Singing

Is This 13-Year-Old The Next Big Rap Star?

The Huffington Post | Hannah Orenstein | Posted 06.01.2012

Read More: America's Got Talent, Video, Chris Miles, Rap, Music Video, Bedroom, Youtube, Singing, Agt, Justin Bieber, Teen News

There's a new telephone-inspired YouTube song hitting the viral internet. "Dial Tone," written and recorded by 13-year-old rapper Chris Miles, trades...

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'American Idiot' Singer, Songwriter Team Up Again

Carmel Dean | Posted 05.22.2012

Read More: Vocal Range, Broadway, Project: Song Blog, Singing, American Idiot Musical, Alysha Umphress, American Idiot, Carmel Dean, Video, Culture News

There's a "sweet spot" in a singers voice where, as a composer, you want your song to sit. It is where they will be able to hit their highest, strongest note (the "money note") and thrill the audience, and still not have their lower notes compromised.

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Why I Want To Sing The National Anthem

Nicole Vesey | Posted 04.24.2012

Read More: Buried Life, Vocals, Singing, The Buried Life, Bucket List, Video, Books News

This entry is part of a contest by HuffPost Books and The Buried Life. Click here to read more about it. My name is Nicole Vesey, and I'm 20 years o...

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Singing Lessons: Singing and Breathing

Ruth Gerson | Posted 05.28.2012

Read More: How to Breathe, Vocal Exercises, Vocal Training, How to Sing, Vocal Warm-Ups, How to Support the Voice, Diaphragmatic Breathing, Diaphragm, Vocals, Breathing and Singing, Singing Tips, Breath Support, The Voice, Singing Lessons, How to Sing Better, Singing and Breathing, Singing, Video, Arts News

For the singer to master diaphragmatic breathing or "abdominal breathing," as well as intercostal breathing and back breathing, it is first vital to understand what the diaphragm looks like and how it functions.

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PHOTOS: The Joy Of Estonia's Community Swings

Meg Pier | Posted 05.05.2012

Read More: Slidepollajax, Women, Leelo, Seto, Custom, Cemetery, Setomaa, Tradition, Handicrafts, Laughter, Cycle of Life, Estonia, Lullaby, Choir, Folk Costume, Singing, Village Swing, Faith, Travel Blogs, Travel News

A time-honored gathering spot for Estonians is the community swing. I saw these structures all over the country in my travels, huge wooden platforms that can accommodate a crowd.

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Knowing Your Body

Jennifer Hamady | Posted 04.29.2012

Read More: Awareness, Arm Pain, Body, Physical Pain, Mind-Body Awareness, Exercise, Voice, Meditation, Treatment, Singing, Physical Therapy, Massage Therapy, Gratitude, Wellness, Healthy Living News

Over the years, I've seen the incredible benefits of placing awareness and positive attention on the vocal mechanism. What we mentally attend to -- even in the physical realm -- responds. Is the same not true for the rest of my body? For yours?

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WATCH: A Jimmy Fallon Musical?

Posted 02.21.2012

Read More: Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, Video, Parodies, Funny Videos, Funny Songs, Singing, Musicals, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Fallon Musical, Comedy News

Jimmy Fallon is pretty well known for his song parodies, so it's not too difficult to imagine a world where the "Late Night" host took his goofy lyric...

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A Musical Tribute To New York

Amber Papini | Posted 04.16.2012

Read More: Hospitality, Tree Fort Studios, Amber Papini, Williamsburg, Merge Records, Band-Tours, Williamsburg Brooklyn, Singing, Video, Arts News

Most of the songs on Hospitality were written in the first few years of my move to New York. There is a New York theme to some of them, and journalis...

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WATCH: Five People, One Guitar

Posted 02.10.2012

Read More: Somebody That I Used to Know Parody, Walk Off the Earth Gotye, Video, Walk Off the Earth, Gotye, Parodies, Funny Videos, Somebody That I Used to Know Cover, Singing, The Key of Awesome, Somebody That I Used to Know, Comedy News

Music fans might be familiar with Gotye's song "Somebody That I Used To Know," but it's more likely that you're one of the 30 million people who has w...

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WATCH: Love Song For The Internet

Posted 04.10.2012

Read More: Hannah Hart, Internet, Video, My Drunk Kitchen, Oh Internet, Songs, Hannah Hart My Drunk Kitchen, Funny Videos, Hannah Hart Oh Internet, Singing, Love Song for the Internet, Comedy News

You probably recognize Hannah Hart from her alcohol-infused web-series about cooking, "My Drunk Kitchen," but after all of the SOPA drama in the past ...

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How Randy Rodents Lure The Ladies

The Huffington Post | Rebecca Searles | Posted 01.30.2012

Read More: Mice, Video, Songs, Vocalizations, Biology, Mating, Singing, Lab-Mice, Evolutionary Biology, House Mouse, Mouse, Science News

They're no good at poetry. They don't buy flowers. But scientists are reporting that male mice have their own special way of impressing the ladies: ...

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WATCH: Your New Favorite Person

The Huffington Post | Christine Friar | Posted 03.27.2012

Read More: helenruth31, Youtube, Video, Vloggers, Singing, Youtube Stars, Viral Videos, Cover Songs, Funny Videos, Comedy News

Every once in a while a vlogger comes along so full of unassuming greatness that we have no choice but to celebrate them, and YouTuber Helenruth31 is ...

