Marjolein Posted June 19, 2004 Report Share Posted June 19, 2004 I don't really know how to explain this properly, I hope anyone understands what I'm trying to say. In singing, I was always taught to breath "in the belly" using the abs, to be able to sing from the diaphragm instead of from the throat. In ballet however, I was taught to breath "in the chest". How should I breath normally, and what to do when dancing and singing at the same time??? Any help would be appreciated! Link to comment
Administrators Victoria Leigh Posted June 19, 2004 Administrators Report Share Posted June 19, 2004 Marjolein, I was trained as you were, using the abs. This works for me dancing (I was NEVER a singer!), and it seems much more efficient and strong than chest breathing. Link to comment
Mel Johnson Posted June 19, 2004 Report Share Posted June 19, 2004 Yes, diaphragmatic breathing is what you want. Sometimes, it's even called "breathing through the back"! Link to comment
Marjolein Posted June 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2004 Thanks! I was really wondering, as chest breathing (and throat singing) is a killer for the vocal chords, especially when belting, resulting in vocal nods and hoarseness . Link to comment
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