A = Airflow. Never hold your breath while singing.

The airflow is what create

s and carries your vocal tone, so keep it flowing. Avoid Clavicular Breathing a
nd Belly Breathing -- instead, learn the proper way to breathe for singing, call
ed diaphragmatic breathing. Vocal Tip A.
B = Breathing properly for singing requires the shoulders to remain down and rel
axed, not rise with the breath intake. A singer will gain power to their voice
by strengthening the muscles in their ribcage and back. Vocal Tip B
C = Communicate the music's message. During performance it is very important t
o communicate the message of the song. If you make a "mistake" don't point it
out to your audience. It is most likely they did not even notice. Vocal Tip C
D = Diaphragmatic Support. Develop the strength and coordination of the diaphr
agm and become a pro at controlling the speed of the airflow released, the quant
ity of the airflow released and the consistency of the airflow released.
E = Elasticity of the Vocal Folds. The vocal tone is created as airflow bursts t
hrough the cleft of the vocal cords causing them to vibrate/oscillate. The voca
l folds can lose elasticity due to misuse, lack of use and/or increase of age.
Be sure to train your voice with vocal exercises on a regular basis to keep your
voice in shape. Vocal Tip E
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F = Free your natural voice. Don't be a slave to any music style -- even your f
avorite one. Learn to sing with your full and natural voice by developing your
vocal strength and coordination. Then add stylistic nuances to achieve any sing
ing style you desire. Vocal Tip F
G = Guessing Games. Never guess the pitch you are about to sing. Hear the note
in your head before you open your mouth. Vocal Tip G
H = Higher notes require an increase in airflow. Vocal Tip H
I = Increase your breathing capacity and control by doing breathing exercises ev
ery day. Be sure to avoid patterned breathing. Singers must negotiate phrase l
engths of all different sizes, so it is important to be versatile. Vocal Tip I
J = Jumping Jacks. If you are having trouble getting your body completely invol
ved with singing, try doing some cardiovascular activities, like jumping jacks,
for a few minutes before getting started again. Sometimes your instrument simpl
y needs an airflow wake-up call. Vocal Tip J
K = Know your limits. Don't sing too high or too low. Don't sing to the point o
f vocal fatigue. Never strain or push your voice. Doing so will not result in
a higher or lower singing range, or a stronger voice, only a voice that has suff
ered undue stress. Vocal Tip K
L = Lower notes require a decrease in airflow. Vocal Tip L
M = Mirror. Training in front of a mirror can help a singer discover many thing
s about their instrument, as well as confirm that other actions are being done c
orrectly. Be sure to rely on a mirror during vocal training, but be able to lea
ve the mirror to face an audience. Vocal Tip M
N = Never sing if it hurts to swallow. Vocal Tip N
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O = Open your mouth wider. Nine times out of ten this will help you achieve a st
ronger, more defined vocal tone. Vocal Tip O
P = Prepare your instrument before singing. Singers are very much like athletes
. Take care of your body/instrument by stretching out the vocal muscles and rel
ieving the body of unnecessary tension before singing. Vocal Tip P
Q = Quit smoking. Quit talking too loudly. Quit talking too much. Vocal Tip Q
R = Raise the Soft Palate. Creating a larger space inside your mouth by raising
the soft palate, or fleshy part of the back of our throat, helps achieve a deep
er more well rounded singing tone. Vocal Tip R
S = Sing through the vocal breaks. If you do not teach the muscles the necessar
y actions to sing through the trouble spots, success will never be achieved. Si
ng through it, sing through it again, and again.... Vocal Tip S
T = Tone Placement. Learning the facts about tone placement and resonance make
a huge difference in the abilities of a singer. In simple terms, a singer has n
umerous body cavities (nasal cavity, chest cavity, etc.) and amplifiers (bones,
ligaments, etc.) that act as resonators. Focusing the vocal tone through the pr
oper resonating chamber with the proper support is important with regard to cont
rolling and developing your personal sound. Vocal Tip T
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U = Unique Voice Under Construction. Remember that your voice has its own uniqu
e fingerprint and is constantly changing with our actions, environment, health h
abits, etc. With this in mind, listen to your own voice often and use vocal tra
ining tools to keep your voice on the right track. Vocal Tip U
V = Vibrato. Vibrato is a natural or forced fluctuation of a singing tone. Do n
ot concentrate on learning how to sing with vibrato. Instead, concentrate on th
e basic foundations of singing, breathing and support. When the proper coordina
tion is achieved, vibrato will occur naturally. Vocal Tip V
W = Water. Water. Water. Drink room temperature water as often as you can to
keep your voice organ hydrated. If you only have cold or hot water available, s
wish it around in your mouth for a moment. This action will keep your voice org
an from being startled or stressed by different temperatures. Vocal Tip W
Y = You Can Sing with Impact! Exercise your voice daily with contemporary voice
lesson products. Don't Just Sing when You Can Sing with Impact!
www.youcansingwithimpact.com Vocal Tip Y
Z = Zzzzzzzz. Be sure to get your rest. If you are tired, your voice will show
it. A tired body/instrument will not allow you to produce your best possible s
ound.
Vocal Tip Z
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