Singing and Other Types of Performers Breathing Exercises

 Perhaps the most obvious performers who can benefit from breathing exercises are vocalists. It's easy to see why: good breathing helps to keep a singer's voice steady as they approach the upper and lower boundaries of their vocal range, and it also allows the singer to sustain a single note or phrase for an extended period of time. This is especially true for singers who have studied classical music. It's not just for opera and choral singing that you need to be able to hit and hold a note. These components can also be found in more "contemporary" styles of music. Rock vocalists like Robert Plant and Freddie Mercury, for example, are famed for their enormous pipes. Rock music can be all about attitude, but truly great vocalists have a strong foundation in vocal technique and strength. Freddie Mercury, on the other hand, was quite operatic  Of course, we're not implying that these or other rockers have the same formal training as classical singers. Exercises, on the other hand, will undoubtedly aid attempts to achieve such vocal prowess.

Breathing exercises for singing are unique in that it can be difficult to distinguish between routines designed to strengthen the lungs and diaphragm and those designed to "warm-up" the vocal cords before singing. In fact, standard vocalization exercises can equally be used as singing breathing exercises (you usually sing up and down one scale in a single breath). It's a wonderful deal because you'll be able to kill two birds with one stone. Sports-related activities can be added to traditional vocalization exercises. Singers who also swim or run on a daily basis may find that they have an advantage over other vocalists when it comes to regulating their breath.

A good set of lungs is also beneficial to musicians. Circular breathing is very beneficial for musicians who play wind instruments. (If you've ever had a harsh conductor who insists on playing extended fermatas at the grand finish of a piece, you know how tough it can be to keep a long note going.) Circular breathing involves inhaling and exhaling at the same time. This means you can keep blowing through your endless fermata while still getting the air you require. It's a difficult skill to master, and even the most accomplished musicians struggle with it. When they inhale, for example, their exhalations may become weaker, resulting in volume and sound quality changes. Learning circular breathing is also not the same as learning to ride a bicycle. You don't learn something once and then expect it to come back to you later. Without consistent practice, this talent can be lost, therefore developing a regimen and sticking to it is critical.

Actors, too, require breathing exercises. Even while modern theatres (at least those with sufficient money) are equipped with numerous microphones, an actor must still worry about maintaining a strong, expressive voice, especially if he or she is fortunate enough to have plenty of work. Actors' exercises are similar to singers', with the exception that there is less attention on pitch. A healthy set of lungs and a strong diaphragm, as well as stage presence and a thick skin, are essential for every style of performance.

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