I was interested, but didn't really know what to write. After a bit of
thinking I'm adding some comments, but I don't know how much they'll help.
I'm assuming that you're finding the expansion between your navel and
sternum on inhalation. If not, you're definitely put together different
from me! I tend to concentrate on the area under my solar plexus, and yes
it does expand when I inhale. However, when I start to exhale (or more
specifically, sing) it tends to harden and stay fixed. If I concentrate on
relaxing it, and allowing it to move and soften, my singing is much freer.
I am guessing that by holding this area, I am not allowing the diaphragm to
move easily to either control the rate of exhalation, and then to finally
move upwards to its relaxed position. I may, however, be wrong and it may
just be the association of holding on that is detrimental to healthy vocal
production. It is an interesting topic, but as I said, I don't know how
much I can add other than more questions.
Best wishes
Colin Reed, tenor
Newark, UK
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From: "Kevin Hollis" <khollis@m...>
From: "Kevin Hollis" <khollis@m...>
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Sent: 03 May 2001 16:36
Subject: Re: [vocalist] Breathing AGAIN but new, I think
> Hmmm, I rather thought this one would stimulate some interest.
> Anybody there ??
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