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When singing in the bathroom or car, you may find yourself singing as good as a music star, but it's hard to know if other people feel like you. In fact, you can know this by hearing your own voice properly. Record and listen to elements such as tone, pitch, and control.Luckily, almost anyone can learn to sing well, and it only takes a few simple steps to improve your singing voice.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Evaluation of your vocal technique

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   Find the voice interval. To evaluate vocals as best as possible, the first thing you need to do is find out the vocal range. There are a number of apps and websites that offer tools that can help you determine natural vocal intervals in just a few minutes. You can also do this step by recording and listening to your voice again.
   • If you use an application to find the voice interval, you will be instructed to record the voice through the microphone. Depending on the application, you can record anywhere from 30 seconds to 3 minutes, usually with a song of your choice. The app will take the average frequency of your recorded vocals to determine the interval of your voice.
   • The voice segments can be divided into several types of voices. From highest to lowest, vocal types include soprano (high female), mezzo-soprano (middle female), contralto (bass female), countertenor (high male), tenor (male high), baritone (middle male) , and bass (bass male).
   • Each voice type is further divided into smaller categories for more detailed classifications of each person's vocal abilities, such as lyrical and dramatic voices.

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   Select a song in your vocal range to record. Once you've identified the range, find a song that matches your voice type to record. Vegetarian singing (singing without accompaniment) is not the best way to evaluate vocals, so look for a song with background music or accompaniment.
   • In order to know if you are able to sing the correct tone and melody, it is important that you find a background music, such as karaoke without lyrics. Karaoke background music without lyrics is often available online through sites like YouTube.
   • You can also find built-in background music on a Casio keyboard or other instruments that may be included in your album.
   • Before you record, listen to tracks with several different keystrokes and find out which one you feel most comfortable with.

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   Record vocals. Your sinuses and sinuses will make you hear your voice unlike others. So the best way to gauge your voice is to listen to the recording. You can use the voice recorder or recording app on your smartphone and sing a tune that is at least 30 seconds long.
   • Although it is not necessary to invest in modern audio equipment to hear your voice, you still need to use a high quality recorder. If a smartphone recording app makes someone else's voice sound weird, it will distort your voice too.
   • If you often get nervous when singing in front of people, this is a great way to overcome your fear of performing. No one will listen to your voice recordings except you!
   • Professional singers also often record their vocals to improve their vocals.

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   Open up your recording and listen to your intuition. This is the decisive moment! When you're done recording, take a deep breath and press the listen button. During the first replay, notice how well you finished the song and how it feels to listen to your voice again. Although not a perfect comment, but intuition also tells you many things.
   • Listen to recordings in different ways. You can listen to it with cheap computer speakers, then listen to the recording on your car's speakers, and finally check the recording through your headphones. Different speaker styles and speaker quality will give you different results.
   • Many people are too strict with themselves. Intuition is important, but you should still find another appreciation to balance your critical instincts.

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   Notice how well your voice matches with the background music. After listening to the recording for the first time, listen to it again and pay attention to how you control your sound. Hear if you sing the correct notes, that is, it coincides with the pitch of the background music.
   • While listening to the recording, you should also take note of factors such as unintentional hoarseness or vibrations in your voice. This may be a sign that your vocal range is overly strained and that you are not in complete control of your vocal range.

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   Pay attention to the breath in the recording and make sure you don't hear the sound of your breathing mixed in your voice. Breath control may seem unimportant, but it does have a big impact on vocal quality. Listen to the recording again for a deep breath while you sing. Also, watch out for things like whether the notes are being shortened due to lack of breath, or if the tone of the voice is abnormally high just before you inhale.

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   Comment on overall tone and timbre in a recording. Timbre is the overall nature of the voice. Even if you sing the right notes, your voice will sound bad if it's out of tune or the timbre doesn't match the song. Pay attention to factors such as whether the vowels are pronounced clear and consistent, how wide your vocal range is, and how well the song's ability to express rhythmic nuances (ability to adapt to different singing styles).
   • When evaluating timbre, you hear if your voice is strong or soft, hoarse or smooth, vocal or low, etc.
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Part 2 of 3: Improving vocals

1. Test your ability to feel sound. Listen to a short melody or a note, then visualize it in your head without singing. Next, imagine that you are singing that note or melody, and finally sing it out loud.

   

   Annabeth Novitzki

   Music tutor Annabeth Novitzki is a music tutor in Texas. She received a BFA in Music from Carnegie Mellon in 2004 and a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Memphis in 2012. She has been teaching music since 2004.

