Singing experts most probably know about that one term I shared, perfect pitch, simply because they have it! Of course, every gift should be continuously developed and taken care of. I came across a2z-singing-tips.com, which provides singing tips for professionals from A to Z! They have different vocal coaches sharing their own versions of A-Z singing tips. Here’s one, from Vocal Coach Yvonne DeBandi:

A = Airflow.  Never hold your breath while singing.  The airflow is what creates and carries your vocal tone, so keep it flowing.  Avoid Clavicular Breathing and Belly Breathing — instead, learn the proper way to breathe for singing, called  diaphragmatic breathing. Fill the lower portion of your lungs as if you had an inner tube around your waist that you were evenly filling.
B = Breathing properly for singing requires the shoulders to remain down and relaxed, not rise with the breath intake.  A singer will gain power to their voice by strengthening the muscles in their ribcage and back. 
C = Communicate the music’s message.   During performance it is very important to 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.
D = Diaphragmatic Support.   Develop the strength and coordination of the diaphragm and become a pro at controlling the speed of the airflow released, the quantity 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 through the cleft of the vocal cords causing them to vibrate/oscillate.  The vocal 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. 
F = Free your natural voice.  Don’t be a slave to any music style — even your favorite one.  Learn to sing with your full and natural voice by developing your vocal strength and coordination.  Then add stylistic nuances to achieve any singing style you desire.
G = Guessing Games.  Never guess the pitch you are about to sing.  Hear the note in your head before you open your mouth.
H = High notes require consistent and steady airflow. Many students tend to hold their breath as they sing higher. Let the air flow. Try increasing your airflow and gauge your result.
I = Increase your breathing capacity and control by doing breathing exercises every day.  Be sure to avoid patterned breathing.  Singers must negotiate phrase lengths of all different sizes, so it is important to be versatile. 
J = Jumping Jacks.  If you are having trouble getting your body completely involved with singing, try doing some cardiovascular activities, like jumping jacks, for a few minutes before getting started again.  Sometimes your instrument simply needs an airflow wake-up call.

Read on…

After we have defined the so-called tone deafness, commonly referred to as not being able to carry a tune (ahem ahem), tips to improve our condition would be very valuable for us. If you love hooking up your Magic Sing mic to the tv and singing your heart out, you may want to know these singing tips to make those singing sessions more enjoyable for you, and especially for others, since they’re the ones who can hear your notes flying all over!

I read in a particular site that anyone who enjoys music is well on the way to singing in tune. Through repetition in a relaxed environment, the person can learn to sing in tune, first with another voice, then with a pitched instrument and then unaccompanied. And of course, one must overcome feelings of inadequacy to sing in tune!

Learn to sing in tune. Some adults have trouble singing in tune. Many things can contribute to this. Many people simply haven’t had enough practice. Often people just think they can’t sing in tune, and when they start lessons, discover that they actually can. In some cases however, the skill of learning to pitch match wasn’t developed as the person was growing up. This can happen for a number of reasons. These people can learn to sing in tune. The first stage is to relax and start to use your voice. Try to siren like a fire engine up to the highest and lowest notes you can find. Go to a piano and play the notes at either end of the keyboard to become familiar with the sound of high and low notes. Find a friend who has some knowledge of music. They don’t have to be an expert, but it is helpful if they can sing accurately in tune, and that they are relaxed and kind in their manner.

Overcome anxiety. Singing often brings us close to our feelings. Many of us have had experiences in the past that contribute to feelings of inadequacy in the present. By positive reinforcement, and a chance to process some of those old feelings, it is possible to ‘shake off’ what is getting between your voice and the world.

Develop singing techniques. Developing good singing technique is necessary for both artistic expression and vocal health. In developing good technique, you need to look at how you use your body – where are you holding the tension, how do you control our breath, or what are your vocal folds doing.

Study music definitions. Lots of musical concepts are expressed in daily life and often misunderstood, for instance the concept of flat and sharp.  It is helpful for beginner singers to develop a basic understanding of the terms and concepts of western music. Many people are told they are singing ‘flat’ but the speaker actually means with a non energetic tone, not that they are singing lower than the desired pitch.

Develop rhythmic skills. Through walking, body percussion, charts and games, you can learn to map out a song and find individual ways to remember, respond and create rhythm. 

Know basic harmony singing. When you learn the basic structure of western music, for instance, it is as easy as counting to five to learn to sing basic chords. Singing unaccompanied harmony is a wonderful way to connect with other people and our environment.

With these tips in mind, you can pave your way for a better and more pleasant (and pleasurable) singing! Good luck!

Do you feel you’re most of the time out of tune? Or that you are more like a better performer than to be a real singer? Don’t fret. Here are some of the singing tips experts around the world have agreed on:

> Know your capacity. Don’t choose a song not fit for your pitch. But if you think singing a song that’s out of your range can give you that plus-factor, go ahead. Singing is about having fun anyway. Just make sure you’re not abusing those vocal chords and that the eardrums of those within the area won’t get destroyed

> Learn how to properly breath while singing. This seems to be a hard task but most voice teachers say that if you’re having a hard time breathing while singing, probably you’re not doing it right. Make sure there’s proper air flow.

> Feel the mood and the music. More often than not, a singer isn’t an artist is he or she failed to communicate the message of the song. It’s one of the basics: don’t smile when you’re singing about a heartbreak. Who’s happy with that? Make eye contact or if you’re singing for your own pleasure then be at ease! Let loose all the emotions you’ve long wanted to get over with.

> Relax those facial muscles. Stiff muscles may prevent proper blood and air circulation. This will help your breathing while singing. The result? Better singing performance!

There are many others and will dwell on the tips more in the next blog posts.

However, if you tried all these already and still feel you still have not gotten the songs right, then maybe you need to get a better singing equipment. Because sometimes, the microphone has the magic too.

Adjustable echos and pitch level, which is available in the Magic Mic, will help you determine your singing capacity.

Thank heavens the magic mic also have the Singing tutor function which will show the Green color if you are too fast or too slow. Blue color if your pitch is too low. Red if your pitch is too high. Black if you are in perfect sync. How cool is that? An instant vocal coach!

There is also a Built-in memory for 8 minutes recordings & playback which can help you assess your performance. Listen to your voice or get friends to comment on it. And if the verdict is “more practice” you don’t have to worry–there are hundreds of built-in songs in the mic you can practice on.

It is not bad too to practice in front of the mirror so you can see if your facial expressions match that of what the song means. With the magic mic’s 35 feet wireless distance (open site), a remote control and a dual microphone base, you need no bring a mirror near your television set.

Amazing? You have not heard the rest of the deal yet. Keep returning to this blog for more tips and whatnots.