Learning how to belt appears so easy, but the reality is – belting is a trained vocal voice and improper training can really mess you up AND your vocal chords! We have uncovered a wonderful article about learning how to belt without straining your voice. Included in this article are some very helpful tips to get you belting like a star.
How to Belt – Easily and Without Strain
You’ve seen the stars on stage and TV, belting out tunes with so much power they make the walls shake. They make it look so easy. You can too, if you will believe in yourself and are willing to do what it takes to learn.But you’ve got to be careful. It’s one thing to visualize belting out a tune like Christina Aguilera, but remember, she had to cancel her summer tour in 2004 because of vocal chord strain. And she was lucky. Some stars have lost their voices – and their dreams entirely.
If you want to reach your full potential as a singer and enjoy a long, healthy career, then follow this proven system for unleashing your natural singing voice.
1.) Relax. Singing with too much tension in your throat, neck or shoulders could sentence you to a lifetime of vocal problems, including fatigue, strain and even damaged vocal chords. Before you even open your mouth to sing a single note, make sure you have released all of the tension in your body. In your free e-course “Greatest Singing Secrets of All Time!”, you’ll discover 5 exercises you can use to relax and release your full, natural voice.
2.) Warm Up Thoroughly.
Always start in a range that feels comfortable, and gradually work your way up and down. Sing in a comfortably loud voice. If you try to belt too loudly too soon, you’ll strain. On the other hand, if you hold back and sing too softly, you’ll under develop your voice and sound thin and weak. In “Greatest Singing Secrets of All Time!”, you’ll learn 3 exercises that allow you to develop a healthy belt. Plus, you’ll learn what vowel and word combinations are the easiest to start releasing the natural strength and beauty of your voice.
3.) Don’t try to sing too high (or too low) in a belt.
You’ll sound much better when you sing comfortably high notes that allow your voice to soar, sounding full and natural. If you sing too high, you may sound shrill and even damage your voice by straining too much. If you try to belt too low, you’ll push your voice out of tune.
4.) Don’t force it.
Follow the foundations of healthy singing when learning how to belt. Make sure your voice is supported by proper breathing and posture. Make sure your vocal pathway is open and relaxed. You’ll be much happier if you take your time learning this technique and get it right than to rush it and damage your voice (perhaps irreparably) in the process.
5.) NEVER force it.
This can’t be over emphasized. Many singers strain their voices severely when trying to belt, or sing too high, so I’ll say it even one more time. Never force it! Instead, follow a proven system to developing your voice safely and naturally.
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Jane Thomson graduated from the Classical Music program at Mohawk College with Honors in 1999. Since then, she has spent years helping her students discover vocal potential. Visit www.powerfulsinging.com to get your free report “Professional Singing Secrets” and get ideas to improve your voice.
Thank you, Jane! That was a fantastic article for great tips on how to belt!
