29/09/2025
Coming up with good vocals is both a creative and technical process. Here are some structured tips to help you develop them:
1. Develop Your Voice
Warm up: Do vocal exercises before singing (lip trills, humming, scales).
Breath control: Practice diaphragmatic breathing—support your sound with steady airflow.
Pitch training: Use a piano, tuner app, or DAW to keep your notes on pitch.
Tone shaping: Experiment with singing in different placements (chest, head, mixed voice) to find what sounds best for your style.
2. Find Your Style
Listen widely: Study singers you admire. Notice their tone, phrasing, vibrato, and emotion.
Experiment: Record yourself trying different techniques (raspy, clean, soft, powerful).
Originality: Don’t just copy—blend influences into something uniquely yours.
3. Writing Good Vocal Melodies
Keep it singable: Melodies should be natural for the voice (not too many jumps).
Hooks matter: A memorable chorus line is key.
Play with rhythm: Don’t just sing straight notes—add syncopation or unexpected pauses.
Dynamics: Mix soft and powerful parts to keep the listener engaged.
4. Recording & Production
Mic technique: Don’t sing too close—about 6–8 inches away is ideal. Use a pop filter.
Layering: Double-track vocals or add harmonies for a richer sound.
Effects: Tasteful reverb, delay, or light compression can make vocals shine.
5. Emotion & Delivery
Connect with the lyrics: Sing like you mean it—authentic emotion beats perfection.
Facial expression: It influences how your voice sounds (smiling can brighten your tone).
Energy: Record with the same energy you’d bring to a live performance.
