How Do You Check If One Has Proper Breath Support For Singing?
Having proper breath support is the most basic, most essential, prerequisite to successful singing. But many singers, including some who have taken formal voice lessons, fail to understand the basic mechanics of proper breath support. Don’t be one of those people. Here are a few simple exercises to get you started. Proper breath support comes from the diaphragm (in the abdominal area) not from the throat or chest. Begin by taking a deep breath and focusing on which parts of your body feel like they are expanding. Place your hands on your sides, just above your hips. Your thumbs should be on your back just above your kidneys and your fingers should be even with (and pointing towards) your belly button. Inhale deeply and hold. You should feel both your fingers and your thumbs move, as your stomach expands forward and backward. You should not feel your chest move. Let your breath out slowly and evenly. Stand in front of a mirror. Take another deep breath and watch your shoulders. If they
