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Do you remember the moment when you saw someone sing a song so beautifully that it captivated you? Believe us we know the feeling. The overwhelming outburst of emotions followed by a sense of appreciation for the craft of the singer. But at the same time, you envy them for being able to sing so gracefully. You want to be like them, to be able to sing and capture the hearts of people around you.  But then you realize, not everyone is gifted with the divine voice needed to become a singer. You have to be one of the chosen ones to be able to utter those syllables and capture the pitch. But is it really true? Do you have to be blessed to be able to sing? Let’s find out… Singing- a Skill or Talent? Let’s begin the discussion with an interesting fact. About 1.5% of the world’s population, that is 1 in every 75 people is affected by the disorder called Congenital Amnesia which prevents them from hearing a difference in pitch, tone, and rhythm. This means that unfortunately, these people can not enjoy the beauty of music and cannot sing because of the condition. But anyone that belongs to the rest 98.5% of the population can learn how to sing a song. Singing is 100% a skill and you don’t have to be a chosen one to be able to sing. Anyone can sing if they train their voice and work hard enough.  And what makes us so sure that you belong to 98.5% of the population? The very fact that you are reading this article proves that you have loved and enjoyed music and it has inspired you to learn music. And now you are willing to learn singing and kickstart your musical journey. I know you have been hearing that “Not everyone can sing.” from your friends, parents, and relatives all your life. But take it from us, anyone can learn how to sing! We are not denying the fact that some people are gifted with an innate talent to be a singer. Obviously, some people have a greater aptitude for music and they are good at capturing the pitch and mimicking the tone of a song from a very young age. But that does not mean that you cannot sing.  You just need to work a little more on your training, and practice that’s it! You can always match their level with an extra effort. So don’t get intimidated by talent, respect it and start your musical journey with a beautiful smile. A Few Basic Exercises to get you started as a Beginner Oftentimes, people look at singing as a very abstract concept, but that’s not true at all. You can not just directly start practicing a song and get better at it over time. You have to train all the muscles that you involve while singing. Your abdomen, vocal cords, tongue, and the vocal cavity all of them need to be trained regularly to become a singer. So, here are some basic exercises to teach you how to sing a song as a beginner. Keep the Tongue Tension in Check The tongue is the only muscle in the body, that is connected on one end and free on the other end. And as a beginner, you are not habitual of singing so when you start singing initially, the tongue does not know what to do and becomes tense.  But to be able to sing properly, the tongue should be relaxed and any tension in your tongue will reflect in your performance. So to keep tongue tension in check you should try tongue exercises that reduce tongue tension. Tongue push-ups are a great exercise to reduce tongue tension.  To do a tongue push-up you need to follow these three steps- Rest the tip of your tongue at the inner wall of your lower teeth. Try to push the inner wall such that the middle section of your tongue sticks out of your mouth to form the letter U. Try to stretch out your tongue as far out as you can. Fix your Head Posture Your head needs to be in a neutral position while singing. It should neither be too far up nor tilting down. To make sure you have a neutral head position as a beginner, you should try the following exercise. Try to balance your head on the joint between your head the top vertebrae called the AO ( Atlanto Occipital) joint. And try to hold this position for 8-10 minutes. You should perform this exercise at least once every day to develop a neutral head posture. Breathing Exercises Breathing is one of the most important aspects of singing. To be able to sing a song, your breathing technique should be on point. Therefore, a singer must have control over your breathing and develop a breathing technique that compliments you. One of the best exercises to develop control over your breathing is explained below- Inhale in a manner that your diaphragm expands. The Inhale cycle and exhale cycles should be of 4 seconds each. Now move the exercise to 8-second inhale-exhale cycles. And finally, try 16-second inhale-exhale cycles. These exercises will help you sing sections of the song of varied lengths and develop precise control over your breathing. How to get Better as a Singer As a beginner, you are bound to make some mistakes. But it affects the pace of learning so it is a good idea to minimize the number of mistakes so that you can learn at a greater pace. Therefore, here are some tips that will help you minimize your mistakes and make your journey a lot more smooth sailing. 