How Do You Sing from the Diaphragm? - Vocal Myths Exposed

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You have heard that singers need to use the diaphragm but what does that mean? What is the diaphragm and how do you use it? Seattle Voice Teacher, Valerie White Williams, answers these questions and more!

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[Chaos2285]

are you holding ur ribs strong !! or just letting the breathe hold them strong !

[vocalsplendor]

@Chaos2285 Just let the breathing do all of the work!

[Keysforge]

I'm percussionist sweet, not an singer but im interested to some vocal training, my personal problem is I get a little dizzy with Diaphragm exercises, I want to know if this is normal or what im doing wrong. Thank you

[vocalsplendor]

@Keysforge When some people first learn this technique, they experience dizziness because their bodies are not accustomed to the increase in oxygen. Deep breathing brings in more oxygen which is good for your body in many ways besides just singing! Just keep practicing and your body will adjust.

[Chaos2285]

when i use this method i get sore sides !!! even pain that cant be good eh ?

[vocalsplendor]

@Chaos2285 Hi Josh, It's hard to say what is happening with your sore sides without seeing you. It shouldn't "hurt" but your body may be getting used to how it feels. A couple things to keep in mind:

1. Make sure you are using good posture. You must be standing or sitting upright for everything to work correctly. I just uploaded a video on posture so check it out!

2. Don't push or strain. It should be comfortable but not tense. It's a fine line but that is the challenge of singing!

[TheMG1MG2]

I don't know if I'm doing it correctly =( It doesn't feel any different.

[auctionmusic]

A jet engine, auto, etc will not work right without proper pressure air intake, so it makes sense to power the cords one needs pressure behind the cords. Too much and they "blow out"..too little and they dont function. What I do is breath in without expanding my chest upwards, without raising my shoulders...by letting the stomach expand out..this gets the air deep into the lungs. Then I do a slightpush with my stomach inwards, which pushes upwards on the D and my voice is much in control.

[eliyaguy]

This is a great lesson. I have been looking for a good explanation of this for many years, and this is the first time that I understand it (or at least I think I do). 3:12 is a landmark. If I got it right, we need to learn to re-organize the order of action when producing a cultivated vocal sound: The low ribs are the last to join: upper ribs push the air down, abdominal muscles push the diaphragm up, and the lower ribs keep the tension of the diaphragm under control. Yes it works! DAAAAAAAA...

[Chaos2285]

thanks for the message i think im actually starting how to do it right now been practising !!!!