How to sing a song? 7 important steps

We all experience fear and shame in one way or another. I wrote about this in more detail. This is not unusual, because we live in a society where there are norms and standards. Live examples of great performers and chic vocalists keep us silent. Forget about it! Everyone expresses themselves in the way they can, the main thing is to put their soul and emotions into the performance of the song. Now you are not rushing to the big stage, so do not let the responsibility burden you. In extreme cases, you will amuse your friends, and this is also worth a lot. Treat your singing with ease, with humor! By the way, there is a theory that a person first sang, and then spoke. Sing a song anyone can, and do it their way. So my first piece of advice is relax!

Step 2. Gradually increase the number of listeners

No one forces you to immediately demonstrate your creativity to your parents or friends, but to show the teacher what you can do today is the right decision. After all, he can guide you and become the first understanding listener, and not just nip your undertakings in the bud. Often we hear in response: "You don't have to sing." But if you want to sing - sing and don't listen to anyone, then you need to release your emotions, then this is important to you. Try first sing a song alone, then sing it to a teacher or a really good friend, parents. Then gather a company of 3-5 people, sing for them. Yes, it will be difficult for you to move from one stage to another, but each time you will overcome yourself, and then perform at a friend's anniversary or start a solo career.

By the way, there is also such a spare trick: find yourself a partner or partner who also wants to sing. Take on this business together, because the company is always more fun, and it will be easier for you to start demonstrating your vocal skills.

Step 3. Practice singing not only with the performer, but also under the minus

Minus is an instrumental “track” without vocals. Usually singing along with the performer does not cause much difficulty, but sing a song down without the support of a vocal “track”, of course, it will not be so easy. But that's what the steps are for. Without achievements at one stage, the transition to another is impossible. So, practice the first verse of your favorite song with a performer. Then do the same minus. Don't make the most common mistake - do not rush to sing a song from beginning to end. When you have finished with the first verse, analyzed the shortcomings, when you already confidently enter in the right places and do it rhythmically and cleanly - move on to the chorus and then further. Do not think that 2-3 times will always be enough for you. Do this if not everything works out well at once, and 20-40 times. Even professional vocalists practice for a very long time before recording, believe me! If you don't know where to find the downvote, I advise you to go here: http://x-minus.me . By the way, there you can change the tempo and key, but this does not always reflect well on the quality of the minus.

Step 4. Record your performance and analyze

I think that it is not a secret for you that we ourselves hear our own voice differently than those around us. If you record yourself on a microphone or voice recorder, you will understand how you really sound. We don't always like it, but the fact remains. In order to improve and love your voice, you need to work on it. You can read about how to do this.

When working on a certain composition, you constantly need to record yourself on a voice recorder. And here you should not rush. First, we record the first verse: without a minus (clear voice), then under a minus, we analyze all the rhythmic and intonational inaccuracies, follow the diction, correct the mistakes and record again. Always do work on the bugs. This recommendation is relevant not only for the article “How to sing a song”.

Step 5: Play the vocal part on the piano or have a teacher/musician do it for you

It is important for you to hear the melody not only in the song with words, but also separately from the arrangement, without words. Thus, your brain remembers the main thing: the sounds that you need to reproduce with words. When listening to a vocal part performed by keyboards, try to imagine the arrangement of sounds: which one is higher, which one is lower, by how many tones. Even if you are not at all familiar with musical literacy, you should at least learn the basics. Soon I will definitely prepare an article on musical intervals. If you do not have the opportunity to play a vocal part, then know that our academy "Free Voice" provides this service. . After receiving the material, you will sing solfeggio: instead of words, pronounce the names of the notes that you sing. It is also useful to sing the vocal part to different vowels or combinations of sounds.

Step 6. Work with the lyrics

It is simply impossible to sing a song well without emotions. If you insensitively pronounce the text, falling into notes and rhythm, then the main component will still be missed.

So, in the work on the text there is two aspects:

Picture/emotion. You should clearly define what you are singing about. It doesn't matter if it's your song or it's written by someone else. Find yourself in it, because it is close to you, if you like it. Draw pictures in your head, say each phrase with meaning, imagine the people and situations that accompany this song. Sing a beautiful song means to live every word in it.

Diction. The words must not only be felt, but also pronounced clearly so that your listener enjoys the beauty of your singing, and does not try to isolate whether there is any meaning in it. Even if it seems to you that everything is in order with your diction in life, do not be too lazy to do a simple exercise, because diction in a song should be even better. As for the performance of songs in a foreign language, in particular, English, it is better to write a transcript here.

Step 7. Set a date for when you will perform this song in public

You must have an end goal that will guide you. Perhaps it will be your birthday, which you are going to celebrate in karaoke, where you finally decide to sing for friends. Perhaps you just want to surprise your loved one. You can plan, go to the studio and record your song under the beat, like my students do. I consider this an achievement! ????

You have a fantasy, but you caught the meaning. We need a goal to reach it! So put it on!

Elena SKOROKHOD