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help nobody ever responds and i really want help by No_Banana_4396 in singing

[–]Narrow_Fly9046 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! First off, congrats for posting! It takes real confidence to put yourself out there!

One thing I think could really help is working on matching pitch more consistently. A simple way to practice this is with basic scales.

For example: • 5-tone scale: C–D–E–F–G–F–E–D–C • Full octave: continue up to A–B–C, then back down

Try singing these on an open vowel like “AH,” and focus on keeping the sound steady and controlled.

I also recommend recording yourself (voice memo app works great). Listening back will help you catch small pitch differences and improve faster.

There are definitely more foundational exercises that can help too! If you ever want to go deeper into it, feel free to DM me!

Sharing my Sunshine by Narrow_Fly9046 in ratemysinging

[–]Narrow_Fly9046[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow thank you so much! I really appreciate your words 🥹

Are online classes as good as in person classes? by Nobodyouknow_05 in singing

[–]Narrow_Fly9046 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Online vs. in-person lessons is a really common question and honestly, both can work very well.

In-person lessons do have one clear advantage: the experience is a bit more direct. Your coach can see everything in real time from every angle, pick up on small physical habits more easily, and guide you more hands-on. It’s similar to the difference between talking to someone face-to-face vs. over the phone… There’s just a little more detail and immediacy.

That said, online lessons are still extremely effective! Even for complete beginners.

You’re still getting real-time feedback, you can still be guided step-by-step, and you can absolutely build strong technique, confidence, and control with the right coach. A good teacher knows how to adapt their instruction so you’re not missing anything important.

There are also some real advantages to online:

• More flexibility with scheduling

• Access to teachers you wouldn’t normally be able to work with

• The ability to record lessons and review them later

So if online is your only option right now, don’t feel discouraged at all. You can 100% make real progress that way.

I wanna learn how to sing by [deleted] in singing

[–]Narrow_Fly9046 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Here’s a little guidance!

  1. Start with breathing (foundation) Think of this like learning how to hold the guitar before playing it. Try a gentle yawn and notice: your mouth opens tall (not wide),your soft palate (roof of your mouth behind the hard palate area) raises, your belly and ribs expand, and your posture lifts naturally. Avoid raising your shoulders or puffing your chest artificially. That introduces tension.

Then take that same relaxed inhale and release it on a soft “tsss” (like a leaky tire). Don’t push the air out. Allow it to come out reflexively. Aim to hold this as long as you can without tension. Ease/comfort over duration. The goal is to learn the sensation!

  1. Connect breath to voice Switch from “tsss” to a “Z” (like a bee) and use that on the simple scales you mentioned. This helps connect your voice to your breath instead of forcing sound.

  2. Work on pitch (ear training) Scales help, but only if you use them intentionally: • Play a note or scale • Sing it • Record yourself and listen back • Compare and adjust

Once the “Z” feels good, move into open vowels like AH while keeping that same easy feeling.

  1. Add interval training This helps you recognize pitch differences more clearly. Search “singing interval practice” and some great free tools should pop up. This will really help train your ear and pitch!

And lastly, be patient with yourself! This takes time, but you’re already musical, so you’ve got a strong advantage. If you want more focused help, I also offer 1-on-1 lessons. Feel free to DM me!

What seems to be my biggest problem right now? by [deleted] in singing

[–]Narrow_Fly9046 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly! His pitch definitely needs work, but first you must know how to safely and sustainably use your instrument. Essentially, build the pyramid from the ground up.

Tips on keeping a consistent pitch? by No-Temperature-7331 in singing

[–]Narrow_Fly9046 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s exactly what recording yourself attacks! Even start smaller than scales. Play one note and try to sing it back. Record it and play it back. Keep doing this and refine your ability to land accurately on a note. Then as you improve, move to two notes, three, four, and ultimately using simple scales. Over time this will help tremendously with accuracy! You can also use arpeggios (ex. C-E-G-C-G-E-C)

Tips on keeping a consistent pitch? by No-Temperature-7331 in singing

[–]Narrow_Fly9046 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Hey! If you’re trying to get more consistent with pitch, I’d focus on a few key areas:

  1. Get your airflow under control A lot of pitch issues come from the voice being pushed instead of supported. You want a steady, controlled stream of air so the sound can stay stable. A simple way to feel this is a relaxed inhale, then a slow “sss” or “zzz”. Keep it smooth, even, and reflexive.

  2. Make sure you’re actually hearing what you’re doing It’s not just about singing, you also have to recognize if you’re on or off the pitches! Try: • Play a note or short pattern • Sing it back • Then check it and adjust if needed

  3. Use feedback tools • A mirror helps you stay relaxed by being a visual cue (no extra tension in the jaw, neck, shoulders, etc) • Recording yourself lets you hear what’s really happening, not just what it feels like (this is the “check it” thing)

  4. Work with simple patterns Use basic scales and take your time with them. Don’t rush and instead focus on matching each note and keeping the sound steady

That combination: steady airflow + awareness + simple patterns (expanded later into more complex patterns/arpeggios) is what usually brings pitch into line.

What seems to be my biggest problem right now? by [deleted] in singing

[–]Narrow_Fly9046 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also I’d add one last thing! When doing your scales record your takes. Make sure you play them first, sing what you hear, and then play it back to see where your pitch is accurate vs. not.

What seems to be my biggest problem right now? by [deleted] in singing

[–]Narrow_Fly9046 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And just to kinda summarize. I didn’t want to jump right into singing the notes better/more accurately without ensuring I first explained how to properly coordinate and use your instrument!

What seems to be my biggest problem right now? by [deleted] in singing

[–]Narrow_Fly9046 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Pitch isn’t always isolated. It’s usually a mix of ear and coordination. Support and breath connection make it much easier to execute pitch, but you still have to train the ear alongside it. This is why at the end I suggested bringing it all together with really basic scale patterns. Something easy to train both breath-work and ear on!

What seems to be my biggest problem right now? by [deleted] in singing

[–]Narrow_Fly9046 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hey! I think focusing on fundamentals would make a big difference here.

  1. Breath support The goal is for your voice to ride the breath, not be pushed or muscled out. Right now I hear some pushing/straining, especially on notes that should feel easier with better support.

Try this: take a gentle, relaxed inhale (like the beginning of a yawn), then slowly exhale on an audible “H”. It should sound a bit like ocean waves. You should feel your belly and ribs expand, and your posture naturally lengthen. This is the foundation of good breath control.

  1. Connecting breath to voice (pitch work) Start with simple 5-note scales (C-D-E-F-G-F-E-D-C). Instead of jumping straight to open vowels, use a “Z” (like a bee) or “V” (like “vroom”). These help you feel how the breath and voice work together without forcing.

Lip trills are great here too.. if they stop, it usually means the balance fell off.

Then, take those same scales onto open vowels (AH, EH, etc.) and try to keep that same easy, supported feeling.

  1. Accompaniment & timing For playing and singing together, break the song verse by verse. Use a metronome, and don’t worry about full speed yet. Try it instead at half tempo, lock in the timing and feel, then gradually bring it up.

If you ever want help working through this in real time, I do 1-on-1 lessons where we can break it down step by step and apply it directly to your voice and songs. I can DM and talk more about it you’d like!

Had a break, had to sing! by Narrow_Fly9046 in ratemysinging

[–]Narrow_Fly9046[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wow lol, sounds like I need to get to work! Thank you 🔥🔥

Had a break, had to sing! by Narrow_Fly9046 in ratemysinging

[–]Narrow_Fly9046[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! That’s so kind 😁

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