Is there a way i can sound better when i sing cause, i have an audition coming up and need to sound better.?

someone told me to do breath exercises and they help sing longer but not sound better, i don't sound horrible when i sing but sound as if i'm straining and i am and my throat hurts after word. Is there anyone that can help sound better and not strain my voice or hurt my throat trying to do it...
Is there a way i can sound better when i sing cause, i have an audition coming up and need to sound better.?
use your diaphram to breath
Reply:generally you should schedule an audition AFTER you learn to sing
Reply:try drinking lots of water and honey, but dont smoke are anthing bad like that. But lots of water and singing!!
Reply:HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR VOICE


Voice is God Gifted, yes it true and fact, but it can be trained, this also a fact. Nobody is a born singer or narrator or voice artiste, yes he/she may have a sweet, melodious voice by birth but still his/her voice needs to be trained enough to modulate, variate and able to perform professionally for required time. I am here to tell you about tips on how to improve your voice ( for voicing, dubbing, mimicry) so that you are able to have more base, uncharred, rhythmic voice and have some control over your throat to produce variation and modulation in your voice as and when necessary. What ever you want to become in voicing arena, be it voice over artiste, dunning artist, mimicry artiste, performing actor, you need to modulate your voice according to the mood of the script. This is the first requirement of being a professional voice artiste. Anyway, lets begin with the training.





1. Like what a singer does every morning called "Riyaaz" you should also do the same every morning. You can take "Sa" only of Sa Re Ga Ma and then take a deep breath and start reciting "Sa" with your full base voice till your breath ends. Keep in mind you have to inhale fully and should go on saying "Sa" till the end of your breath in a continuous pitch without any breaks, variation or modulation of your voice. This will not only help you in having good base voice but also increase your voicing stamina.





2. If Main/Lead Voice Over is your target, you should everyday practice atleast two scripts with proper diction, pronunciation, modulation (as %26amp; when). If you do not have the stamina you may lose your voice in a lengthy script, that is your voice may be bold, enthusiastic, fresh in the first quarter of the script and may get tired or becomes low in the end. This is called the stamina of Voice, to remain one till the end specially in the case of background lead voice overs or narrators for documentaries or audio visuals. Similarly for other voicing fields, mimicry, stand up comedy, cartoon dubbings, simple dubbings etc. Record your voice everyday and listen. Everyday you will notice some improvement.





3. Yoga plays a very important role in keeping your throat %26amp; voice healthy. Everyday chanting of "OM" for 10 minutes will give similar positive results as mentioned in point number one. You can also perform other Asanas for throat as "Singasana" and "Bharamri Pranayam" which will clear your throat and keep you away from all problems.





4. One more Yog asana which is the most effective is 'Ujjhayani Pranayam' where full throat is contracted inside, and a sound is produced in reverse, that is you are producing sound by inhaling in through nose but throat is fully contracted and lips closed. When you breathe in fully, after that you release your throat muscles and release the breath through the left nostril, by holding the right nostril with your right thumb. A very effective way to exercise your tonsils.





5. To have a good feel of your voice and make it more fluent, one of a prestigious voice artiste once told me his secret which I am sharing with you, to speak 'om' or simple 'Aaaah' in an earthen pot or a 'mutka'. You can also practice your scripts like this before appearing for an audition or final recordings.





6. Stay away from very cold things, beverages, aerated waters, chocolates, pickles, chillies and anything very sour. Chocolates, Toffees and other paste like things form a layer on your tonsils, exposing it to infections. If you eat occasionally do try to clear your throat and I hope you all brush your teeth before sleeping. Try to gargle your throat by simple Ayurvedic Gargle Concentrate, diluted in warm water before going to bed everyday. This would minimise any chances for infection while you are in your sleep.





I hope you like my articles on voicing. This may help you in boosting your confidence %26amp; courage to search more avenues in gaining success as Voice Artiste. Remember, you are dead when you think you have learnt all
Reply:If you are auditioning for a part, then it seems that this is important to you. You don't have time to improve your singing for this audition, but you can get a singing instructor to help you for future work.
Reply:Jogging. It strengthens the lungs and throat muscles. I used to sing and I alwayse sounded better and it was easier affter a few days of jogging.
Reply:are you singing out of your range? for example are you really an alot but you are singing notes in the soprano range?


It sounds like you are tensing the muscles in your neck and that can cause the symptoms you cite. you need to relax. Dou you know the difference between head tones and chest tones? Your voice is an instrument and just like a trupmet that you sometimes have to adjust the mouth piece you need to adjust the shape of you mouth when holding certain notes.





Breathing is very importman. proper air flow can help you sond more open.





