3 Minute Breath Control Exercise

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[@boredgamestv2252]

The most no-BS teaching out there. Straight to the point, good demonstration and fantastic theory while reading. The only way this could be better is if he were in the room with you haha

[@squashuacaricatures7248]

I would highly recommend Mark as a vocal teacher! Since taking a few lessons I’ve found my ability and understanding of the voice skyrocketing :)

[@kevinsbott]

Me too.... Mark told me that finding your REAL voice is like meeting a totally new person.

[@marjorieallworth6172]

Hope you're arm heals completely Mark. It's good to have you back.

[@voicelessondotcom]

Thanks!

[@haayaramadan7605]

After doing this for about 4 days now I can say that my mind is easily doing this kind of breathing it’s nice and really it’s a great technique 😀Thank you Mark Baxter The One and Only ☝️

[@voicelessondotcom]

Glad to help!

[@theramseyclark]

Your presence alwaysd makes me happy, Mark. Thank you for this wonderful video, I hope you and your family are well during these testing times.

[@voicelessondotcom]

Thanks Ramsey. Hope you're well!

[@mustakim2144]

Thank you for this! Hope your arm heals quickly.

[@anywind8846]

You are the best Mark, thank you!!! Get well soon 💜

[@voicelessondotcom]

Thanks - I'm all healed now!

[@RichardRubendra1963]

Brilliant combination of cognitive actions to achieve the intended outcome - you are now my primary vocal coach - thank you!

[@voicelessondotcom]

Welcome to my channel!

[@nilsrocks]

Hi Mark, finally another video! Was looking forward to it, thanks! 😃 Good luck with your kitchen!

[@voicelessondotcom]

I prefer music studios. Kitchens are so violent!

[@VasundharaVee]

Ohnooooo! Heal well ! Hope it gets better super soon. Wow I'm terrible at breathing in slowly and too full by the end of the inhale. Haven't practiced balancing the expense and refilling exercise for long... and it shows. Also that's such a nice blue 💙 !

[@voicelessondotcom]

The trick is to begin the inhale sloooowly!

[@lacellelamb9560]

Glad you're feeling better! Thank you so much for all the great excercises !

[@voicelessondotcom]

You're welcome!

[@billyjosephandthearmyoflove]

Thanks for the honest confession : ). Love this exercise--challenging (and informative) to whisper and fully relax breathing in!

[@voicelessondotcom]

Take it slooooow!

[@ColinClyneMusic]

Another great lesson mark. Thanks from Scotland sir

[@voicelessondotcom]

You're welcome!

[@punit4635]

Thanks for coming back

[@defaultHandle1110]

I could finish. I was laughing too hard

[@voicelessondotcom]

Still haven't gone back in my kitchen! :)

[@SharronMcLeodMusic]

You are the bomb Mark!

[@voicelessondotcom]

. . . also an idiot! But thanks!

[@actingeternity]

Thank you love you 🎹🎼🎹🌹🎼🎹🎼

[@carleenmejzastrumunderthes4130]

Wow, that is easy to grasp and makes sense…will practice it daily

[@voicelessondotcom]

It will help!

[@damienleigh9943]

WOW. Thank you Mark. I feel like just from doing this exercise twice today.. It's like I don't even to meditate today. Well I didn't plan on it. But it feels like I've just meditated. That is super relaxing.

[@voicelessondotcom]

That's the whole point!

[@cathybrelsford4365]

Great way to practice breathing. It helps me focus. Thank you !

[@voicelessondotcom]

You're welcome!

[@pofster]

Sry to hear about the arm, and love your teaching! “Releasing air vs. pushing..” great reminders during exercise! Thanks so much!🙏🏼

[@voicelessondotcom]

Glad to help!

[@RONIDC1979]

😳😲.. My range and clarity improved watching just a couple of these..age bas habits and the 2020 lockdown made me think I'd lost my voice

[@voicelessondotcom]

You still got it!

[@GIFTASTATINE]

Thank you God bless you I will keep on practicing

[@voicelessondotcom]

You're welcome!

[@annystasia]

Kinda helped me with my anxiety, thanks a lot!

