DreamNeonBlack
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OK, this is a subject I know a little about. I have been singing semi pro for about 13 years now. There are many great books out there on the subject of singing, I will list a couple towards the end.
First off I can only stress no matter what style of music your singing finding a teacher is invaluable. Even if it is only to help you with your breathing.
Second DO NOT listen to anyone who tells you to drink alcohal before singing to " rip " your voice. That will lead to nothing but problems a few years down the road.
Basically, depending on your lifestyle and general health there are some guidelines to follow.
Rest as much as you can, sleep is important.
Rest your voice whenever possible, after shows etc.
Watch your diet, certain foods can cause acid reflux, excessive Phlegm etc.
Exercise, being in good physical shape will help since singing has a large physical demand. But be wary of tightening your neck and throat muscles while working out you may learn some bad habits and end up tightening those muscles while singing.
Most of all sing with a relaxed throat, don't tense up the muscles.
A good excercise to help build up your breathing is to lay on the floor with your back flat. Place a large book on your stomach, try some stacco notes using your diaphram as your breath support.
anyway, detailed information can be found in these books:
Secrets of heavy rock singing
Bill Martin
This book rocks, the author got people like Bruce Dickinson, Angela Gossow, Ray Alder, David Draiman and a dozen other metal and hard rock singers to talk about their own training, experiences and technics.
The rock and roll singers survial guide
Mark Baxter
Secrets of singing Male voice
Jeffery Allen
And Pretty much anything published by Seth Riggs
First off I can only stress no matter what style of music your singing finding a teacher is invaluable. Even if it is only to help you with your breathing.
Second DO NOT listen to anyone who tells you to drink alcohal before singing to " rip " your voice. That will lead to nothing but problems a few years down the road.
Basically, depending on your lifestyle and general health there are some guidelines to follow.
Rest as much as you can, sleep is important.
Rest your voice whenever possible, after shows etc.
Watch your diet, certain foods can cause acid reflux, excessive Phlegm etc.
Exercise, being in good physical shape will help since singing has a large physical demand. But be wary of tightening your neck and throat muscles while working out you may learn some bad habits and end up tightening those muscles while singing.
Most of all sing with a relaxed throat, don't tense up the muscles.
A good excercise to help build up your breathing is to lay on the floor with your back flat. Place a large book on your stomach, try some stacco notes using your diaphram as your breath support.
anyway, detailed information can be found in these books:
Secrets of heavy rock singing
Bill Martin
This book rocks, the author got people like Bruce Dickinson, Angela Gossow, Ray Alder, David Draiman and a dozen other metal and hard rock singers to talk about their own training, experiences and technics.
The rock and roll singers survial guide
Mark Baxter
Secrets of singing Male voice
Jeffery Allen
And Pretty much anything published by Seth Riggs