John Michaels

  There are   5 Basic Components of Singing : 1. Pitch 2. Rhythm 3. Breath 4. Voice 5. Diction Let us take a brief look at each of these topics: 1. PITCH We all know how it feels like to listen to someone sing off-key or out of tune, especially if we are in a small confined space with nowhere else to go… This is why pitch is absolutely  essential  for great singing. Pitch refers to the notes and sounds that we hear when someone sings, and it determines if the song is going to sound great or not. The singer will have to hit various pitches in a song with a relative amount of accuracy in order to be in tune with the overall music accompaniment and harmonies. 2. RHYTHM Every song has a certain beat, and it is essential that we keep to the  basic rhythm  of the song, or else we might find that we are constantly trying to catch up with the lyrics or always lagging behind. Rhythm also determines the groove of the song, and this is what gets us on our ...

Below, are the do's and do not's for every singer Do's Drink frequent sips of water to keep the vocal tract well hydrated. It is recommended that you drink at least 1.5 to 2 litres of water daily. Balance your voice use throughout the day. If you have a vocally demanding day ahead, avoid talking when it is not necessary. When you are ill or tired, rest your voice, along with your body. Pay attention to how your voice is feeling. Rest your voice if your throat feels tired, dry or sore. Sing only in a comfortable pitch and loudness range for your voice. Do not sing in positions that can cause tension in your neck and head, for example throwing your head back, or jerking your neck forward. Keep your jaw open and relaxed, instead of clenching your teeth or tensing the jaw when you speak or sing. Avoid foods and drinks that can promote acid reflux and increase mucus secretions in the throat. Common problem foods include fried, oily and spicy food, full-cream dairy pr...