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When a person “sings from their diaphragm,” they flatten it, which lets the individual breathe deeply and have tighter control over the release of air across the vocal cords. When the diaphragm flattens, it allows the lungs to maintain function. This additional air then provides "support" to the singing voice.
- Is diaphragmatic breathing good for singing?
- How do you breathe with your diaphragm when singing?
- Why does the diaphragm move down when you breathe to sing?
Is diaphragmatic breathing good for singing?
The name of the game is diaphragmatic breathing.
This method of breathing deep into your belly is the most effective and healthy way to chamber the air necessary for supporting singing, while leaving your shoulders, neck, and jaw out of the equation, thus relieving tension.
How do you breathe with your diaphragm when singing?
Steps to Diaphragm Singing
- Stand up straight and tall with your shoulders down and head relaxed.
- exhale the breath in your lungs.
- inhale through your mouth deeply until your lungs are full of air (your stomach should expand and protrude out)
- now sing a note using a vowel or consonant sound (i.e. “oh,” “ahh,” etc)
Why does the diaphragm move down when you breathe to sing?
The diaphragm is relevant for the breathing aspect of singing – arguably the foundation of your technique. It contracts and flattens when you breathe in. This creates a vacuum effect that pulls air into the lungs. Then when you breathe out, the diaphragm relaxes and the air is pushed out of lungs.
