Do you want to improve the sound quality, either for general speaking or for specific purposes such as theater or music performances? Don't worry, there are several ways you can try. You can use various exercises to improve the quality of your voice, change your voice when you speak to make it more impressive, or adjust the way you sing to reach higher notes. By regularly training your voice and making some minor adjustments, you can see some drastic improvements in sound quality.
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Method 1 of 4: Train Your Voice for Maximum Quality
Step 1. Practice breathing using your diaphragm
Using the diaphragm when speaking and singing is very important for actors and singers. The diaphragm is located below the sternum (where the ribs meet). By breathing through the diaphragm and using this breath when singing, the voice will be more powerful. Breathing through the diaphragm instead of through the chest will also reduce tension on the vocal cords.
- If you want to practice diaphragmatic breathing, inhale into your belly. You will feel your stomach expand as you inhale. Then, exhale slowly with a hissing sound. Try to keep your shoulders and neck relaxed as you breathe.
- You can also place your hands on your stomach as you inhale. If you see your hands raise when you inhale, it means that you are breathing through your stomach.
Step 2. Let the jaw relax
If your jaw is relaxed, you can open your mouth wider when speaking or singing, resulting in a clearer sound. To release tension from your jaw, push your cheeks with the pads of your hands just below the jawline. Pull your hands down, toward your chin, then back up while massaging your jaw muscles.
Allow your mouth to open slowly as you pull your hands down
Step 3. Breathe through a straw as you work out your vocal range
Practicing your vocal range can also help improve the quality of your singing voice. To practice your vocal range, tuck the straw between your lips and start making low "uu" sounds. Slowly begin to raise the pitch of the "uu" sound. Start from the lowest vocal range of your voice to the very top.
- Air that cannot pass through the straw will compress the vocal cords.
- This exercise is useful for reducing swelling around the vocal cords.
Step 4. Vibrate lips
Vibrating your lips can also be a good way to practice your voice and produce a clearer sound. Do this exercise by closing your lips, then blowing air through your lips while making an “aa” sound. The lips will vibrate at the same time due to the released air.
Air trapped in the mouth closes the vocal cords, allowing them to blend gently
Step 5. Hum
Humming is an effective way to warm up the sound and cool it down after using it in a long show. You can start by closing your lips while your jaw is relaxed. Inhale through your nose and exhale while making a hum. Start by making a "mmm" nose sound, then work your way up to as low a note as you can achieve.
This exercise activates the vibrations of the lips, teeth and facial bones
Step 6. Stretch your tongue for better articulation
Stretching your tongue can make it easier for you to articulate words, and this is important for stage actors. To stretch your tongue, press your tongue against the palate, then stick it out of your mouth. Press your tongue against one cheek, then move to the other cheek. Place the tip of your tongue behind your lower lip and stick the other side of your tongue out of your mouth, then bend your tongue inward with the tip of your tongue pressed against the palate.
Repeat this exercise 10 times in a row
Step 7. Correct the diction with a tongue twister
Saying tongue twisters can also improve your ability to speak more clearly because twisting your tongue trains you to pronounce it well. Tongue twisters can also exercise the muscles of the lips, face, and tongue, which play a major role in producing sound. Make sure you exaggerate the pronunciation of each word when practicing with the twist of the tongue.
- Start slowly, then gradually speed up the pronunciation of the words.
- Practice words containing the letter “P” by saying “The women's parties met near the Prembun intersection”.
- For words containing “R” and “K”, try these tongue twisters: “Rika tugs at Rina's skirt and Rina tugs at Rika's skirt. Rika's skirt is torn and torn and Rina's skirt is torn and torn.”
- Give practice to the tongue by repeating, "Grated coconut, scratched head, grated coconut, carded head, grated coconut, scratched head" many times.
Step 8. Relieve the tension in the voice by saying “Huti Giis” (hooty gees)
Saying “huti giis” will help relax the larynx and this can improve the quality of your singing voice. Try saying the word "giis" like the Yogi Bear character. When you say the word, you can feel your larynx descending. Larynx in this low position gives you more control over your vocal cords so it will be easier for you to reach high notes after doing this exercise.
Repeat this exercise several times
Step 9. Balance the vocal resonance with “uu, oo, aa, ee”
Saying these vowels will help you practice singing with different mouth positions. Start with one sound, then move on to pronouncing all the uu, oo, aa, and ee sounds to give the sound good practice. Doing this exercise will make it easier for you to reach higher notes or create a steady sound when you sing.
Repeat this exercise several times a day
Step 10. Practice your voice twice a day
To improve the quality of your voice when you speak on stage and when you sing, you need to practice it regularly. Warm up before using sound extensively. Also, do vocal exercises twice a day for best results.
Try to set aside about 15 minutes to do vocal exercises when you wake up, or while getting ready to leave for work or school. Then, repeat the same exercise before going to bed, or while cooking dinner or taking a shower
Method 2 of 4: Improving Sound Quality for Acting
Step 1. Project your voice
Speaking loudly and clearly is very important for stage actors. When you say dialogue, make sure you speak loud enough for the audience to hear what you're saying, even if they're sitting in the back row. However, it is important to use the diaphragm to project the sound, instead of screaming. If you scream, your throat will be hoarse and your voice may be lost.
Inhale deeply to fill the diaphragm, then try to practice exhaling while saying "ha" at the same time. This technique will help you identify the diaphragm. You should be able to feel the breath coming from your stomach and out through your mouth when you say "ha". Once you've mastered this technique, try speaking the dialogue using diaphragmatic breaths
Step 2. Pronounce your dialogue
Pronouncing dialogue clearly is also important for getting good voice acting. Make sure you pronounce every word in the dialogue so people understand what you are saying. To make sure you speak as clearly as possible, open your mouth as wide as possible when speaking. This will help you pronounce the dialogue.
