Tuesday, August 11, 2009

5 Singing Tips For Beginners

By Kevin Mayall

Are singers born with a special talent, or can anyone be taught to sing? This is a very common question and most people still mistakenly believe that singing is a special gift. While it's true that it comes more naturally to some, you have to understand that in essence it is a skill. And skills can be taught, right.

When starting out it's very important to have good instructions. Getting a good teacher or a singing course which, by the way, you can easily find online these days, is very important. To discover that beautiful voice hidden inside you, you will need to learn the right singing techniques. You should also know that age is not a problem - it's never too late to start learning.

Proper coaching will also steer you away from learning bad habits which can be quite difficult to unlearn and can sometimes even permanently damage your voice. So get yourself a good teacher.

Many people, especially beginners, have problems with singing posture. Posture is important and should be one of the first things you learn. The proper body alignment for singing is as follows: Your back is straight, feet shoulder-width apart and shoulders slightly back and relaxed. Let your hands relax by your side. The chin should be about parallel to the floor. Don't slouch.

Just like an athlete would warm up before a race, you too must warm up before you start to sing. This is extremely important and is the key to good singing. If you don't do it, you risk straining your vocal cords and damaging your voice.

We all know that singing requires good breath control. Breathing exercises can be helpful in a number of ways and can have a significant impact on your singing.

There you have it. If you follow these basic tips, you will improve you singing in no time. Remember, practice makes perfect.

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