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http://www.smule.com/recording/madonna-dont-tell-me/733163265_506304305

If both are bad, gimme criticism please!

You sound good in both I love it shoot try out for the Voice! You only live once

Thank you ^-^

Oi! It's nice to see another singer! And I'm glad you welcome criticism. It's not every day that someone takes the time to listen.

So, I listened to both and there's a few things I want to point out.

It doesn't sound like your singing from your diaphragm, hearing that it nearly sounds pushed and forced. Singing from your stomach is definitely going to give your voice more control. If you feel like your throat is clenching in any way when you're singing just stop and take a deep breath. Make sure your throat is open and your stomach goes out when you breathe (not your chest). The only thing that should be controlling your voice is your diagram and the shape of your mouth.

• As weird as it sounds I recall doing an exercise where we sang Hee-hee-hee, all in one breath, pushing on our diaphragm. Just something I'll put out if you want to try it.

Another thing is that I know the struggle of trying to get out a low note. Whenever you're low, pretend your singing high. Whenever you're high, pretend your singing low. If you're in that uncomfortable place between the two, also pretend that your singing high (though it probably depends on the song) or I would sing the not until I find some level of comfort. The last thing you want is for that low note to sound airy, hollow, and just... quiet. And when trying to hit a high note, pretend that your just going over a hill. A lot of people think of it as a jump which can be both discouraging or it can sound like a shriek. Reaching a high note should be smooth.

Also, your words sound like they're running together, kind of muddled in, so just make sure there's some diction. A lot of teeth and tongue to make sure the lyrics don't sound scrambled, and that your listeners can make out every word.

In the first song I believe you were humming. Just to make it more prominent, act as if your pulling the sound from your nose. Well, try and literally pull the sound from your nose. You want the sound to be strong coming out.

Speaking of which. Visuals and gestures are very very helpful. If you're ever trying maintain a note, just take your pointer finger, have it against your cheek while pointing forward, and move it out while you sing. That way you have a focus of where you want for voice to be going.

Okay, I'll try and wrap things up about now, but I'll just drop some more quick tips.

• Make sure the soft pallet on the top of your mouth feels like it's up. You'll get a fuller sound that way.
• Use visuals/gestures when singing. Basically pretend like your conducting yourself.
• Practice breathing from diaphragm. Your stomach should move out when inhaling and constrict when singing.
• When singing eee try to have your mouth shaped in a circle so it doesn't sound nasty.
• Don't be afraid to make weird sounds to open your throat.
• Repeat 'Tip of the tongue' to get use to using your teeth and tongue. It should help with making your words crisp.

I hope this was helpful in some way. Good luck with your try outs as well!! If you're still not sure about something I'll be glad to help. I've been a choir kid for a very long time' so I may be able to help.

Trust you to have me sat here going 'tippy-of-tongue' for a good ten minutes. 😂😂

This is sound advice -- and I agree with it, when I first listened it sounded as though you were shouting/talking through the song, not in an unpleasant way but spilledink's right you should push for it to come from the diaphragm for more 'oomph' and impact on the audience.

In theatre we used to sing 'mars bars' from a low note to a high note to scale our voices.

Thank you so much for the tips guys