What is the best way to Learn a song you are going to sing?

Answer 1

There are LOTS of ways to learn a song:

1. Get the score and study the parts out....chord changes, over all form of the piece, etc

2. Play the melody on an instrument if available...this is where piano skills can be really helpful.

3. Become familiar with other works by the composer and other editions done by the editor/arranger (if any).

4. If available, listen to several recordings of the work

5. Memorize one line at a time until you are comfortable with it. How you memorize is closely related to how you learn. If you're a "hands on" learner, try fingering the notes as you see them or writing them down. If you're a visual learner, picture the music in your head. If you're auditory, listen for the differences in pitch with each note, etc.

6. Continue with 5 until you have the whole song memorized

7. Perform the piece several times in front of an audience (friends, family, a low key gathering, etc) to help work on stage nerves.

8. Do your main performance and most of all HAVE FUN!

Answer 2

If you are singing in English, it will be easier to memorize the text for you. if you are singing in a different language, take the time to learn the pronounciation out of tempo, that is, learn to speak the text as it would be spoken before you go to sing it. Then learn in the rhythm of the compostion. Some composers had a great feeling for the spoken rhythms of their language, and composed accordingly. Some were not as concerned with this point, and you might find yourself singing at odds with the natural speaking cadence. You need to iron out these wrinkles so that the melodic line is not interrupted by these unseemly bumps. The next step is to learn the tune. Once text and rhythm are securely in place, the melodic line will come that much more easily. Some notes just seem to fall into place. Don't forget to learn the rests, not just the notes! Knowing when and where to breath is also important to the execution of your song, as well as adding to the expression or emotion you wish to portray.
If you are well versed enough to play some of the accompaniment, take a separate session to do so. you will find that learning the underpinning harmonies adds greatly to your feeling of contour and depth, as well as settling in your mind where some of the "trickier" notes fit in to the scheme of things. Don't try to sing along at full strength- this is a skill that only gifted few have ( playing and singing well at the same time)- hum along, or just think your melodic line along with your playing, it's easier.
Best wishes and keep on singing

Answer 3

Download it..print out the lyrics..follow the words first in your mind a few times..then begin singing it...you'll learn it in no time

Answer 4

Memorize it one stanza at a time. Get the first one down before you go on to the next one.

Answer 5

Listen to a recording and just keep practicing.

Answer 6

memorize it part by part and then play it constanly singing along until you have it down