[@marysalvi242]

@annastasia oh a very good point, I have anxiety also and I realzie I stop breathing, clench my teeth..I've also been doing a lot of chattering in my head, because as doc said to me, well if you got a busy non stop mind, then you might as well have the thoughts be positive. Years ago, now my thoughts are about slowing down (I walk with a rollator and man sometimes I have myself up 2 blocks wondering if there's a lot of traffic or whatever. Happy this is helping you, stay with it and even in the house, just check and see if your holding yourself tight, etc. Oh and flow with the breathing ( telling myself this too) ~ hugs ~

[@annystasia]

@@marysalvi242 Aw, thank you so much, Mary! Checked on myself upon reading this, I was clenching my teeth indeed) Keep up the good work yourself! * Hugs back *

[@Lorrieonline]

I was singing something challenging and just knew that breath control could help. Thought of your channel right away, of course, with that for my search. Thank you, Maestro Mark, once again! (It's sometimes tempting to throw in the towel after spine surgery but learning, or relearning better habits seems the better answer.) Hope your arm has healed thoroughly. (Working on "Skyfall.)

[@voicelessondotcom]

Glad to help, Lorrie!

[@elsawiegers1093]

a jewel of an exercise!!!

[@voicelessondotcom]

Glad you like it!

[@mollynoneofurbuisness3099]

Aww, feel better! Love your videos!

[@voicelessondotcom]

All good now - thanks!

[@samarasturges7868]

Your exercises are amazing!!!!

[@voicelessondotcom]

Glad to help!

[@JohnDeanMusic]

really thankful to have found your vids man! great stuff!

[@voicelessondotcom]

Thanks - glad to help!

[@samearnhardt1317]

Been recording Album in Nashville/ Sound Emporium w Sheryl Crow Band,and John Oates drummer. These LESSONS really help. I've got 15 minute morning exercise Memorized. Best voice lessons on KZbin

[@voicelessondotcom]

Glad to help out, Sam. Wishing you the best with your new album!

[@johnnyburgos2232]

I actually felt the balance being achieved by the end of this! Thanks!!!

[@voicelessondotcom]

Best outcome!

[@OperaLars]

Great as always!

[@voicelessondotcom]

I hope it helps!

[@truseeker1]

You are an absolutely incredible teacher and human being. So authentic and funny! I loved your bandage comment. I am so utterly glad I found you. I plan to do your videos consistently so I can get my voice back from years of mistreating it even though I used to be in choirs for over a decade here and there and finally share my voice with the world. Aka. just sing some public open mic or karaoke. That's a good start for me. Thank you from my heart to yours!!🙂🤗❤

[@voicelessondotcom]

I'm happy to help!

[@Milisenta777]

This is a GREAT exercise, Mark, and I wish I could do it properly until the end but I lost it at you mentioning the idiot with the knife:)))))) BTW, thanks to your advice and a few of your videos I had a blast singing in public on Saturday again after long years of a break and lack of confidence. You are great at what you do!

[@voicelessondotcom]

Welcome back to the stage!

[@Milisenta777]

@@voicelessondotcom Thank you!🙏

[@leolernbegleitungzitamorke6346]

The body works fine as long as the mind doesn't get in the way...

[@ruthie5993]

Wonderful! Thank you so much for the new video. Take care!

[@Fiawordweaver]

Love this lung breathing exercise. These poor lungs suffered. Getting help with new puffer and hopefully insurance covers shots to reduce inflammation. Thankyou

[@voicelessondotcom]

Hang in there!

[@Fiawordweaver]

@@voicelessondotcom I just noticed your wrist. I was so focused on breathing. (Only 5 counts on inhale, I know will improve with other breathing exercises and this fun one) that I didn’t read or see your wrist. Hope that’s healing. You betcha I’ll hang in. My whole attitude has improved with breathing better with new puffer. The whole body is an orchestra that can be thrown off with different issues like not getting enough air. Haha. It’s so good to write an uplifting note, play on words to you for a change! Best to you, matey(pirate accent)

[@anitajuancarlos4491]

Genial 👍👍👍‼️‼️‼️ Muchísimas gracias Maestro 👏👏

[@stephj9378]

this is so cool!

[@bilbodabbins8273]

I hope you arm heals quick well and soon! I just cut my ring finger whilst cutting bok choy a week ago. Some stitches and rest and I was able to play some guitar again just last night! Thank you Professor Baxter! Difficult, but engaging and useful exercise. My lungs feel full!

[@voicelessondotcom]

That's the point!

[@MissPiggy.]

I enjoy your videos and your humor 🥰

[@voicelessondotcom]

Welcome to the channel!

[@girolamo5637]

MOST HELPFUL TIPS!! Thank You! Be careful, Knives Out! Heal Soon! Best Regards

[@GrammarSplaining]

Fantastic!

[@voicelessondotcom]

Glad you liked it!

[@KayCooke]

Thank you Mark!

[@voicelessondotcom]

You're welcome!

[@quinel2051]

Very good exercise to start with!

[@voicelessondotcom]

Yes it is!

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Back so soon?! I'm ecstatic! But, wait... What have you done to your arm, Mark? RSI from demonstrating inhalation/exhalation?

