The first key to scream singing properly is to be patient. It can't be done overnight. It can take months or even years to perfect. Don't become impatient and scream more than you are capable of. You could seriously damage your vocal chords doing that. Also, when you do scream singing, don't use all of your air up at once. It will hurt. Remember that everything is good, in moderation.



You should also learn about head resonance, before you learn to scream. Melissa Cross uses a good method for that. She recommends that you put a pencil in your mouth and then sing both over and under it. That should give you a good example of head resonance.

You should also learn to scream nasally, when you are scream singing. That basically means that you should picture the sound coming out your nose. This is a healthier and easier option than singing from deep in your throat. You can also add small "yeh" sounds to vowels that are within words, as you learn to scream properly. That can help you to achieve a comfortable scream sound.

If you are skilled at death metal singing, it can also be a big help. Death metal singing is a good precursor to learning to scream sing properly.

Also, remember that a good singing warm up goes a long way. Treat scream singing as an athletic event. All athletes both warm up and cool down, if they are smart. You should do the same, by practicing some basic vocal exercises, such as scales, before you perform.

Vocal strain is no laughing matter, so if anything hurts, when you are scream singing, stop! Rest for a while. In fact, if your voice feels strained you should not talk at all for a while. However, if you must talk, don't make the mistake of whispering, as many people do. All that does is block off your vocal chords and cause more damage. Use your normal speaking voice if you absolutely need to.

Learn to scream best by staying well hydrated. Drink plenty of water. Also, before a performance, you can drink cola, since it coats your throat and causes better reverberation. If you really don't want plain water, you can try some diluted squash juice for more flavors. However, water is really a better option. Staying well hydrated can improve your scream singing voice, as well as your general health.

In Melissa Cross's DVD, The Zen of Screaming, she explains that supporting your diaphragm is also important, during scream singing. You need balanced air pressure. Otherwise, your performance will suffer.

So follow these simple scream singing tips, if you want to learn to scream properly. Whether you do death metal singing or any other sort, proper screaming is important. You should be able to enjoy scream singing safely, after all.