Breathing for Singing: Everything You Need to Know

[@ramseyvoicestudio]

Times for the Discussion - Demonstration - Exercise Segments of this video: Discussion 0:00 Demonstration 4:40 Exercise 11:30

[@vloggerpriyanka9759]

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[@joshuarai738]

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[@TangoTribeAustin]

What wonderful examples, with the opening singing, and the demonstration. "Box" or "Square" breathing. Also useful for relieving stress. I read that Seal Teams do this to keep the adrenaline of an action from sending their heart rate through the roof. Hm, might work for an audition. I learned it as: Inhale for count, Hold for count, Exhale for count, Hold for count. A teacher also pointed out that we shouldn't "lock in" the breath at top or bottom by swallowing or closing down our glottis, but instead we want to rely on our muscles to hold the inhale or exhale.

[@ramseyvoicestudio]

Tango Tribe thanks for watching! This exercise was made famous by the virtuoso castrato singer Farinelli. Farinelli was famed for his incredible sustains and this exercise can be useful to anyone. I absolutely believe it can reduce stress too. You're right, we mustn't close down the glottis while we suspend, but rather gently hold it as if we could continue singing or breathing in.

[@vocalizingdreams]

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[@sh4un333]

Hi Matt I understand the breathing part but when your singing after you take a breath do you let the belly come in naturally as you sing or do you consciously pull it in Abit to support or would this cause tension? Thanks

[@kingdibia6091]

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[@ramseyvoicestudio]

Good to hear

[@G..G..]

That was such a great explanation Matt. Thanks

[@litotesone]

Thank you for sharing so effectively and passionately your knowledge. Your lesson is very helpful. Thank you!

[@cliffllewellyn7623]

thanks really helpfull

[@gmtgsong4635]

Thanks. I was very confused by one point though, at 5:27 you say to "try to pull your tummy in", and 10 seconds later you say "the stomach expands" ?? If you get a chance could you please clarify. Do you really need to pull your tummy in (seems a little forced and unnatural for each breath?), or was that more just for demonstrating that the belly area expands with the inhale? Thanks again!

[@SharronsTake]

Great video! This was really hard. I couldn’t go passed 9 seconds inhaling. 😩 That’s how I know I need to work on this more.

[@ramseyvoicestudio]

Hey Sharron, 9 seconds is actually pretty good. No one is going to test you to see how long you can hold it. Obviously, the most important part is being able to sustain your singing. This will definitely help!

[@komfie3108]

Thank you!!💞💞💞

[@suranjanabasu498]

Very good idea.

[@chrisc414]

Wait, so... we inhale into the stomach (while maintaining good posture), we suspend the breath (and I liked the way you explained that)... then we sing with the breath suspended, but still exhaling? I'm a little confused about that. Any help would be appreciated. I think the concept of suspension as you described it is the key to helping me with my tightness/restriction issues.

[@lochdeekyoutuber3382]

timestamps of exercises count of 3 11:56 a tip 15:11 suspension 15:53

[@ramseyvoicestudio]

thanks

[@garycalvertii9491]

That was nice.

[@swotlily144]

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[@kogeorge1257]

thanks sir

[@mariebellnero585]

I have somes songs on youtube I wont to know if iam useing my diaphragm singing in mixed voice belt

[@ramseyvoicestudio]

Marie, I'd be happy to check them out.

[@mariebellnero585]

ok

[@nuelohene7078]

Hi Ramsey, If I get the explanation well, developing a good breath support is mainly based on how long you can sustain the air you inhale right?

[@ramseyvoicestudio]

that's part of it, it's more how you control the release of that "suspended" air in order to sing.

[@nuelohene7078]

@@ramseyvoicestudio Thank you!

[@ramseyvoicestudio]

You're welcome

[@nuelohene7078]

@@ramseyvoicestudio I have another question please. My voice breaks into whistle accidentally whenever I start going up into my upper register while doing my vocal exercises but I don't sing in the whistle register. I want to know if it's normal for my voice to behave that way.

