Thursday, October 2, 2008

Your Singing Range Can Be Increased!

By Thomas.L. Smythe

If you ever sang in the shower (because there are some great acoustics in the bathroom) what happens when you want to hit the high note? Do you strain and crack and then force air that turns your thin note into a falsetto? Many people do not have the proper vocal training to hit the high notes with ease, if you want to stay a shower head balladeer then hiring a vocal coach does not make much sense.

There are some really bad things we do to our voices, we yell, we smoke, we scream and that's just the morning commute on the freeway! Seriously, we limit our vocal range by how we exercise our voices. If we strain our voices then we don't allow any range to develop, so to develop a voice that can sing higher notes you will need to find someone who can give you advice that can really help.

Our vocal cords have to be taken care of which means proper resting, and some people talk too much but do not sing enough! If you are trying to hit the high notes and you are using all your might then you are doing it wrong. A high note is sung with the same range as the notes before it, and the breathing technique is what allows you to reach the higher notes.

A singer must practice the right breath support as it is an integral part of a singer's skills. In everyday living, notice that breathing involves speaking, exercising, dancing, walking, or anything that involves your lungs to recirculate breath. Note that if you do not take the time to train yourself how to breathe correctly you will not be able to sing higher notes.

We talked about falsetto, which is not using your lungs. Instead it is using your neck and throat muscles which are the muscles are not designed for singing. You must practice breathing in order to relax yourself so you can comfortably reach the higher notes. For example, Lamaze teaches breathing techniques for expectant mothers,as its practice is used to help them feel more comfortable and at ease.

If you do not have a vocal coach and have to practice at home its harder to know if you are achieving the higher notes by ear. If you play piano then you can use scales to help you hit the higher notes. On guitar you can usually match a chord or practice with certain songs. You are not supposed to mirror higher notes until you can understand the root of the note.

You can start recording yourself during one of your practice sessions so that you can learn to listen to yourself. By listening to the recording you may be able to detect if you sound out of tune, hear if your range expanded, and listen if you can understand your diction. Keep recording yourself as a regular part of your practice routine.

When you sing and hear yourself you can match your singing voice as it allows you to know where you are at and how high you need to sing to reach above your own voice. It also gives you a chance to sing harmony and melody with yourself. This also helps to know your vocal range and what you need to work on to achieve the higher notes while you sing.

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