How To Tell If Your Diaphragm Is Working For Singing

[@twistedminds1422]

Oh thats why i always yawn in my workplace and sometimes i get sleepy maybe i use my diaphragm too much. But i liked it knowing that these are the effects. 👏👍🏻☺️

[@rosy671]

Hisui omg me too

[@xaveruth]

you can probably get a doctor's note for diaphragm exhaustion, take a few weeks off work

[@jacksden1]

Why didn't I find you forty years ago? I fear that as a 75 year old male I might be too late to improve my voice, but I would like some feedback from you, Nichola. Please!

[@Leehwamyeong]

Age, numbers never matter when it comes to learning. Never fear to do it. Just do it!

[@zee444]

john sullivan you should definitely pursue your dream, I would definitely subscribe :)

[@fldsify]

john sullivan go for it John! Go after the things you want, you can do it!

[@titoadarylljackson7036]

@@Leehwamyeong DON'T TELL ME WHAT TO DO!

[@Leehwamyeong]

@@titoadarylljackson7036 just saying. Dosen't need to be this mean. Okay? Be happy

[@janelle1150]

Honestly, the piece about how you feel like you're running out of air at first is priceless. Why does no one talk about this ??? I thought I was doing it wrong because this kept happening to me. Thank you so much for clarifying!

[@drvren030]

omfg when she said that first one, that one really got to me. every time i genuinely try to take a deep breath in, as she said, i struggle a lot when inhaling and even have to stop in the middle at times cause i get tired doing it. i even feel like giving up because it keeps happening, and it's so annoying. but the one time i can tell it's a complete inhale, i feel absolutely no tension in my neck, and yes i burp lol im happy she mentioned it, cause it reminded me that i shouldn't give up on it, and with time i will learn how to do it easily

[@markshields5015]

This is good, I have Parkinson's and just learned the diaphragm becomes a problem because it gets stuck and doesn't move properly which leads to breathing from your throat and that causes a hoarse voice which I've experienced the last 8 months without any idea what was causing it. So now my challenge is to get my diaphragm moving again through exercise. Wish me luck!! Mark

[@Singerssecret]

Good luck Mark!!! :)

[@timsahkelebek5901]

Good luck dear sir

[@LuneLuan]

Mark Shields hey can you pls update on how your breathing is going?

[@studytam1953]

Like what strumfun said, very reassuring advice! I didn't knew that yawning was the body's natural reflex when activating the diaphragm but I do the pre yawning stretch whenever I warmup! Thank you so much for your videos! I really appreciate them and looking forward to more back to basics videos😊

[@rishibharadwaj68]

HI.. I am just a beginner in music and I am having some serious breathing issues. Every trainer I have met tells me that I have a decent voice but I am not able to have a control over my breath. Either it creates a tension into my throat or my abdomen becomes stiff and sometimes my chest sort of becomes stiff. Could you please throw light on that. I will be obliged... Need some serious help here.

[@PeachPlastic]

Did you find out how to solve it? I have similar issues. My suspicion is that my myscle tension must be somewhat high all over, but I'm not sure?

[@coolcats4you]

My teacher said that for me that i want to use alot of air so it strains my throat. She said to combat that to squeeze your butt (not enough to hold a quarter) engage your diaphragm and raise your eyebrows a little

[@asstroeongdong-min1709]

You're an amazing teacher. Love the slender kitty

[@Singerssecret]

Thanks! :)

[@shawnnamohammed6939]

Liked by created????

[@pawshands]

Nice, this is the best explanation i've heard

[@Fangrl_]

OMG THE SECOND ONE HELPED SO MUCH TYSMMMM!!!!!!!!

[@healthyvoicetips]

Loved the four indicators and the explanations.

[@lovinaokoronkwo7149]

I love this video!!!! I’m really learning how to breath from my diaphragm. Standing up straight really helps.

[@tormentorchick1755]

I also start to burp a lot....idk why lol.

[@spookiuwu768]

TormentorChick17 Dude same

[@xaveruth]

could be the 2L of gingerale you're drinking before singing

[@davidconstantino6857]

Because you are inhaling air.... thats why

[@peytontaylor184]

I yawn 😂

[@arnobchowdhury9641]

I burp if I sing just after having meal.

[@rileyslaney7310]

Thank you so much this jelped me so much practicing for my talent show.😁😁😁😁

[@EngineerWithGuitar]

Great, concise advice from a beautiful teacher. Can't ask for more on KZbin!

