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- How do you not strain while belting?
- How do you know if you're belting correctly?
- Is belting supposed to hurt?
How do you not strain while belting?
A lifted sternum with a head aligned over the body (not in front of) is imperative to experience belting without strain.
- Stand with your feet hip distance apart.
- Soften your knees so they don't lock.
- Tuck your pelvis under you (softly squeeze your butt.)
- Pull up tall out of the hips and waist.
How do you know if you're belting correctly?
General advice: if it feels good, and sounds good, and does the job over and over, it probably is good. If it feels bad and sounds good, be suspicious. If it feels good but sounds bad, something is not working correctly, and if it feels bad and sounds bad, it is bad and should be stopped.
Is belting supposed to hurt?
Belting (as with any other sort of singing) should never hurt or cause a sore throat. If it does, you're doing something wrong and should stop instantly. ... If correct singing technique is used, there's no reason a belter can't maintain their voice and belt for most of their life.
