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From:  "dramadiva2002" <dramadiva2002@y...>
"dramadiva2002" <dramadiva2002@y...>
Date:  Fri Dec 28, 2001  3:16 pm
Subject:  Re: [vocalist] Breathing woes...


hahahaha.... thanks Ian. Come to think of it, perhaps diving for
pearls might be a more lucrative endeavor right about now. teehee.

You made me smile,
Drama (queen) Diva


--- In vocalist-temporary@y..., Ian Belsey < --- In vocalist-temporary@y..., Ian Belsey < > --- dramadiva2002 <dramadiva2002@y...> wrote: >
> --- dramadiva2002 <dramadiva2002@y...> wrote: >
> 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
>
> Dear Dramatic Sop having a fit!!
>
> Well, just so's you don't think you're a complete
> retard!!! Not everybody goes around doing breathing
> exercises you know? I've never done one in my life I
> don't think? I don't bother with all that stuff. If
> you've got wonderful breath control, there's nothing
> to say it's going to make you're singing any better,
> but you'll probably be very adept at diving for
> pearls!!
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Ian Voice wrecker to the stars!
>
> __________________________________________________



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