[@xavierndjd3369]

Is my stomach supposed to feel as if it were to be "stretching"? And would you happen to know why sometimes while singing I feel as though I am slightly light headed/dizzy?

[@Singerssecret]

You may feel slightly light headed when you're doing this for the first time, but just remember to give yourself breaks

[@brendagordon4571]

Good question, I felted the same way

[@HernanLopezMereles]

I love your videos, they actually help to improve singing skills and not just because of the content itself, it's also that you're so nice that it's a pleasure watching you. Thanks for doing this! 😊

[@JoseLopez-wv6uk]

so true!

[@Singerssecret]

+Hernan Lopez Mereles (SnakeTapes) Aw thanks!! Its my pleasure really. I always look forward to doing the singing tips videos :)

[@Sheilaalien]

Love the kitty art and great videos, subbed :)

[@Singerssecret]

Thanks! :)

[@diegofianza3525]

Thanks for an insight vid! I always wondered why the hell I yawn while singing.

[@TheJackMarcin]

subscribed! need to watch this daily to remind myself

[@nadianowak5433]

I love your channel. and i have a question. I record with a mic and garage band but my voice often sounds horrible and empty sometimes even way too sharp when i try high notes. Can you give me advice?

[@Singerssecret]

+StrawberryLove Are you using too much reverb in GarageBand? That can cause an 'empty' sound. Sharp singing however is an ear training issue. Check out my playlist on ear training - there are some exercises there that you'll find useful :)

[@Kian2931]

Does it matter whether u inhale or exhale with your nose or mouth ?

[@juli2eta4]

Kian Kend It depends, sometimes you have to breath from your mouth in order not to make weird sounds with your nose. But it depends, if you don't need too much air you can breath from your nose. But in either of those options, you must know how to control your breath

[@natalys9715]

You're da bomb! :) first time I see a video like this! So useful

[@caroljinkysarmiento6134]

i want to learn how to sing cause every body says that my voice in phone is good im like a singer but if i sing i think its good but isn't☺ thanks for this☺im starting to learn. .

[@seraphina3322]

Are you a singer now?

[@sagarrawal8927]

Hiii i cant sing and dont know anything about it please help me

[@tanero2882]

Sagar Rawal neither does she, it’s ok. You actually can’t do anything with your diaphragm because it’s not a muscle. It’s a paper thin tissue that just is under your rib cage. You use your abs to breathe. Put your hand on your tummy, make an O-shape syllable with your mouth and as you breathe out, expand your abs. Like push your stomach out. And breathing in, squeeze your abs and push your stomach in slowly. This takes practice! Sorry for late reply

[@Mushromeow]

@@tanero2882 this is so unbelievably wrong holy shit

[@deezkacang4713]

Same

[@vivi-ch3fn]

@@tanero2882 it's a muscle tho, lol

[@titoadarylljackson7036]

@@tanero2882 stupid self

[@saarinenj1]

I didn't understand. I warm just seconds and then I just go straight to high note and it sounds horrible. singing isnt for me. Rip.

[@Sofiaaed]

Keep practicing!! When I just started I was horrible at singing. I started practicing everyday doing warm ups and excercises (with days of rest ofc) and i started to see a change and I have improved so much!! I'm still not the best but i've improved so so much. Please don't give up. You have talent. Just keep pushing yourslef, believe in yourself and practice. You can do it!! I wish you the best!!

[@sdali247]

Sofi Ed Same for me, I'm a baritone and now I support up to F#4 consistently ( and G4 but not enough consistent.) And down to F#2/F2 The only problem is tone..

[@xember6697]

Blink

[@shamsunnisasiddequi3588]

How to actually take breath from lungs directly. I was just told i sing only from throat n yeah i dont know anything about diaphram singing...should i focus on controlling my chest n stomach instead of throat+chest which i have been doing till now? When i leave my throat untouched, its really tough to go to high notes...soft bass baritone here as well, E4-e2 chest.

[@romsdelacruz3649]

don't automatically give up just because you didn't do it, it takes practice

[@stevianjones552]

So true I use to sing without using my diaphragm and it was so hard hitting the note correctly thanks your video confirm it

[@Singerssecret]

Glad it helped!

[@stevianjones552]

@@Singerssecret I got more power aswel

[@stevianjones552]

@@Singerssecret do you have any exercise that strengthen my lower range

[@smoneill100]

Great Video - thanks. How often should one do diaphramatic breathing exercises?