1. Fix your posture This problem is coherent with almost all beginners. They do not assume a good posture while singing and it has severe effects on the quality of the song. A good posture will improve your singing by leaps and bounds because when you have a good posture you can involve your entire body in singing. So loosen up a little so that no part of your body is tensed. Also, make sure that your shoulders are at the back and your hands are hanging to the side in a relaxed manner. Any stiffness in your body will directly reflect in your voice when you sing so make sure to be relaxed. 2. Do Not Try to Be Good at Everything You have to come to terms with the fact that as a singer you have certain limitations. Singing is a vast ocean and no one can ace every aspect of singing. Everyone has certain strengths and weaknesses and you need to be aware of yours if you are planning to be a good singer. Find the lowest and the highest scale that you can comfortably hit and select songs that come under the range. It’s really important to be aware of your vocal range as an artist to perform confidently and do justice to your role as a singer. 3. Stop Trying to Sound Different Most singers have two different voices, a normal voice that they use in their daily conversations and a singing voice that they activate while singing a song. Stop doing this if you are one of these singers. Embrace your voice and use your conversational voice while singing. You should not sound like someone else when you sing a song.  It’s detrimental to your performance. The best way to make sure that you are carrying your own voice on-stage is by reading the lyrics of the song and then singing a few lines to make sure you don’t sound different when you sing. 4. Learn to Sing on Pitch Even after a lot of practice and hours of singing, one of the biggest problems that beginners face is not being able to sing on pitch. Singing on pitch as a beginner is a really difficult task even if you have a good ear for music and you can easily identify the different notes in the song. It is really difficult to replicate the entire song with the same pitch. But remember that it is not impossible. You can certainly learn to sing on pitch with the right amount of effort and perseverance.  Here are a few steps to follow to be on the pitch as a beginner- Identify the note you are going to sing and try to mimic the same tone with your voice. Use any instrument that has the same note that you want to sing and play it. Use it as a reference and try to memorize the note. Now try hitting the note and playing the instrument simultaneously, correct your pitch with the reference note. Try to hit the note without a reference note and once you do, make sure you are acquainted with the sensation of the pitch Practice this with different notes.  5. Break Your Song into Bits It doesn’t matter whether you are a beginner or an advanced singer, you should always break your song into smaller sections and practice them separately. Because it would be cumbersome for a singer to learn and remember all the details about every section of the song and execute the entire song without any errors. Therefore, always make sure you break your song into smaller sections and practice each section separately. Once you are confident with all the sections of the song, then try to sing the entire song in one go and make sure everything fits in together. 6. Try Taking Music Classes Learning music is a long journey and this journey becomes a lot easier if you have someone to guide you in the right direction and mentor you while you take on the challenges.  So it would be a really good idea to have Music classes with a good vocal coach. You can also try our online singing courses designed by experts to be beginner-friendly and learn from the best vocal coaches around at a very nominal price. Taking Music classes can boost your journey to become a good singer and provide you with the expertise and excellence that you aspire for. Mistakes You Should Avoid as a Beginner Here are some mistakes you should avoid as a beginner- Not using fundamental exercises to warm up your voice and instead of using a song as a warmup. Overexerting yourself as a singer and practicing for more than 2-3 hours a day. Normally, the permissible vocal activity for a person is 2-3 hours/day, and going beyond that can cause permanent damage to your vocal cords. Beginners often tend to go louder when hitting higher notes and that is not a good practice, so make sure to keep your volume in check while hitting a higher note. Not engaging your abdomen while singing. It is one of the most common mistakes beginners make. So make sure to involve your lower abdomen while singing. Conclusion: So in the end all we want to say is that singing is a skill and anyone can acquire it and master it with discipline, hard work, and perseverance. If you are passionate enough and are willing to follow the simple steps listed above, you can become a phenomenal singer. Just believe in yourself and get started!

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