Seven Castles

Singing

                                      

September 28, 2007

 

Singing is great. Sometimes it helps you to relieve from stress. Many people love to sing. They sing in the shower, they sing when they are bored, they sing when their favorite songs are playing, and they sing just for the fun of it. I especially like challenging songs with high pitches or low pitches. Singing is so fun that when I am with my friends, I can torture them to death with my voice.

 

The voice is an instrument we spend a lifetime learning to use. It is not surprising that the human voice is the most complex and capable instrument. I believe that some people have the ability to sing beautifully in nature, but some people are just born with the inability to sing in tune or sing nicely. However, singing can improve with practice. Your singing voice will only get better if you practice, learn the right technique and take care of your voice.

 

Anyone can learn to sing, but singing well is a skill, improved upon with proper breathing coordination. The language sung will have an effect on the position used for easy production of the tone. Style will also affect vocal position - more space (in the back of the throat) is needed in classical singing style than is needed in "popular" styles. To become a "good" singer you must be able to breathe properly, sing with power (resonance) and sing in pitch. To become a "great" singer you will need to add dynamics and develop a style that is all your own.

 

Probably the best way to learn to sing is to join a singing class. Find an instructor well versed in vocal techniques, pitching, as well as breathing. In the beginning, do not limit yourself to one kind of style but instead allow yourself to explore the various different styles of music and songs that you can sing. You will soon discover which kind of music is a good match for you, and at that time you will be able to specialize. Find out your vocal range. This is essential, as singing pieces written for the wrong range may strain your voice.

 

Keep singing and watch professionals sing. It helps. Another way is to listen up well and try to follow the tune to it and you can prefect it too. Most important, you will sing better if you learn to enjoy it, have fun and just be yourself.  

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