TIPS 2 (Q&A)
TIPS 2 (Q&A)
* Are you allowed to eat cold foods before singing/ vocal warm ups?
The most important thing is that your throat does not feel dry. Thus, having something to drink before singing is useful. Most singers prefer something lukewarm, preferably of not alcoholic nature. Tea or warm herbal drinks are often ideal.
* What if your voice cracks? Will you still be able to get to the note eventually?
If you look downwards while singing a high note, it prevents voice cracks, in most cases. If you keep practicing looking down, raising your face higher every time, you will get to the high note without your voice cracking. If this doesn't help, don't worry. You will get it eventually if you keep practicing.
* I am in my 70s and can sing everything except some high notes. What can I do to improve my range?
Try strengthening your lungs as much as you can. Different postures and body positions can help you find the higher notes too, so do some fitness exercises to stay lithe and strong.
* How do you prevent yourself from straining while you do the high notes?
Try vowel modification. some vowels like ee and oo are easier to sing higher. Modify words just a little, like singing loove instead of love. It will still be understood in context. Listen to pop singers who can sing high, and how they modify their vowels. Unless you listen, you often don't notice right away. Also try singing high notes through your nose more than through your chest, as if you were using a "Julia Child" voice but not as drastic.
* I've been trying to hit the high note in Adele's song hello but I can't do it. Any ideas?
Practice the song slowly before singing the note outright. The buildup to the note is the most important bit to rehearse as once you have sung it lots, you can focus on the note that really matters. However, if your voice cannot hit high notes, then be realistic.
* Will smoking cigarettes harm my vocal cords?
Yes. All the chemicals that are normally harmful to your lungs are even worse for your vocal chords. Smoking is bad for your whole body.
* What do I do if I'm sitting down when I'm singing?
Sit up straight and fix your upper body's posture to be as if you were standing. Move your butt to the edge of your seat, as this will help force you into a straighter posture. Sing some vowels preceded by H (ho, ha, heh) to feel your gut pump and to ensure you can retain power similar to when you're standing.
* Can a man also hit high notes?
Yes, men can also sing high notes almost as easily as women. When practiced and frequently used, men have a tone of voice used especially for higher notes called a falsetto. It may not always be as strong as you would like but the more you try to use it, the more it can improve.
* Are you allowed to eat cold foods before singing/ vocal warm ups?
The most important thing is that your throat does not feel dry. Thus, having something to drink before singing is useful. Most singers prefer something lukewarm, preferably of not alcoholic nature. Tea or warm herbal drinks are often ideal.
* What if your voice cracks? Will you still be able to get to the note eventually?
If you look downwards while singing a high note, it prevents voice cracks, in most cases. If you keep practicing looking down, raising your face higher every time, you will get to the high note without your voice cracking. If this doesn't help, don't worry. You will get it eventually if you keep practicing.
* I am in my 70s and can sing everything except some high notes. What can I do to improve my range?
Try strengthening your lungs as much as you can. Different postures and body positions can help you find the higher notes too, so do some fitness exercises to stay lithe and strong.
* How do you prevent yourself from straining while you do the high notes?
Try vowel modification. some vowels like ee and oo are easier to sing higher. Modify words just a little, like singing loove instead of love. It will still be understood in context. Listen to pop singers who can sing high, and how they modify their vowels. Unless you listen, you often don't notice right away. Also try singing high notes through your nose more than through your chest, as if you were using a "Julia Child" voice but not as drastic.
* I've been trying to hit the high note in Adele's song hello but I can't do it. Any ideas?
Practice the song slowly before singing the note outright. The buildup to the note is the most important bit to rehearse as once you have sung it lots, you can focus on the note that really matters. However, if your voice cannot hit high notes, then be realistic.
* Will smoking cigarettes harm my vocal cords?
Yes. All the chemicals that are normally harmful to your lungs are even worse for your vocal chords. Smoking is bad for your whole body.
* What do I do if I'm sitting down when I'm singing?
Sit up straight and fix your upper body's posture to be as if you were standing. Move your butt to the edge of your seat, as this will help force you into a straighter posture. Sing some vowels preceded by H (ho, ha, heh) to feel your gut pump and to ensure you can retain power similar to when you're standing.
Yes, men can also sing high notes almost as easily as women. When practiced and frequently used, men have a tone of voice used especially for higher notes called a falsetto. It may not always be as strong as you would like but the more you try to use it, the more it can improve.
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