If you’ve ever had a singing lesson, then you know that the first thing your teacher tells you is to relax and find your breath.
If it feels like breathing in isn’t enough air for what you want to sing, then you need to work on opening up your throat
(also known as making your voice “bigger”).
Now there are two ways of doing this
one way is by breathing from deep down inside and the other way is by using something called diaphragmatic breathing.
Both methods have their pros and cons so before we get into that let’s look at why they are important in the first place.
The reason for working on these things is because if someone does not open.
Table of Contents
- 1. To make your voice clearer for singing, try to avoid eating or drinking before you sing.
- 2. Sing with a full breath and don’t be afraid of making mistakes.
- 3. Try not to speak at all while you’re singing.
- 4. Practice breathing from the diaphragm instead of just using your throat.
- 5. Find someone who can listen objectively and give constructive feedback on what you need to improve.
- 6. Speak into the microphone in different ways.
- 7. Try vocal exercises that focus on improving range, control, volume, resonance.
- 8. Work on your posture by standing up straight with good arm placement when speaking or singing.
- What to take away?
1. To make your voice clearer for singing, try to avoid eating or drinking before you sing.
Many people do not know about this, but eating can affect your singing voice.
It is important to wait at least 1 hour after eating before singing.
The same goes for drinking. If you are thirsty from warming up or from being outside for a while.
Don’t drink any water before you sing because it will make your voice sound thick and congested.
2. Sing with a full breath and don’t be afraid of making mistakes.
A lot of people are scared to make mistakes when they sing, and that might be holding you back.
The more you practice with a full breath and without getting flustered the better you will get.
3. Try not to speak at all while you’re singing.
Singing is a completely different way of using your vocal chords.
Speaking uses different muscles than singing does and if you are talking while you’re singing.
It can cause some serious damage to your voice.
4. Practice breathing from the diaphragm instead of just using your throat.
Your breathing should be deep and slow.
It probably won’t feel natural at first but you will get used to it.
Start by sitting tall with your back straight.
Place one hand right below the sternum (also known as the breastbone) and put the other hand on top of it.
Then take a long, deep breath in through your nose.
You should feel the hand right below your sternum go out a little bit while you are breathing in.
That is how you know that you are doing it correctly.
5. Find someone who can listen objectively and give constructive feedback on what you need to improve.
It’s so easy to get into a habit of accepting our own performance the way it is.
That’s why it’s important to find someone you trust and respect who can listen to what you are doing, give constructive criticism
(and only if they know what they are talking about)
And help keep your voice healthy by giving good advice on how to prevent any damage.
The best way to keep your voice healthy is by taking frequent breaks and resting your voice, especially after singing at a performance or doing multiple performances on the same day.
You should also try not to smoke and drink alcohol before you sing because it will make your vocal chords dry out which will not only sound terrible but might even cause some serious damage.
When warming up, it is important to remember that you should not push your voice too hard.
Always warm up with a low and soft sound before putting any power behind it. This way, when you finally go for the high notes.
they will be clear and crisp instead of raspy or hoarse sounding.
6. Speak into the microphone in different ways.
Try whispering, talking loudly, and yelling.
There are so many different ways to use your voice depending on the style of music, especially with rock and country.
If you want to sound more like someone like Taylor Swift or Adele, try whispering into the microphone.
If you want a sound that is more fitting for Bloodhound Gang or Disturbed, talk loudly into the microphone instead.
It might sound strange at first, but it is a great way to find out what sounds best for the music you are doing.
7. Try vocal exercises that focus on improving range, control, volume, resonance.
There are many different exercises that you can do to improve your range, control, volume, and resonance.
One of the most common ways to exercise these areas is using your voice in song lyrics.
This will require a lot of focus on vocal technique but is a good way to make sure that you are practicing singing correctly.
The following are some other exercises that can be done to improve these areas
A) Range.
Sing as low as you can go and then raise your pitch slowly while maintaining a constant sound.
Repeat this for a minute and then try going lower than you went before.
B) Volume.
Sing as softly as you can and then gradually increase the volume until it is as loud as it feels comfortable.
Increase the volume from there.
C) Control.
Begin by singing a note as low as you can go and then slowly increase the pitch of the note until it is as high as it feels comfortable.
Then, repeat this with a higher note than before.
D) Resonance.
Find a space in your room that gives off the best sound when you sing into it (for example, a corner or near a wall).
Stand in the space and sing as loudly as you can.
Singing in a soft voice is also good for practicing resonance because you will have to focus more on vocal technique in order to maintain a clear sound instead of volume.
E) Octaves.
Practice singing every note from the lowest to the highest possible note.
This is a great exercise for practicing control and finding your range.
(the highest you can go).
The above exercises are just a few of many that exist, but they are some of my favorites and have helped me to improve my voice greatly in a short amount of time.
I highly recommend trying them all out and then practicing regularly to see what works best for you.
8. Work on your posture by standing up straight with good arm placement when speaking or singing.
One way to improve your posture is by practicing good arm placement.
If you are speaking, stand up straight and keep your shoulders back.
Lean slightly forward from the hips with one hand in front of the other.
If you are singing, stand up straight with your head tilted down a little bit towards the floor with your chin raised away from the shoulder.
This position will give you more support for your voice and help you maintain a clear tone while singing.
What to take away?
The steps in this guide should help you make your voice clearer for singing so that it is easier to listen and understand.
Avoid eating or drinking before you sing, practice breathing from the diaphragm instead of just using your throat, find someone who can give constructive feedback on what needs improvement.
Speak into the microphone in different ways
Try whispering, talking loudly and yelling as well as vocal exercises that focus on improving range control volume resonance.