Control your breathing. Proper breathing is one of the most crucial components to singing well. Engage in breathing exercises that can assist you with singing extended notes that call for extended and paced breathing. Stand straight with good posture. Keep your feet approximately shoulder-width apart and then deeply inhale. Breathe out as long as you can. Make a slight hissing sound while doing so. This vocal training method can help you control your air release.
Listen to your singing voice. Even if you find yourself singing in the shower every morning or along to the top radio hits while in the car, it is not the same as actively listening and concentrating on it. Record your singing voice to hear the way you really sound, as your voice probably does not sound the same in your mind as it does in reality. Listen closely to notice any breathing or pitch problems that you might have.
Avoid strain while singing. Straining your voice is detrimental when it comes to proper vocal technique. Avoid wrenching any part of your body as you sing, especially your chin and your neck. Straining is a sign that you are not doing something in the correct manner, such as breathing.
Keep a tone that is consistent with your natural vocal range. Identify your vocal range and what tones are too high or too low for you. Get to know your vocal capabilities and bring out your best possible singing voice by singing within your best vocal range.
Develop your vocal muscles. Practicing singing is a lot like working out in the gym--it is something that you need to do regularly and frequently in order to achieve desired results. Work on singing every single day for between half an hour and one hour at a time. This will help you to develop and strengthen your vocal muscles and retrieve new low and high notes within your voice.
Hydrate yourself frequently. Stay hydrated by drinking a lot of water. Adequate fluid is essential for developing quality vocals. Avoid the danger of dehydration, which can wreak havoc on the vocal cords. Stay away from alcohol and beverages with caffeine, such as sodas and coffee, both of which can bring on dehydration and lead to scratchy and dry vocal folds.