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# Singing Cheatsheet ## Warm-Up Exercises - Lip trills: vibrate lips while exhaling air - Tongue trills: vibrate tongue while exhaling air - Humming: vocalize while exhaling air with closed mouth - Sirens: slide up and down vocal range - Vocal scales: sing ascending and descending scales ## Breathing Techniques - Diaphragmatic breathing: breathe deeply from the diaphragm - Ribcage expansion: expand ribcage while inhaling - Breath support: use diaphragm to control airflow while singing ## Vocal Techniques - Posture: stand up straight with relaxed shoulders - Resonance: use different parts of the body to create different tones - Diction: articulate words clearly - Vibrato: natural vibrato created by relaxed vocal cords - Falsetto: high-pitched singing with relaxed vocal cords ## Performance Tips - Confidence: believe in yourself and your abilities - Expression: convey emotions through facial expressions and body language - Stage presence: engage with audience and connect with song - Practice: rehearse regularly to improve technique and performance ## Vocal Care - Hydration: drink plenty of water to keep vocal cords hydrated - Rest: avoid overusing voice and get enough rest - Avoid strain: avoid singing beyond your vocal range or in uncomfortable positions - Warm-up and cool-down: warm up before singing and cool down after singing ## Resources - [Berklee Online - Singing Techniques](https://online.berklee.edu/courses/singing-techniques) - [Vocalist.org.uk - Singing Exercises](https://www.vocalist.org.uk/singing_exercises.html) - [Singwise - Vocal Health](https://www.singwise.com/cgi-bin/main.pl?section=articles&doc=VocalHealth)