Tips For Singers
To be able to sing is a gift, just like playing Guitar, Sax, Drums, Keyboards, or Bass.
The gift is being able to play any musical instrument.
A good singer is able to stay on key, have somewhat of a range, and know his/hers strengths and weaknesses.
I don't have any hit records but I have been singing for 42 years and I've only had 2 beer bottles thrown at me.
Seriously, if you can sing in pitch, use dynamics, pick the right songs, and give a good presentation, you are on your way.
If you already sing with confidence, and are experienced, it's good to exchange ideas or observe other singers.
Singing, Singing in Pitch, and your Ear: The actual sound of your voice is worth discussion.
There many styles of music one can choose.
Listen to recordings of yourself using different styles and with different styles of music.
From smooth, strong voices with a huge range to a little grit and doing the right songs, there are always at least a few styles you will feel comfortable with.
Don't be afraid to try new things after you establish a few different singers to emulate or expand on you own style.
I've been encouraged into trying songs I never thought I would be able to do; only to find out they become some of the best ones to do.
Of course, singing songs way out of your range is a no no.
You have to be able to "carry a tune".
There is no way around it.
Many are just born with it and many can actually train themselves into being more and more precise.
Hold some notes steady.
Try singing octaves, thirds, or just exercise high and low notes and return to them repeatedly until you hit it every time.
Record yourself if you can and listen.
You should try to get a basic knowledge of music theory as it can teach you what sounds like what.
Try singing a note.
Play the note on an instrument and see how close you come.
Keep doing it.
Practice some songs and start them out without instrument and then check your accuracy with your instrument.
Eventually sing the whole song without music.
See if you wind up "on key" at the end.
Start trying to "hear" the music on a consistent pitch.
By doing the suggestions above, you will know what your "best" keys to sing in are.
Bands without good singers are mediocre at best.
If you are singing backup a lot.
Make those recordings of singing your part and go over them.
Sing your parts without the other voices and then add them.
If you are off, don't get discouraged, just keep trying.
I've played in bands with people who never sang and they turned out to be reliable if not excellent singers.
If you are lucky enough to have a lot of natural talent, do the exercises once in a while and it will keep you sharp.
Picking the Sings with Style and accent: If you are a singing impersonator then obviously you are trying to copy the style and delivery of the singer as close to the original.
It's not a bad idea for everyone to start out learning a song by emulating the singer.
Even if you make it your own, with your own style, it's good to capture what originally made people like the song and then put in your own style from there.
Once in a while you can add flavor to a song by singing with a little twang, a bit of an accent, or some grit.
USE DYNAMICS!-Build a song.
Scream out that chorus but not through the whole song.
Sometimes you have to compromise on what you think you could sing well and do some tunes that are good for your band in general.
Don't blow off rehearsing the ones you do not feel comfortable with.
They may become your best songs, you never know.
You DO need a large core of songs you feel you are doing your very best at.
They are your stability out there.
Don't compromise to the point where you are losing your enthusiasm.
Giving a Good Presentation: Usually the singer is the "quarterback" on stage.
Sometimes others may be the actual "front person", especially in band with multiple singers.
No matter what you are doing on stage, show your enthusiasm.
If your music IS your presentation, then just communicate with the audience and keep the tunes rollin'.
If you have a little show then make it natural and involve other band members.
Give band members enough time to prepare for the next song.
If you are center stage, keep focused on presenting the song to your audience and let nothing disturb you from the fun that you are having or the intensity of the moment you are creating.
The gift is being able to play any musical instrument.
A good singer is able to stay on key, have somewhat of a range, and know his/hers strengths and weaknesses.
I don't have any hit records but I have been singing for 42 years and I've only had 2 beer bottles thrown at me.
Seriously, if you can sing in pitch, use dynamics, pick the right songs, and give a good presentation, you are on your way.
If you already sing with confidence, and are experienced, it's good to exchange ideas or observe other singers.
Singing, Singing in Pitch, and your Ear: The actual sound of your voice is worth discussion.
There many styles of music one can choose.
Listen to recordings of yourself using different styles and with different styles of music.
From smooth, strong voices with a huge range to a little grit and doing the right songs, there are always at least a few styles you will feel comfortable with.
Don't be afraid to try new things after you establish a few different singers to emulate or expand on you own style.
I've been encouraged into trying songs I never thought I would be able to do; only to find out they become some of the best ones to do.
Of course, singing songs way out of your range is a no no.
You have to be able to "carry a tune".
There is no way around it.
Many are just born with it and many can actually train themselves into being more and more precise.
Hold some notes steady.
Try singing octaves, thirds, or just exercise high and low notes and return to them repeatedly until you hit it every time.
Record yourself if you can and listen.
You should try to get a basic knowledge of music theory as it can teach you what sounds like what.
Try singing a note.
Play the note on an instrument and see how close you come.
Keep doing it.
Practice some songs and start them out without instrument and then check your accuracy with your instrument.
Eventually sing the whole song without music.
See if you wind up "on key" at the end.
Start trying to "hear" the music on a consistent pitch.
By doing the suggestions above, you will know what your "best" keys to sing in are.
Bands without good singers are mediocre at best.
If you are singing backup a lot.
Make those recordings of singing your part and go over them.
Sing your parts without the other voices and then add them.
If you are off, don't get discouraged, just keep trying.
I've played in bands with people who never sang and they turned out to be reliable if not excellent singers.
If you are lucky enough to have a lot of natural talent, do the exercises once in a while and it will keep you sharp.
Picking the Sings with Style and accent: If you are a singing impersonator then obviously you are trying to copy the style and delivery of the singer as close to the original.
It's not a bad idea for everyone to start out learning a song by emulating the singer.
Even if you make it your own, with your own style, it's good to capture what originally made people like the song and then put in your own style from there.
Once in a while you can add flavor to a song by singing with a little twang, a bit of an accent, or some grit.
USE DYNAMICS!-Build a song.
Scream out that chorus but not through the whole song.
Sometimes you have to compromise on what you think you could sing well and do some tunes that are good for your band in general.
Don't blow off rehearsing the ones you do not feel comfortable with.
They may become your best songs, you never know.
You DO need a large core of songs you feel you are doing your very best at.
They are your stability out there.
Don't compromise to the point where you are losing your enthusiasm.
Giving a Good Presentation: Usually the singer is the "quarterback" on stage.
Sometimes others may be the actual "front person", especially in band with multiple singers.
No matter what you are doing on stage, show your enthusiasm.
If your music IS your presentation, then just communicate with the audience and keep the tunes rollin'.
If you have a little show then make it natural and involve other band members.
Give band members enough time to prepare for the next song.
If you are center stage, keep focused on presenting the song to your audience and let nothing disturb you from the fun that you are having or the intensity of the moment you are creating.
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