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writes:At school I got put in a class that I didn't pick because what I picked was full. The class I got put in was chorus and I can't sing at all. Today we song and I was the one that stuck out because I had the worst voice so I had to practice in front of everybody. Still I was lost because I couldn't follow the songs and I couldn't get my voice to certain pitches. Everybody was laughing and hurting my feelings, talking about me and it's starting to make me mad. I usually laugh it off but now it's making me mad. I only have 4 months until I graduate so I'm trying to hang in there. I cant change but its easy all i have to do is sing but i cant make my voice fit. I'm a guy with a deep voice so i cant do much with my voice but base but the class is making me mad. What can I do to make myself more comfortable and feel better? Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (7 January 2012): I was 15-16 and it seemed all my fellow peers were just born naturally with singing voices. We often sang as a group in church and we were practicing for a show we were putting on for our parents. Ugh. I am not a soprano but they kept trying to get me to hit this note. I was frustrated. I asked, how am I going to hit that note? No one offered me advice other than just keep practicing.
We had a month.
So I bought a tape of the song we were singing and I began to practice. I would often use our piano and go through the scale up to that note.
I put aside 1 1/2 time each day to sing the song a few times. Then would sing others I did know and could sing. And Then back to the song.
I began to hit the note. I didn't stop though. I pushed my voice to hit four notes higher. Often tuning my voice to the 3 notes prior to the one that was my goal and to the others I wanted to train for.
I was able to hit the note and perform. :D
My Teen was in the same boat. She is in choral. Grade 10, she cried about it. I shared my story and I bought her a keyboard to help her train her voice.
She went back grade 11 and her Teacher asked her if she had voice lessons. She said no, I just practiced all summer and my Mom bought me a keyboard to help me build confidence, power, and improve my notes range.
He was impressed!
I'm still thinking of getting her vocal training as singing has become her favourite thing to do and she is now working for her solo preformance for year end concert.
PRESS ON YOUNG MAN!!
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reader, chigirl  +, writes (7 January 2012):
 You need to start practicing at home if you aren't already. Sing the songs you are given in class, or find songs that you feel are easier for you to sing. Record your singing and listen to it afterwards to hear where you must improve, or what you should work on that is most critical.
It's not about not being "able" to sing. Everyone can sing, just like everyone can speak. Speaking is singing, you use different tones of voice and different sounds. But singing in itself demands more than speaking, and this is why you need the practice. But sure as you can speak you can also sing. Your voice might not be fit for the more challenging songs, and you might not have strong enough of a voice, but practice does make better.
Sing the scale of tones as well, before and under practice at home, and challenge yourself to reach the tones you have difficulties with. Also work to perfect the tones you do reach.
In a choir there are different types of voices, from the soprano to bass. Your teacher should not try to make you sing higher than you should if you are a bass, the songs should be ones that you can sing in your tone level as well.
And comfort yourself with knowing that if you can't sing the high pitched notes, then the others probably can't sing the low notes that you can. Practice the low ones as well, and perhaps perform them for your teacher so she can hear at what level your voice is. Here's a link for you too:
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_soprano_alto_tenor_and_bass
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reader, wiseoldman  +, writes (7 January 2012):
Classical vocal teachers , that is, those who teach opera singers generally agree that a bass voice doesn't fully mature until it's 'owner' is about 35, so don't worry- it's nothing you can help. Just get through the next few months as best you can and keep a sense of humour.
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reader, Aunty BimBim  +, writes (7 January 2012):
 I always thought I couldn't sing, along with the other members of the group I get with each week to sing ... here are the tips we were given, breathing exercises first. sing soft, dont try and belt it out, and drop your jaw.
I love singing, but you should hear us each time we try something new ... what a racket, but we get there in the end, and its the most fun I have all week!
I hope you don't let this put you off the joys of singing, in fact wouldnt it be great if, after you graduate, you find a group of like minded people and one patient (retired) music teacher and start your own group of non singers ... and show those who are laughing now how much fun singing can really be!
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reader, Ciar  +, writes (7 January 2012):
 Have you considered practising at home in private? With all the information on the internet, there are bound to be websites that can give you some tips, including breathing exercises, that will improve your singing. That or you can buy a CD.
It may not have been your first choice for a class, but learning to sing has it's benefits. Learning a new skill would give you a sense of accomplishment and improve your confidence, it's a skill you can use often and the breathing exercises alone with relax and invigorate you.
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