How to belt?

Question

I've heard that belting is only chest voice, that is can be mixed voice, as long as the sound is placed in the front of your mouth, etc. Can someone please tell me how you trully do it? I don;t understand. I feel like I dont even talk in my chest voice, and when I sing in it, it feels and sounds like Im shouting. However, when I use my mixed voice, it isnt as powerful, but it is a lot smoother. Can someone jsut tell me how to belt?

Answer 1

when you say mixed voice, do you mean like controlled chest voice mixed with head voice to hit a higher note? :S if so, then i know what you're talking about! to belt a head-voice, just focus the sound out the front of your mouth and use some support to make it powerful and loud. make sure to take a big breath and not to raise your shoulders, but to breath in so your stomach gets bigger. when belting, i've noticed i pressure my tongue against my bottom teeth...i don't know if this helps but it's something that i notice i do and others do as well. hope my tips help!