[@kpoornima2131]

Hello, can you tell me why voices sounds like childish in record whereas in real it's quite soft and melody? Please do reply

[@chaneljasmine8161]

Your voice sound different through recording because when you hear yourself sing/speak it is being heard through bone vibrations whereas on recording it’s heard through air vibrations

[@randmusician410]

Yet another excellent video Nicola. Really enjoying all of them, and appreciate the generosity and amount of effort you've put into them as well. Presuming you're an Ailurophile like myself (loyal servant to 4 rescued furry feline friends at home) I couldn't help but notice the cute cat picture behind you. Also can't help but mention again how lovely you look in red - presuming it's also one of your favorite colors too. Cheers! 🐱🌹

[@Singerssecret]

Thanks so much :) Just so you know, all my new tutorials are being posted here: kzbin.info

[@emilysmith4951]

This helped so much!! Thank you!!!

[@maryanelmi728]

Hi Nicola! I have a question for you. I have been practising my breathing for months now but I have a habit of tensing on notes that I tend to struggle with! What happens is when I reach into the notes that I tend to tense and push air into my vocal folds my lower ribs at the side of my centre abs gets tight. What do you think is the problem?

[@1450sturpin]

Omg I always wondered why I start yawning like crazy everytime I sing.

[@xaveruth]

great video, thanks. gonna get my diaphragm ripped

[@cgonzt5636]

Thanks for the tips! Does having a big fat tummy distract the diaphragm to function as it should for singing properly? I hope not.. because I have a lot to take out first 😆

[@daniwilliams2679]

This is great. I always wondered why I felt short of breathe. Thank you 😊

[@Singerssecret]

You're welcome! :)

[@MissIngridNieto]

Thank you for this very helpful video

[@JoseLopez-wv6uk]

LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!😍😍 Extremely helpful!😊😊 an idea I have for a future video is "how to hit whistle notes".😆 I'm 16, and love Mariah Carey. I do "whistle notes" but I'm not sure how it is suppose to feel, or if I'm doing them correctly (I don't inhale to do them, I actually exhale, and try not to make it nasally/come out my nose). I want to be sure I'm not harming my voice too much. (although it feels like I've improved somewhat)

[@JodeneElizabethBeavers]

This is a great explanation!

[@cherylwilsherlimberlife7210]

YAwning watching this, haha. Yawning shows a shift in the nervous system into parasympathetic which helps calm the body. So it's bringing healing and the body back to propper breathing and not stress breathing

[@tendoshouji8017]

nice, thanks for your great lesson

[@manisha.subramanian]

Really useful ..thank you

[@jennifera777]

When I sing for a long time my diaphragm gets sore and worn out. Will practice make it stronger or can I do other exercises to strengthen it? Thank you.

[@brendanreads8788]

yes! also try to do sit ups to just strength the muscles

[@gabrielagonzalez5861]

Me encantan tus videos! muy didácticos! 😊

[@ewall1392]

You didn't answer my question, how do I engage my diaphragm, doing all the breathing exercises correctly but it's asleep when I try to sing high notes

[@Khan-fi4ss]

Thank you for making this video :) I now know that my diaphragm is working properly which I am happy for

[@tsallie4412]

Why does your phynx hurt while singing? It just started this morning?

[@godspoweronya2477]

your video his wat i need, i always feel i'm not doing it right, you just opened me up to what i want because my throat always hurt when ever i want to get to dat my unique pitch, how do i get the class from beginning class after class no skipping?

[@steffieolixandra3964]

Hi,i want to ask about which is the better way to sing? taking breath from the nose or from the mouth? and what's the differences?

[@Singerssecret]

During exercises I do both but when I'm performing, I always breathe in through both. I don't have time just to breathe in through my nose.

[@steffieolixandra3964]

Singers Secret this is so helpful ! tq so much

[@sheeshansari4133]

Helped like a magic...!😄😄❤

[@adibach1]

very helpfull thank you so much

[@Rosannasfriend]

Thanks!

[@screasmr-jack7166]

I try breathing like this every couple of weeks but every time I feel like I’m going to pass out so I end up giving up, any advice?

[@WitchOnABroomstick]

Did u improve let us know

[@kiramaile2135]

Ok while you were talking about yawning it make me reailze even more that I have started to hicupp in the whistle register lately. Is that bad?

[@youtuberocks8397]

Well put thank you.

[@mattmallecoccio8378]

I'm trying and trying to sing music of the night, from phantom of the opera, of course and I'm having terrible trouble with the end where Michael Crawford sings niiiiiiiiiiiight, and my breathing always comes up short. What do I do and what might I be doing wrong?

