Imagine becoming out of breath right in the middle of a particularly important stanza of your favorite song! That doesn’t sound so good does it? In fact that could be every singer’s problem, so let’s do something about learning how to breathe properly.

Every singer must learn to breath correctly as it is a part of basic singing skills, without question. You cannot handle your singing properly if you do not learn to use breath support while you sing. When you use breathing exercises regularly, you will be able to notice that you will be able to hold your breath longer and your voice projection will be much stronger.

Good voice modulation is experienced through abdominal breathing which is also considered therapeutic and relaxing. The singer must notice that when he breathes the breath comes not from his chest but from his abdomen. He should notice that instead of the expansion of the rib cage as he exhales or inhales, the stomach expands which indicates a flexing of the diaphragm.

If you practice good breath support you should be able to breathe deeply, which is important in singing. You need to be fully calm and hold no tension in your body while you attempt the breathing exercises. Don’t wear tight-fitting clothing such as belts, skirts, ties, slacks, jeans as these will restrict circulation and air flow from the lungs.

When you start to sing do not clench your jaw, tighten your fists, and the leg muscles tense. Keep the body upright and relaxed so you do not feel tense. You want to feel at ease with yourself, but prepared with good posture so that you can sing on cue!

When you have you hand on the chest and stomach, you will be able to observe the enlargement of them. You can use some breath support with your breathing in and out and note where the body is enlarging. When and if the rib cage is expanding, think about breathing from the stomach.

When you exhale, note that it is more essential than inhaling so that you must breath out gradually or little by little. Add some panting exercises to the mix, as it is a type of breathing exercise. The diaphragm will respond effectively when you take several intense panting breaths very rapidly.

When you practice deep breathing methods, it should happen naturally. What happens is that when there is good breath exhalation during a song the singer should be free of tension. Remember that breath control will start to become easier as time goes on, so keep on practicing so that it will become routine.