[@ramseyvoicestudio]

if you're not strong in your head voice, that will happen. here's my tutorial on differentiating: ramseyvoice.com/head-voice-falsetto/

[@maryanelmi728]

Hi Ramsey! I have a question. I have been practicing my breathing for Months. When I sing on notes that I tend to struggle with as the pitch goes and I push air into my vocal folds my lower ribs at the centre of upper abs gets tight. Also when I sing my voice gets tired. What’s the problem?

[@ramseyvoicestudio]

Hey Maryan, it's difficult to say without hearing you. Have you checked out this video on hitting higher notes? kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3KTaJycYq53esk

[@timchipman7386]

Great stuff.....Matt! Do you have a sister by the name of Stephanie?

[@selda_KZ]

I think its always like that ppl always make things look hard n crazy when the truth is simple. So breathe support for singing is natural as we live? Like we should do it n dont really focus on how we r breathing but how we r singing?

[@LexiPexi15]

Hi there, I have a question! Upon exhaling, I notice I have the tendency to use my throat to control how much air is released and how quickly it is released. Is this bad form? If so, how can I control the exhale without using my throat?

[@musicallybeve]

Hi, I am finding it hard to understand the suspend the breath part. Are we holding the breathe???

[@ramseyvoicestudio]

Hey Beverlyn, yes you're holding the breath. But make sure that you're not holding your breath tightly. It should feel like you could keep singing at any moment. Follow the instructions here: ramseyvoice.com/breathing-for-singing/

[@karaoketaylorxsingsfan232]

When i tried the up back and down exercise it made my shoulders hurt

[@ramseyvoicestudio]

Kimberly, the "up, back, down" is just meant to prevent slumping forward. It's possible you're pushing your shoulders back which is why they hurt. The correct posture should feel comfortable, like you can hold it for a long time. Just try to keep the chest comfortably lifted and the tummy slightly tucked in and the shoulders should be naturally stay in the correct position.

[@karaoketaylorxsingsfan232]

thank you i want to work with you in person when i have the money

[@samuelandre2899]

Hi ramsey, I found a little bit problem with this exercise, everytime i'm tyring to take a breath the area around my neck felt is felt tight and tense, like i'm holding something and it feels uncomfortable. am i doing incorrectly? or is it an effect for doing incorrect all the time, so that the right way feels incorrect? really hope you could help me to solve it. btw, i really love your teaching method, really wish that your method could improve my voice a lot so that i could spread and share it to everyone. thank you :))

[@nicolebruce8025]

Same!

[@eitrofaled]

OMG I thought you'd never say 'you can breathe out no'w after the 10 inhalation. I almost suffocated.

[@ramseyvoicestudio]

Yes, Sarah. It's important that you stop the exercise as soon as you feel the slightest bit of discomfort. Like I say in the video, there's no award for holding your breath longest. If you can only get to an 8, that's great!

[@eitrofaled]

@@ramseyvoicestudio I'm OK I was joking :-)

[@lisalee3490]

12:13

[@blfejoy5846]

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[@tatymax7293]

music is distraction. all I can hear is music not an explanation

[@ramseyvoicestudio]

hmmm

[@MartiniqueCove-yg1fw]

whats with the bobbing adams apple i think you should sort out your own problems and watch the falseto and wobble.

[@peterlundgren8090]

Totaly rong , stomage never go out when Breathing right I wonder Why you are saying that

[@ramseyvoicestudio]

Hey Peter, thanks for your message. I understand that you don't think the stomach can come out when you inhale, but it definitely can. And it's actually a much more efficient breath to take when supporting your singing. If you'd like to learn more, check out this article: www.ramseyvoice.com/breathing-for-singing/

[@danielcolter4139]

Your writing is totally wrong man

[@SharronsTake]

Peter Lundgren Ramsey is right. I’m a therapist and I teach this technique to my patients all the time. Your stomach comes out when you breath in.