To practice lip bubbles, follow these steps: Relax your face and lips – let your lips rest in a neutral position. Take a deep breath in and start exhaling slowly while keeping your lips together. Start vibrating your lips by blowing the air out through your lips gently. Your lips should vibrate and create a bubbling sound. Try to keep the vibration going for as long as you can to build up your lip and tongue muscles. Start slow and gradually increase the speed and duration of your lip bubbles as you practice. The post How do you practice lip bubbles? appeared first on Singing Carrots Blog ..read more

To learn how to belt higher notes, follow these steps: Start with the basics: Focus on building a solid foundation of support and technique. Check out Singing Carrots’ articles on “Breathing Basics” and “Breath Support” to learn proper breathing and voice support techniques. Strengthen your voice and extend your range: Practice basic scales and exercises to help build your vocal range and strength. The “Farinelli Breathing Exercise” and “Three Minute Warm Up” video are two great resources to start with. Gradually add power and intensity: As you become more comfortable singing in your upper ra ..read more

To start singing blues music as a beginner, follow these steps: Learn the basics of singing – Familiarize yourself with concepts such as breathing, voice registers, breath support, open mouth & throat, and articulation. Check out these articles to learn more: Breathing basics Voice registers & vocal break Breath support Open mouth & throat Articulation Study blues-specific techniques – Explore techniques that are commonly used in blues singing, such as: Pop/Jazz vs Classical singing Contemporary vocal techniques: Heavy modal, Twang, Belting Vocal distortion & Growling Sing ..read more

To improve your pitch control, start by taking Singing Carrots’ Pitch Accuracy Test to assess your current level of pitch accuracy. Then, practice these exercises to enhance your control: Lip trills (raspberries) – This exercise helps to develop better breath control and pitch accuracy simultaneously. Pitch glides – Sing a note and gradually move up or down the scale to increase your range and build better pitch control. In addition to these exercises, assess your vocal range using the Vocal Range Test and choose songs that match your capabilities to practice singing in tune. The post How c ..read more

What are the fundamentals of Bel Canto for a beginner? As a beginner exploring Bel Canto, it’s essential to focus on the following key topics: Breathing technique – Proper breathing is the foundation of good singing. Begin by learning the basics of active and passive breathing here. Voice registers & vocal break – Understanding your voice type and vocal break will help you sing with better control and minimize strain. Resonance – Develop a rich and balanced tone through proper resonance placement. Learn more about resonance in singing here. Articulation – Clear and precise articulation is ..read more

To improve fast note-changing skills, start by focusing on breathing exercises and foundational vocal techniques. Use resources like Singing Carrots’ Breath Support article to practice good breathing technique. To practice singing quickly-changing vocal runs, try the Lip Trill vocal exercise. Additionally, focus on developing your ability to “bridge” between different vocal registers by finding your voice break and training your mixed voice. The post How can I improve my fast note-changing skills in singing? appeared first on Singing Carrots Blog ..read more

To sing high notes without straining, it’s important to take care of your vocal health and practice proper technique. If you experience hoarseness or fatigue, take a break from singing until these symptoms subside. Focus on vocal health tips and exercises that support your voice, such as proper breathing, maintaining good posture, and warming up before singing. Additionally, work on gradually expanding your vocal range through targeted exercises, and avoid pushing your voice beyond its limits to prevent strain and damage. The post How can I sing high notes without straining my voice and exper ..read more

To develop vibrato, first focus on building a strong foundation of breath support through exercises like sustaining a steady “ahhh” or “ohhh” sound. Once your breath support is solid, practice adding small pitch variations to create vibrato by gently wobbling your vocal cords. Gradually increase the speed as you become more comfortable. To further enhance your vibrato skills, try exercises such as Singing Carrots’ “Beggars bounce” video. It’s specifically designed to help you develop and control vibrato. The post How can I develop vibrato in my singing? appeared first on Singing Carrots Blog ..read more

If you’re exploring alternatives to the 30-Day Singer online singing program, you’ll find several great options, each with unique features and pricing structures. In this article, we’ll compare Singing Carrots and Singdaptive, highlighting their pros and cons to help you find the perfect fit for your singing journey. Singing Carrots Singing Carrots is an innovative online platform designed to help singers improve their pitch, extend their vocal range, and practice regularly through engaging exercises and features. With various pricing plans starting at $9.99/month and discounted options for w ..read more

Stage fright is a common phenomenon, that many singers encounter as soon as they do something in front of other people. To be honest I don’t like the term stage fright because it suggests something quite negative, which it doesn’t have to be. There is nothing wrong with being nervous before a performance! It helps your concentration, improves your focus, and gives you energy. The feeling itself is not nice, but there are no tricks (that I know of), that make you get rid of stage fright completely, there are only ways you can minimize it!  Expectations Try to become aware of your expectat ..read more