Lots of people think they are supposed to tighten up the stomach area when they sing. Correct breathing is just the opposite! You must have a soft, relaxed belly in order for the diaphragm to be able to optimally descend - allowing for a full breath. If you're not supporting your vocal mechanism with your breath, your body will compensate by holding the tone with a clenched jaw, raised larynx, tight chest and other uncomfortable, unconscious habits.- Beth Lawrence, from the July 2007 Viva La Voicegram
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Monday, August 06, 2007
Tight Belly Syndrome
Here's an exerpt from my July VOICEGRAM - my monthly newsletter that's full of interesting information! Sign up and I'll send you the entire article about correct breathing for singers and speakers (which means EVERYBODY!)
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