In a message dated 4/23/2002 8:24:37 AM Eastern Daylight Time, szy@n... writes:
> Yes, swimming and other aerobic exercises are great for the body and for > the breathing apparatus in general, but proper use of the breath for > singing is a specific coordinated effort which must be practiced in and > of itself. To me, this means learning to understand how inhalation > occurs, how breath is released to travel to the vocal folds to create > sound, how to achieve the > proper breath pressure for a healthy coordinated onset, and how to > coordinate the release of breath by using the proper muscles and > practicing this coordination in a rhythmic fashion.
great answer, sharon. as an asthmatic who has taught lifeguards, i am convinced breathing in singing is solely about breath management, not about the amount of breath.
mike
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