hard to find what we need to improve without feedback from other people. Sing in front of your family and friends, and ask for their honest reaction to your voice.
- Remember to warm up before performing.
- Sing in a large, open room with a high ceiling; Your voice will sound better than in a low-ceilinged, carpeted room.
- Once you get feedback, remember to improve it on your next singing practice.
- Karaoke clubs are a good place to practice singing in front of people.
Method 3 of 3: Purifying Your Voice
Step 1. Find your unique style
What makes your voice unique? Once you understand the limits of your vocal range, you can experiment with different singing styles to bring out the best in your voice.
- Maybe you have an opera-type voice; practice classical singing.
- Maybe you have a nose whirring sound perfect for a country song. Play it!
- Even screaming and whispering has its place among rock legends. Nothing exceeds the limit.
Step 2. Join a band or choir
Singing with other musicians is a great way to get more creative with your singing style. Sign up for a music club at your church or school, or get together with some friends to form a band with you as lead vocalist. You can also audition for a musical or start singing if you can't stand the performance anymore.
Step 3. Consider taking a vocal class
If you're serious about finding your singing voice, getting training from a professional instructor is the way to go. The vocal instructor will teach you how to use your voice as an instrument. You may find that you have a greater range of voices than you thought, and your instructor will be able to help you find a style that suits your abilities.
Tips
- Always start with easier songs and then work your way up to more challenging ones.
- Think about what you're singing, and try to capture the passion of the song in your singing.
- Singing is difficult and of course there will be people who don't like it. But go ahead and try to find exercises that make your voice more flexible.
- Don't expect immediate good results. This takes time and effort to achieve!
- Drink water at room temperature. Drinking water that is too hot or too cold is unfriendly to your vocal chords and makes it difficult for you to sing. Between your singing practices, drink a few sips of room temperature water to keep your vocal cords moist.
- Try to avoid drinking liquids like milk and orange juice as they both coat your throat with excess mucus.
- Try a wide range of songs, jazz, hip hop, and see what style you want to achieve.
- Try singing on the piano to help get the notes just right.
- Practice is the key to success.
- Don't push yourself or your vocal cords may be injured or torn.
- When you sing, holding your head up can make you sound better.
