I sound completely different when I sing. Like a whole new person. I'm not sure if I'm singing right. My voice doesn't feel as free as I think it should. So this is what I did..
I tried singing but this time it was more mainly with my talking voice but it sounded horrible. With that aside, my voice felt more free like I could blast out the notes but I wasn't too sure if I was shouting or not. It's so frustrating I wanted to give up. Ugh.
Can someone please help me?
2007-11-02 13:53:15 · 6 answers · asked by Paradise 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Singing
A good singer sounds different when the sing. My speaking voice over time does sound like a "singer's" voice, BUT it still doesn't fully resemble my singing voice. Prince has a very deep speaking voice, but his falsetto is incredible. You would never know he could sing that high based on his speaking voice. So don't depend on your speaking voice to determine HOW you SHOULD sound like when you sing.
If your voice doesn't feel as free as it should, it means you have too much tension in your body when you sing. Your neck, your tummy, all of these things are tightening up when you sing instead of being relaxed. The key to singing free is relaxing. You have to think "its not hard" instead of "I gotta make this work." Don't overwork your body when you sing. Next time, go and do some relaxation exercises. Stretch out your body. Roll your neck. Touch your toes. Roll your shoulders. Do any of these things first before you utter a note.
Now. It's time to sing. Before you vocalize, remember not to tighten up for the sound to come out. Take a good diaphragmatic breath (which also helps with relaxation. If you don't know about diaphragmatic breathing, google the term. It is the best thing for a singer to do!), and make sure you have good posture. Now as you sing your first note, pretend as if the note is coming to you and not out of you. Don't force it. Don't strain. Look in the mirror and see if your body is tightening up, especially in the neck area. If it is, stop. Try again. Relax relax relax. Retrain your thoughts of how you should produce the note. Give a regal stance, and make sure your abdomen expands on inhale WITHOUT YOUR SHOULDERS AND UPPER CHEST MOVING, and as you sing, conserve as much air as you can by pretending the note is coming to you. Don't force it, let the sound come naturally out of you. Singing is not forced, nor should it hurt to sing.
Furthermore, don't give up. Everything in life has challenges, and singing is no exception. Every talented singer has had their days of wanting to give up, but a singer knows in their heart not to. That's a part of the singing venture. You are in the process of learning how your instrument works, and furthermore how to make your voice work to your advantage. Therefore as humans, we try to overdo what already comes naturally. I've been there, and I understand what it is like to be in your shoes. What I had to lean in this journey is the following....Work smart, not hard. Don't let singing frustrate you. If it does, walk away from it for a couple of hours and get back to it. Take voice lessons from a good voice teacher, and sing with community groups in your area. It will get better. Your main thing is trying to force the sound. You don't have to do that. Stay focused, stay relaxed, and just have fun!
2007-11-03 03:34:42 · answer #1 · answered by Ms. Chick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your speaking voice and your singing voice aren't necessarily the same thing. Some people sound quite different when they sing.
Perhaps the reason your voice doesn't feel "free" is because you aren't relaxing your jaw, or your vocal chords. Definitely warm up your voice before you go blasting out songs--sing some scales, stuff like that. Don't push your voice too much, either.
Maybe a few lessons with a voice teacher would be helpful, even if it was just a short-term thing.
2007-11-02 21:02:52 · answer #2 · answered by Maldeloth 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no ones talking voice is really their singing voice. when sing with your talking voice try to practice it like you do with your singing voice. of can't really sing freely, then maybe singing just isn't your thing. it also depends on what kind of music you sing. r+b and things like that you don't usually use your own voice but for rock and things like that, your talking voice is what you should use.
2007-11-02 21:00:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your voice is supposed to change a bit when you sing.
You must learn to relax when you sing. It loosens up the diaphragm, and it allows you to think and adjust.
2007-11-02 23:41:09 · answer #4 · answered by Your Uncle Dodge! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is normal.u sing abc...and then u say abc...which 1 sounds better?It should be singing.The melody made it sounds better.
Wish this helps,good luck!
2007-11-02 21:17:18 · answer #5 · answered by iknowNOTHING!!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. its perfectly normal. its called puberty.
2007-11-02 20:57:55 · answer #6 · answered by kill the silence 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