All Matters Music
Singing is a wonderful talent that many of us admire in celebrities and music artists. In fact, we idolize musicians, buy their CDs, and download their songs. We also have friends who are gifted with a siren’s voice, and those who can hit notes with ease. And at times, we feel insecure because we cannot sing like our idols even if our life depends on it.And so we find ways and tips for learning to sing. However, if we really think about it, we already know how to sing. Since we were little we sing birthday songs, we sing at church, we sing in our school play, and we sometimes sing in the shower.But, that is not the kind of singing that we are after.
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The singing voice
We are aiming for a singing voice that can reach the right notes and a voice that can touch hearts. But is that really possible? Well, the truth is, anyone who knows how to speak can actually learn how to sing. But we often call ourselves a “bad singer” because when we sing, we hear flat notes. That is mainly because we are inexperienced in singing, and so we use our talking voice, instead of our singing voice to sing. We would need to learn how to calm our vocal mechanism and practice breathing to generate the sound we want.
What to do to learn how to sing
And so, if you are really serious about learning how to sing, we have a couple of tips for you. Once you can sing, you can serenade your special someone or sing in a choir.
Enroll in singing lessons
Without a doubt, you can learn loads of things about singing when you enroll in a singing course. Choose a singing teacher who is highly regarded in the music world, and who is known to produce great results. You would need to spend considerable amount of money to pay for the lessons, but it is all worth it. Join a group singing class if you like company, or request for a solo lesson if you are too shy to sing badly. But, you need to remember that you are in the class because you are terrible at singing. And so are your classmates.
Practice singing at home
Pull out your microphone and play your favorite music, and sing with the tunes. Even if your dog covers its ears, continue practicing your singing voice. The more you sing, the more information you gather about yourself. You are bound to make mistakes, but simply go on with practice. But, it would be wise to soundproof your room or lower the volume so your neighbors will not throw rocks at your roof.
Learn to play a musical instrument
When you learn how to play a musical instrument like a guitar or a piano, you can learn to sing faster. The logic behind that is when you play the tunes by yourself, you can follow the music with singing words easily.
Check your posture
Sometimes, bad posture limits your ability to sing properly and nicely. Correct your bad posture so your body will be more at ease. Your blood circulation will improve, and you have a better chance of learning how to sing.
Breathing exercises
Singing involves breathing, and breathing deeply and properly is the key to hitting the right key notes. Research about different breathing exercises and engage in them in a daily basis. Learning to sing is made easier when you know how to breathe like a true musician.
Do not smoke
Though there are singers who smoke, there are many who avoid this vice. Smoking damages your vocal cords, so avoid smoking or inhaling smoke. In your determination to know how to sing, give up smoking if you are already a smoker, and avoid it if you are not.
Avoid unhealthy foods
Unhealthy foods are often salty or sweet, and the abundance of this kind of food can irritate your throat. Instead of an unhealthy diet, choose low-carb foods, veggies, and seafoods. It is no enough that you want to sing. It is also important that you protect your throat so you can indeed learn to hit some notes properly.
Have confidence
The road to singing lessons is not a walk in the park. You will face defeats, sometimes ridicule from people. But you must have a heart full of determination to learn. Make your will as strong as iron so you will never give up. There will be times when you embarrass yourself with your singing, but with practice and confidence in yourself, you will achieve that fascinating singing voice one day.
Find your genre
It is crucial for you to find what kind of music you want to take part of. Would you like to sing jazz, rock ‘n roll, rap, or other music genres. Figure out which music is most suitable for voice, and which one you want. Once you find your tune, your singing voice will follow.
Immerse in water
One trick in educating yourself on singing is to immerse your body until the neck deep into the pool or sea. Leave your neck and head above water, and practice your vocal cords.Sing your do re mi’s and repeat this exercise at least three times a week.
Drink lots of water
Successful singers know that they must avoid cold drinks or thick drinks, because they can tamper with the singing voice. Plus singers need to maintain their health, and drinking cold beverages, even cold water, can potentially build sore throat. So avoid cold liquids, and drink loads p fluke warm water daily. Aside from keeping you well-hydrated, water conditions your body in a natural way to get you ready for singing practice.
Conclusion
You are embarking on a difficult journey when you decide to learn how to sing. But, with sheer determination and courage, you can eventually reach your dreams. Just believe in yourself.
