Do You Have to Have Breath Control as a Singer?
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Can you picture a singer getting short of breath while singing in public with a very popular song? This is every singer’s nightmare, and can be avoided. There is something that can be done about the issue of breath support.
Every singer must learn to breath correctly as it is a part of basic singing skills, without question. You cannot handle your singing properly if you do not learn to use breath support while you sing. When you use breathing exercises regularly, you will be able to notice that you will be able to hold your breath longer and your voice projection will be much stronger.
The key to proper voice modulation through breathing techniques is Diaphragmatic Breathing (also called deep breathing or belly breathing or abdominal breathing.) This involves breathing deep by flexing ones diaphragm instead of the comparatively shallow breathing, by flexing the rib cage. This is considered generally to be a healthier way of breathing since it involves fuller ingestion of oxygen.
Relaxation is one of the key factors of deep breathing. It is important to be completely relaxed during deep breathing exercises. Therefore, all tight fitting clothes like constricting belts, ties, skirts should be loosened or removed.
Note that the jaws are not tightened, the hands are not clenched, and the legs are relaxed. It is important that the body is in an erect position but is comfortable and is not arched in any way. You want to feel naturally comfortable, yet looking alert and upright so you’re ready to sing.
When you have you hand on the chest and stomach, you will be able to observe the enlargement of them. You can use some breath support with your breathing in and out and note where the body is enlarging. When and if the rib cage is expanding, think about breathing from the stomach.
When you exhale, note that it is more essential than inhaling so that you must breath out gradually or little by little. Add some panting exercises to the mix, as it is a type of breathing exercise. The diaphragm will respond effectively when you take several intense panting breaths very rapidly.
Constant practice makes deep breathing easy and natural, so that the singer does it unconsciously, like a conditioned reflex action. This enables proper modulation and exhalation of breath during a song and helps in relaxing the singer, thus making the song better. However, breath control comes gradually with long practice and therefore cannot be expected to work wonders overnight.
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