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Vocal Coaching Tips to Give You the Edge

November 15th, 2009

It amazes me how few singers appreciate the importance of correct breathing. If there is no breath there is no life. If there is no breath-there is no voice! Simple as Simon. If you do not control your breath, you have a zero chance of making it as a vocalist.

Look at how an eagle flies; he rides on the air currents -he locks his wings and soars higher and higher, right to the edge of the stratosphere! He plays the wind as he wills.You must learn,too,how to let your voice soar using the air current as a platform. This comes only with lots of practice. If you have a steady,firm and focussed flow-you will have fingertip control of your vocal tone.

Let us look, then, at how you can achieve it; » Read more: Vocal Coaching Tips to Give You the Edge

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Singing Tips That Will Give You the Edge

November 2nd, 2009

Many singers desire a vibrato in their voice because it lends a lovely quality. The question is if you do not have it naturally-can it be acquired? If so, how is it controlled and what areas of the “vocal apparatus” does it use? Well, it can be a difficult quality to master. As a matter of fact, there is a lot of controversy over what it even is exactly and why it even exists! Let us at least tell you what we know about it:

Vibrato is a vocal tone that has an even fluctuation. The diaphragm is involved in some way,but we are not sure how. You can expel the breath from the diaphragm forcibly,and you can influence the throat and mouth opening too to sort of “fake it”. It is really quite difficult to describe. We feel, however,that force is never good,or any kind of manipulation which,invariably,will lead to excessive straining of the voice. » Read more: Singing Tips That Will Give You the Edge

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Three Easy Songs You Can Play on Your Guitar

October 20th, 2009

As a novice, there are many songs that can be easily learned on your guitar. Many of these songs only require you to know a few of the most basic chords. Also, a lot of these simple songs are by the classic artists such as The Grateful Dead, The Rolling Stones, and The Beatles.

A great first, easy song you can learn to play on the guitar is The Rolling Stones’ – As Tears Go By. This song only has a few verses and even better for you, only 5 chords! The chords C,G,D,A and the E minor are all you need in order to play this song that is always a big hit and is considered a classic.

Another great choice for you to play is a song by The Grateful Dead called Friend of the Devil. Since its creation, many artists have covered it and redone it… but the original will always be an easy song you can play on your guitar. The main reason for that this is a great song to learn is also because of its a very simple construction. There are only four chords which you need to know. » Read more: Three Easy Songs You Can Play on Your Guitar

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4 Steps to a Great Singing Voice That Will Give You Star Quality

October 1st, 2009

Warm ups, as in athletics, are crucial. Make a regular habit of spending 15 minutes or so exercising your voice prior to actual singing. I love distance running, but there were times- in my more immature days, when I overdid it and strained my leg muscles. You need to understand, as a singer, that your vocal apparatus can be damaged too. You need to go gently to start with.

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Doing this as a regular habit, will not only improve your range and quality but above all keep you from straining your vocal chords which can damage your voice beyond irreparably, especially if you are prone to hoarseness. So – start with gentle diaphragmatic breathing-get a flow and rhythm. Relax your body especially in the throat area; hum the scale smoothly and quietly. Stand, do not sit or you will cramp your diaphragm. » Read more: 4 Steps to a Great Singing Voice That Will Give You Star Quality

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