How To Improve Your Singing Voice

  • January 28, 2010
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If your inner songbird just won’t sing – in key, that is – follow these tips to become a singing starling.

You Will Need

  • A voice
  • Ears
  • A vocal coach
  • Water (optional)
How To Improve Your Singing Voice: Breathe deep

Step 1: Breathe deep

Breathe deeply and with your diaphragm. This will take practice, patience, and stomach muscles.

Strengthen your stomach with exercises such as sit-ups.

How To Improve Your Singing Voice: Stand straight

Step 2: Stand straight

Stand up straight when warming up for a song. Practice in front of a mirror.

How To Improve Your Singing Voice: Warm up

Step 3: Warm up

Warm up your voice by putting your lips together and vibrating them like a horse. While making that noise, sing scales.

Avoid dairy products or thick beverages before performances, and drink a lot of water.

How To Improve Your Singing Voice: Listen to others sing

Step 4: Listen to others sing

Listen to other vocal performances, and try to mimic the performer. This will help train your voice and your ear.

How To Improve Your Singing Voice: Hire a vocal coach

Step 5: Hire a vocal coach

Hire a professional vocal coach if you feel you need additional instruction. This person can offer your valuable tips and set you on your way to becoming a soaring songbird.

Most people are capable of three octaves. Exceptional talents are known to reach four or five octaves, but that is very rare.

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