How to Breathing from Diaphragm When Singing [Ken Explains]

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THE BEST EXPLANATION OF BREATHING ON KZbin.

[@febusto777]

My name is Courtney,Im 17 years old,i've been singing probably since i was about 7 when i really developed a passion for it.I was never the type of person to involve myself in plays and events so my mom doesnt take me seriously. I have a great voice, im not just telling myself that, i hear from a lot of my friends that i do.The thing is, ive never performed in front of a group of people.So, im thinking of taking a really bold step and performing at my senior dinner.Thanks for the inspiration :)

[@eianarohanso6701]

There are many lessons on youtube, finaly one that explain it good.

[@henrytroyer6889]

I too am confused. I am an anatomist and I know that you cannot possibly take a full breath using the diaphragm only. Strictly diaphragmatic breathing expands the lungs "up and down" only. Chest breathing expands the lungs "side to side" and "back and forward". Taking a full breath requires expanding the lungs in all three directions, tensing the diaphragm and lifting and expanding the chest.

[@gogoriviera]

This is a really great tip on breathing- I have not heard anyone talk about pushing outward like this- I have looked into a lot of breathing techniques but this is a really great one- well done!!

[@cacacrumbs4341]

What I learned that really helped me was confidence ( a different video ) Some people might be scared to do a note that they think they can't do. But if you try to do it you might be surprised. I tried to sing a part of I Have Nothing by Whitney and I was surprised. I sang a high part, but I need to work on not using my throat muscles because I get TOO much tension.

[@Ast3ria_music]

I'm so glad you tell it like it is and tell us everything rather than just half the information like a lot of vocal coaches do which is useless to us! Thanks so much! :D

[@SeatherineJent]

Your speaking voice is really lovely, so relaxed.

[@singing-lessons]

Thanks

[@BMBSav]

Oh, my - your technique worked immediately - having had asthma much of my life, I didn't think that I would be able to sustain a sound for 30+seconds. I did! Thanks so much, without effort! And I look forward to your other videos.

[@emilybarker2603]

Thank you so much! This will really help with my audition for the school show. I have already been told by teachers that I should audition but I know there are many other people who are auditioning as well so I wanted a bit of help. Thanks again, best video I have seen for breathing and singing.

[@samharris6914]

I’ve watched a lot of similar videos and this one was by far the most helpful.

[@hdihiiehei]

probably the best teacher for diaphragm singing. thank you coach ❤️❤️❤️

[@Tobias7192]

Thanks Ken, really eye opening and well explained

[@TheMusicsoul92]

i watch about 100 video about the breathing..but this is the best explaination

[@ThatGuyNimit]

Ive watched so many such videos but none of them were really able to help. This one did it for me! Thank you so much. I tried it and could immediately see the results.

[@Teleplaya]

Hey, best explanation of breathing I've seen. I was doing it wrong and thought it was right.

[@nycbruce11]

The diaphragm is a muscle that supports your internal organs-- in singing, most importantly, the lungs. Diaphragmatic breathing simply means that instead of controlling the intake of air with your lungs, you OPEN your lungs (by LOWERING the diaphragm), and let the air flood in. If you "lift your chest" when you breathe in, you are are not breathing with the diaphragm. Rather, expand the area BELOW the lungs, expanding your belly and sides, and then slowly LIFT the diaphragm as you sing. Try it.

[@AnastasiaLaurel]

wow this is amazing. it works. thanks dude :) i need this kind of help especially since i do covers on youtube

[@KandyKipty123]

this helped me a lot for my upcoming audition! thanks!

[@xPBKM4x]

Thanks Ken! I just subbed because this was very insightful. You definitely know what you're talking about! Thanks so much!

[@ashleymui4520]

Thank you! I need to audition for a class in school and I can't sing high notes correctly. This helped so much! Thank you again!

[@pbaylis1]

Thanks, I always wondered what "breath support" meant. I heard it so often but not often explained.

