SINGING

Singing is the act of producing Musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and Rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singing is often done in a group of other musicians, such as in a choir of singers with different voice ranges, or in an ensemble with instrumentalists, such as a rock group or baroque ensemble. 

The sound of each individual's singing voice is entirely unique not only because of the actual shape and size of an individual's vocal chord but also due to the size and shape of the rest of that person's body. Humans have vocal folds which can loosen, tighten, or change their thickness and over which breath can be transferred at varying pressures. The shape of the chest and neck, the position of the tongue, and the tightness of otherwise unrelated muscles can be altered. Any one of these actions results in a change in pitch, volume (loudness), timbre, or tone of the sound produced. Sound also resonates within different parts of the body and an individual's size and bone structure can affect the sound produced by an individual.

Singers can also learn to project sound in certain ways so that it resonates better within their vocal tract. This is known as vocal resonation. Learning how to sing well takes time and discipline and will definitely require your patience. What you need to know when you’re on your way to learn how to sing is that you need to learn the right techniques first and foremost. Investing in a good vocal training program like the Singing Success program is a great way to get started using proper technique. 

Here are some steps you should adopt...

1.  Avoid damaging your vocal chords by using the air from your diaphragm. This method should be used when you speak and sing.

2.  Know that your voice should come from your mouth and teeth. Don't use your throat, as you may strain it.

3. Make sure you are relaxed when you are singing. If you are tense, it will show in your voice.

4. Keep tension out of your face and it will stay out of your voice.

5. Make sure you enunciate your each and every word when you are singing. Pronounce your lyrics properly so that your audience can make meaning out of the song you are singing.

6. Do not go overboard enunciating for a better and clearer sound.