Voices, And The Things We Do With Them... Options

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With the strong vocal presence probably err, present here on macmusic, there ought to be a fair number of vocalists, singers and similar creatures who skulk around these forums. What say you, are there any actually useful techniques, methods and tips for improving your vocal performance you'd like to share?

[dixiechicken]

You must practice of course just like with everything else.

It's very important you get to know your own voice how it sounds to yourself & others.

You must learn to breathe properly with good support from your diagphragm.

You must learn what your natural range is while singing -
and also how far up or down you can reach outside that range.

You must also - if you -
like many other semi professionals/amateurs often work/practice in less than perfect surroundings
with less than perfect gear - you must must learn to conserve your stamina and strength.
I.e. how loud can you scream and for how long - without losing your voice.

Cheers: Dixiechicken