TONE QUALITY
The sounds singers produce are called
tones. When singers have poor tone quality,
the sound is thin and breathy, has a nasal
quality, or is unsteady. Good tone quality
sounds resonant, rich, and precise. These
are some ways to develop good tone quality:
1. Sing with an open, relaxed throat. Think
of using body energy to sing and consider
the throat only as an open tube.
2. Support the breath with a firm diaphragm.
This eliminates wasted air that creates a
breathy tone.
3. Keep the tone vigorous and firm, even
in soft singing.
4. Do not think of the vocal tone as coming
from the chest or the throat; think of it
as coming from high in the head. Try to
focus it there for a rich, resonant sound.
5. Carefully shape and control the vowel
sound. All singers should shape the
vowel the same way.