For the voice, three inhale holes are better than one or two! NOTE: The audio player should appear below, if not, please click on the title of this post and go online to hear. Available also on iTunes , Google Play, TuneIn Radio, Android apps Among the controversies out there concerning vocal technique is this question: Should you breath… Read More » about Why Inhaling Through Nose AND Mouth is Best for the Voice
Breath Technique
Voices with Breathing Problems? Check These Areas
Breath is the power source for the voice. Not having enough breath or not having control of breath for singing or speaking can cause all kinds of vocal problems, including: running out of breath (can’t finish phrases well) not having enough volume (weak, quiet voice) strained or fatigued voice (from overblowing cords and/or tightening throat)… Read More » about Voices with Breathing Problems? Check These Areas
Singing And Playing Guitar… Breath Issues
Singers who play guitar sometimes have breath issues. Most of the time, especially if the singer has been playing for a while, they typically sing better with the instrument than without. However, sometimes it’s the opposite. Singers are all so interestingly unique! I just got a great email inquiry about this: Andrea wrote… I had… Read More » about Singing And Playing Guitar… Breath Issues
Need To Sing Loud? 11 Tips For Doing It Safely
Billy Devereaux and me singing loud Two facts: Unless one only wants to sing for a short while, the voice needs to be protected from strain. However, there are times when a singer wants or needs to sing loud. Here are a 11 tips to do it safely: Understand that volume… Read More » about Need To Sing Loud? 11 Tips For Doing It Safely
Where/When To Squeeze For Vocal Power
To power your voice requires effort. It is not a passive thing. Air must move and air must be held back (breath support/breath control must be applied and balanced). This compression (squeeze) effort can be subtle or quite strong. And there is a catch-22: Squeeze at the wrong place, at the wrong time or for… Read More » about Where/When To Squeeze For Vocal Power
Singers With Breathing or Rhythm Issues: Dance!
First of all, Happy Thanksgiving to all my subscribers… you are the reason this blog goes on, and I am truly thankful for your readership and your participation. I have a quick but powerful suggestion for you today: If you want- more breath support and control for singing… help with feeling rhythm… …try dancing! Why?… Read More » about Singers With Breathing or Rhythm Issues: Dance!
Taking Too Much Breath for Singing
When you seem to have a problem with breath for singing, you might want to check for a weird problem…maybe you’re taking too much breath! I’ve noticed myself that if I take too much of an inhale for a power note, I create tension that keeps me from holding back air pressure properly (this is… Read More » about Taking Too Much Breath for Singing
Running Out Of Breath Singing?
Are you running out of breath when you sing or speak? Do you get to the ends of your phrases and have to barely squeeze them out? Is your inhale inadequate to allow control of tone and pitch all the way to the last word? It’s highly unlikely that your lungs aren’t big or healthy enough. More likely… Read More » about Running Out Of Breath Singing?
Is Your Voice Too Breathy? Here’s a simple test (very simple)
I have noticed something in many of my students who are overcoming breathiness that I’d like to pass on to you. If you are practicing correctly to eliminate this voice-stealing and possibly damaging habit (speaking or singing too breathy), you will notice this: Your throat will be much less dry so you will find yourself… Read More » about Is Your Voice Too Breathy? Here’s a simple test (very simple)
Breathing For The Voice: The Counterintuitive Secret
The real secret to having enough breath for your voice: Don’t Think About It! I had lots of problems when I first started going to my vocal coach, Gerald Arthur. He had to tackle my guarding, my inflexibility, my mix imbalance, my range limitations. When I asked him what he thought were my breath problems… Read More » about Breathing For The Voice: The Counterintuitive Secret