I am going to audition for my high school musical at either the middle or end of October. For the auditon process, along with saying lines (which I don't have too much trouble with), and sing either "My Country Tis of Thee" or I think "The Star Spangled Banner."
My voice isn't that great, but I would love to be a part of the play (which, by the way, is called The Boyfriend.) What are some tips to help me improve my range and pitch?
2006-10-10 13:01:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Have you ever been in your school's chorus? You could try asking the teacher there for some help, or even join the chorus if it's still possible to. At least in choirs I've been in, they will always do vocal warm-ups, breathing exercises, etc. If you can't get help from that, try researching vocal warm-ups/exercises on your own, they always come in handy. Common ones include going up and your scale (each scale will be different per range) in various patterns, as well as dictions, vowels in particular. Hopefully this helps you, and break a leg come audition time. :)
2006-10-10 14:29:21 · answer #1 · answered by blacklusterritual2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, first off, u need to believe that you are a good singer and performer. I know that sounds cheesy, but if you think you suck, you most likely will suck at the audition......ok, range-wise, you can go up and down the C scale on "La-la"s....but you need to warm up ur voice, which is mostly breathing deep and using your diaphram. If you know how to do that kind of warm up, good....if not, then u can email me (moulinrougefan89@yahoo.com). Anyway, pitch is something that sometimes u need to say "You either have it or you don't"....if you can at least hold a note, and not sound rusty, then thats a start. This thing I'm gonna tell u might sound funny, but sometimes it can help ppl with both their range AND pitch: Remember the sound you make when ur on a roller coaster? *WHHHOOOOAAAAAAOOOOOO!*, yeah, do that smoothly so that it goes very easily. I recommend starting off on a low key, then going up the scale from there. If u want to help keep ur pitch perfect(or close to it), get a keyboard and just randomly hit a key. Then try to sing it. If the note you sing doesn't sound EXACTLY like the key being played, then slightly adjust your voice until it sounds right. Most people don't do that, even though it helps in the longrun. After a while, it will be easier to hit the notes. Don't ask me how, but it works.....again, if u need any extra help, email me.....I'm in a choir, so I like this stuff.....break a leg at the audition!
PS: I've had to sing "The Star Spangled Banner" millions of times, so I recommend that one if you're stuck on which one to do. Just remember, that song requires your voice to have a good range, so practice. Slowly go down the C scale on "Ahhh".....slowly....like a quarter note every two seconds.....
2006-10-10 13:50:22 · answer #2 · answered by punker89 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. work on your breathing. make sure that you are breathing in all the right spots of the song. most likely not in the middle of words.
2. work on your scales. try ahhhhh's or mee me ma moh muu. Try going from a middle c to a high c.
3. Work on your use of diaphragm. ha ha ha ha ha's while going up a scale. make sure it's your stomach that is pushing out, and not your shoulder's that are pushing up.
4. Try to choose a song that is for your range right now. There are plenty of songs for altos. Trust me I would know.
Break a leg!
2006-10-10 14:37:29 · answer #3 · answered by Pink 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should ask someone that is good at singing to help you out like a music teacher that way you´ll get the lead!!
GOOD LUCK!
2006-10-11 12:30:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your school is doing The Boyfriend I would just turn the other direction and run for your life. It is arguably one of the worst musicals (other than CATS and Joseph...Dreamcoat) that I have ever been a part of.
2006-10-10 16:59:40 · answer #5 · answered by another_actor 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the choir or music teacher! Or like us pros do get a voice teacher i have had voice for over 20years. It teaches you how to breathe properly, use your diaframe, belt, and a whole bunch of other fun junk!
2006-10-10 15:12:46 · answer #6 · answered by Dallas P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
practice with a piano or other instrument and that will go far in improving. practice going up and down in scales.
2006-10-11 02:24:10 · answer #7 · answered by Rose 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a singing teacher
2006-10-10 23:36:56 · answer #8 · answered by drama_nut4ever 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