Method 1 Understand Your Voice

1 Find Your Vocal Range. Measure the octaves you can sing, from the lowest note to the highest note. [1] Through vocal exercises, you can find your vocal range by starting to sing continuously from the lowest note you can sing clearly until you can no longer hit a higher note accurately. There are seven main voice types: soprano, mezzo-soprano, contralto, tenor, baritone, and bass.

• Start warming up by singing a major scale from middle C. Sing C-D-E-F-G-F-E-D-C, then start a new vocal range by raising or lowering by a half step.

• Which scales do you sing most clearly? Which pitch is the hardest for you to sing? Note down the notes you struggle with to confirm what type of voice you have.

• Some apps, like SingScope, can identify your highest and lowest notes, helping you determine your vocal range.

2 Identify Your Vocal Range. Your vocal range is the set of pitches you feel most comfortable singing, where your voice sounds the most natural. The range you can sing should exceed your vocal range. You may be able to sing very high or very low notes, but you can only sing a specific range easily and resonantly. Identifying these notes can help you discover your best singing voice.

• What songs do you usually like to sing? If you enjoy singing certain songs in a higher register, it might be because you feel you can sing them well. Pay attention to those notes.

• With training, you may be able to expand the range of notes you can sing well.

3 Determine When to Use Chest Voice and When to Use Head Voice. Chest voice is used when speaking and singing lower notes. When singing higher notes, you will use head voice, which can be ethereal or full.

• Mixed voice refers to a combination of both, a technique often used by pop singers like Ariana Grande and Beyoncé.

4 Learn to Use Proper Singing Techniques. If you have never used proper techniques, you may not even know your true voice. Using the right techniques helps your voice sound clear and resonant. Keep the following points in mind while practicing:

• Maintain good posture. Stand straight to facilitate breathing. Keep your neck straight and relaxed.

• Always breathe using your diaphragm. Expand your abdomen when inhaling and tighten it when exhaling. This will help you sing in tune.

• Open the back of your throat while singing to clearly articulate vowels.

Method 2 Practice Singing

1 Warm Up First. Spend some time warming up your vocal cords and muscles so they don’t become stiff. Start by singing low notes for 10-15 minutes. When you feel your vocal cords are ready, you can begin singing exercises.

• You can also use lip trills to warm up your voice, which helps regulate your breathing and keeps your vocal cords relaxed.

2 Choose Suitable Songs. Select songs that fit your vocal range and that you can sing comfortably, allowing you to maximize your singing ability and discover your hidden great singing voice.

• Sing along with recordings of the songs you choose until you feel you can sing them well.

• Do not practice singing with the original recordings of the songs. You can use instrumental accompaniment, but avoid using the original vocal tracks.

• Try songs from different genres. You may love hip-hop, but you might find you are better at singing jazz or country songs. Experiment with songs from all genres.

• If you love a song but can’t hit its high notes, consider using an app like AnyTune to lower the pitch while keeping the tempo. Alternatively, you can use this app to slow down the tempo when learning difficult sections.

3 Record Your Own Singing. After warming up and practicing, use a recorder or other recording device to capture your singing. Note the areas where you need to improve and where you sing well.

4 Perform for Others. Sometimes, we cannot improve without feedback from others. Sing for your family and friends and ask for their thoughts on your singing.

• Remember to warm up before performing.

• Sing in a large, open room with high ceilings; your voice will sound better than in a carpeted room with low ceilings.

• After receiving feedback, remember these points in your next singing practice.

• Karaoke venues are great places to practice singing in front of others.

Method 3 Enhance Your Voice

1 Find Your Unique Personal Style. What will make your voice stand out? Once you understand your vocal range, you can try songs from different genres and showcase your best voice.

• Perhaps you have a voice suited for opera; practice classical songs.

• Maybe you have a country music-style nasal tone. Sing it out!

• Even shouting and whispering have a place in rock music. There are no limits.

2 Join a Band or Choir. Singing with other music enthusiasts can make your performances more creative. Join a choir or music group at a church or school, or form a band with friends where you can be the lead singer. As long as you want to perform, you can participate in concerts or street performances in the subway.

3 Consider Taking Vocal Lessons. If you really want to explore your singing voice, you can choose to receive training from a professional music teacher. A vocal teacher can teach you to use your voice like an instrument. You may find your vocal range is wider than you originally thought, and your vocal teacher can help you discover what type of songs suit you.

• Seek recommendations from friends or search online for local vocal teachers. Find a vocal teacher to teach you singing and learn the music genres you are interested in. Contact several teachers and ultimately choose the one that suits you best.

Tips

• Always start with simple songs before moving on to more challenging ones.

• Singing well is difficult, and some may become frustrated if they don’t practice well. But you must persist in practicing so that you can sing more beautifully.

• Try singing songs from different genres, such as jazz and hip-hop, to see what style you lean towards.

• Avoid drinking beverages like milk and orange juice, as they produce mucus that can coat your throat.

• Don’t expect to achieve results overnight. To succeed, you need to invest time and effort!

• Think carefully about the meaning of the songs you sing and try to capture the true emotions of the songs.

• Try singing while playing the piano to help you hit the right notes.

• Drink room temperature water. Drinking very hot or very cold water is not good for your vocal cords and can make it difficult to sing well. During practice, sip room temperature water to keep your throat moist.

Warnings

• Shouting, speaking loudly, or even whispering can strain your voice. Whispering can be more damaging to your vocal cords than speaking loudly!