Technique 5 Benefits of Vocal Fry: It Might be Worth a Try! Vocal fry is a strange and often misunderstood vocal register. While it sounds a bit weird and wouldn't be people's first choice when singing or talking, it has its place in the world and is more common than you think. Unravelling the mystery around vocal fry can even lead to
Technique What is Falsetto Voice? Defining Characteristics & Biology The word falsetto was taken from the word 'false' because it was recognised as different to the normal singing voice. As a singer, it is important to understand the defining features of falsetto so that you can differentiate your falsetto from your normal vocal range. In this article, I will
Technique What is Head Voice? A Common Misconception The term head voice is commonly misused, often describing the falsetto voice register. However, with modern knowledge of anatomy and physiology, the distinction between head voice, chest voice and falsetto has been made more clear. In this article, I will clearly define head voice so that you no longer have
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:
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
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
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
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
Technique Correct Singing Posture: A Checklist + Exercises The introduction of TV, computers and smartphones has slowly introduced poor posture in many people. As a singer, it is important to maintain correct singing posture in order to maximise your lung capacity and improve airflow and resonance in the upper body. For those that need a gentle reminder, this
Technique 5 Surprisingly Easy Ways to Improve the Pitch of Your Voice Have you ever heard a singer hit a note that doesn't sound right, or makes you cringe? That is usually because they are singing off-pitch. This is something that every singer faces at some point in their singing career, but some people struggle with it more than others. In this
Technique How Long Does it Take to Learn Vibrato Singing? When used correctly, vocal vibrato can add something beautiful to a performance. But for some, this controlled wobble in the voice does not come naturally. For those wondering how long it takes to learn vibrato singing, I have outlined what you can expect in the article below. Vibrato is a
Technique Learning to Control Your Singing Voice + Easy Exercises Every singer must learn to control their voice if they want to get the best out of their performance. A lack of control can lead to unnecessary mistakes or even vocal fatigue. This is a common question for singers, which is why I've put together this little guide to help
Technique How to Sing High: 11 Helpful Tips Singing high is one of the most common issues people have when learning to sing. So you’re not alone! There is so much power in reaching a high note, and it’s something that the audience always loves. I found training my voice to sing higher opened up many
Technique Removing the Nasally Sound From Your Singing Voice Some people have a natural nasal tone to their talking voice, while others find it only comes out when they sing. I am not an overly nasally talker, but have noticed that I can get a nasally sound in my singing voice when I least expect it. So I did
Technique The 6 Types of Vocal Range and How to Find Yours I have had a lot to do with singing in choirs and singing groups, where I am often assigned the higher harmonies because of my higher vocal range. This is because, early on, my music teacher helped me discover my vocal range to assign me to one of six possibilities.
Technique Can I Sing Without Warming Up My Voice? Too often I’ve been caught off-guard making sure my hair, makeup and outfit is ready for a performance, only to realize that I haven’t warmed up my voice. After many last-minute warm-ups sessions in the car, I was left wondering whether you can sing without a warm-up. You