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Ohhh, a kitchen injury!

[@Will-Max]

Good lesson! Both of them. I'm a bigger idiot, because I was employed as a Safety Officer, and have forgotten (at times) what I taught others: always cut away from the body.

[@Ksamenk]

2:02...i was really focused until I couldn't stop laughing from here...

[@voicelessondotcom]

Still haven't been back in my kitchen!

[@suhasininandgaonkar1049]

So sorry to hear that you heart yourself on the arm.It always happens with me too while working in the kitchen.Anyways get well soon.

[@voicelessondotcom]

I certainly don't want to do it again! :)

[@TheresaVu]

Thank you for creating this video, Mark! It is a very helpful exercise! 😊 By the way, do you have any tips on how to complete the ten-second inhale part? I got it the first time around, but in the following rounds, I found it more difficult to inhale for the entire ten seconds.

[@voicelessondotcom]

The counting IS the tip - it helps slow you down - especially in the beginning of the inhale.

[@carleenmejzastrumunderthes4130]

I just did this 3xs in a row...it is helpful...the inhale count is a challenge for me :)

[@voicelessondotcom]

It's a great challenge!

[@scottdangelo]

You are awesome. But sometimes it's hard to follow along when you make me crack up so much! Way to make great content and also be funny and entertaining.

[@stephentangerine]

I relate to the knife incident...have a very sharp bread knife, and cut my left index finger twice (important guitar playing finger)..once requiring 2 stitches and once "severed" the end of my index finger according to my doc...very unpleasant non-guitar playing times :(. Now have a label on that knife that says "wear glove when using!"

[@voicelessondotcom]

Ouch!

[@ElBoyoElectronico]

Your videos provide tremendous value! Do you have any tips for public speakers that suffer from LPR (silent reflux)? This would be really helpful for my situation.

[@voicelessondotcom]

Best to speak as if you're in a musical: with lots of melody. More than LPR, it is the drilling down of the culturally manufactured low-pitched voice of authority that causes such irritation to the vocal folds. Lighten up!

[@rosewynmanlapaz8642]

May you please do circular breathing analysis and exercise because I cant find a good source and I want to improve my breathing with this technique thanks❤

[@voicelessondotcom]

Impossible to do circular breathing to sing because the larynx is below the mouth. With wind instruments you can fill your mouth to continue to play while inhaling through nose - not with singing.

[@thrivinginamber2642]

Since you have access to lots of different people singing, can you put together a montage of everyone separately in succession singing the middle C or E or whichever note everyone can sing? It would help with understanding timber and undertones, also if you could sample cold morning voices making that note along with everyone's warmed up voice, then it would perfectly illustrate the importance of warming up, although I'm more interested in hearing all the nuances across all the different people singing whatever note is chosen for resonant clarity or illustrative purposes~

[@elvisiscat]

🙌That felt like one big, liberating yawn from my lungs to the rest of my body when I was done. Sending well wishes for a quick, smooth recovery & courage 💪to go back in the kitchen. Hehe…🙏

[@voicelessondotcom]

Great reaction!

[@sumanaspirit]

Excellent exercise. Mark, what do you think of singing straws? Is it worth buying the metal ones that can be adjusted for aperture and length or will ordinary plastic straws do?

[@voicelessondotcom]

Plastic are absolutely fine.

[@Alpha-Andromeda]

The package 📦 🔪 is still there 💀 Lol 😂

[@bhuwan58]

Very helpful , thank you sir!!

[@voicelessondotcom]

You're welcome!

[@nokuthulamndaweni1666]

Hi Mark thanks for this exercise. I love all your videos. I read that we must breath with our nose when singing but I see in this exercise you are using your mouth to breathe. When singing songs should we breathe with our mouth like you have demonstrated?

[@voicelessondotcom]

On every other video of mine I am breathing through my nose! But you can't count if inhaling through nose so on this particular video I am breathing in through mouth in order to produce the numbers 1 through 10. When singing sometimes there isn't time enough for a nasal inhale - but if there is you should.

[@Fiawordweaver]

So so instrumental in helping my inflamed lungs🎉

[@voicelessondotcom]

You bet!