Step 3. Use emotion to emphasize the dialogue
Giving inspiration is also an important part of delivering dialogue. To give the dialogue soul, try to imagine how the emotions of the characters.
- For example, if you say something that makes the character feel sad, you might want to speak a little slower. You can even allow your voice to express the emotion of sadness more dramatically by speaking in a slightly quivering voice.
- Consider the appropriate emotion for each character's spoken dialogue so you can determine how it should sound when you say it.
Method 3 of 4: Improving Voice Quality for Speaking
Step 1. Analyze the current state of the voice when speaking
Record your voice as you speak or ask a friend to listen and evaluate the voice you use to speak. Study loudness (volume), pitch, articulation, vocal quality and speed of sound to determine key areas that need improvement.
- Is the volume too high or too low?
- Does the tone of the voice tend to be high-pitched or full, monotonous or varied?
- Is the vocal quality more nasal or full, wheezing or clear, lethargic or enthusiastic?
- Is your articulation difficult to understand or is it firm and articulate?
- Are you speaking too slowly or too fast? Do you sound doubtful or reassuring?
Step 2. Adjust the volume
You should always speak loud enough so that everyone in the room can hear. However, setting the volume louder or lower can add emphasis or intimacy to different parts of your speech.
- Turn up the volume when you're about to make an important point.
- Lower the volume when you make comments that are not related to the main topic.
Step 3. Use tone of voice to your advantage
People may stop listening if your voice sounds dull. Speaking in a variety of tones eliminates monotony so people will continue to listen. Continue to use a varied tone of voice throughout the conversation. Some common ways to use tonality include:
- End the question on a higher note.
- Emphasize the statement by ending it in a lower tone.
Step 4. Change the tempo
Tempo is the speed of speech. Slowing down the tempo will help you put emphasis on certain words or phrases. It also makes it easier for others to understand you, especially if you tend to speak quickly.
Try pausing after making an important point to give the listener a chance to digest it
Step 5. Show appropriate emotions
Have you ever heard someone's voice vibrate when he was experiencing strong emotions during a speech? This technique may be effective in some situations, such as when you are giving a speech or acting in a play. Let the timber (tone of voice), or the emotional quality of your voice be seen as you express strong feelings.
For example, if you say something sad, let your voice vibrate if you can do it naturally. However, don't try to force it
Step 6. Practice your speech
Before appearing in front of an audience to deliver a speech, practice alone, without any obstacles. Experiment with different intonations, speeds, volumes and pitches of voice. Record your speech and listen to it to find out what went well and what didn't.
- Practice delivering the speech several times with different variations. Record each speech and compare the recordings.
- Many people feel uncomfortable listening to their voice recordings. The recording sounds different than the voice that echoes in their heads, even though this sound is closer to what other people hear.
Step 7. Drink lots of water
If you talk for long periods of time or in a high-pitched voice, it's important to keep your throat and vocal cords lubricated. Avoid drinks that can dehydrate you, such as coffee, soda and alcohol. Better to drink water.
Try to keep a glass of water near you when you are talking
Method 4 of 4: Improving Voice Quality for Singing
Step 1. Open your jaw to pronounce vowel sounds
Place your ring and index fingers under your jawbone on each side of your face. Lower your jaw by 5 cm. Sing the five vowels, A I, U, E, O, holding your jaw in place.
- Try placing a cork stopper or plastic bottle cap between the back molars to hold the jaw in place.
- Continue this exercise to gain muscle memory until you don't have to physically hold your jaw in place.
Step 2. Keep your chin down
As your voice rises, you may be tempted to lift your chin for more power. Lifting your chin can help temporarily amplify your voice, but over time it can also have a negative effect on your voice. Instead, try tilting your chin down while singing.
- Try singing an increasing scale in front of a mirror. Tilt your chin down slightly before starting and focus on keeping it down even as the scale ranges higher.
- Keeping your chin down but down will take the strain off your voice while giving you more power and control.
Step 3. Enter the vibrato (a vibrating note) as you sing
Vibrato is a beautiful sound, but sometimes difficult to achieve. However, you can improve your singing skills using a vibrato voice by mastering the technique.
- Press your hands on your chest and lift your chest higher than usual.
- Inhale, then exhale without moving your chest.
- As you exhale, sing "aaa" in a single note. Hold the tone for as long as possible.
- In the middle of singing the note, press your chest while imagining the air swirling in your mouth.
Step 4. Find your voice range
You can find the range of your voice by singing along the keys on the keyboard. Play the middle C note on the keyboard. This is the white key to the left of the two black keys in the middle of the keyboard. Sing "la" as you sound each key on the left, matching the pitch of your voice. Continue ringing the keyboard keys as low as possible, while you match the sound and note until you feel tension or can't reach the note. Make a note of which key you can't continue on. This is your lower range.
Continue ringing the keyboard keys in the opposite direction until you find a note that is your top range
Step 5. Add a note to your range
Once you find your range, try adding a note at the lowest or highest note you can comfortably reach. You may not be able to sound the note at first, but focus on hitting the note 8 to 10 times with each practice until you feel comfortable hitting the new note in your range.
- After you've managed to hold onto the new note for a long time, you can move on to adding the next higher or lower note in your range.
- Be patient and do not rush through the process of this exercise. It will be better if you can control the sound and achieve that note consistently.
