While flicking through YouTube, I discovered amazing videos about vocal techniques. I created this guide to help you use your voice effectively to sing better while sparing your voice.
1. VOCAL RANGE
So, for those who aren’t familiar with vocal techniques and notes, I’d recommend you to start reading this article on Wikipedia. This will give you a better understanding of what will be talked about later on in this blog post.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vocal_range
But what are the different vocal ranges for men and women?
Take a look! Depending on your voice type, some notes will be easier or harder to hit.
However, if you don’t know what’s your voice range is, don’t worry. This video will help you figure it out. Note this is both suitable for men and women.
2. BAD VOCAL TEchnique EXAMPLES
As a matter of fact, some singers are able to sing higher notes or even have a whistle register. Yet they may use improper vocal techniques resulting in voice damages over time.
As a result, they can’t hit the same notes they used to. Although, with better practice, they may recover part of their register. Here are few examples of singers who damaged their voice :
3. VOCAL TECHNIQUES
Therefore, let’s me explain you to what is considered good or bad techniques.
First of all, let’s start with what a bad technique is. It is a lack of singing warming-up and over-pushing some of the notes, often distinguished by a lack of breath support and throaty sound.
Additionally, please find below other examples of bad techniques:
Instead, why vocal technique matters so much?
So, what is a good vocal technique?
It’s an unstrained, controlled, and consistent voice accompanied by a healthy lifestyle. But, how do singers get good voices? Well, they have a dedicated vocal coach to train their voices for performances or studio recordings.
Contrarily, this video shows you what is a bad or good technique (starting at 1.09 minutes):
4. VOCAL WARMING-UP
Consequently, to develop your singing skills, start with a good vocal warming-up.
Obviously, you may want to start with warming-up basics for yourself at this stage!
5. UNDERSTANDING YOUR VOICE
Moreover, you need to be aware of your voice placement and tone/timber.
6. VOCAL TIPS
Finally, here are a few tips on how to get a more powerful and consistent voice.
Do you have other tips to share with us?
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