What you need to do:
- A Tape Recorder and Microphone.
- Writing Materials.
- Something to sing with - Use one of your favorite singles/backing track/midi file.
- Record yourself singing along to a song.
- Listen back to your recording.
- Take notes on the following points:
- Are you in Tune with the music? - your notes should match the song.
- Is your voice weak or strong? - shouting is NOT Singing!!
- Are you breathing correctly? - you should not be short of breath
- Do you struggle to reach the notes - pick an easy song to start with!
- Are you gasping for air between phrases - learn to breath in the "rests" between phrases
- Record yourself again with another song
- Listen to the difference in your practice recordings as you progress.
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