Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2006-04-07 15:36
Gary -
For building support:
Breathe in down to the bottom of your abdomen, expanding the sides and back as well as the front. (Don't be surprised if you get hyperventilated.)
Make a medium loud, medium tight hiss, pushing up from your abdomen, front, sides and back, and creating a "bubble of air" under your ribs. Hold the hiss for a fairly long time -- maybe 10 seconds. (Many singers use this exercise.)
You'll tire yourself out quickly. Quit when the muscles start quivering, rest 3 minutes and do it again.
You can also do this through a straw, or through a staple, holding the cork end between your lips.
Finally, practice long tones, medium volume, holding them for 10 seconds.
Give this your best time -- the first 10 minutes of a practice session. Stop when you feel yourself losing concentration.
Ken Shaw
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