   

   
   
   Annabeth Novitzki
   Music tutor

   According to Annabeth Novitzki, a private vocal teacher "Although some people are naturally gifted, singing is a skill that can be trained and improved. If you are passionate about singing, practice wisely and regularly to improve your voice. "

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   Practice vocal range and singing techniques every day. Although some people have better voice control than others, everyone can sing better with practice. Continue to practice controlling your breath, practicing vocal and finding music that matches your natural timbre.
   • Musical talent always develops in parallel with musical talent. Start studying vocal techniques and learn to sing like learning an instrument. The more vocal knowledge you have, the better results will be achieved with practice.

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   Learn vocal. The quality of your voice can be greatly enhanced if you have a teacher teaching how to use your voice as an instrument. Choose an instructor that not only focuses on the pitch of the vocals, but also improves your overall technique. A good vocal trainer will not only teach you how to sing the correct notes, but also how to stand, breathe, move, read music, etc. while singing.
   • If you have friends who are learning vocal, ask them what teachers they learn or ask them to recommend. Chorus instructors, local bands and a capella singing groups (sing without accompaniment) can also be useful resources for finding a vocal coach.
   • Many vocal coaches offer free or reduced-cost introductory lessons. You can sign up for introductory sessions from several coaches to see who is the best teacher for you. Did the coach encourage you to sing? Do they spend most of their class talking? Are they just focusing on your singing or paying attention to your physical technique?

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   Learn to be receptive to constructive criticism. This is when you will know if you have a great voice or not. However, just as the guitar player went through a difficult period of fumbling with strings, singers also had to work hard to improve their vocals. Singing is not available at birth but is a gift you can achieve with dedication and practice.
   • If singing is your passion, even if someone says you can't sing, continue to practice and work hard to improve your voice and ignore murmurs. However, there are also some people who never sing well no matter how much practice they try. You probably already know if this is the case.

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   Join a school or community choir to practice and practice vocal. Singing in a choir is a great way to improve vocals. You will receive feedback from the choir commander and other members, and you will also have the opportunity to work as part of the team. Amateurs often feel more comfortable singing together, because their voices are not criticized.
   • Singing with others is also a good way to improve note pitch recognition, and learn even more complex melodies.
   • Talk to your choir conductor about ways to improve your singing skills.
   • In addition to helping you sing better, this activity also creates social bonds and makes you happier.

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   Continue to practice and practice regularly to improve your singing techniques. If you have a passion for singing, keep practicing even though you know that you don't have a good voice. A trainer can help you get the most out of the vocal cords. Everyone has the right to enjoy singing. advertisement

Part 3 of 3: Use tools to test your natural abilities

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   Take a test for sound deafness. Some people suffer from acoustical deafness, which means the inability to sense the pitch of sounds. Many online hearing deafness tests can help you realize if you are having trouble feeling and singing correctly. Try to see if you can distinguish between different pitches and pitches, or if you belong to 1.5 percent of the population with "amusia" who cannot distinguish pitch, tone, or even tone. beat.
   • Most tests for deafness on the internet include short clips from famous songs or melodies. The test taker listens to the clip and then shows if the notes were played correctly or incorrectly.
   • Being deaf does not mean you have a bad voice, but it does show that you have a hard time singing the correct tune of the song.
   • Likewise, even if you have difficulty controlling your vocals, it doesn't mean you are speech deaf. A good voice depends on many factors, and sometimes this is simply a matter of practicing how to control the voice.

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   Ask for opinions from people you trust. Similar to singing in front of friends and loved ones, letting a few family members listen to a recording will help you see what people think of your voice. If you have a singer friend with a good voice, ask for their comment. If your audience doesn't have a background in singing techniques, you can ask about their initial reaction to hearing your voice.
   • Choose people you believe will give honest feedback. Don't look for people who you know, no matter how you sing, they will praise you for having a great voice, and don't trust people who "blow in the cold" even if you do well.

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   Perform in front of audience for outside opinion. If you want to get constructive feedback from others, try singing for everyone. Invite friends and family to watch your little show. Go to “sing together” clubs, sign up for a singing contest or sing karaoke. Just find a place where you feel comfortable and give it a try.
   • Choose the room that can help you express your voice your best. A large room with a high ceiling will help your voice sound better than a carpeted basement with low ceilings.
   • At the end of your performance, ask your audience for their honest opinions. Don't forget that some people may try to speak so you don't feel sad, others are overly critical. Find common ground instead of overthinking an idea.
   • Another way to get feedback from the public is by performing at a train station or busy shopping areas. If possible, use a microphone and a small speaker and try to see if people stop listening to you sing. As long as you get permission in advance of the owner or manager of the area. Some locations like subway stations may require permission from the city.
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Advice

• Always warm up the vocals, otherwise you might damage your voice. Talk to your vocal trainer or search online for appropriate warm-ups.
• Sing with a friend who has the same vocal range as you to get an idea of ​​their technique. You can use those techniques and test them out on recorders.
• If you don't improve your voice, don't put too much pressure on yourself. You may not be endowed with a great voice, and it's not your fault!