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Celebrity vocal coach shares her top tips - for singing in the car

Three-quarters of drivers love a sing-along in the car - with Queen's 'Don't Stop Me Now' topping the list of favourite songs to belt out

[Over three-quarters of drivers love to have a sing-along in the car]

Over three-quarters of drivers love to have a sing-along in the car(Image: Fiat)

A celebrity vocal coach has shared her top tips for those who love to sing in the car including warming up your voice, and staying hydrated.

Annabel Williams, who has worked on popular talent shows Britain's Got Talent and The X Factor, said breathing is one of the most important thing to remember when learning to sing even if you're just in the car.

The renowned vocal coach has said that winding down the window while belting out a tune in the car can help you get some fresh air.

And she also advised keeping a bottle of water on hand in the car, to keep your vocal cords lubricated so you can keep singing for longer.

Another top tip is picking the right song with ABBA, Queen, Bon Jovi, and Neil Diamond named among the top favourite artists for those who love a driving sing-along.

Don't Stop Me Now topped the list of favourite car songs, followed by Dancing Queen, and Livin' On A Prayer.

And other popular choices include Go Your Own Way by Fleetwood Mac, and Gold by Spandau Ballet.

['Don't Stop Me Now' by Queen topped the list of favourite songs to belt out in the car]

'Don't Stop Me Now' by Queen topped the list of favourite songs to belt out in the car(Image: Richard E. Aaron/Getty Images)

The poll of 2,000 drivers found that 78% enjoy a sing-song in the car but only 21% think they are any good.

Half of those polled (51%) say a bit of crooning in the car makes them happy, with 42% describing it as an essential part of their driving experience.

However, 37% have been forced to listen to tone-deaf passengers or drivers while on the road likely making their journeys slightly less mood-boosting.

The research was commissioned by Fiat, and was inspired by its all-electric 500 La Prima, which features a JBL audio system.

Following the findings, the Italian car brand has partnered with Annabel Williams to provide top tips to become pitch-perfect behind the wheel.

Annabel said: In partnership with Fiat, weve revealed what Brits really get up to when it comes to singing in the car.

There is just something about singing along in the car that brings people a lot of joy perhaps because you can just go for it, and no-one can hear you.

I love being able to sing in the car without judgement unless you have passengers, of course!

Ultimately, though, singing should be something enjoyed by everyone, no matter what their level. Singing is therapeutic, and always makes people feel better.

[The new all-electric Fiat 500 La Prima comes with a JBL audio system]

The new all-electric Fiat 500 La Prima comes with a JBL audio system(Image: Fiat)

Whatever your ability, Ive put together five top tips to help you become pitch-perfect behind the wheel in the new all-electric Fiat 500.

The study also found 16% of motorists have been asked to stop singing in the car, while 11% have been left embarrassed after being caught crooning.

As a result, 18% have considered having singing lessons.

Nearly two-thirds (64%) believe music is essential for the optimum driving experience, with 62% claiming singing along makes long journeys go quicker.

But 54% find driving less enjoyable if theyre forced to listen to music they dont like while 65% have had arguments over the choice of tunes during a car journey.

Carried out through OnePoll, the study found motorists favourite genre of music to sing along to in the car is pop (34%), followed by rock (20%), and R&B (4%).

A spokesman for Fiat said: Our research highlights the joy that singing in a car brings to drivers.

Clearly, the private sanctuary of a car gives drivers the confidence to hit the high notes, even if people dont think they can actually sing.

Thats why weve teamed up with Annabel Williams to share her in-car singing tips as it's near silent on the road, we think its a great environment to sing in.

TOP 40 BEST SONGS TO SING ALONG TO IN THE CAR:

1. Queen Don't Stop Me Now
2. ABBA Dancing Queen
3. Bon Jovi Livin' On A Prayer
4. Neil Diamond Sweet Caroline
5. Meatloaf Bat Out Of Hell
6. Fleetwood Mac Go Your Own Way
7. The Killers Mr Brightside
8. Kings of Leon Sex On Fire
9. Pharrell Williams Happy
10. Bruce Springsteen Born To Run
11. Spandau Ballet Gold
12. The Beatles Hey Jude
13. Fleetwood Mac The Chain
14. The Weather Girls It's Raining Men
15. Culture Club Karma Chameleon
16. Rod Stewart Maggie May
17. Dire Straits Money For Nothing
18. Taylor Swift Shake It Off
19. Steppenwolf Born To Be Wild
20. Cyndi Lauper Girls Just Want To Have Fun
21. Take That Never Forget
22. Bryan Adams Run To You
23. Petula Clark Downtown
24. Fleetwood Mac Dreams
25. David Bowie Let's Dance
26. David Bowie Heroes
27. Lady Gaga Poker Face
28. Rihanna Umbrella
29. Beyonc Single Ladies
30. Duran Duran Rio
31. Frank Sinatra Fly Me To The Moon
32. Alanis Morrissette Ironic
33. Frank Sinatra My Way
34. Katy Perry Roar
35. Harry Styles As It Was
36. Madonna Holiday
37. Michael Jackson Smooth Criminal
38. Demi Lovato Let It Go (from Frozen)
39. Madonna Like A Virgin
40. Depeche Mode Just Can't Get Enough

ANNABEL WILLIAMS' TOP FIVE IN-CAR SINGING TIPS:

1. WARM UP Its important to warm up your voice so you can go for those big notes in the car safely and without straining.
2. STAY HYDRATED Your vocal cords love to be lubricated, and will work a lot better and for longer if youve watered them regularly. So, make sure to keep a bottle of water handy in your cup holder.
3. BREATHE Breathing is the first thing to learn when learning to sing. It makes everything easier, and helps you support big notes (even sitting down in the car). Winding down the window can help by letting some fresh air in.
4. SONG CHOICE Make sure you pick songs that suit you and are in your range. We want to show off what you CAN do, not what you CANT, at this stage.
5. SINGING IN TUNE Make sure you listen to the instruments in the backing track or song youre singing along to, it can really help sort the good notes from the bad. Adjusting your cars stereo for bass and treble can help you pick up on different instruments.

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