Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Secrets To Singing Higher: Best Guides

By Razile Dalap

You do not have to waste big bucks on a private music tutor. Here are a few excellent tips to get you started.

The Basics

*Warm Up - The first step is to warm up your vocal chords. This is a major step and should be part of your regimen every time you sing.

It will help you stretch your vocal muscles so they will not be harmed during singing. Stretching also enables you to hit those all-important high notes.

Probably the greatest warm up is humming. Simply hum the lyrics to a favorite song to set up your vocal chords for what happens next - singing.

Professionals and amateurs alike use this technique and hum tunes ranging from 'Old MacDonald' to 'America the Beautiful'.

*Breath Control - The capability to control your breathing is vital for hitting high notes. Each note should start from your diaphragm.

How can you tell if you are using your diaphragm? Sit in a straight back chair and sing the first notes of the scale. On the inhale of each breath the stomach should be the first to go up, then the chest.

If you feel your chest rise first, you are certainly not using your diaphragm.

To feel sounds getting from your diaphragm stand erect and sing 'ha, ha, ha' continuously, in a fast manner. If you feel small poufs of air going from your stomach or belly you have hit the mark!

*Rising Higher - After several warm ups find the middle of your range. As soon as you find a comfortable middle, climb higher on the scale.

To reach higher notes when you sing, continue to run the scales up from the middle of your range to a relaxing high note, and then hold to the middle.

During this exercise it is crucial to not over emphasize or strain your vocal chords.

* Vowel Modification - Every singer has certain vowels to which their voice is nicely adapted. It is easier to sing these vowels above the staff or in high situations.

Stick around to know which vowels perform well with your voice. You will most likely see one that you prefer above the others and you can modify music to your vowel while you sing up the range.

Finally, the easiest way to know if you're hitting the correct high note is by putting your hand on your larynx. When your hand is in position, sing from your center range up the steps of the scale.

If your larynx moves higher as you sing you are not singing the correct way. The best technique is practice, practice, practice!

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