Singing (singer, band, Soprano, Alto, Countertenor)

Certif1ed · 10-04-2009, 10:43 AM

I was just having fun.

I'm actually a trained singing teacher - but you did ask...

My number one tip to ALL singers is HUM.

There are a whole load of things you can do with this simple device - the first is simply to find a note you're comfortable with (and this can change from day to day).

Hum it while counting up to 4 and really listen to the quality of the note - does it stay the same or waver?

If it wavers, you need more abdominal support.

I could go on about using the hum to improve a huge amount of vocal technique really simply - it focusses your attention on the quality of your vocal tone, intonation, breath control, the various parts of your head in which tone resonates - and everything else that is important to a singer, but the best thing is if you discover how useful it is yourself.

Learn how to control your breath using your diaphragm - that's really important too, and will help you sing long notes, get good tone and control.

There was another good tip mentioned above - warming up is ESSENTIAL for a singer.

Humming scales works, before using vocalisations.

10-04-2009, 10:43 AM	#26 (permalink)
Certif1ed Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 194	I was just having fun. I'm actually a trained singing teacher - but you did ask... My number one tip to ALL singers is HUM. There are a whole load of things you can do with this simple device - the first is simply to find a note you're comfortable with (and this can change from day to day). Hum it while counting up to 4 and really listen to the quality of the note - does it stay the same or waver? If it wavers, you need more abdominal support. I could go on about using the hum to improve a huge amount of vocal technique really simply - it focusses your attention on the quality of your vocal tone, intonation, breath control, the various parts of your head in which tone resonates - and everything else that is important to a singer, but the best thing is if you discover how useful it is yourself. Learn how to control your breath using your diaphragm - that's really important too, and will help you sing long notes, get good tone and control. There was another good tip mentioned above - warming up is ESSENTIAL for a singer. Humming scales works, before using vocalisations.