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 Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 11:30 am
K, this kind of goes along with the other post about getting healthier. See, I'm running for homecoming queen next year against 13 very talented (not to mention thin) girls. I've chosen as my talent piece to sing the broadway edition of "Poor Unfortunate Souls" from Little Mermaid. The only problem is I have never recieved formal training in singing, while the other girls have. Aside from what I learned in the school chior, I am a begining singer. Please pass on any tips you have on how I can become a better singer and performer. sweatdrop
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Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 8:26 pm
sing to the shower head or your church choir
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Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 10:25 pm
Project and open your mouth loud as possible.......
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Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 2:51 am
If you look the part and act the part and "feel the mood" of the music and seem to be really enjoying it - I know that can sway a few points your way.
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Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 9:47 am
why don't you look for a music teacher in your ward or the choir directors for some help? the only advice I can give is practice practice practice, and don't drink soda or juice right before the performance, only water. Sugar coating the throat makes your voice more likely to be raspy.
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Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 7:07 pm
If you're not a trained singer, and you're up against other girls who are, then why not go a different route and perform another talent?
1) It will set you apart from all the other girls who are singing, so you're not just another singer
2) If there's a talent that you are trained at, or at least, not a beginner at, you'll show a higher level of skill, which will be more impressive.
That's all the advice I can give, because I'm not at all a trained singer, either. So good luck with whatever you decide to do! smile
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Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 9:01 pm
i also think you should be different but if you do sing. sing every chance you get also i would chuse a not so common song and not one with a lot of background sound so they can hear your voice heart good luck from a fellow singer
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Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:02 pm
I forgive me if people have already said this but remember:
Project.
Smile and look like you having a good time. (hopefully you are)
Don't play with the mic cord or clothing or in other words don't show that you're nervous. (hopefully you aren't) lol.
Try to relax and take deep breaths.
Enunciate your words.
Well I hope that helps you. 3nodding
GOOD LUCK!
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 3:06 pm
I'm not too late am I? I took my first chorus class last school year and learned a few tricks.
1. Avoid all dairies at least 24 hours before you sing. It'll coat your throat with flem and you won't be able to sing as good.
2. Do warm-ups. Even a few minutes will do wonders. If you have a piano nearby, plunk out some notes and warm up your vocals by singing those notes. Don't strain yourself.
3. Don't be afraid to look fat. Funny as it may sound, you need air in your diaphragm to help you sing. Fill your air with stomach first, then you can fill your lungs. Your stomach is the most important part. Then when you sing, push the air out and try to sing from your stomach and not from your throat.
Ok, now that I sound like a professional and I'm not, I'll bow out before I make a mistake and get shot. Good luck with your Homecoming talent. Believe in yourself, have confidence, relax and have fun, and you'll do great. Trust me. ^-^ You'll do fine my buddy! *huggles*
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 3:47 pm
Thanks for all the advice, everyone. Allthough it is a very popular song, I've changed the song I am going to sing to "On My Own" from Les Miserables. Thanks for all the tips. I know they will help. If you have any others to add, please do so.
P.S. I was considering doing a humorous monologue and had even started working on it, but I feel strongly that I should sing instead. It's kind of interesting...
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 12:31 pm
Let us know how you do. Ganbatte ne! ^_^
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Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:07 pm
I have a music degree from BYU, in classical voice, and once made myself run in the town pageant my senior year of high school of made the court.
You said this is next year? Or next year as in this Fall or Spring? Each school holds homecoming at different times.
First, don't force the voice! Straining the voice is easy and can cause problems later on. If your voice starts to hurt, stop singing immediately!
Second, don't feel like you have to belt. I love "On My Own." It's a belting song, but I love using my head voice. Do what feels right for you. Know your voice.
Third, join the church choir. The more you sing, the better it will be. Practice is golden, as is all performance opportunities. Oh, and volunteer to sing during sacrament an appropriate song. Whatever opportunity you can get to be in front of people is good.
Fourth, get a video recorder and record yourself singing. Sing to the camera, watch, and critique. Also record your profile. Is your posture good? Are you singing from the diaphragm? (Meaning, place your hands right below your ribs, feel all around. Breath in like you're sucking on a straw. (This is to get how it's suppose to feel. Once you understand this, learn to breath in on the vowels you will sing.) You should feel an expansion all the way around, including your back. Pick a hymn to sing, and while doing so make sure all the air isn't escaping on the first note. Suspend the breath, which means that when you breath in your diaphragm expands (your chest shouldn't move. Low breath), and as you sing a phrase keep your diaphragm expanded till the end of the phrase. This is so hard to explain online! Do you know any vocal people who can show you this? But video taping yourself is a good idea.
Fifth, the judges aren't just looking at good technique, they're looking for heart. They want to see if you can perform with charisma and confidence. I've seen weaker performers shine and pull ahead on personality and confidence. Oh, and connect with the audience. Look at them. Don't be afraid to look people in the eye (especially the judges, even if they don't smile and are scribbling notes), it can be unnerving, but eye contact takes guts. And people want to be sung to, not looked over.
Finally, have a lot of fun! That's really what it's all about. Fun and the experience:0)
Good luck!
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