[@sandrasadasivan1812]

Hi sir..is there any exercise for improving dynamics? Your video are helpful😊

[@voicelessondotcom]

Start with this exercise to make sure your strong enough - then ask one question when practicing songs: "What do you want your listener to feel?" kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXXUk3xmpbund6M

[@sandrasadasivan1812]

@@voicelessondotcom thank you sir😊

[@nicipeper118]

Thank you so much for all of these - I use them almost every day and without fail, before every show and it helps SO MUCH!! Do you or does anyone have any tips for singing Stevie Nicks? I’m so close but Edge of Seventeen is challenging man - she’s a powerful singer 😍

[@thrivinginamber2642]

I should have watched this weeks ago, mostly to tell you that if you press in a sealed cardboard box on the tape at the side, you can slip off the piece of tape without needing to cut it. It's so much safer, and extremely fast, as you can flatten the box in a second or two~

[@thrivinginamber2642]

I didn't entirely understand when you said to repeat until relaxed, but when starting again it was easy to feel just how much more warmed up my voice was, and that goes into being relaxed. One more time through for the epiphany~

[@majahorvat9993]

Love your spirit! And your videos! 😍 I am little bit clumsy. I don't understand how I need to breath while singing. When I singing first part should I inhale air and then when singing second part exhale? I would be very grateful if someone can explain this to me? P.S. sorry on bad English it is my second language.

[@voicelessondotcom]

Singing is the same as speaking. You breath in, then you speak (or sing).

[@carleenmejzastrumunderthes4130]

I did this exercise tonight

[@voicelessondotcom]

Congrats!

[@TYFLOL]

this is great

[@voicelessondotcom]

Glad you liked it!

[@maryafolayan5855]

Thanks for the training Sir, sorry about the injury. Hope it's better sir

[@lauracatherinekuhlman]

Thanks for this exercise. It's helpful and unlike any breathing exercise I've ever done. I hope your arm has healed and that you're staying away from sharp knives.

[@voicelessondotcom]

I requested all packages be delivered already opened! Problem solved!

[@lauracatherinekuhlman]

😆

[@marysalvi242]

😂hold on a sec, gotta check something..maybe hum or something ~Yup, I delted in a comment that you Mark are hysterical in your videos, well saying it here, oh gosh...yup, just reading about how we inhale though don't exhale all the air out, this is perfect. I will start tomorrow because I just ate, I have terrible habits. Thanks again ~

[@gospelician]

Great techniques and safety tips!

[@voicelessondotcom]

If I save just one life it will be worth it! :)

[@carloscarenzo1554]

gracias por la lección !!!

[@voicelessondotcom]

Eres bienvenido!

[@sinistra_handed_guitarist2939]

Many thanks , take care of that arm , always cut away from yourself 👏

[@voicelessondotcom]

I learned that from experience! :)

[@Light-fh6fb]

Hey Mark! I’m really grateful to you. I just had a question, how do i stop imitating other artists and sing in my own way(voice) ?

[@voicelessondotcom]

The best way is to dedicate more time to vocal exercises - because you won't be lured into copying anyone. The other is to substitute lyrics with gibberish when working on popular songs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3yynZqantaUqK8

[@Light-fh6fb]

@@voicelessondotcom oh alright! Thanks, have a good day :)

[@zacherylunnonvesty]

Breathing through the nose? Thanks!

[@voicelessondotcom]

Either nose or mouth for this.

[@VR-Trooper]

"The most important thing..." 😂

[@voicelessondotcom]

Knives pointed out!

[@sebarrow663]

Good as always!! You have to stand up to that package Mark. I believe in you, you can do this! Reclaim the kitchen 😉😅

[@Gabriel.Weiner]

Ha! Scared of the kitchen and veggies - you’re a restaurant owner’s dream!

[@georgiheathen1282]

I have a breathing problem that shows up massively with the exercise & your right I do get a dry throat… so there it is breathing in & out too quickly… but maybe more in… so my question related to this exercise is…When doing it I hadn’t let all my breath out by 10 so had to exhale to be able to breath in on a count of 10 without being full up by 5, but you weren’t exhaling at the finish… do u let all the air out over the count of 10, or inhale even slower!? Does that ? Make sense & pretty please might u have some advice for me as your the first singing teacher I’ve heard talk about my dry throat??? 😅do u answer ? For free? What if my payment is I promise to practice every day what you respond with?? 😅🙏😃

[@voicelessondotcom]

Hey Georgi - didn't you notice that I answered all the comments below? If you take some time and scroll through my channel you will learn a lot about developing better singing habits. In your case - you are not fully connected yet to your breath perception/. Watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2mrZ6mdhat2eac

[@georgiheathen1282]

@@voicelessondotcom thanks so much!! 😅I’m very new to the comments side of you tube I’ve only watched the videos so I didn’t know you answer 😅you must be a busy man! But very kind thanks so much… & I’m delighted to find your channel have been using your exercises daily will get on to the breath ones!! Kind regards!! 💕

[@tiniea.y8634]

Mark i cant catch up with ths...omg hv to try it hard thn

[@voicelessondotcom]

Keep calm and carry on - you'll get it!

