Comments on: How to Project Your Voice

on 8/8/2006 After working 18 years at Renaissance faires, I think I've got this one covered. Open your mouth, stick out your tongue and pant like a dog. That muscle you feel yourself using is the diaphragm. It's your friend. Now, using that same muscle, say the word "Ha!" and note how it sounds different than when you shout it. Practice relaxing your throat and letting this other muscle do all of the work.

on 8/8/2006 My voice teacher tells me to imagine that the sound is coming from some hole in the top of my head and then arcing up and out. Also, try not to keep the sound inside but about 10-12 inches from your face. Too many people keep their sound "shut up" and it sounds forced.

on 7/10/2006 To sing high notes, squeeze your butt muscles. It sounds strange, but it really helps. I've also learned to pretend as if you are pushing down on a garbage lid or trying to push a ball under water.

on 3/25/2006 When you are trying to reach a low note, imagine that notes are dark, cool colors such as maroon or fuchsia. Because the colors are rich and deep, the sound will come out rich and deep as well.

on 11/22/2005 If you want to sing a certain high note, listen carefully to the actual sound and then picture yourself making that exact sound. Projection can be attained through practice. I used to be a very quiet singer, until I began singing all the time. As a result I can project easily without the need for microphones, which is very useful when radio mikes are not available.

on 11/22/2005 When I was in the choir at school, I always remember being told that when approaching a high note, to raise the eyebrows, doing this seems to lift the head, raise the chin and prepare you mentally.

on 11/22/2005 To help sing solely from your diaphragm, sing lying on your back or stomach. This will force you to breathe through your diaphragm resulting in a more powerful sound.

on 11/22/2005 Make sure you don't sing with your head held down, hold your head straight and look forward. When you hit the high notes, breathe out and make sure your stomach enlarges. Relax and cut the high note smoothly.

on 11/22/2005 I've been told my my teacher that if you plug your nose, you should still sound the same, and that's how you can tell if your singing from your diaphragm.
Also, if you're not singing from your throat, you should be able to sing for 3 or 4 hours straight.

on 11/22/2005 My voice teacher tells me to imagine that the sound is coming from some hole in the top of my head and then arcing up and out. Also, try not to keep the sound inside but about 10-12 inches from your face. Too many people keep their sound "shut up" and it sounds forced.

on 11/22/2005 My mom has always taught me to listen for the way people sing. She taught me it should not be from your throat, but from the roof of a person's mouth.

on 11/22/2005 My voice teacher always tells me not to sing from my throat. She says that the party is in the attic and you can get a much sweeter sound if you think as if it is coming from your head. It is also easier to belt without hurting your vocal chords this way.

on 11/22/2005 When trying to project, it is important not to shout sing. To do this, make sure the support for your sound comes from the diaphragm, not the throat. To get a feel for where this is, try to make a hard "ha" using only air. Your stomach should move. :-)

on 11/22/2005 When singing high notes, pretend that you're dropping the sound into a well or that your throat is an elevator on its way down. Let your jaw hang loose and relaxed.

on 11/22/2005 Sit in a position with your spine fully straight. When you sing, don't lift your shoulders. That squeezes your lungs, making it harder to project. Sing in your own unique style. People will recognize your voice if you do so.