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Whether you are a beginner or a professional singer, the following singing tips could be very helpful to you! Voice Health 
Taking care of your well-being is extremely important for the health of your voice. If you are living a healthy lifestyle and your voice is getting the right treatment, then it is most likely that your vocal chords will be more responsive and have more agility. Getting enough rest is vital for the health of the voice, also eating right and getting the right amount of exercise will only increase the vitality of the vocal chords. Remember, if you are singing the right technique, eating well, resting and getting physical exercise then you are on the right path to having a great set of working chords! Diet
Diet effects most voices, but on different levels. The most common foods that negatively effect the voice are dairy foods, cold/raw foods that are hard to digest, acidic foods and beverage, foods that contain high amounts of fat, sweets and spicy foods. Now, keep in mind that each individual will experience a different vocal response to those foods, some may be highly affected and some may not be at all. Foods that may have a positive reaction to your voice include high alkaline foods and beverages, water (and lots of it), cooked/steamed vegetable and low fat foods. Diet is very important to to your vocal health, when your body is in good health, it is very likely that the voice will be in good health. Vocal Warm-Ups
Vocal warm ups when done correctly is an important step towards developing the vocal chords and achieving results beyond expectation. Vocal exercises not only warm up the voice making it more responsive but it plays a great deal in the development process. The vocal chords need proper training and care in order for them to develop and grow. Some of the benefits achieved from vocal warm ups include; proper breath support, control, vocal agility/elasticity, range increase, power, tonal quality, singing with ease, no stain and much more. It is recommended that singers do vocal exercises at least 20 minutes daily, this will be a great start and you will notice results in your voice with in the first few weeks! Breathing
Breathing is the most vital part of good singing, it is not an easy thing to achieve but with time and practice anyone can master the fundamentals of correct breathing. When applied correctly it can have an enormous positive effect on your voice. The proper way of breathing consists of the descent of the diaphragm, which is clearly evident by an expansion of the lower ribs and upper abdominal muscles, keeping in mind that the lungs expand in all directions. This is usually described as "diaphragmatic breathing". Remember that practice makes perfect, whether you are a student or a professional singer you should never neglect the regular daily practice of breathing exercises. When practicing breathing, the individual must stand upright with the chest and shoulders relaxed, placing one hand just below where the ribs divide. Inhale gently, you should feel a slight expansion where the hand is placed, you should retain this action for a second or two then exhale slowly. Repeat this until you feel that the diaphragm is moving steadily without the lifting of the upper ribs, chest or shoulders. |
