Breathing Techniques. The most important aspect of good singing technique is AIR. Singers must control their breathing or they become fatigued quickly and their singing suffers. These exercises will produce immediate results, and permanently improved performance if practiced on a daily basis. I have never yet seen a singer--regardless of the style--who didn't make instant improvement by doing these exercises. Start by taking a deep breath, filling your lungs all the way down to the abdomen (not just the top half of your lungs). Then let it out very slowly in a constant stream. Imagine that you're exhaling through a very thin straw and the air is going out so slowly that you don't appear to be breathing at all--like playing "possum.
" Do this ten times. Now do five more. Now do five more of these, gradually CHANGING the volume for each note from zero up to a medium volume and back to zero over the entire duration of the breath. You may be asking yourself how this helps you and why results are immediate. Articulation & Diction. EricArceneaux. Breathe Better. Breathing. Develop Vocal Registration. How to Pronounce and Sing French Song Lyrics. Lesson 1 (Posture) Lesson 2 (Breath) Lesson 3 (Warm-ups & Cool Downs) Lesson 4 (Vocal Registers)
Lesson 5 (Blending Vocal Registers) Lesson 6 (Clarity of Tone / Power Singing) Lesson 7 (Pitch Control) Lesson 8 (Vocal Range Extension) Lesson 9 (Vocal Tone Control / Consistency) Lesson 10 (Vocal Projection) Lesson 11 (Vocal Agility) Odd Diction. Source: Wikimedia Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic Recently I was contacted by Reggie Ugwu, deputy Music Editor at BuzzFeed. He was fascinated by how pop singers pronounce some words (especially the vowels) in unique ways when they sing, and wondered why singers are compelled to do this? Intriguing question! Here's the full response I gave him, with some added musical illustrations. (To read Reggie’s story on BuzzFeed see here (link is external)). I believe there are many reasons pop singers may form words in idiosyncratic ways when singing.. 1.
It’s another way to ‘make a song your own’ or to express your individuality. 2. Especially when you play with the vowels - because vowels are what mostly carry the tune in song. 3. 4. The “r” is a special case as it’s classified as a semivowel. That’s one reason why some US bands sound British when they sing, and some British bands sound American - among other factors. 5. 6. Overall, the effect is subtle but a lot more catchy. The Liberated Voice. Warm Up 01. Warm Up 02. Warmup 03. Sing Like A Pop Star. Sing Smoothly Across Your Vocal Registers. Warm-Up 04. Six No-Frills Vocal Warm-Up Exercises (played on piano) These recorded patterns are a handy pitch reference and warm-up tool for auditions, voice lessons, and recitals. You may sing any vowel, syllable, or phrase that you wish with these recorded patterns. Also, you may choose to do only the exercises (or portions thereof) that suit your vocal range.
For reference, an A Major chord is played before each exercise. Each exercise takes you through all twelve major keys. Exercises 1 through 6 are played at a moderate tempo, and exercises 7 through 12 are the same exercises as the first six, but at a faster tempo. 1. Winter Health Tips for Vocalists. Winter Health Tips for Vocalists by Anne Peckham The winter season is a busy time of the year for a lot of people. Along with changes in weather comes an increased potential for colds and upper respira-tory ailments that can adversely affect the musical activities of singers.
Health problems persist at this time of year due to a number of factors. Heating systems dry out the air we breathe. When the throat and nasal cavity are dry they are more prone to retain germs that cause colds. Add in the fact that many of us are not getting enough sleep and have unhealthy diets, and the result can be weakened resistance. Get plenty of rest Everyone has different needs for sleep.
Drink water If you stay well hydrated, your body is better able to flush out the germs that cause colds. Stay physically fit Your body is your instrument. Do not smoke Anyone who is serious about having a singing career should not smoke. Don't sing if it hurts Singing over a cold Places and things to avoid.