[@jaydee7sv]

The "balloon" analogy was pretty on point. Thanks for the tip

[@ligiatelegaru6541]

You're awesome, I'm picking up what you're putting down. I feel myself getting better already!

[@MCYUTELAT]

Great singing tips; thank you very much.

[@callmedeno]

thanks, I've seen other videos that even demonstrate it almost the exact same but yours 'resonated' more

[@HPMK100]

Very well explained

[@AnthonyJamesArtist]

Ken is an awesome teacher! thanks for this

[@debranaif]

I love the way you teach

[@lorororora]

Great vid Ken. Thanks a lot!!!

[@TotalSinging]

Mostly through your nose with your mouth slightly open. Breathing through the nose warms and moistens the air as it bypasses the mouth and doesn't dry out your tongue.

[@gazineyes]

Thanks, this was a good lesson. x

[@dog30ful]

nice beacuse of you now i can take serious notes more easily thanks a lot

[@GranolaChola]

This would have been great with some more vocal demonstrations. thanks

[@kegandthedreamers]

awesome tips!

[@alotan2acs]

I guess I would be referring to the part from 1:40 - 2:30 Where he talks about "keeping your diaphragm pushed out". To "provide support". Not only are both terms vague, but the first sounds impossible to me because your diaphragm naturally collapses as you exhale to sing. He seems to be referring more to the obliques than the diaphragm in this example.

[@spazzcat03]

Your a very good teacher ! How can a person change his voice to sound like other singers ? And How can I hold the notes for a long time in each sentence ?

[@poemsbyjamee]

Thanks very helpful

[@wandaortizthayne3759]

Very helpful

[@amarjeetknl]

Helpful thanks

[@flamencoysol]

Very good! Thank you!

[@liligibson8457]

Hi, Ken. I have a question I would like to ask you. After I breath in the air, I start to sing. When I start to sing, is my diaphragm supposed to be tight little by little so that I can push the air out slowly? Thank you.

[@veronicamroczek4672]

That was good! Thank you so much!!!

[@thetripmusic77]

Thank you man

[@alotan2acs]

Agreed. What then do you think of the idea of "holding the diaphragm open" while you exhale to sing. That doesn't sound possible to me either.

[@Cricriiii]

Hi, nice tips ! I already knew them from my teacher. I experienced them a lot but somehow, I've failed to apply them correctly : I can lift and open the rib cage very well all around until the low back, but as soon as I open the mouth and start making a sound, I start collapsing. I never understood where to find the "strength" not to collapse : as soon as I start doing a sound, it's like I have no more sensations down here, almost no more physical balance and therefore I can't feel any muscle I could use to keep it open. Are you able to find words to express the sensation you're feeling when you're in the meantime losing air and pushing outwards your lower "waist" ? Thank you :)

[@SabrinaRosa02]

THANK YOU I fr struggle with this

[@iKariSosa]

I had no idea... thank u so much! Liking the page on fb

[@Dennischambers100000]

only youtube vide so far that i've seen that helped my breathing (properly). thanks!

[@gregoryjones7606]

Sweeneyyy just keep practicing I know I will. To Ken my band director always wants us to "breath togeather" but we always end up breathing to quickly thanks!

[@DisneySoprano]

thank you! I'm studying opera singing, but my teachers don't work with me on this part, telling me just to practice at home and stuff...They just want me to get the higher notes, but while singing an aria I'm encountering this nasty problem which I am still trying to resolve.

[@thehoneyasmr]

Thanks a lot!

[@kurakai18]

Amazing!!

[@laurenstyles95]

I'm going to watch all these sort of videos on KZbin, to prepare as me and y brother are you to audition for xfactor next year. I can sing a little but I obv. need to improve a lot to get past the judges at least. I really hope these help me.

[@dontothepiano]

Hey there ! I've been having some problems with my voice for a few months now. I've been singing for about 3 years now, and a few months ago my voice started becoming really dry ( I drink A LOT of water every day, so i don't think that's the problem), Lower notes are easy for me and i can sing them without any problems, but singing high notes, my voice turns very dry and i get tears in my eyes. Do you think you can help me with my problem? Thank you !

