She’s Playing Piano; She’s Singing – Here’s How She’s Doing Both!

Singing and playing the piano at the same time is something that all music enthusiasts have wanted to try at some point of time or the other. But while doing both, it is likely that you’ll lose concentration on one, in no time. While paying too much attention to the piano keys, you might find yourself mumbling to the song. Likewise, you can also mess up with the piano timing in the same way. Getting the right skills to do both will take a lot of practice. So here are a couple of guidelines that’ll help you try out both with equal ease and confidence. This might apparently seem impossible, but with the right guidelines and a proper approach, you will soon get the hang of it. Hit that Perfect Posture Remember, having the right posture is one of the key guidelines to get the perfect note. Good posture indicates good breathing which further results in excellent sound. It doesn’t really matter whether you sit or stand, as long as you have the much-needed flexibility in your spine. While playing the piano, you might be tempted to set your posture bending forward, but straightening up not only makes you look better but also improves your technique of breathing. Keep Your Mic Positioned in the Correct Way The way you’re going to posture your mic is likely to affect your breathing technique and posture. So make it a point that the mic is placed in such a way that you do not really have to lean too far. Likewise, your mic should also be placed at a proper height which will encourage you to straighten your spine. No matter how trivial this seems, remember, by placing the mic properly, you’ll get the perfect posture for practicing piano and singing at the same time. Play and Sing Individually at the Beginning While carrying out your preparation to master both skills simultaneously, try to concentrate on one skill at a specific time. Once you do this, you will master both the skills individually, and trying them together won’t be much of a hassle. You can always try this by singing a capella and then working your way to singing along with a pre-recorded track on a piano. After this, you can play a couple if simple chords while focusing on your singing. Right after that, focus on the piano while you sing quietly. Keep doing this until you feel comfortable with the keys and then slowly start combining the two. Draw Your Power from the Lower Body While drawing power from your shoulders and necks, make sure you’re not tightening them in any possible way. Instead of this, you should rather center your entire level of control and energy at your pelvic floors. In this way, you will be able to play and sing excellently with proper breathing and with the much needed open throat technique. If you consider trying the instrument and the song seated, one effective guideline is to sit along […]

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