How do you record a reading poem?

Make sure to speak clearly and passionately, and to enunciate your words. Record your entire poem or chunk it out and record different verses. This is the most important part of recording a poem. Spoken word poetry works best if it’s either soft and melodic or loud and passionate.

How do you read your own poem?

5 Steps for Reading a Poem

1. Read the poem twice in a row. Take note of what you notice the second time that wasn’t so apparent in your first reading.
2. Don’t skip over unfamiliar words.
3. Try to identify a meter, if there is one.
4. Notice point of view.
5. Read the poem one more time, and this time read it aloud.

Can you record poems?

Record-a-Poem is a group started by the Poetry Foundation. It’s kind of like poetry karaoke. Just record your favorite individual poem and upload it to the SoundCloud and then add it to the Record-a-Poem Group.

Is it legal to read poetry on YouTube?

Yes, it is legal to read your own poetry on Youtube. It is always recommended to cite the author. Poetry that is no longer subject to copyrights may also be read. Copyrights are usually in existence in the US for 70 years past the death of the writer.

How do you make something sound like a poem?

Use metaphors and hyperbole to create a more poetic image with staying power in your reader’s minds. Alliteration (repetition of consonant sounds) and assonance (repetition of vowel sounds) give your prose a poetic quality by adding a rhythm or cadence to the words.

How do you read poetry like a poet?

How To Read a Poem Out Loud

1. Read the poem slowly.
2. Read in a normal, relaxed tone of voice.
3. Obviously, poems come in lines, but pausing at the end of every line will create a choppy effect and interrupt the flow of the poem’s sense.
4. Use a dictionary to look up unfamiliar words and hard-to-pronounce words.