Hi all,
I have been singing for years now. I have even had a couple of professional engagements so I feel like a total retard right now with what I'm about to ask. I know what proper breath support feels like. I've even managed to sing with it from time to time... hehe. However, I am totally at a loss to explain why I am unsuccessful at doing that slow breathing exercise every singer on the planet does. You know the one, the candle exercise, the breath-in till full, blow out slowly, moist, warm air, even, etc.... exercise. I have complete beginners who walk up to me and can do the exercise for at least 45 seconds. I have been at this for years and on a good day I'm at 50 seconds but for the most part I whimp out at 30 seconds. Why is this? Just what kind of retarded thing am I doing wrong? I would really like to get to the bottom of this.
Thanks, Dramatic Soprano having Fit
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