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From:  Craig Tompkins <craigtompkins@t...>
Date:  Tue Apr 23, 2002  8:35 pm
Subject:  Re: [vocalist] Breathering exercises

Greypins@a... wrote:

> In a message dated 4/23/2002 8:24:37 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> szy@n...
> writes:
>
>
> > Yes, swimming and other aerobic exercises are great for the body and for
> > the breathing apparatus in general, but proper use of the breath for
> > singing is a specific coordinated effort which must be practiced in and
> > of itself.
>
> great answer, sharon. as an asthmatic who has taught
> lifeguards, i
> am convinced breathing in singing is solely about breath management, not
> about the amount of breath.
>
> mike

And as a former life guard (18 years!), I whole heartedly agree.
Cheers
Craig, Burnaby BC






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