If you want to know how to become a better singer the first thing you should do is empower yourself with knowledge about things like what areas of your voice are weak and need to be developed, and what areas of your body are not working correctly.
There are two vocal registers that I look at when assessing a vocalist and that is their chest register to see if they are actually capable of producing a true chest voice sound, and you'd be surprised to learn most singers don't (even the ones who think they do!), and I also check to see if they are able to produce a free and true falsetto.
What about mixed register?
Well, if you are not able to sing in a true chest voice or a true falsetto based on a specific set of requirements, then no matter what work you do in your mixed register, you are not going to have your desired results because fully functional chest and falsetto registers mandatory. Think of your chest voice as the foundation for a powerful voice throughout your entire range and your falsetto as essential for extending your range and singing high intensity notes without becoming flat.
Why should I evaluate my body?
Your singing voice is a part of your body and your body is one complete system. You will want to look at areas of your body that are not working as efficiently as they could. For example, if your breathing system is not working efficiently, you could have trouble with breath management and running out of air when you sing. If your tongue isn't "tamed" as I call it, you'll sing with tension that can negatively impact your singing and lead to vocal fatigue.
How should I evaluate my vocal registers and my body?
I highly recommend meeting with a vocal coach to get your registers evaluated and they can help put you on the right track. A lot of vocal coaches offer either free or discounted trial lessons for an initial session so I would take advantage of that.
When it comes to evaluating your body functions, I personally use a series of 8 specific exercises designed to provide insight on different areas of your body like your ribs, neck, tongue, core and jaw. They can tell me things like whether or not you sing with enough energy or if you need to sing with more energy, if your muscles in your ribs are tight (this can lead to inadequate breathing) and need mobility. These exercises can also be used to improve your vocal performance when working on a song and at least 1 or 2 usually make an immediate impact on a voice.
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