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Originally posted by Lebell
Well, if you are serious, I would take voice lessons.
Formal training will help anyone regardless of type of music being sung.
Other than that:
- use warm up excercises before you start
- always support from the mid-section
- avoid alcohol while singing, but drink lots of water
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Ditto on everything Lebell said. The most important thing you can do is take lessons from someone. It really doens't matter what style you're going for, any type of singing comes out of a classical training. It's especially important with rock music that you know how to control and use your voice correctly, otherwise you'll just end up 'screaming' the notes, and your career will last about five years until your voice is gone.
Your teacher would be able to give you some good warmup exercises to use, and also teach you about that 'mid section' singing, or support, Lebell mentioned. He's also right on with the alcohol point, anything that can dry out your voice, alcohol, caffeine, etc. should be avoided, and water is your
best friend when you're singing.
Although different things work for different people. I have friends who also study voice and they insist on drinking a Coke before each performance. When you've been singing long enough, you'll find your own good habits.
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Originally posted by balderdash111
1) PRACTICE. Especially try singing along to your favorite songs. Find the harmony part (start with songs that have someone singing harmony already and sing along). Singing harmony is harder than singing lead, and it will make you focus on the notes.
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The practice idea is a good one, singing to songs you know can help you work on harmony. Another great way to really want to improve your ear, would be to join a choir. It would strengthen your voice, and you can learn a lot musically.
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Originally posted by soopafreek
halls plus. seriously.
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soopafreek is right about cough drops being very helpful, but I wouldn't recommend Halls. They contain menthol which coats the throat, which is bad for singing. I swear by Riccola - no menthol, and they always save my life when I'm feeling a little scratchy. Also, tea (as long as its caffiene free) can really help clear you out and free up your voice.
A lot of great advice has already been given, and I can't think of much else to tell you at the moment, but feel free to ask me any questions you have any time.