{"id":376,"date":"2022-04-08T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-08T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singeo.com\/chorus\/?p=376"},"modified":"2022-08-18T10:24:53","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T17:24:53","slug":"how-to-get-better-at-singing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singeo.com\/chorus\/how-to-get-better-at-singing\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Get Better At Singing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>So you love to sing, but you want to know how to get better at singing? Read on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re dreaming of singing on stage or you just want to sound better for you, there are a few key changes you can make right now that will help you get better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So let\u2019s dive right in. First things first\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>You have to exercise<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You just have to. There\u2019s no way around it. Your voice uses muscles, so if you want to get better at singing you need to exercise those muscles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exercises show you where your voice naturally \u201csits\u201d, and they will help you notice where it might \u201cflip\u201d or crack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So let\u2019s get warmed up. Lisa shows you some fantastic \u201csiren\u201d exercises to do just that in the lesson.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for more great vocal exercises, click any of the videos below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Easy Singing Warm Up  (7 minutes)  \ud83c\udfa4\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fJCfHHLf2Pg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>Try this easy 7-minute warmup<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2 Minute Vocal Warm Up (For The Holidays \ud83c\udf84)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7IjTncbLwFg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>Feeling festive? This holiday warmup works year-round<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Use songs to get better<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Songs are why we sing, right? And they\u2019re the best way to tell if you\u2019re getting better at singing. Because let\u2019s face it\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vocal exercises don\u2019t sound that great!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>In the lesson, Lisa uses \u201cPerfect\u201d by Ed Sheeran. If you&#8217;d like to learn it, click the video on the right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But you can use any song you like for this lesson. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It definitely helps if you have a piano or instrument to work with, but it\u2019s not necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To begin with, you&#8217;ll start by speaking the pitch and holding the vowels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And when you do, you should notice something\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Sing &quot;Perfect&quot; By Ed Sheeran\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8sbHEUEy780?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>Learn to sing &#8220;Perfect&#8221; with this tutorial<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Vowels are the singer\u2019s secret weapon! All the beautiful parts of singing revolve around vowels. The consonants are like \u201cinterrupters\u201d between the vowels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you can get your vowels to sound nice, then you\u2019ll already notice a big change in your voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So how do you do that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Plug your nose<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s really easy to get stuck in our noses with we sing. And for words that use an \u201cM\u201d or \u201cN\u201d sound, it\u2019s impossible NOT to use your nose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the sound shouldn\u2019t stay there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as you\u2019re off the nasal consonant, you should not have any air flowing out of your nose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good way to check this is to plug one nostril with your thumb and start singing. Does it vibrate? Then you\u2019re probably being too nasal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a simple fix\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hit that record button<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Am I Singing The Right Note? (Improve Your Pitch)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rSpa-9ZCvrs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>Use your cell phone to sing better &#8211; seriously!!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Grab your cell phone. Put it on selfie mode. Hit record, and start singing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, it\u2019s scary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But you want to see if you\u2019re opening your mouth wide enough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chances are, you\u2019re not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking at yourself sing is a constant reminder to check your technique and adjust it if necessary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you can use a mirror if you like, but the good thing about recording yourself is that you can listen back. Now I know that is a problem for a lot of singers because we <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singeo.com\/stop-hating-your-voice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">don\u2019t like the sound of our own voice<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And there\u2019s a reason for that\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re used to <em>feeling<\/em> the sound. Experiencing it in our bodies. So to hear it played back can be a little surprising, even cringe-worthy. But with time and practice, it becomes a fantastic record of your improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And speaking of practice\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Practice every day<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the final point. Because this is all about muscles, the more frequently you\u2019re able to practice, the faster you\u2019ll see results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s Lisa\u2019s ideal daily practice schedule:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>5 minutes of vocal warmups<\/li><li>5 minutes of vocal exercises (like the \u201csiren\u201d and nasal work)<\/li><li>5-15 minutes of singing songs (because that\u2019s what it\u2019s all about)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This daily routine could take as little as 15 minutes or as long as 25. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take your singing to the next level<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you enjoyed working on your voice with Lisa, you\u2019re in luck! As a Singeo Member you can access:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Step-by-step singing lessons<\/li><li>Daily vocal routines to help you build a better, stronger voice<\/li><li>A FULL library of tracks so you can practice singing your favorite songs<\/li><li>Grammy Award-winning featured coaches<\/li><li>Access to our forum where you can share and work with others on the same journey as you<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2026 AND personal feedback from Lisa and our other coaches when you need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure if you\u2019re ready for a full membership yet? Give it a try! 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