Q&A for How to Project Your Hindustani Singing Voice

Return to Full Article

Coming soon

Add New Question

Question

How can I control my voice to make it more efficient for singing?

Community Answer

Choose one note, preferably "Sa", and practice it for 20-30 minutes on tanpura. You can get free apps in Android for tanpura, if need be. Then try to sing other notes after 30 mins of "Sa".

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 1 Helpful 19
Question

How can we convert a heavy voice to a soft and light voice?

Community Answer

You don't have to if unless it's very important. Try breathing with your stomach rather than lungs for 10 minutes everyday, then you will be able to project your voice in a much better way.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 9
Question

How often do I need to rehearse?

Community Answer

Daily, no skipping. Skipping one day destroys 40 days of rehearsal as per Indian classical music texts.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 1 Helpful 14
Question

My low notes are like Arijit, but I can't get command on high notes with such efficiency. What do I do? My voice breaks or it is disheveled.

Samhita Anipindi

Community Answer

Try using a falsetto voice.That way you won't strain your voice too much. And try to exercise your voice a lot, that way you can expand your singing range.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 7
Question

How do I make my voice deep and soft?

Gwir Galon

Community Answer

Well, first of all, respect the voice you have and don't ever force it. If you are talking about your speaking voice, breathe deep into your stomach and lower back. That relaxes the voice and body and you'll come into your deep, relaxed sound. If you mean for singing, keep your breathing even and develop a wide, strong stance to support your core.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 1 Helpful 4
Question

How do I overcome breathing problems so I can project my singing voice?

Gwir Galon

Community Answer

Keep your chin a little down, so you never block the flow. Then, feet well connected to the floor is best, stretch up from your lower back and open your rib cage in the back. Find that little triangle between your ribs in front and gently feel it go in when you are breathing out, then just let go, your body knows already how to take in the exact breath it needs. A lot of breath blocks; one needs a fine stream to sing correctly, never a big rush, always in balance vs pushing. Gently practice just that, trying to keep your ribs open, even when you are breathing out.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 2
Question

I feel strained while singing high notes. How do I overcome this?

Community Answer

All you have to do is practice. Sometimes when people try to sing really high, they end up screaming. Try not to do this. Try humming a high note for a while before trying to sing it. This works for many famous singers.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 2 Helpful 5
Question

Is betel root good for my voice?

Community Answer

Not very much, no. Try something else, like water, apple juice or Gatorade. Steer clear of milk or candy.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 5 Helpful 7
Question

Whenever I sing a song, my voice breaks down at the high notes, what should I do?

Community Answer

Take a big deep breath, make sure your airways are open, and tilt your chin up a bit. If you still can't hit them, work on going a little bit higher every day until you can hit them. Don't overdo it or push yourself too hard or you could damage your vocal chords.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 1
Question

Can I do riyaz while driving, standing or walking?

Shayon Upadhaya

Community Answer

No. Riyaz should be done sitting on a bed or chair with a straight posture. Your stomach should not be pressurized during riyaz because then your voice will break down during singing.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0
Question

How do I get to high notes immediately while singing low notes, and vice versa?

Lily Wolfe

Top Answerer

The best way to do this is to just practice bouncing around octaves. Go up the scale and then down the scale. Sing on different vowels and support your breath through your diaphragm.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0
Question

I want to sing like Shreya Ghoshal Mam, but my high notes break down. What can I do?

Community Answer

Vocal practices can bring you a long way, though not being able to reach a pitch such as that may mean you are a lower soprano or closer to alto.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0