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From:  "DIANE M. CLARK (MUSIC DEPARTMENT)" <DCLARK@r...>
Date:  Sun Apr 16, 2000  7:23 pm
Subject:  Re: [vocalist-temporary] Stiff as a Board


>Does anyone have any ideas how to best work at relieving
stored tension and stiffness in the upper body (specifically, the chest
and the shoulders)?

Yes. Move these parts of your body a lot while singing. They won't be able
to stay stiff, and your muscles can learn the feeling of singing while being
more relaxed. After a time, you will be able to stand still again without
the stiffness. (Alternate movement and stillness for a while, too.)

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