Annabeth Novitzki

How to

Sing

Pretty much anyone can sing. Of course, some people are more naturally skilled than others, but even a poor voice can be improved with a little dedication and practice. Whether your voice graces the shower or the stage, ...

How to

Sing Using Your Diaphragm

Your diaphragm is a sheet of muscle separating the thoracic cavity, where your heart and lungs are located, from the internal organs in the rest of your body. It's perhaps most known for spasming and causing hiccups, but...

How to Improve Your Voice

Boost your singing chops and feel more confident about your voice with these simple tipsSome are born with a great voice, but others, not so much. Can you become a better singer even if you lack the natural gifts? The an...

How to

Sing High Notes

Every singer wants to increase their vocal range, and hitting high notes is the most impressive feat of all. No one is born being able to sing the highest notes perfectly, though! Vocal cords need exercise, just like oth...

Yodeling for Beginners: Teach Yourself to Yodel

A rousing yodel that echoes through the hills and halls might just be the showstopper you need for your musical arsenal. Good news—with a little technique advice and some good warmups, it’s totally possible to learn ...

25 Tips to Improve Your Singing Voice Without Taking Singing Lessons: Strengthen Your Voice Fast from Home

The human voice is a beautiful instrument that anyone can master, but do you have to work with a teacher or vocal coach to do it? Actually, there are plenty of ways you can improve your singing voice all by yourself righ...

How to

Know if You Can Sing

You might sound like a rock star in the shower or the car, but it can be difficult to tell if others think you sound as good as you do. As it turns out, you can find out whether or not you've got a good set of pipes by l...

How to

Avoid Singing Through Your Nose

Though nasal singing is appropriate for some styles of music, it’s generally not a pleasant sound to hear. The nasal sound is made when the soft palate on the roof of the mouth is lowered, allowing air to escape throug...

How to

Harmonize

A harmony is a series of notes that blends with a song’s melody to add character and please the ears. From figuring out the best combination of notes to singing without straying from your part, harmonizing is tough. Si...

How to

Sing Vibrato

Vibrato refers to the rapid variation in pitch while singing. Before the advent of microphones, vibrato was developed to allow singers to maximize their volume without hurting their voice. Nowadays, vibrato can bring an ...

How to

Become a Better Singer

While some people seem to be born with inherently beautiful voices, even professional singers have to work hard and practice often to maintain their singing abilities. There are plenty of tools and steps you can take to ...

How to

Sing High Tenor

The high tenor range, sometimes referred to as countertenor or tenor 1, is the highest male range. Singing in high tenor can be achieved by expanding your vocal range, and mastering both your chest voice and falsetto. Wi...

How to

Count Beats in a Song

Whether you’re a dancer, a musician, or just a music-lover, you know that rhythm is an important foundation of any song, and you’ve probably heard the term beat. A beat is the basic unit of rhythm, the underlying ste...

What Is Mixing in Singing? A Beginner's Guide

Ready to take your vocal chops to the next level? Singing in mixed voice is a great place to start—but how exactly are you supposed to get started? You've come to the right article. We're here to walk you through every...

How to

Belt

Belting is essentially singing high and loud, producing a strong, beautifully powerful sound. It's important to breathe from your diaphragm and open your mouth wide while belting, and there are lots of exercises you can ...

How to

Teach Children to Sing

Singing is an invaluable skill that many children love to learn. If you start teaching kids to sing young, this can foster a lifelong love of music. Start with basic notes and keys and then teach children a few songs and...

How to

Sing Like Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande got her start in music as a child actress on Broadway, then gained notoriety through the Nickelodeon shows "Victorious" and "Sam and Cat." Today, she is an up-and-coming pop superstar, with a double platinu...

How to

Sing Soprano

Soprano is the highest female part of the 4 main vocal ranges. Depending on your choir or school of thought, the range of a soprano can vary from middle C (C4) all the way up to high A (A5), though some operatic sopranos...

How to

Sing Deeper

Vocal training often focuses on perfecting high notes, but deeper ranges can also be reached. Hitting lower notes can give your voice a fuller, richer sound and make you into a more versatile singer.

How to

Improve the Quality of Your Voice

Contrary to the popular saying, practice doesn’t necessarily make perfect; it does, however, make better! There are a lot of practical things you can do to improve the quality of your voice, from learning to breathe pr...