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From:  sopran@a...
Date:  Sat Feb 23, 2002  12:08 am
Subject:  Re: [vocalist] Breathing diagrams


In a message dated 2/22/02 5:37:01 PM, craigtompkins@t... writes:

<< any other ideas and images will be greatly appreciated. >>

Why not forget about emphasizing expanding the abdominal area--it doesn't
seem to be working--and take a different direction.

Here's what works for me:

Drop your jaw moderately in front of your ear. Feel the stretch and the back
of your throat open. Then open your mouth and the air will pour in.

If she follows these instructions, she will expand sufficiently without even
trying to.

If she's a visual learner, she may respond very well to seeing a clear set of
instructions in print. Try printing them out and showing them to her. Again,
it worked for me!

Judy



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