Breath control exercises for singers

Inhale through the mouth or nose for 4 seconds, hold your breath for 8 seconds, exhale in a slow and controlled manner, hold your exhaled breath for 8 seconds. Please note, when you 'hold' your breath there should be no tension – the throat should be relaxed as though in a surprised position.

1. How can I control my breath while singing?
2. How can I improve my lung capacity for singing?
3. Why do I run out of breath when singing?

How can I control my breath while singing?

Learn to Sing: Breathing

1. Breathe deeply from your lower lungs - imagine a rubber ring around your waist (your diaphragm)
2. Breathe in and try to push the ring outwards.
3. Breathe in through your nose and out through your nose and mouth.
4. Avoid raising your shoulders as you breathe in - keep them relaxed and level.
5. Relax!

How can I improve my lung capacity for singing?

Use Inhalation, Exhalation, and Yawning Exercises

Fill the lungs completely. Hold that breath for 3 seconds before you release it. This rapid inhale mimics what happens when you inhale while singing. Exhalation Exercise: The second part of the warm-up breathing exercise is controlling the exhale.

Why do I run out of breath when singing?

Singing without the chest voice quality usually results in a breathy, weak sound because of the lack of vocal fold engagement. Moreover, when your folds aren't resisting air properly, then you have to push out extra air to produce more sound. Thus a singer without enough chest voice often runs out of breath.