Friday 24 December 2010

Tips to Teach Yourself How to Sing

By Marc Mable



Singing is loved by everyone universally. Singing and music is loved by anyone who is a human being. The problem is the fact that sometimes we are shy. Rather than perform for an audience, some people would rather face harm. Committed singers can learn how to sing by themselves. If you want some tips on how to sing, please read on.

Let me just say that teaching yourself how to sing is not trivial. Yup, learning how to sing is not easy that's why even pro singers hire voice instructors to teach them techniques. There are limits on how you can teach yourself how to sing, but it is possible.

Follow these tips to learn how to sing. 
1. Joining a group of singers or choir can help you. Join a glee club if you have to. It is very important to get feedback from your peers. It is a very scary prospect but you will learn a lot about singing and life. In addition, the techniques you will learn from experienced singers are invaluable.


2. You're doing it wrong if it hurts. While singing, you can also injure your vocal cords. You will suffer no injury to your voice if you employ proper voice techniques. With a lot of heart use your natural voice to sing. Know-it-alls are known to dispense this advice often. Why not just sing naturally for change? Do not imitate another singer's voice or use vocal trickery. Using tricks can be amateurish.


3. Record your singing so you can know how you sound. Was your singing good? Were you singing with good pitch? Are you singing the tunes correctly? Can you hear yourself sing? Evaluate yourself honestly by answering the questions. 


4. Practice your favorite songs as much as you can. Practice will get you ahead. Singing is like sports in this way. Practice in a place you are comfortable with to avoid stress and nervousness. It is strongly encouraged to sing in the shower.

It's not trivial to learn how to teach yourself how to sing. Finding a vocal coach or a mentor is easier. However, you can still do a lot to improve your singing by yourself. Just make sure you know that injury can be avoided with proper technique. So, I suggest that you do not overdo it. Try not to reach those high notes when you have not warmed up yet. Know the proper techniques first before you sing and scream like a rockstar.



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