As a singer, it’s important to precisely understand how your vocal cords work, especially with head voice vs. chest voice. A lot of language comes with singing, and defining your terms is the first step to developing your vocal range and honing your singing skill. Professionals everywhere define head voice and chest voice in a […]
Music is everywhere, and we all have the ability to connect to it in a visceral, emotional way. For the uninitiated, however, reading and understanding music on an intellectual level might seem like a task for… someone else. Like most other skills, learning how to read piano sheet music takes dedication and a fundamental understanding […]
Success never happens in a vacuum in any career, and this is true of music as well. Maybe you have a natural gift for singing, and that's great, but you still need someone to help channel that talent properly and guide you on the way to reaching your highest potential as a singer. If you're […]
Whether you are just beginning singing lessons or have been training for years, it is likely you have come across the term “belting.” Belting is a well-known singing technique used by pop, gospel, rock, and Broadway vocalists alike and is characterized by a loud and powerful sound. Belting has a mixed reputation in the singing […]
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 […]
A harmony is formed by layering one or more notes over a primary note or the basic melody of a song. Two or more vocalists singing in harmony can contribute complexity and depth to almost any vocal composition. Harmony may be more or less intuitive for people who are musically trained, but anyone can learn […]
One of the most aggressive types of singing is scream singing. This technique is nothing new; it has been around since the early days of rock and roll. In the last few decades, with the rise of heavy metal music and its plethora of derivative musical styles, scream singing has developed as an established vocalization […]
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 […]
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! […]
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 […]