Technique What is Chest Voice? The Clear Answer You've Needed As a singer, I'm sure you hear the words 'chest voice' all the time. When learning to sing, it is difficult when everyone has a different definition or can't describe it to you at all. That is why I have created this article, so you can finally answer the question:
Lessons Music Theory for Singers: Free Guide for Beginners Knowing your theory will make your life a whole lot easier as a singer, and will make working with others easier as well. There's nothing harder for a band than working with a singer that knows very little theory. But don't worry, in this article, you will learn the necessary
Technique How to Harmonize for Beginners + Simple Songs to Get Started Harmonies are a daunting concept to beginner singers. Not only do you have to focus on your pitch and rhythm, but you also have to sing an unusual melody over the top of the melody you are used to singing. Learning to harmonize is not as hard as you think
Lessons How to Sight Read Singing: A Straight-Forward Guide Learning to read music is hard for some, but learning to sight read and sing at the same time is a whole new challenge. There are a number of things you need to learn first, but it's actually not as hard as unachievable as you might think. Once you've learned
Technique Switching From Chest Voice to Head Voice with Minimal Effort The age-old question every singing student asks is how to switch from chest voice to head voice. Making the transition smooth will help make your voice sound more balanced and skilful. Fortunately, this is something that anyone can learn with practice. This article will show you how. The switch between
Technique How to Know if You are Singing From your Diaphragm + The Fix Singers teachers all over the world use the term 'singing from your diaphragm'. This terminology can confuse singing students, who usually struggle to understand this unique concept. Coming from a medical and musical background, this is something that I am able to understand, and hopefully help you understand too. You
Singing for Kids When Can a Child Sing in Tune? Milestones + Video Examples If your child is anything like mine, they have been making all sorts of funny noises since they were born. These noises don't seem to resemble anything in particular, until one day they do. Before you know it, your little baby is copying you and trying to sing along. This
Fun Facts Castrato Singers Today: Their History and Modern Equivalent Castrato singers, known as 'The Castrati', make up a unique time in musical history. They were known for their incredible voices and unusual lives, which has peaked the curiosity of many musicians and historians. This article will explore castrato singers in today's society. There are no castrato singers today, given
Lessons 6 Daily Singing Exercises (in only 20 Minutes) There are many vocal exercises available to singers and it is often hard to know which ones to use in your daily routine. Until I learned the purpose of these exercises and which were most effective, I relied on my singer teacher's guidance for warming up. Now that I know
Equipment Best Vocal Steamer for Singers: A Singer's Perspective If you've been in the singing industry long enough, you've probably heard people talking about these 'steamers'. Steamers are a singer's best friend when it comes to warming up before a performance. If you're considering getting a steamer but don't know where to start, here is my recommendation for the
Vocal Warm-ups for Kindergarten It's hard to stay consistent with vocal warm-ups as an adult, let alone a kindergartener. Although important, some warm-ups can be boring and monotonous. But teaching a kindergartener to warm up their voice is not as hard as it seems and it certainly doesn't have to be boring. In this
Lessons The Lip Trill Exercise: What it Is and How to Master It The lip trill is hard for many singers to do at first. If you're anything like I was, you've been awkwardly trying to follow along with your singing teacher as you spit and blow disjointed raspberries at them. But don't worry, with some mild tweaking, practice and the tips below,
Technique 5 Mouth Shapes for Singing + When to Use Them The shape of your mouth makes a difference when you sing. You may have noticed the exaggerated mouth movements of singers on stage and wondered what the reason was. This article explains the 5 main mouth shapes and when they should be used. Mouth shape when singing is is used
Technique Is it Possible to Increase Vocal Range? The How and Why It's normal to feel like your vocal range is holding you back from singing the songs you love. After all, we try to copy singers who have made a career out of their voice. But you shouldn't feel limited by your natural vocal range. In this article, I will explain
Performing Singing with a Cold and Sore Throat: Your Ultimate Guide I know it is not recommended to sing with a cold or sore throat, but I am here to tell you that it can be done. You need to be smart about it and you should avoid it if possible, but sometimes you may feel like you don't have the
Lessons How to Practice Singing Quietly: Tips for Any Song Housemates, family or neighbours can all make singing practice a bit daunting. There's the fear of being judged or annoying people, which can turn something you love into something you dread. This article outlines ways you can practice quietly so that you can grow your passion for singing. Humming is
Performing How to Hold a Microphone When Singing: A Mental Checklist Whether you have just started singing or have been singing for years, every singer will come to realise that there is a wrong and right way to hold a microphone. Whether they choose to follow that advice is up to them, but there are definitely benefits to holding a microphone
Performing 3 Basics on How to Accompany Yourself on Piano + Chord Chart Playing piano while singing is such a great feeling. When I first started to accompany myself, it was refreshing to know that I could practice by myself and get lost in the music that I was creating. This is one skill I would recommend for every singer, so here are
Performing How to Sing While Dancing: 5 Essential Training Tips It's easy to think you're not talented enough if you can't sing and dance like other singers on stage. But it's actually not as easy as it looks and takes a good deal of training. Anyone can train themselves to dance while they sing, and this article will show you
Health Famous Singers with Dentures: Why They're Hard to Find Singers facing the prospect of dentures will look to those around them for reassurance. Finding famous singers who are experiencing the same challenges is encouraging and proves that your singing career is not over. However, this article will shed some light on why famous singers with dentures are hard to
Performing The 4 Steps to Joining a Choir + How Anyone Can Joining a choir crosses the mind of many singers, whether a trained singer or someone who just enjoys singing around the house. Sometimes it can be hard to take the first step in finding a choir to join, or even knowing where to look. This article will therefore shed some
Technique Singing Louder in Head Voice - It's Easier Than You Think! Many singers have a strong chest voice, but find they start to sound weak and airy as they reach their head voice. This is completely normal, but incredibly annoying when trying to sing powerful higher notes. Singing louder in head voice is something that comes easily with training, so I
Technique Male Head Voice: Understanding What it is and How to Sing it Head voice is a much more popular term among females than it is among male singers. This is primarily due to the confusion between head voice and falsetto. Many people believe that falsetto is the same as the male head voice, but this is not true. This article will help
Lessons Singing Scales for Beginners: Basic Theory and Warmups There are hundreds of scales in music theory that can overwhelm a beginner, which is probably why many people who sing don't bother with these technicalities. To be a good singer, it is important to have at least a basic knowledge of music theory, and scales are one of these
Health Anatomy and Physiology of Voice Production Instruments produce sound in a mysterious and wonderful way, and the voice is one of the most complex of all. However, the physiology of voice production is not as complicated as you might think. This article aims to take the mystery out of this process so that you can understand
