Breathing

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    Aaron Zhu 5 years ago

    Hi Camille,

    So in this video Ep. 24 "Breathe... Then What?" - Voice Lessons To The World it talked at around 6:40 said "fluild motion in your body". Does this refer that even though in singing, we want to keep the space we created in our breath, do we still want a slow motion of having the belly come back? Thanks!

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    Camille van Niekerk 5 years ago

    Yes, that's a good way to think about it! We are controlling our exhale, but that air is moving - otherwise, we're not making sound!

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    Aaron Zhu 5 years ago

    So does that mean we want a slow moving back motion on the belly when we sing? Thanks in advance!

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    Camille van Niekerk 5 years ago

    Yes, that's correct! Some teachers insist that the belly shouldn't move in, but if we're using our air, then it will. I'm a fan of delaying/controlling that motion by gently flexing the lower abs and keeping the ribcage lifted. Ultimately, we want to control our exhale so we supply a steady stream of air to the vocal folds - whatever helps you accomplish that! There's certainly more than one method for breath management. 

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    Aaron Zhu 5 years ago

    Thanks a lot for your response!

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    Camille van Niekerk 5 years ago

    Sure thing, Aaron!

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