How to train your voice

Video: Voice Training Exercise | Easy steps to improve the sound of your voice

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Many people love to sing and would like to develop their voice. There are an endless variety of vocal training methods, here are some of the safest and most effective ones. Please note that this will take some time and you will face difficulties. Be enthusiastic. You can practice in your free time for creative self-development or as preparation for future professional pursuits. Use these techniques as a tool to find your individual approach. All of our voices are unique and beautiful in their own way, so appreciate this gift. Have fun training your voice!

Steps

1 Check out the Tips below before proceeding with the next steps. "Tips" contain specific instructions for correct singing, touching upon such aspects as raising the soft palate, correct breathing and posture, position of the jaw, etc. "Steps" contain chants that can complement vocal lessons.
2 Start with the basic chant "C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C," while playing and repeating the appropriate notes on the piano keyboard with your voice. Go back to the original C note, chanting everything in reverse order: C, B, A, G, FA, MI, D, C.
3 Chanting of the notes "do re mi fa sol fa mi re do". Start with the sound "a" on the notes "do re mi fa". Continue with the sound "I" on the note "G F Mi D C". The note "G" is one step higher than "F". Therefore, you need to chant "I" a step higher before going back down the scale. Try to apply a smooth transition between notes. This is called legato.
4 Sing the vowel "a" with the notes "do mi sol mi do". Divide them into two syllables: "do mi salt" and "mi do". Try this chant in staccato, that is, jerky, separating each note. It is advisable to put your hand on your stomach to make sure that the exercise is performed correctly. Each syllable should cause a faint vibration in the abdomen as the air is repelled from the diaphragm.
5 Chanting "i-ya" on the notes "do re mi fa sol mi do". "And" you have to sing the notes "before re mi fa" in legato, that is, smoothly connecting the notes. "I" must be sung in staccato with the notes of "G E Do". This exercise takes practice as it switches between the two. While chanting “and,” try to keep your jaw relaxed and do not open your mouth too wide, leaving a small, rounded hole. This will give you a warm, spacious sound. While chanting "I", also do not expand the mouth. To check the correctness of the exercise, it is better to keep your hand on your stomach in the area of u200b u200bthe diaphragm.
6 If you've noticed, the C note appears multiple times on the piano keyboard. The entire interval from one C to the next is called an octave. As your vocal range expands, you can sing a few octaves. The piano will be very useful for practice. Press the "before" key. Depending on the type of your voice, it can be located anywhere on the keyboard. When choosing a starting point, keep in mind that in this exercise your voice will go up. Start with an octave that is comfortable for you to sing. If you don't know your type of vocals, try different options and find out which works best for you. Press the C key and repeat the sounding note with your voice. Stretch it out longer. Then press the C key an octave higher and also try to hit it and stretch. If it is too high for you, try starting with a lower octave, or go up half an octave instead, from C to G. After the top "C", return to the bottom and stretch it as long as possible. For beginners, this may be sufficient for the first day of octave exercises. If you want to continue, try the same with the D note and with other notes depending on the range. This exercise will help you develop your vocal abilities. Try not to overextend your voice.
7 Solfeggio uses hand signs for each note. They are easy to remember, helping to connect the visual image with the musculoskeletal feeling. C is indicated by the fist, D is indicated by the palm facing slightly to the left and down, with the thumb pointing in your direction. The notation for the "E" note is the palm facing downward, the fingertips pointing to the left, and the thumb pointing toward you. Fa - palm half closed, fingertips pointing down. The note "salt" is a straight open palm with the inner side facing you, the fingertips are directed to the left. The note "A" is designated as a cup-shaped palm facing down.The note "si" is a fist with the index finger pointing up and slightly to the left. After completing all the steps of the scale, clench your fist again, indicating a return to the original note "C". You will master the system of hand signs by repeating these symbols over and over. This can be very interesting and rewarding, and you can mark notes as you play them.
8 Start with the C note, using manual notation as you play it. Stretch it out a little longer, then sing the note "D", also marking it with your hand. Then go back to the C note. Your task is to move farther each time and sing first "do" and "mi", then "do" and "fa", "do" and "sol", "do" and "la", "do" and " si, do and do an octave higher, and so on as you wish.
9 If none of this worked, try going to class. You can find a vocal teacher online or in the newspaper. (Most likely it won't be free!)

Tips

When singing loudly or softly, the same amount of air should be used, and in both cases, the voice should not be strained. Using the diaphragm while breathing helps control this process. You can also try stretching your right and left arms forward alternately. This technique helps you learn how to add volume to your voice while singing forte or fortissimo.
The soft palate should always be raised. There should be enough space in the oral cavity for the voice to sound voluminous. Bring your tongue as low as possible, the lips should take a rounded shape, creating a small hole. Do not open the jaw too much to avoid disturbing the optimal shape of the mouth.
Choose songs that suit you in terms of range (which you are comfortable with).
Drink plenty of water.
Put emotion in your singing and express it on your face.
Breathe in the air, then hold your hand over your nose. You should have the same feeling while singing. Learn not to breathe out through your nose when you sing.
Start at the intended pitch of the note to match the desired tone. Increase or decrease the pitch of a note with a siren-like voice until you hit the desired note. You will hear and feel when it happens.
Spread your feet shoulder-width apart. Do not block your knees, as prolonged stay in this position can lead to loss of consciousness. Straighten your back, the neck should be an extension of it. Don't tilt your head to the side. Turn forward and stay relaxed.
When singing with chest vocals in the lower end of the range, the voice usually has a deep tone. When singing in the head register, the voice sounds softer and softer. Mixed singing is a mixture of both techniques, and you can feel the vibration in your cheekbones. The registers determine which parts of your body resonate while singing. You will understand in which register you are singing by defining the border between the two registers. Sing a note from the bottom of your range. Gradually increase the pitch of the note, moving upward in one breath. At a certain pitch, your voice will cut off, and this is a natural boundary. You sing the notes in the section to the border in the chest register. Anything above the boundary, you sing in a softer voice (falsetto) in the head register. A mixed song, somewhere between these two different principles of singing, is used when playing borderline notes, that is, within your chest range closer to the border between the registers.
Place both hands on top of one another on your stomach. Breathe deeply and evenly through your nose, while your belly should expand. When you exhale, your abdominal muscles should contract slightly. Breathe in as deeply as possible so that there is enough air to sing long notes and phrases, as well as to be able to perform legato. The exhalation should be slow and gradual to retain as much of the remaining air as possible until the next inhalation.
Pronounce the consonants clearly in the song. You can also emphasize certain words.
Voice tuning involves playing the exact note without over-tightening or under-stretching it. You should sing in tune with an accompanying instrument, such as a piano, and play the appropriate notes, not deviating from the tuning fork lower or higher. Sing a specific note while gently pressing your index finger into the center of your forehead. This has a psychological effect that helps many singers to get into notes later on.

Warnings

Let's rest your vocal cords and drink plenty of fluids.
Try not to overextend your voice.
If you experience physical stress or even pain while singing, stop practicing. It could be caused by using the wrong technique. Consult a vocal coach, choir director, or vocal specialist. You will be shown what you are doing wrong and how to fix your technique.
The following common mistakes should be avoided: singing with a smile, singing with a hoarse voice, pinched solar plexus, pumping too much air, forcing your voice to exceed your natural range. These are the main causes of vocal cord injury.

What do you need

Piano (optional)
Your voice
Open mind
The desire to master various styles and techniques, investing in this process your creativity and natural talent
Patience