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Voice is undoubtedly a divine gift, a true and undeniable fact. However, it is essential to acknowledge that it can also be honed and refined through training, which is another undeniable truth. No one is inherently born as a singer, narrator, or voice artist. Although some individuals may be blessed with a naturally sweet and melodious voice, it still requires proper training to achieve the capability to modulate, vary, and perform at a professional level for the required duration.
In this discussion, I aim to share valuable tips on how you can enhance your voice, whether it be for voicing, dubbing, or mimicry. The objective is to help you develop a deeper, richer, and more rhythmic voice while gaining control over your vocal cords, enabling you to create variations and modulations as needed. Irrespective of your aspiration within the realm of voicing, whether you aspire to be a voice-over artist, dubbing artist, mimicry expert, or a performing actor, mastering the art of voice modulation according to the script's mood is an indispensable requirement for becoming a professional voice artist.
With that said, let us embark on this journey of training and improvement.
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| 1. Like what a singer does every morning called "Riyaaz" you should also do the same every morning. You can take "Sa" only of Sa Re Ga Ma and then take a deep breath from mouth, not nose, and start reciting "Sa" with your full base voice till your quality breath comes to a decline level. Stop deliberately. There is no use of unnecessary stretching of breath. Keep in mind you have to inhale from mouth, fully and should go on saying "Sa" till the end of your breath in a continuous pitch without any breaks, variation or modulation of your voice. This will not only help you in having good base voice but also increase your voicing stamina. Similarly same thing can be done chanting OM, 50% "O" and 50% "MM". When you do "MM" your resonance quality improves, your vocal chords work in tandem, you tend to develop smoothness and uniformity n your vocal texture. |
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| 2. If Main/Lead Voice Over is your target, you should everyday practice atleast two scripts with proper diction, pronunciation, modulation (as & when). If you do not have the stamina you may lose your voice in a lengthy script, that is your voice may be bold, enthusiastic, fresh in the first quarter of the script and may get tired or becomes low in the end. This is called the stamina of Voice, to remain one till the end specially in the case of background lead voice overs or narrators for documentaries or audio visuals. Similarly for other voicing fields, mimicry, stand up comedy, cartoon dubbings, simple dubbings etc. Record your voice everyday and listen. Everyday you will notice some improvement. |
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| 3. Yoga plays a very important role in keeping your throat & voice healthy. Everyday chanting of "OM" for 3-4 minutes will give similar positive results as mentioned in point number one. You can also perform other Asanas for throat as "Singasana" and "Bharamri Pranayam" which will clear your throat and keep you away from all problems. |
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| 4. One more Yog asana which is the most effective is 'Ujjhayani Pranayam' where full throat is contracted inside, and a sound is produced in reverse, that is you are producing sound by inhaling in through nose but throat is fully contracted and lips closed. When you breathe in fully, after that you release your throat muscles and release the breath through the left nostril, by holding the right nostril with your right thumb. A very effective way to exercise your tonsils. |
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| 5. To have a good feel of your voice and make it more fluent, one of a prestigious voice artiste once told me his secret which I am sharing with you, to speak 'om' or simple 'Aaaah' in an earthen pot or a 'mutka'. You can also practice your scripts like this before appearing for an audition or final recordings. |
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| 6. Refrain from consuming extremely cold items, beverages, fizzy drinks, chocolates, pickles, spicy foods, and highly sour substances. Chocolates, toffees, and similar sticky foods can create a coating on your tonsils, making them more susceptible to infections. If you do indulge occasionally, make sure to clear your throat, and it's advisable to brush your teeth before bedtime. Consider gargling with a simple Ayurvedic Gargle Concentrate diluted in warm water every night before sleeping to reduce the risk of infections during your sleep. Avoid shouting, as it can cause excessive vibrations on your vocal cords, potentially leading to damage. |
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| I hope you enjoy reading my articles about voicing. They could potentially enhance your confidence and courage to explore further opportunities in finding success as a Voice Artiste. Always remember that considering yourself knowledgeable about everything marks the end of growth. |
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