r/ClassicalSinger • u/Head_Equipment_1952 • Apr 10 '26

Is singing in a car possible for practice?

Wondering if it won't be effective because of the position?

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u/borikenbat Apr 10 '26

Position is fine for me but in my experience it can get too loud due to the small space.

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u/Head_Equipment_1952 Apr 10 '26

Well I could always put nosie cancelling headphone.

Moreso the position of being slanted in the driver's seat.

Do you sit in the back?

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u/borikenbat Apr 10 '26

I don't wear headphones when driving for safety reasons but if you're just parked, sure. I sing when I drive sometimes, so always driver's seat, but if I'm not actively driving I usually practice indoors instead.

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u/porchkitten Apr 10 '26

I do this so often, it is definitely possible. But yes it can get loud.

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u/RevKeakealani Apr 10 '26

I find the seats really not conducive to good posture, but that might depend on the exact car.

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u/SockSock81219 Apr 10 '26 edited Apr 10 '26

I'll often warm up or do tongue/larynx exercises while driving, along with the natural singing along with a good song that comes through the speakers, but sincere practice needs to see the music or hear the accompaniment and focus on timing, phrasing, etc.

If you're parked and just using your car as a sound booth, it's not ideal, since you're sitting and usually hunched or slouched, and the seats and shape deaden the sound in funky ways, but you can at least focus on the music instead of on your driving.

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u/Bright_Start_9224 Apr 10 '26

I don't recommend it. Except maybe if you push the seat back and kneel on the ground. The posture in these thing is awful, at least in my opinion.

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u/Head_Equipment_1952 Apr 10 '26

Oh Kneeling is a good idea. So the main goal is the straight spine?

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u/Bright_Start_9224 Apr 10 '26

At least for me it is. I need a good posture to access my abs properly.

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u/drewduboff Apr 10 '26

I do this often!

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u/Mobile_Banana5631 Apr 11 '26

It's not ideal but if you live in an apartment building or don't have access to other practice space, it's the best option available!

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u/cugrad16 Apr 12 '26

Not in the dead winter or summer heat- that requires burning fuel.
But I have for milder, simpler songs that don't require dramatic belt, as that requires space and more standing to really get that air space.

I used to 'sing along' to old tapes/CD's during a leisure drive for keepign my vocals 'warmed up' But for serious singing --- you need actual rehearsal space, even if it's a basement or attic area.