Filipinos are known for their musical propensity and creativity. to us, singing is an art that is to be shared and enjoyed. like any field of art, singing demands discipline and patience if we are to muster it.
There are various ways of mustering the art of singing. first and foremost, however, is for you to record a song of your choice first. this will enable you to gauge yourself before and after ( you have gone through it ). it will serve as your objective analysis of yourself, if indeed, you have improved. the most important discipline to learn if you want to become good, if not the best singer, is the breathing technique. breathing is a natural process in our life, but few of us breathe properly to be able to sing beautifully. the beauty of tone, of phrasing, depends on the air we inhale or exhale when singing.
BREATHING EXERCISES:
Lie down on the floor. take several breaths. the rib cage must expand as you inhale and rest back when you exhale. do this five times the first time, increasing the frequency as you do your daily exercises.
INHALING/EXHALING:
At the count of One, inhale slowly through the nose. feel the air fill the capillaries of your lungs count two pull in stomach as if you want to push it against your spinal colounm.
VOCALIZATION:
Do not think that this is a boring and unnecessary exercise. it is the key to a strong, flexible and wide vocal rang, it is basic to articulation. it rewards you with enormous confidence that stems from knowing what exactly and when to do it. with confidence, you can now develop your own style of singing.
STYLE
Style can't be taught, because it is inherent, or a part of you. You are your own style. but you can only enjoy its luxury if you have the discipline and the patience to learn and practise these exercises on a daily basis, if possible, and as often as time would permit.
Stay relaxed go with the flow of your feelings. Creativity process can't be forced.
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