What are the best breathing techniques when singing?

Question

All any any info, tips, suggestions are very appreciated!

Answer 1

Look up the "Alexander Technique" as it applies to musicians. This is a FANTASTIC resource for vocalists and instrumentalists alike. There is also a book for instrumentalists called "The Breathing Gym" written by two famous Tuba players named Sam Pilafian and Patrick Sheridan. The techniques in this book would be an incredible help. I have been a musician for over 20 years, and was just introduced to this book last year, and I have learned a ton from it!

Answer 2

The diaphragm is an involuntary muscle, you can't use it. Fill up the lungs from the bottom up. Let your stomach go completely pot belly first, allowing the space to begin. Never stop in the process of taking the breath, or stop in the process of letting it out. This causes tension. Never labor when taking the breath, don't try hard to take in too much. Don't stop between the in and out, do it all in one fluid motion. The lungs are bigger at the bottom, like the thing that you fan the fire with. It's a matter of stretching the stomach muscles out, and keepin them outstretched for as long as possible, thus avoiding squeezing the air out. This also helps avoid the tension factor. Hope it helps, I'm a professional trombonist.

Answer 3

Use your diaphram to breath. Fill you stomach with air and that will give you better support, and much more power. You'll have a better tone and you'll be able to hold more air. It will also help with hitting the high notes. You can tighten your stomach muscles which will punch the air out and make it easier. I've been in chior for two years, and my instructor told us how to do this and it really helps with singing. It also helped with my tuba playing.

Answer 4

Use your diaphram and your rib cage. Fill your diaphram with air and then lift your rib cage which which will increase the amount of air you can take in. But make sure you don't crush the air.