Are You Pushing Your Range Too Much?

     A lot of singers think that vocal range is the most important part of singing but it turns out it really isn't. Most songs don't require over two octaves. If you are straining your voice so you can have a wider range you can really hurt yourself. If you really need to have a wider range do a little bit at a time. It's like stretching; a little more then usual but not to the extreme. You have to slowly work up to your goal. Every voice is different so don't push your limits! But if you really want to see what you're capable of, then slow progress is key. To gain a wider range I recommend a couple sirens and some of find warmups I suggested earlier in my blog.