[@oluwasubomiadewusi3946]

How can one sing really high pitches from the diaphragm... Because I tend to sing from my chest when singing very high notes.

[@jessicawilliams5173]

why does my voice sound squeaky when i try to do a high note?

[@Singerssecret]

lack of muscle strength :)

[@jessicawilliams5173]

+Singers Secret ok thanks

[@HH-qn9lu]

I don’t actually sing, I want to get a deeper voice, but I heard if you use your diaphragm, it’ll help

[@UrbanRangerEch0]

I’m sitting here practicing but I yawned like 10 times, then I was like 👀 when you said that was a sign lol

[@MrGims]

I can't do it every time I try I get a sharp pain I right chest any ideas or help?

[@saintpoli6800]

I’m trying to learn how to even use it, I try to say “ohhhh” and see if it’s coming from my throat, chest, or stomach.

[@vanessasingerpianist]

Brilliant thank you!

[@DrHELL666]

I am using Death Metal Vocals and this video really helped me alot with that :) thanks

[@jar_va]

I have a problem when breathing from nose, I felt like I don't get those air down into the Diapharagm. But with my mouth it work out fine. (I'm beginner. Confusing.)

[@riavengaming]

a question though.. the diaphragm expands the bottom part of my rib cage.. when I do this though I feel like I'm breathing in from my chest not my stomach.

[@Singerssecret]

That happens when you first start breathing properly. Keep going and you will strengthen your breathing muscle.

[@riavengaming]

@@Singerssecret thank you so much!! I’m still working on this. A lot.

[@cazung119]

I think a found the real teacher who knows what she talking about. I believed its correct explanation. Most people give mislead

[@meiso3643]

Should you feel the air going through?

[@janicecofuentes8828]

singer secret can you help me with my problem ? 😞

[@tulasideviful]

Brilliant! Thanks Nicola.

[@brendagordon4571]

Just do it, age is just a factor!

[@eitakou]

Just from one question from my friend and I'm already conscious of my singing, all because I sing from the throat.....;-;

[@karolconcepciontorres4969]

si estuviera subtitulado sería mucho mejor!

[@GothGal86]

😂 thank you soooo much for mentioning the yawning. I sing alot and probably very badly on smule ALOT and sometimes I'll be getting into my singing and have a yawning attack 😂😂😂 I honestly couldn't understand why. I thought singing was making me teird LOL

[@school_pizza]

I felt like I was drowning and about to hyperventilate before she said it seems like you are running out of air

[@aanhinmoangdamo9630]

I always yawn but i sound so horrible.... Mine might be disorder....

[@ZdenoMucina]

brilliant ..:)

[@jennylazo9475]

PLEASE HELP ME SING

[@mariebellnero585]

hi I have two songs on youtube I wont to know if iam singing from the diaphagm

[@kiramaile2135]

Is it bad that I start to hiccup?😳

[@cheesytacos9531]

Is your throat suppose to feel tried?

[@Singerssecret]

+xUnicornPsychox Definitely not.

[@afrodzack8065]

Singers Secret My throats not tired buty stomach is, I'd that good?

[@IdanShir]

instructions unclear. Got pregnant

[@momomomoe2613]

I LOVE THIS

[@amandabonitaespiritu1548]

This was an unexpected, but absolutely hysterical comment, to find on a singing video. I literally "Laughed Out Loud"!! 😃😄😅😂🤣

[@peterpaul4779]

You explained everything that im feeling lik

[@ISTHIStheKRUSTYKRABx]

ohhh cuz everytime i yawn i think it’s time for me to stop so i’m doing it right lolll

[@jennylazo9475]

Don’t understand

[@gaming_idiot]

i’m yawning because it’s 3:00 am in the morning

[@alffaayyy]

gaming_idiot2311 go to sleep 😂

[@pokewhy3146]

it so hard

[@Singerssecret]

Only at the start. Just keep going. You can do it!

[@joo0727]

I yawned like 10 times at the yawning part

[@leylahwalker6455]

I haven’t sing with my diaphragm in years. I sound a mess 😂😂😂

[@crystal4628]

I don't think I sing correctly from my diagram

[@crystal4628]

I can see I sing differently to the way othere people sing

[@WitchOnABroomstick]

@@crystal4628 did u learn how to control it? Let us know!

[@celiasleigh2805]

So when i'm running lol

[@keya9695]

I'm a singer, why am I here?

[@seerculiokayn927]

DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP