Urm. How do I know if my voice is suitable for singing?

[-Rhythm]

As stated in title, and is there a place where I can take singing lessons for only a month?
It's because I'm still a student, and I couldn't afford it.. so I only have money for around a month.
I'm a bass, but I don't know my actual voice range as I don't have a keyboard/piano at home, only have a bass. Thanks alot in advance! =]

 

[Elvinltl]

Everybody can sing. Each person has a special voice quality which makes him/her unique and people will come to appreciate it.

There are plenty of Virtual Piano on the internet and if you own an iPhone, you can download the virtual piano app. Before you test your voice range, I would greatly recommend you study some music theory to understand the different scales so that you will know where your range lies.

This website is free and the worksheets are extremely good. I've learnt scales and music theory by doing the worksheets. http://www.gmajormusictheory.org/Fundamentals/workbooks.html

I've taken vocal lessons before and I feel that you should only go for it if you have something in mind you want the vocal teacher to address. eg. Expanding range, correcting improper techniques or learning how to vibrato. Otherwise, don't waste your money and practise at home using virtual pianos. (Even so the vocal teacher failed to teach me what I wanted to learn)


Since you are a student, I would greatly recommend you join the school choir. The choir sings differently but all choir practises the fundamental breathing techniques and vocal exercises. You will also learn to read scores (or do the music theory) which is important for every musician to differentiate between flats and sharps and sing in pitch. Many famous singers are classically trained before venturing into Pop and R&B.

Singing is takes time, do not expect youself to sing beautifully in just 1 month. The best singers takes many many years (5-10 years) or even their life to train.

 

[-Rhythm]

Thank you for replying. =]
My school doesn't have a choir. So I guess that's out.
I know scales and can read scores.
Have searched the web on how to use my diaphragm but I still don't get it.
That's why I'm thinking of a teacher. =/

 

[Elvinltl]

Here is a simple method to train breathing technique.
1) Inhale through your nose and exhale (sing) through your mouth unless you are singing a long verse and require a deep breath.
2) Lie flat on the ground, put a light book above your belly button, below where the rib cages meet. Inhale through your nose and exhale through your mouth. If you notice the book rising when you inhale and lowering when you exhale, you are breathing through your diaphragm.
3) Do the breathing exercise in front of a mirror. Observe yourself, when you inhale, your shoulders must not rise and your chest must not puff up. If you go topless, you should see your tummy (the region where the book was placed) should push out slightly.
4) Always stand to sing, legs shoulder width apart, stand upright, shoulders relaxed and you should feel comfortable and steady. This posture will help you to breath appropriately. Do the breathing exercise in this posture.

Practice this and remember the sensation. Whenever you sing, remind yourself to breath in that way. Good luck and work hard.

 

[-Rhythm]

Thanks alot! =]

 

[darkclaw3000]

you might want to read this up to destroy that belief that not anyone can sing..

http://singinghow.com/can-anyone-sing/

singing is just another skill that can be learned. do not believe that singing only are for those who have talent. that rubbish. it's like saying you can play the guitar the moment you are born.

read up more there, if not i'm just typing everything there to here haha.