Relax and learn the song and don't be nervous.
Reply:There is much you can do to improve your god given talent - a good singing teacher is a great starting point.





However - if you have an audition coming up there is not much time for a set of training so things to do - or NOT TO DO - before your audition might be useful for you...





Just as an athlete knows there are things they should avoid the week before a big competition, there are things a singer should avoid before a big audition if they want their vocal cords to be in tip-top shape.





Before an audition, avoid smoke.


Smoke will dry out your throat and irritate your vocal cords. So, you definitely shouldn't smoke before an audition. You should also avoid places where you're likely to be exposed to second-hand smoke, like bars and parties.





Breathing in dust, fumes, or chemicals (like strong household cleaners) can also irritate your throat. So avoid them as much as possible before an audition.





Watch what you drink before your audition.


Alcohol and caffeine can also dry out and irritate your throat. So drinking a cup of coffee, or having even a small drink, right before an audition is a bad idea.





Watch what you eat before an audition.


Acid reflux (which causes irritating stomach acids to be pushed backwards into your throat) can really irritate your throat. If you know there are certain foods that cause you to experience indigestion or acid reflux, start avoiding them a few days before your audition.





Before your audition, try not to clear your throat.


Clearing your throat causes abnormal vibrations in your vocal cords which could caused them to become swollen and irritated, which is not what you want when you're about to audition. And, once you start clearing your throat, it's hard to start. So, no matter how much you feel like clearing your throat, resist the temptation.





Before your audition, avoid mint, or mentholated products.


Sucking on hard candy or a lozenge, or chewing some gum before an audition isn't a bad idea. It will increase the production of saliva, which will moisten your throat. But candy or gum that contains mint (like peppermint or spearmint), and mentholated products (like some cough drops) will actually dry out and irritate your throat. Before your audition, stick with fruit-flavored hard candies.





Before your audition, avoid yelling, talking excessively, or singing too loudly.





Before your audition, you want to rest your voice as much as possible. So, no cheering at the concert, singing silly songs at the top of your lungs, or staying up late at night talking on the phone to old friends.





Don't whisper.


In order to save their voices for an audition, some singers start whispering a few days before. But whispering can actually put as much strain on your vocal cords as shouting would. So, instead of whispering, talk in your normal voice.





You want your voice to be ready when it's time to audition. And these tips will help keep your vocal cords in tip-top shape.





Wishing you the best of luck. I hope you get the part!
Reply:Yes, there is a way - don't sing at all.
Reply:Don't consume dairy products for a few hours before, because it causes mucus to produce in the throat, clogging it up. Smoking is not a good idea either. Make sure to warm up thoroughly beforehand. Also, if you have a scratchy voice, drink some herbal tea with lemon and honey.
Reply:If your throat hurts and you sound like you are straining you are probably singing out of your range. (That means either too high or too low) I would reccomend trying to find a song that fits your range that feels like it is comfortable to sing.





During an audition it is EXTREMLY important to find a song that fits you. Do not sing a song you have practiced only along with the radio. These rarely impress anyone. Especially if it is for a school play or something. Do some research.





I would also highly reccomend Voice Lessons. You can find a lot of ads and teachers on Craigs List, Classifieds, or in the Yellow Pages (depending on where you are). Also ask a Chior Teacher or something. If they can't help you, they can tell you someone who can.





The way to get better is to practice, A LOT.
Reply:warm up your voice before starting your audition. Also try using lemons to help cut down on the sore throat issue. When I sing I always use lemons and water. I have also heard that warm tea with lemons works well too! Hope this helps!
Reply:The reason your throat is hurting after you sing is because you're not singing correctly. As others have said, use your diaphram. Basically it means breathe from the stomach, not your chest. There's a difference. When you inhale and begin to exhale while singing, tighten your stomach muscles, and concentrate on exhaling slowly. DO NOT OVERSTRAIN YOUR VOICE. If your throat is hurting afterwards, you are actually damaging your vocal cords, which will definately not help you to sound better. If you feel you have to strain too much for a high note, perhaps you need to try another octive. Be sure you open your mouth, pronounciate, articulate, and hit every note clearly. Again, drink plenty of water, not too cold, and do not take any sort of cough drops or throat medicines, they basically numb the throat and don't help in singing. Don't clear the throat, it is also damaging to the vocal cords, if you feel you need to clear your throat, just swallow. Hope this helps.
Reply:Practice holding out your latin vowels. Hold them out for as long as you can and keep going up the scale. Go up the scale and when you get to the higher notes (or lower ones) hold them out for as long as possible. This helps very well. Also drink lots of water.