Learning to Sing “If I Only Had a Brain”
“If I Only Had a Brain” from “The Wizard of Oz” is a song that requires strong control of articulation and breath support.
Step 1: Analyze Your Voice
Before starting the song, take the Vocal range test and the Pitch accuracy test. Our article on voice analysis can be a useful guide to interpret the results.
Step 2: Know Your Song
In this song, the articulation is very clear and smooth. Each word is clearly pronounced. Check out our article on articulation for detailed instructions. You can practice articulation with this exercise video: Finger Bite.
Step 3: Breath Support
The song requires efficient breath management. Consider our article on breath support. The Farinelli Breathing exercise can help you practice this crucial skill.
Step 4: Work on Your Vocal Technique
While singing, pay attention to your vocal technique. Our blog on voice registers could help enhance your vocal technique.
Step 5: Learn the Song
Refer to our effective song learning guide to learn the song efficiently. Once you’ve mastered the song, use our Vocal Pitch Monitor to check your sung notes.
Step 6: Practice
Our Pitch Training tool offers interactive vocal warm-ups and exercises for range and agility, perfect for practicing this song.