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It's Scary As Hell to Sing Showtunes Sober

Ben Rimalower | Posted 03.19.2012

Read More: Learning to Sing, Singing Showtunes, Singing, Karaoke, Showtunes, Karaoke Showtunes, Singing Karaoke, Gay Voices News

Seven months sober, there I was at the Duplex piano bar at 2 in the morning. It was just like the old days -- minus one thing.  Feeling so well, I boldly requested "Meadowlark," the mother of all showtunes. As soon as I started singing, I regretted it.

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Mitt Romney's Favorite Things (VIDEO)

HuffingtonPost.com | Eliot Nelson | Posted 01.30.2012

Read More: Mashup, Mitts Favorite Things, Video, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Mitt-Romney, Mitt Romney, My Favorite Things, Singing, Music, The Sound of Music, Julie Andrews, Mashups, Politics News

"Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens/Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens/Brown paper packages tied up with strings/These are a few of...

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Sing, Make a Joyful Sound: How Singing Helps Us

Brenda Peterson | Posted 02.22.2012

Read More: Art, Aging, Retirement, Community, Singing, Music, Singing Health, Alzheimer's, Dementia, Singing and Health, Personal Health, Mindful Living, Singing for Health, Benefits of Singing, Healthy Living News

Research has shown surprising results in singing as a way of easing Alzheimer's disease. If singing can help us as we age, what can it do for us at all ages of life?

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Holiday Gifts For Hard Times

Brenda Peterson | Posted 02.16.2012

Read More: Friendship, Holidays, Crafts, Mindfulness, Personal Health, Homemade, Cooking, Books, Holiday Gifts, Singing, Inexpensive Gift Ideas, Homemade Gifts, Inexpensive Gifts, Inexpensive Christmas Gift, Christmas Gifts, Gift Ideas, Slidepollajax, Healthy Living News

Is your shopping list bigger than your budget? Here are some gift ideas that are free and yet very meaningful. They may even be the most precious and well-received gifts of all.

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You Don't Have to Win 'American Idol' to be a Singer!

Sarah Yu | Posted 02.08.2012

Read More: Singing, American Idol, Singing Lessons, Choir, High School News

Becoming a singer doesn't require you to have a record deal with Hollywood Records or winning record deals on shows like American Idol -- I call myself a singer because it's my passion.

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WATCH: Spontaneous Mall Santa Musical

Posted 12.03.2011

Read More: Santa, Video, Holiday Shopping, Mall Santa Musical Imrpov Everywhere, Funny Videos, Christmas, Improv, Improv Everywhere, Urlesque, Singing, Mall Santa Musical, Christmas Shopping, Holidays Canada, Holidays Canada Entertainment, Comedy News

It's safe to say that holiday shopping season is officially in full swing now that Black Friday and Cyber Monday are behind us, which means that your ...

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Busted: Driving Under The Influence of Adele (DUIA)

Laura Zigman | Posted 01.22.2012

Read More: Adele, Glee Adele Song, Glee, Singing in Car, Adele Singer, Adele 21, Someone Like You, Singing, Adele Adkins, Animal Husbandry, Video, Women News

It occurred to me as I was singing and weeping and driving one day that I couldn't possibly be the only middle-aged suburban mother singing to Adele in her car as if her life depended on it.

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WATCH: Manny Pacquiao Sings 'La Bamba' After Fight

The Huffington Post | Dan Treadway | Posted 11.15.2011

Read More: Manny Pacquiao Floyd Mayweather, Video, Manny-Pacquiao-Juan-Marquez, Manny Pacquiao Jimmy Kimmel, Manny Pacquiao, Manny Singing, Singing, Manny Pacquiao Sings, Sports News

When he's not punching people in the head or governing citizens in his native Philippines, boxing great Manny Pacquiao fancies himself a singer. A...

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PHOTOS: 8 Glee Club Stereotypes

Stephen Harrison | Posted 01.11.2012

Read More: Slidepollajax, A Capella Stereotypes, Glee, Singing Groups, Singing, A Capella Groups, Glee Club Stereotypes, Books News

I wanted to share how students meet, form lasting friendships, make and abate drama, and occasionally fall for each other, all within the campus singing subculture.

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WATCH: A History Of Lyrics That Aren't Lyrics

Posted 11.30.2011

Read More: Jonathan Batiste, Video, History of Lyrics That Aren't Lyrics, Songs, Michael T, Urlesque, Singing, Music, Jane Lui, Comedy News

If there's one thing anyone's learned from The Beach Boys and Lil Wayne, it's that popular music is no stranger to lingo. Musicians Jane Lui, Jonathan...

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"Never Try to Teach a Pig to Sing"

Susanne Mentzer | Posted 11.27.2011

Read More: Rice University, Classical Music, Education, Singing, Teaching, Opera, Arts News

Some professional singers liken vocal production to golf. You will have great days and crummy without rhyme or reason. You give a performance that feels vocally right on, and no one says a thing.

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WATCH: Touring With Matt Morrison Is THE WORST

Posted 11.19.2011

Read More: Glee, Video, Parodies, Tour Buses, Touring With Matt Morrison, Almost Famous, Matt Morrison, Touring, Singing, Urlesque, Funny or Die, Music, Comedy News

If you thought sitting on a tour bus with "Glee" star Matthew Morrison would be annoying, you're totally right! Apparently all he wants to do is re...

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WATCH: Do It Cause Daddy Said So

Posted 11.09.2011

Read More: Kids Singing, Video, Christian Songs, Kids, Christianity, Christian Music, Urlesque, Singing, Do It Cause Daddy Said So, Music, Comedy News

When we first hit "play" on this vintage children's music video, we couldn't figure out why it seemed so creepy. The message is normal enough in th...

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