What to Do with Your Hands

Beginning performers always ask 'what do I do with my hands?' Usually, their inexperience makes them stand like a stick with their hands at their sides, or inside their pants pockets; even with hands clasped behind them.

What you do with your hands when you're singing is not a big mystery! Very simply, if you're engaged in the story you're singing, then your hands will just naturally follow the action and emotion of the story you're telling.

When you speak, you use your hands unconsciously. It should be the same for singing - just focus on your lyrics - your story - and tell the story. Your hands will physically follow your action.

If you focus not on your hands, but on what you're singing about, you won't even think about your gestures. They will be authentic and natural.

Use Your Hands Effectively