by whoaitsmolly
There are numerous singing techniques used by artists worldwide. Some relate to the actual singing performed by the singer, while others involve the physical methods used to amplify the sound. Believe it or not, there are many singing techniques to consider. However, each singer is unique and has their own distinct approach, so ultimately, it’s something you need to develop on your own.
The first thing to consider is the type of singing you want to learn about. There are opera, jazz, heavy metal, rock, soft rock, techno, country, hip-hop, and many others. Often, basic singing techniques involve controlling various parts of the body. You might wonder, “Wait, what does controlling the body have to do with singing?” The answer to this question is quite simple: it has everything to do with it.
Despite the vocalization techniques taught by an instructor or coach, you still need to maintain control over your body. The most important aspects to control are your heart rate and breathing rate. If your heart rate becomes too high, your body will force your lungs to breathe faster to oxygenate the blood more quickly. This is necessary to keep up with the increased activity.
This can throw off many singers mid-song, as they need to breathe sooner than expected. Specific singing techniques may include tips and tricks for holding notes longer or using less air while doing so, but this is usually artist-specific. You might have noticed that during performances, singers move around or adopt certain poses while vocalizing or speaking for extended periods. This is because your posture can affect how you inhale and how much power you can put into your voice.
Believe it or not, you have a large muscle above your stomach called the diaphragm, which works with your respiratory system.
This system is responsible for your breathing, primarily including your lungs and associated muscles, just in case you didn’t know. Different postures can place varying amounts of pressure on this muscle, which in turn affects the sound and power you can produce. There is no universal pose to achieve the best results, as everyone’s body is different, and the optimal poses vary for each type of song.
Some artists walk around to stay limber and relaxed. Others may run around, jump, act crazy, and do unusual things on stage because they have the stamina and it’s part of their performance. Actual vocal singing techniques include holding notes for an extended time, uttering them in quick succession, and being able to transition from one note to another at the lower or higher end of the spectrum fluently.
In conclusion, singing techniques are diverse and depend heavily on the singer. Everyone learns the basic techniques from their instructors and coaches initially. Afterward, they take the fundamentals and create their own methods for their particular style of singing. After all, if we all used the same techniques and styles, we wouldn’t have any unique singing talent now, would we?
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