[@JISL4ever]

I have a question: when i breathe from my diaphragm (rib cage expands, not so much chest rise), when i exhale, should my abdomen (belly button area) be what is controlling the amount of air that comes out from the diaphragm? Like should I "tense" my abs when "breathing out" and singing? thank you for your tips. i subbed.

[@weseyhughes9092]

So great love it !

[@RockashTV]

Thanks so much this helps

[@mayiborrowadollar]

I obviously don't have a diaphragm lol.

[@ashlymango]

Yeah same here.

[@sexii3292]

Dantè Harmon go to a channel called youcansinganything this guy is the future.

[@the911ization]

Thanks helped alot! :)

[@TheFamilitchi]

Is this possible that I have a very small lung capacity? I can't seem to hold a note for a long time at all

[@LifeYo91]

Do you have to breathe through your mouth or nose while singing? I always get mixed up by it

[@Bei2310]

hi I love to sing.i love to sing soungs by Whitney Houston,Mariah Carey,and Celine Dion,those woman are my Hero's I try everyday to reach hi vocals its just my breathing to keep my vocals high and to be able to keep on going..that I need help in.i subscribed to your videos for help.and thank you so much for sharing your ideas with me.i wantn to try and get studio time im working on that next.God Bless always.

[@spectren4]

pls make a video about breathing while singing thx :)

[@fkfkfkfh]

Simple tips I think it will help me tommow when I sing:)

[@joeh5511]

Hi baritone here, I just wondering is there a way for me to be hitting B4s without fucking up my voice I mean I sing properly until G4 but after that it becomes a time trial to see when my voice is just gonna start failing, I mean have pretty good clarity for a while and it sounds good and round, then it just tanks. i can't figure out how to be agile on upper half of the 4th octave

[@Cricriiii]

I do take singing lessons but I need another point of view. I'm able to breath with my belly and sides, just as you show but I really can't figure out how not to lose support. As soon as start singing, my sides gets empty. The only way I have to keep them "full" is to force it and it gets way uncomfortable and then my belly is the one that loses everything. Can you tell more about the what I do have to feel ? Thank you, It really prevents me from improving :(

[@ThroughTheValleyy]

me too, i can do the simple JUST breathing with diaphram like he showed at first, with the rib expansion, but idk how to sing WHILE doing that??

[@AILifeUpgrade]

thanx it helped!!!

[@brandon2932]

4:07 me when I smoke a doobie

[@Rebecca7888]

This video really helped...!! I'm glad I saw this..!!!..thank you so much...now I understand why sometimes I sing with a high note, my voice always cracks..:(.. and I Liked your fb page...:) I want to know more how to sing properly...!!

[@alotan2acs]

It's perfectly fine that you feel that way. The thing is, the contraction and relaxation of the diaphragm is what allows you to inhale and exhale. Since singing is essentially exhaling air, your diaphragm naturally contracts. As a student of biology, I share your confusion as I feel that it makes NO SENSE to 'hold your diaphragm open' because then it would be impossible to breath! When singers 'push' outward, they are activating a muscle, but it certainly can't be the diaphragm.

[@MrExtremedays1031]

damn you hit those pitches perfectly

[@lilb1190]

Im not really a singer, just a person who has trouble speaking. My voice hurts all day from something (don't know what). I think breathe support is a huge problem for me, and when I really think about it I end up taking a huge breathe before speaking. I can see where that would create a strain in my throat muscles. At the start of the video you were able to sing for like 30 seconds without a break. I cant even come close to that, even breathing from my diaphragm. Is there a secret to it?

[@KryNeon]

Anyone know Smooth McGroove the guy who does acapella video game songs? In one of his videos (Wily Stage 2) he has one part where he constantly goes "Ahhhhhhhhh..." seemingly without breathing. Does anyone know how this is done? I would really appreciate it

[@mj10013]

How does this work? I can't constantly expand that area, I need to inhale too

[@evelynovercash1147]

Continue the outward push as you sing? I don't get it.

