5 Essential Belting Secrets for Singers

Monday, May 27, 2024 by Alyssa Martin | Vocal Technique

Looking to empower your singing with greater volume, all while maintaining a healthy approach? Mastering the art of belting isn't just about volume—it's about technique. Here are the essential belting secrets for singers that will help you unleash the true power of your voice with confidence and control. 

Inhale Deeply

Take a big breath! Right before the phrase you need to belt out make sure to take in a lot of air.

Use Your Belly Power

Tug in your core, your center! When it’s time to belt, tighten your upper abdominal muscles - the area above your navel.

Place the Note - Don’t Squeeze Your Throat!

Placement is about mentally focusing your voice into a certain space in your head, mouth or chest. These are called “resonators” and are the places in your body that vibrate with your voice. For high notes, feel the notes resonate in your mask (face, mouth, nose, sinus). For low notes, the resonance can be felt in your chest and upper body.

Stay on the Vowel

When holding out a belting note for a long time, hold out the vowel. This is a must. Instead of “She used to be minnnne” sing “She used to be mahhhne.”

Open the Vowel

Change the vowel  - instead of “bleed” say “blayd” - instead of “love,” sing “lahve.” This isn’t always necessary, but if you are struggling with belting out a line and holding the note smoothly then try this tip!

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