It won’t make a difference if you are the most elite vocalist in the world – if the audience cannot hear your voice. When it comes to developing a stronger singing voice, remember that true singing power originates from the lungs and is not affected by the throat or mouth. That’s why we always emphasize that strong singing does not involve yelling. Yelling excessively can actually harm the voice box and throat, instead of utilizing the lungs and diaphragm properly for a strong singing voice.
To help you develop a stronger singing voice, try practicing the following lung exercise.
Sit upright and place one hand on your belly and the other hand behind your back. Visualize your two hands stacked on top of each other, separated only by your torso. Take a deep breath, aiming to push your hands out as far as possible while they are still resting on your body. It takes practice and lung strength to make your back move, so don’t worry if your back doesn’t move at first.
Exhale quickly, making no sound as you breathe out. Sound during the exhalation process indicates tension in the voice box. Breathe in again, with your hands still on your belly and back. Exhale once more, but this time, say the first letter of the alphabet. Repeat this exercise until you reach the letter Z. As you progress through the alphabet, imagine that you are speaking to someone farther and farther away. Your voice should become louder and stronger, while still breathing normally.
This technique is known as abdomen breathing. Try to remember how this movement feels as you practice the voice exercises. Belly breathing is how you should naturally breathe in order to maximize the use of your lung power and produce a strong and resonant voice.
Manuel Marino is a seasoned Senior Producer, Music Composer, and Artist with over a decade of experience. He specializes in branded entertainment across various mediums, including video games, films, and advertising campaigns. With 20+ years as a game music composer, Manuel has worked on numerous platforms, creating diverse orchestral soundtracks. HIRE ME