[@MyLulu8]

Should I breathe through my nose when singing? through my mouth? or both?

[@singerspurpose]

How do you push outward?

[@ctprods8653]

While singing the lyrics, Should i breath from my nose or from my mouth?? Im confused...

[@dheerajtanwar5053]

thank you so much sir :)

[@Omfgwhtavid]

There was a singer at my college who sung well but really had to force it and a teacher was yelling at him to use his diaphragm to sing and he kept trying but couldn't do it. I don't understand how to sing from your diaphragm and not your throat.

[@chtjagadesh8078]

do i need to take in air with my mouth or nose

[@LocaSportyChic]

Thank you so much I was doing everything wrong

[@alotan2acs]

also, the phrase "breathing from diaphragm" strikes me as odd because, how else would you breathe?

[@donaldpeterson9495]

What do you mean outward push?

[@ABDALLAHJAMANI]

bro how can I keep continuous push in diaghpram.

[@jpwello]

I have a problem with my breathing while singing. I run out of breath after singing about half of a song, reach the point where I can't even continue singing at that moment. I wonder what I do wrong in my breathing?

[@MalibuGossipReporter]

Thank you Ken! You're a wonderful instructor. The tips are amazing! Please be my teacher! Pretty please! Love & Peace. Cookie

[@lucysteven576]

***** Iove u ken, marry me, AND IF U DON'T ANSWER ME IM UNSUBSCRIBEING, TELLING ALL MY FRIENDS TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM U AND TELL EVERYONE WHO WANTS VOCAL LESSONS NOT TO GO TO U thx and hav a nice day ANSWER

[@iluvhotgirlsman]

I am a 12 year old rapper and dancer currently trying to learn how to sing. When i rap my voice is matured(low) and clear. When i sing not so much oppisite of what i said. Its high and vibraty(if thats a word). From videos I've watched I think im breathing thru my diaphragm. I stop trying to dance and sing at the same time. So know i just stand strait with posture and shoulders back but nothing, Ive watched all the videos in the world.IKnowbecuzthis becuz i record myself its terrible.HELP!

[@ThePigletzz]

I am having trouble understanding how to breathe using the diaphragm while singing . when i sing , i don't really have enough air like when im going to hit high notes or i need to stress the notes or i need to hold the note there . its just really hard . help ! T_T

[@henrytroyer6889]

I don't know what it means to "hold the diaphragm open." If it means holding the diaphragm's tension steady while exhaling, then yes its impossible However, I am afraid I have lost the context of our discussion. When I observe opera singers and voice teachers, I am completely convinced that their chest rises and falls. Are you somehow supposed to CONTROL your breathing with the diaphragm? Yes, I am still confused!

[@meatyz9935]

What if I inhale when I sing deep notes :) is that bad?

[@MusicLuv80]

vocal teachers say you need to let your belly relaxed and don't put any strength in it, but when you do that it just don't look right. i don't want to be singing with my belly hanging out. I see pop musicans and rockers who have flat abs. I am confused about this belly being relaxed and not putting any strength on it. I mean if you want to put more strength into your voice than doesn't little bit of strength go into your belly?

[@isaiahhollis8575]

Thnx u are the best u helped me a lot ^_^

[@littlekilluh]

Im a 11 year old (girl) Ive tried so hard to sing fluently and gracefully but when i sing i cant help but well hold mt breathe ansing really low then when i reach a hogh note my voice gets all pitchy and i feel like giving up but ill keep trying and please respond quik me school is making a glee club and im gonna be in it so PLEASE HELP ME FAST!

[@morucastvchannel]

thanks sir for this tips you're amazing coach and so handsome 😊

[@singing-lessons]

My pleasure

[@JFulde]

How can I breath into my diaphram while singing? I mean I talk and breath at the same time?

[@anithealbanian4825]

im 14 old a new singer but when i sing my voice go much vibrate what to do please