Breath

BREATHING

Correct Breathing

A good breath support is the most important single element in the production of a beautiful tone. The correct breathing for creating a great singing voice is diaphragmatic breathing. A strong singing voice needs strong breathing and support from the diaphragm.

Below is a diagram that represents parts of the respiratory system.

The backward and downward position of the shoulders enables the ribs to be positioned most optimally for maximum lung expansion. The ribs should be maintained in this expanded condition during exhalation as well as inhalation in order to prevent their weight from prematurely pushing air out of he lungs.

Below the lungs lies the diaphragm. It is a massive, dome-shaped muscle, which divides the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity. It is the most important muscle of inhalation. As one inhales, the diaphragm flattens, allowing the lungs to inflate.

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Breathing Exercise

A good breathing for singing shall naturally be from your abdomen. The exercise may make you feel tired at first, do keep at it as you will begin to notice that it takes less effort to breath, less energy is used when breathing plus it helps you learn to co-ordinate the diaphragm and abdominal muscle when breathing.

To find out if you are breathing correctly, place a hand on your belly button. This area should expand first when you breathe in and then spread upwards until your chest is expanded (don't lift the shoulders or push the stomach out). The expansion is not only at the front of the body but also to the sides and back as well.

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Breathing Exercise