How to Sing Videos

Guide Note

The thought of singing in public is petrifying to some people, while others will jump at the chance to show off their vocal range. If you're part of the latter group, learning to sing isn't as hard as you might think. With a few fundamental techniques and some dedicated practice, you too can sing confidently.

To that end, this page is a collection of some of the best online video resources that will introduce you to the basics of singing. For more detailed information, visit Mahalo's complete guide on How to Sing.

Singing Tips

Before You Start

Practice breathing exercises before you begin singing
Warm up your vocal chords with long and short notes
Warm up your pronunciation with different vowel sounds
Try singing up and down major scales

While Singing

Relax, since tension can hurt your vocal tone
Staying in motion will help relax your body
Fill your lungs with air so you will project your voice more strongly and clearly
Do not struggle for high notes, as it may strain or damage your vocal chords
Do not lift your chin for high notes, as that will further strain to your vocal chords
If you are sitting, keep both feet relaxed and on the floor