Basic Of Vocals & Exercise

1. Proper Singing Posture

• Stand tall – Feet shoulder-width apart, knees relaxed.

• Align spine – Keep head balanced (no tilting forward/back).

• Relax shoulders – Avoid tension in the neck and jaw.

2. Diaphragmatic Breathing

• Hand-on-Belly Test – Inhale deeply; your abdomen should expand (not your chest).

• Hissing Exercise – Exhale on a slow "sss" to control airflow.

• 4-4-6 Breathing – Inhale (4 sec), hold (4 sec), exhale (6 sec).

3. Vocal Warm-Up Exercises (Do before singing!)

A. Lip Trills (5x)

• Relax lips, blow air to make a motorboat sound while gliding up/down scales.

• Purpose: Releases tension, warms up vocal cords.

B. Humming Scales (5x)

• Hum "mm-hmm" on a 5-note scale (e.g., C-D-E-F-G).

• Purpose: Engages resonance, improves pitch.

C. Sirens (3x)

• Glide from your lowest to highest note (like a gentle "woo").

• Purpose: Smooths register transitions.

D. Tongue & Jaw Relaxation

• Stick tongue out, hold for 5 sec; massage jaw hinges.

• Purpose: Reduces tension for clearer articulation.

4. Pitch Accuracy Training

• Matching Notes – Play a piano/keyboard note and sing it back on "la."

• Call-and-Response – Mimic short melodic patterns.

5. Simple Daily Vocal Routine

• 5 mins – Breathing exercises.

• 5 mins – Lip trills & sirens.

• 5 mins – Humming/scales.

• 5 mins – Sing a simple song applying techniques.

Key Tips for Beginners:

• Hydrate – Drink room-temperature water.

• Avoid strain – Never push painful notes.

• Record yourself – Listen for pitch/tone issues.