Many people do not give singing a second thought. It’s as simple as opening your mouth and producing a sound, isn’t it? That is far from the case. The act of singing involves your entire body. You must “warm up your voice,” ears, and lungs, much like an instrumentalist warms up their instrument and like an athlete does to their body.
Ensure that you stretch and release tension in your upper body so that your airflow is unrestricted and sound production is optimal. Additionally, you should ensure that your sternum is up, your chest is out, and your diaphragm is activated with each breath.
The vocal warmup process should begin with exhalations and speech. The process moves on to the production of various pitched rhythms moving up and down the chromatic scale. During this process, you should pay attention to your diction and actively listen to yourself and your peers so that you blend well if singing in a choral.
There are many details to keep in mind while warming up to sing. Good singers know that to sing well means to be present – mind, body, and soul. You have to pay attention to every nuance, or you risk failure.
The following videos were shared with me and they contain lots of useful information for anyone who is singing at any level. I hope you find some value in them as I did. Enjoy!