How to Sing if You Are a Kid

As a kid it can be rough because your voice is maturing and you aren’t sure how to use your voice. However, reading this article is a step in the right direction to learning how to sing!

1. You first need to figure out what type of music suits you best. Everyone is different, and it’s important that you know what genre fits your voice correctly. Try singing along to songs you like and seeing which ones are easiest and hardest to sing.
2. After you have determined both of these you need to find a vocal coach or take singing lessons. This will help you with rough spots and help you improve.
3. Do musicals and practice whenever you can. Practice is the key.
4. Try looking up vocal exercises before you sing. They can help you sing much better before a show and get your voice in the right mood to sing!
5. Don’t be discouraged if someone tells you your voice stinks. That only means you have room to improve! Read more

How to Sing Karaoke with Confidence

Here’s how to sing karaoke with confidence in 11 steps.

1. So does Renee Grant-Williams. She’s a singing coach for some, oh, pretty good singers like Faith Hill and the Dixie Chicks. But it doesn’t mean she doesn’t know how to help the vocally challenged among us.
2. “Hey, why don’t you get up and sing one next?” someone yells. Suddenly all eyes turn toward you and someone hands you the microphone. Your mind turns to jelly. Your knees go weak. Sure, you sing along with your favorite songs on the radio, but in front of everyone?
3. It’s only natural to have a pang of anxiety any time you’re in the spotlight. But singing with karaoke isn’t about giving a perfect performance. It’s about having fun with your friends. People want to hear you. If they wanted to hear Ali­cia Keys, they’d buy the CD. Besides, what’s the worst thing that can happen? The worst thing that can happen is that you sit there and don’t even try. A potential karaoke moment may be lurking anywhere—at a dance, a wedding reception, or a Sweet Sixteen party—so why not be prepared?
4. Here are some tips straight from Renee that will help make you shine the next time you’re in the spotlight:
5. Pick two or three of your favorite songs to learn. Choose well-known songs that are in your range. Can you reach the high notes without screaming? Can you reach the low notes? Make sure the melody is easy to hum and that you can feel the rhythm easily. Learn the melody and study it as thoroughly as you would study any other subject. Record yourself and listen back. Taking time to write out all the words will help you memorize them quickly. Read more

How to Find Your Singing Range

Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do~~ Range, one element that is needed to be a successful singer. Everyone’s range is different. So, how do you find yours? Here are some easy steps to try out

1. Force a scream. It will give you a little more flexibility in your voice. See how high you can go.
2. Sing the Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Dooooooo! Usually, the last Do is the hardest. If you can reach the last Do, CONGRATULATIONS you have a high range.
3. Sing Do Ti La So Fa Mi Re Do. This should test your lower range. If you can do this step and step 2 flawlessly, you have excellent range.
4. Try singing along to a song or two which has a lot of range involved. If you’re shy, record yourself. If you’re not, sing to your best friend or family. Read more

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