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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