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How to Practice Singing

In singing, as in sports, the muscles needed for performing have to be exercised. For singing, you also need to develop a discriminating ear. Daily practice will give you the confidence to sing whenever the occasion arises.

Things You'll Need

  • Music Stands
  • Sheet Music
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Instructions

  1. Posture and Relaxation

    • 1

      Make sure you are standing properly and without tension.

    • 2

      Do the exercises recommended in "How to Prepare Your Body for Singing." (See Related eHows.)

    Breathing

    • 3

      Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths to prepare yourself mentally for singing.

    • 4

      Consult "How to Do Breathing Exercises" for help on how to breathe right.

    Exercises

    • 5

      Be alert and listen carefully.

    • 6

      Say, Ma-Me-Mi-Mo-Mu, letting your breath flow evenly.

    • 7

      Make the transition from speaking to singing on the sounds of Ma-Me-Mi-Mo-Mu as described in "How to Do Vocal Exercises."

    • 8

      Sing on just one note that is comfortable for your voice range.

    • 9

      Listen to evenness of tone, volume and pitch on that note.

    • 10

      Make the sound flow evenly in a "bow stroke": (Ma...Me...Mi...Mo...Mu...)

    • 11

      Continue with the exercise and find the sounds you enjoy most. Use those sounds as models for the rest.

    • 12

      Sing Ma-Me-Mi-Mo-Mu on five different notes within a small range up and down the scale. Starting on the note C, that would be Ma = C, Me = D, Mi = E, Mo = F, Muuuuu = G-F-E-D-C.

    • 13

      Try not to force the sound in any way. Don't waste breath; focus is what you're after.

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