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How can I start training my voice to do vibrato when I sing?
I can sing reasonably well & in tune & with decent ranges in volume & pitch. But I've never been able to do vibrato.
Is vibrato something that can me learned, or is it just a gift that some have & some don't? Most people I know who sing with vibrato have never had to learn to do it, it's always been something they could do naturally with no effort. So have I just got to accept I'll never be able to do vibrato? Or can I train myself utterly from scratch?
And if I can train myself how would I begin? What would I have to do first, then what further vocal exercises would I have to do next?
Could I ever reach a point when I also sing with vibrato as easily & naturally as everyone else?
3 Answers
- ?Lv 71 year ago
You need the guidance of a voice teacher to learn vibrato.
The first step towards learning to sing with a vibrato is to take face-to-face voice lessons from a qualify voice teacher. The teacher will listen to your singing and offer guidance and feedback.
Here are some tips about finding a voice teacher:
The teacher has an excellent ear, and carefully listens to, and gives you accurate feedback about your voice.
Has an understanding of vocal anatomy, including the respiratory muscles, the larynx and throat structures, and how they affect singing.
Allows you to tape record lessons or exercises in the lesson for take-home practice. Provides you with written exercises when needed.
Is professional in conduct yet personable. You should feel comfortable with this person. You should feel free to ask questions.
While being emotionally supportive, he or she should be able to challenge you to grow as a singer at the same time.
The teacher should be able to explain to you in depth why you are doing each exercise that he or she gives you.
If available go to a recital where this teacher's students are performing. If they mostly sound great then this is probably a very good indication of a competent voice teacher.
Avoid teachers who only take on students who are already professional vocalists. A good teacher can train any voice and would enjoy the challenge of doing so.
The teacher shows genuine interest in you as a singer.
The teacher understands vocal health issues including the need to drink water and monitor the speaking voice
Addresses the need to relax those tensions/muscles that can block good vocal production and vocal freedom.
Is emotionally stable and does not intimidate or talk down to you.
Your voice feels easier and more resonant when working together
You are born with a natural vocal range. As such, it is not possible to expand your vocal range. However, it is recommended that you take face-to-face voice lessons from a qualify voice teacher. The teacher will listen to your singing and offer guidance in singing correctly, which may lead to your being able to sing notes that you were previously unable to sing and thus expanding your present vocal range.
Source(s): I am a professional singer
