Singing technique and Vocal warm-ups

When working on your vocal technique becomes (almost) a high-level sport!

If you remember the first time you played a sport or took your first driving lesson, you may remember the lack of coordination and clumsiness. You understood the instructor's instructions, but as soon as you tried to put them into practice, “everything fell apart”. You have grasped the mental process of performing the necessary physical actions, but until the fluid, coordinated movements become part of your muscle memory, there seems to be a huge gap between concept and execution. However, with practice and experience, everything became easy. The same goes for singing.

Singing is considered an art and a gift, but it is also a very athletic use of the body that requires instantaneous physiological responses to conscious and unconscious mental processes. The singer acquired some skill when these activities became coordinated through training and experience. Like the elite skier, the elite singer is always thinking ahead, reading the terrain, and staying in touch with his body. His mind and body coordinately use the technique that has become second nature to him.

Although many people believe that singing is purely auditory and intuitive, analysis proves this notion to be erroneous. Of course, you and your audience hear every sound you sing. But let's go from there. Before you produce the sound, you must know how to produce it. And to know what type of sound you want to produce, you must have an image (idea, mental representation) of this sound, of what you want.

Singing Technique: How to Use This Section

This section is made for you, whatever your level of vocal development. We explain the elements of vocal technique step by step, using what we learned from the previous steps. If you've already taken singing lessons or are currently working with a teacher, you can easily use the headings of the different sections to find information on specific topics. Otherwise, you can follow the following recommendations to approach the work of singing technique optimally.

In this section you will discover a collection of captivating vocalizations, ranging from essential classics to real VIP vocal nuggets, like those used by the legendary Michael Jackson. Get ready to free your voice, work on your vocal skills and get closer to musical perfection, all while having fun like a true Singing rockstar!

Singing Technique: The Right Way to Sing

To understand, sing a note and listen to it carefully. Is there anything you can do to change the sound after it's been sung? No, it's too late. To control sound, you must train your body to perform the appropriate actions that will produce the desired sound. Listening to music is an auditory activity, but singing music is an imaginative and physical activity.

To sing, you must train your body to produce a coherent set of responses to your mental instructions. You can control many of the muscles that work together to produce singing, such as the diaphragm and other supporting muscles. However, other muscles, such as those used to form vowel sounds, cannot be controlled directly. Singers use imagery to address the use of these muscles.

Singing technique: How to practice vocalizations? Method for practicing singing

If you are passionate about music and want to learn to sing, this method is for you. In this workout you will learn how to prepare for singing and improve your vocal technique. It is important to note that improving vocal technique does not happen overnight. It requires patience, perseverance and long-term commitment. Although you can learn on your own using Yooplay.fr, it is also advisable to work with an experienced singing teacher to get specific advice and corrections to improve your technique.

• Singing technique: Preparation for singing

Before you start singing, it is important to prepare yourself. Imagine yourself in a relaxed and pleasant environment. You don't need a piano or a full-length mirror to get ready. A cheap electronic keyboard or bagpipes will do the job just as well.

• Singing technique: Breathing technique

La nuit breathing is a crucial element for singing. Take two deep breaths through your nose and feel the breath settle deep into your abdomen. Feel your ribcage expand and your abs push out. Slow, centered breathing will give you a feeling of relaxation.

Take a few more breaths through your nose, but this time, as you exhale, let the air escape through your pursed lips, while consciously establishing the feeling of support. Each time you exhale while pursing your lips, you will feel the resistance of your body, your chest and abdomen maintaining the air pressure created during the inhalation.

• Singing technique: Vocalization exercises

To begin your warm-up, use some variations of the humming exercise. Stand in front of your keyboard or piano. Hit middle C and restore your position before you start singing. Start on F and sing “mee, meh, mah, moh, moo,” using the hum to place the sound in the mask.

Repeat this exercise and go up from note to note without going too high so as not to hurt yourself.
After a few minutes of humming, you should feel warmed up enough to start stretching your voice a little more, which you can do by singing a series of scales. Start in the middle of C on “ah” and sing the scale both up and down.

• Singing technique: Improving vocal technique

Once you're warmed up, you can work on improving your vocal technique. To do this, you can use an exercise that uses a fairly restricted range. Then you can follow up with a more difficult exercise that stretches your range and challenges you to use all the energy and support you can muster. Each exercise should be performed slowly and carefully to avoid straining your voice.

The development of vocal technique is essential for any singer wishing to progress in their art. This involves regularly working on the skill set necessary for quality vocal performance.

Once the body is warmed up, it is possible to focus on improving your vocal technique using targeted exercises. The first exercise can consist of a fairly restricted range which allows you to concentrate on the precision of the notes and the accuracy of the singing. It is important to take your time and not force your voice to avoid any injury.

Once this exercise is mastered, it is time to move on to a more difficult exercise that allows you to extend the range of your voice. This requires greater physical and vocal effort, as well as greater concentration. However, with regular practice, it is possible to improve one's ability to control one's breathing, reach higher notes, and sing with more emotion.

By regularly working on your vocal technique, you can also improve your ability to project your voice and sing with more expression. By developing these skills, one can achieve a higher level of vocal performance, allowing one to communicate more effectively with one's audience and convey more intense emotions.

• Singing technique: Rehearse and revise

Rehearsal is key to mastering your vocal technique and your musical performance in general. After working on a piece during a session, it is important to practice it regularly to strengthen your understanding of the music, your muscle memory and your self-confidence. You can also use recording to help you listen to and evaluate yourself objectively. By recording yourself, you can also spot areas that need attention and focus on those areas.

It is also important to regularly review your vocal technique. You can do this by working on technical exercises, learning new vocal techniques, or receiving constructive feedback and criticism from a voice teacher or vocal coach. Regular revision allows you to maintain and improve your vocal technique over time.

• Singing technique: Take care of your voice