Friday, February 1, 2013

Learn to Sing Within Your Range

By Nathaniel L. Ferguson


Learn to sing high notes and astonish your friends! Shatter the stemware!I wonder if they are floated by the same people who promise you can learn to speak French by 3:30 this afternoon. Or build an Olympic body in just five minutes a day. Does anybody really need to shatter glass? If there is a need to break glass, wouldn't it be easier to use a hammer rather than a singer? Yes, of course I realize that breaking glass is considered to be a sign of robust vocal prowess. But it is just this sort of thing that moves music out of the realm of human expression and onto the slippery slope of carnie gimmicks.

The first thing to do in order to learn is to learn how to breathe in the proper fashion. Many people develop wrong breathing habits as a result of a lazy lifestyle, this result in shallow breathing and not utilizing the lungs to their maximum capacity, lack of oxygen throughout the body can make the person more lazy and lethargic. Hence regularly practice breathing exercises to strengthen the lungs and vocal chords. The right method of breathing involves the stomach going in and out and the chest remaining still. Along with breathing exercises, one has to practice the right posture exercises as well in order to stand in a manner that lets the diaphragm expand to its capacity and back.

Understand the Music.Opera may be seen as more demanding than other kinds of singing, as you'll need to understand certain classical musical terms. Reading music is also especially useful in this area of singing. Make use of online music classes and music theory books to help you understand exactly how you should perform certain pieces.Understand the Language.Yet another barrier when it comes to learning opera is the language. If you want to sign foreign language operas, then it will definitely help to start learning the languages as soon as possible.

The average singer can sing a span of about two octaves, a highly trained professional singer about three, and there are a few extraordinary singers like Mariah Carey and Georgia Brown who can sing comfortably spanning three or four octaves. To my knowledge Georgia Brown in the UK is the only singer who can actually sing a full eight octaves and make a living at it.

Many people have aspirations of becoming a singer, but have no idea how to learn to sing. Whether it's to sing in a band, or the church choir, to win the prize on Karaoke night, or just to sound better in the shower, taking the time to learn how to sing with good technique will improve your results and keep your voice healthy and strong. Unfortunately, some people give up the notion of ever learning, because the task seems to daunting.Like most things however, if you take the time to break big or intimidating tasks down into manageable chunks, they can become less of an obstacle. So, if you've ever wanted to learn how to sing, but had no idea how to go about it, read on.In this article I'm going to break down the concept and show you how to learn to sing in five basic and actionable steps taking you from wishing you could, to doing it. And it starts with a commitment.

Singing is a form of recreation and self-expression that a lot of people have learned to love over the years. Music is a great tool that people use to relax and a lot of people have been able to benefit from listening to quality music. There are a number of people who are gifted when it comes to singing because they have the voice that sounds great, but unfortunately it is not found with everyone.

Of course, the great thing about singing is, there is no better feeling than having a break through moment. That one day when something you've been struggling with clicks, can motivate you for many months to come, just from seeing the possibilities. If you want to learn to sing, commit to it.Decide On a Method.Once you've decided that you're ready to get serious, you need to decide on a method. What's the best way to learn how to sing? Here is where things can get overwhelming quickly. The answer will depend on a number of things.What can you afford to invest in the learning process? How do you learn best? Are you the shy type? Do you need someone to keep you accountable? These are the types of questions you should ask yourself, to make the decision process easier.If money is not an issue and you have no social phobias, maybe hiring a personal vocal coach is the answer. This will undoubtedly be the most expensive option, but also the most tailored to your needs and capabilities. You may find it easier to stay motivated as well, knowing that you may be held accountable for your actions by your coach.

Have Fun and Learn How to Sing.What many people really want to know is how to sing because it is something they have learned to love throughout their lives. Singing starts out as a hobby for most people and the best singers start when they are extremely young. Though some of them will sound weird, out of tune and unclear, they are doing what they love and they have the determination that is necessary to get better at it.

If you have a little more money at your disposal, finding a good singing teacher is invaluable. Unfortunately there are many people that say they teach singing but really aren't qualified to do so. When choosing a teacher, find out as much about them as you can and try and get recommendations from other singers. Does your teacher have a proven history of singing performance? Do they teach not just by lecturing you and showing you diagrams, but by demonstration and a highly hands-on approach?

Be consistent.Along with practice comes consistency. To really speed up the process and develop a strong foundation, developing a consistent routine is highly encouraged. The goal of learning the fundamentals is so that they become second nature to you, and you no longer have to consciously think about them.You do this by being consistent. Eventually, the things that required a lot of mental effort in the beginning will become natural. You will develop muscle memory and find that singing becomes much more effortless. This is the ideal way to sing.

Singing is all about a harmonious balance of a number of elements of your body; correct stance, relaxation, correct breathing,tone production, tone placement and resonance. The best way to obtain this balance is to learn the elements step-by-step and in the correct manner. It might seem laborious. You probably want to jump straight in and start singing your favourite songs. But seriously, the methodical approach is the quickest and safest way to learn to sing. With good training materials and a good teacher, it can also be a very enjoyable and rewarding journey.We've recommended two great products on learning to sing on our website. Check these out and find yourself a good singing coach and you'll be away. Sing correctly, sing safely and enjoy!




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