Humming is a great way for developing vocal coordination–that is, getting the right amount of air flowing with the right amount of vocal cord tension to produce a clear tone. It also helps you focus on the resonant spaces in your chest, throat, and head (which can feel funky if you haven’t really noticed it…
If you’ve become comfortable bending forward on high notes as part of your practice, this simple singing tip can also help with hitting high notes (and let you remain upright to avoid funny looks during a performance ). As you approach higher notes, you may begin to notice that things are beginning to tense up…
We know our Mothers have been telling us to sit up straight for a long time. And when it comes to effective singing, they’re absolutely right. Here are a couple of points on posture to set you straight (pun intended): Keep your back straight, chest open, and shoulders relaxed and down. This helps you stay…
This is another simple singing tip in the “tips on how to sing” series, but we think it is very important and a good habit to develop. As we mentioned in the article Breathing Techniques For Singing, try to breathe through your nose on the inhale. The reason for this is simple: breathing through your…
The second tip in the tips on how to sing series is rather simple but can be very effective when you’re having trouble hitting higher notes. When singing higher notes, there is often a tendency for singers to strain or sing louder. This is caused by the outside muscles of the larynx (voice box) trying…
Over time, we’re going to be sharing several tips we’ve learned to help you make immediate improvements in your voice. We’ll start with some of the most useful. The first is one of our favorites because it’s easy and also a good way to warm up your voice. Here’s how it goes: Using both hands,…