September 10, 2010
Performing Live
Knowing the proper behavior on stage is critical to giving your best live performance. With that in mind, try to follow these tips:
Rehearsals
Rehearse with the band. A minimum of one dress rehearsal should be carried out prior to taking the stage. For the last rehearsal and dress rehearsal you should sing the music from memory.
Outfit Selection
The outfit you choose to wear for the live performance can make or break the show. When you practice, be sure to wear the outfit that you plan to wear for your singing performance. You want to be sure that you can move in it and breathe without feeling constricted.
Stage Walk
Figure out where to stand on the stage, and then practice walking to that spot. Knowing how to walk across a stage and land in place isn’t as easy as it sounds. You want to stop in place but also find your posture as you stop. Walk to the spot and keep your posture.
Make sure the speaker faces away
Singing with a band can be confusing, at least the first time. The speakers will probably be turned away, in which case you will have trouble hearing yourself. Ask if it’s possible to have a speaker turned toward you. The sound from the speaker can be a distraction, especially if you consider how loudly the band can play. You need to learn to pick out the instrument that plays the melody line.
Remember to smile
When you go on stage, smile at the audience. A smile will make you appear to be confident, which will boost your performance. Your smile needs to look genuine even if you’re nervous and don’t want to be on the stage.
Acknowledge your audience
When you are singing, you might not know when it’s time to pay attention to the audience. Singers won’t always sing in a small place. Take cues from professionals to get a better idea of how you should perform.
Distractions will occur
A concert can yield many different distractions for a performer. People cough, enter late and even leave right in the middle of your song. People in the audience often don’t consider how this distracts the performer. So because you will naturally be distracted at a performance, you will need to stage a few distractions at home to get you ready for the big time. If you have any friends, you can have them try distracting you, and over time you will learn to ignore it.
What to do with your hands
The best place for your hands during a performance would be at your sides. It may not be the most interesting place for them but you’re probably better off erring on the side of calm and still. If you gesture, then make a complete gesture, because anything incomplete or half done will make you look nervous. Clasping your hands in front of you is another option for your hands.
Great so now you’ve got a good idea of how to behave on the big night. Of course before you present yourself to the crowds, you’ll need to do some work on your singing voice. I highly recommend the Singing Success vocal training program. Also if you’re looking for guidance about the best techniques to promote you and your band, you’ll definitely want to check out Social Bandmaker.
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