As a singer, you need to make sure you’re properly warming up your voice before you trying singing. Warmups will help you loosen up your vocal cords and not strain your voice. They also help you reach the notes at the top and bottom of your range so it doesn’t hurt when you sing them! […]
In fancy terms and according to Wikipedia, the definition of vibrato is... "...musical effect consisting of a regular, pulsating change of pitch. It is used to add expression to vocal and instrumental music." In simpler terms, it is the rapid oscillation between two pitches. Vocal vibrato is used a lot today in music and is found […]
We've all been there when we have a sore throat and have a big performance sometime in the near future. Now admit it, we all freak out internally (maybe even externally sometimes), and hit the web immediately to find a way to cure our sore throats in just one day. Don't fret (of course I […]
Now, we all know someone who uses vocal fry even if you don't necessarily understand what vocal fry is. It has become a sensation and something everyone is using, but we don't always exactly realize it. So what exactly is vocal fry? According to Wikipedia, vocal fry's definition is... The lowest vocal register and is produced through a […]
Diaphragmatic breathing is a very important technique in order to be a successful singer. In order to breathe properly from your diaphragm, it can be a little tricky at first. Luckily, there are vocal coaches that post on YouTube constantly in order to help ordinary people, like us, get the right balance. First, why is […]
Falsetto is most commonly used by men and is also used by women. If you don't already know what it is, the first question you should be asking yourself is "What is falsetto?" Falsetto is the range right above your modal range, which is the typical range that people sing in. Falsetto is often used by […]
We've all come across the problem where we try to sing or have a big event in the next few days where your singing voice is crucial, but you have too much phlegm. Phlegm can be a nuisance and most of the time, it's hard to get rid of. However, it's not really all that […]
Going into an audition, we often wonder what some good songs are to sing that will impress the audition panel. One thing that surely won’t impress the judges is if you sing an overdone song. Overdone songs are painful to listen to and it won’t catch a judge’s attention, but it will definitely bore […]
Expanding your vocal range does not have to be a hard task. If you want to be able to throw out those low, brassy alto notes, yet still sound like a fairy dancing on clouds with floaty, soprano notes, why shouldn't you be able to? Expanding your range gives you much more control over your […]
Even if you don’t know exactly what vibrato is, you have certainly heard it. Vibrato is a popular method with singers of opera, classical music, pop music, and every genre in between. Fittingly, the term comes from the Italian word for “vibrate.” The practice can make a musical phrase sound more dramatic and expressive and […]
You've never had formal singing instruction in your life, but you would like to learn how to sing? You also don't want to spend any money? Here's the perfect idea for you: watch a few YouTube channels that focus mainly on singing for beginners and those who are looking to improve their vocal techniques. Below are just […]