[@carleenmejzastrumunderthes4130]

I practiced again…question…why the mid range tone for this exercise? I like pairing the hand movement with the breathing…it helps positively reinforce.

[@voicelessondotcom]

I gave three choices for range. Try the high route if it's comfortable.

[@nathanargos4490]

I was wondering, I usually practice singing at home in a small room, and when I perform, I perform in a large room. I find that when singing in a large room, I am off tune sometimes, whereas I am rarely off tune when practicing in a small room at home. Do you know what is causing this and what I can do about it? Thank you!

[@voicelessondotcom]

You just answered your question as to the reason. The solution would be to practice in different rooms and environments to prepare your brain for different acoustic situations. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3y2eWNpi5iof7s

[@nathanargos4490]

@@voicelessondotcom thank you!

[@barbieejanii]

i was doing great until those jokes hit i couldnt even hold it i was deaad lol, love these videos!

[@voicelessondotcom]

It gets less funny the more you do it!

[@sameenamalik7455]

Hello,,, I am 27 yrs old female . Actually my one vocal cord is paralyzed due to an accident that happened about 10 yrs ago. After that i have hoarse and whispering voice .My doctor said it will gradually get better with time... Somehow it has got little better but still I am not fully satisfied...... I feel hoarseness and breathlessness I just need to confirm is there any solution to get a better voice?? Can speech therapy exercises help in my case???

[@voicelessondotcom]

Yes - vocal therapy exercises would encourage better behavior - and therefore better sound.

[@lalbobby]

Amazing ... Hope you open your package soon 😊

[@voicelessondotcom]

Ha! I called the cops to have it arrested!

[@dougcard5241]

I can go out to 20 singing, but inhaling more than about a count of 4 is problematic. When actually singing its hard for me to breath in more than 1 count anyway and usually not enough air through the nose

[@voicelessondotcom]

The point here is to balance your breath - so take in less when inhaling so you can stretch out its length to ten counts. The goal is to take in what you need to sing ten numbers - not a contest.

[@dougcard5241]

@@voicelessondotcom Thanks, Mark. I'll keep trying

[@imnothandsome4205]

❤🙏🏽🤟🏽

[@voicelessondotcom]

Welcome to my channel!

[@purrawulan9621]

Sir did you see the video from Dimash who vocalize Ave Maria song? It would be good if you could react and share your thoughts about his technic.

[@voicelessondotcom]

His technique works (very well) for his voice but not for yours or mine. Best to be inspired by him but not imitate.

[@deborahmiller3060]

Thank goodness your ok & funny

[@voicelessondotcom]

Thanks!

[@seansullivan8150]

do i need to speak outwardly at the same time as breathing in......question ?is there a knack?

[@voicelessondotcom]

That's impossible. I am whispering with the air I'm drawing IN when counting.

[@danieldavidson5220]

Mark, don't go in the bathroom, you may be brushing your teeth and see the maniac who assaulted you!

[@voicelessondotcom]

Too late! Just last night that nut job hurt me with a hair brush!

[@LeeHill66]

I'm struggling with this exercise. I can't make a sound inhaling.

[@voicelessondotcom]

I suspect you're trying to use your voice while inhaling. It's a whisper we're looking for when counting while inhaling.

[@LeeHill66]

@@voicelessondotcom I got it now. Thanks you much!

[@mimhopkins8210]

Odds on it was a blunt knife. You always have more chance of cutting yourself with a blunt knife. Always cut away from your body.

[@voicelessondotcom]

Oh - now you tell me! :)

[@sherreebmusic]

It seems I’m not able to count and inhale at the same time?

[@voicelessondotcom]

Just add the word "yet" after your sentence and then start practicing!

[@Fiawordweaver]

🎉

[@josephchoung2722]

Isn't it bad to breathe in through the mouth? Thanks

[@voicelessondotcom]

It's not bad - just better to inhale through the nose. This exercise slows the inhale which makes it OK.

[@josephchoung2722]

@@voicelessondotcom thanks for the answer!

[@chmney2830]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂2:10

[@filosofism]

Well, I gotta get my shoulders to stop crunching….

[@voicelessondotcom]

Start by swinging your arms while doing this - helps to keep those shoulder muscles loose and independent from breathings.

[@kristiwhite1074]

How am I supposed to be controlling my breathing and singing when I'm laughing out loud continuously

[@voicelessondotcom]

Concentration!!

[@LaBrujaCinica]

Soy uno de los primeros en presenciar esta joya :D

[@voicelessondotcom]

Glad you found it!