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Is belting bad for your voice?
If you belt incorrectly, it's very easy to damage your voice. ... Your voice gets hoarse when you yell. And belting in the wrong way can lead to hoarseness, nodules or even a vocal hemorrhage. So let's talk about what most people get wrong with belting.
What is belting when singing?
Belting (or vocal belting) is a specific technique of singing by which a singer carries their chest voice above their break or passaggio. Belting is sometimes described as "high chest voice", although if this is done incorrectly it can potentially be damaging for the voice.
What vocal style includes belting?
Belted singing can be found in all contemporary genres and styles of singing, including jazz, folk, pop and rock, although it is most commonly associated with musical theatre (sometimes referred to as 'Broadway belt').
