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How To Achieve A Vibrant Voice With Diaphragm Singing

By: Skyler Jett

The system of muscles which connect to the ribs at their lower level, and surround the lungs, is called the diaphragm. This is what enables humans to inhale. Exhaling is performed from the abdomen, but it is the muscles of the diaphragm which control how quickly air is expelled from the lungs.

Using muscles in breathing in and out air is necessary in diaphragm singing. This is because breathing out is just like singing but without the sound. The sound that is being created by the person performing the action.

Now, do this test to try diaphragm singing. First, while trying to sing, inhale and then exhale. Next, again while tying to sing, inhale and then exhale really slowly. After the two exercises, you will notice that there's a huge difference between the two. This is because exhaling too quickly expels air as well, therefore there will be less air for you to use necessary for proper diaphragm singing and hitting the notes.

When practicing breathing exercises, remember to push the stomach out when breathing in, then begin adding the sound of singing as the breath is exhaled. This gives a rich, strong, clear sound to the singing voice when done properly, because diaphragm singing has expanded the lungs and rib cage. If this was not done with the stomach pulled in gently, the pressure would be too much, causing the voice to sound tight, almost like letting air out of a balloon a little at a time.

Opening the throat as in yawning, also helps with diaphragm singing because again, the tightness of the throat is eliminated. When the throat is not open, the voice sounds unnatural and pitchy. Many singers are talented, but still benefit from a voice training coach who will teach voice modulation, range of singing, while avoiding pitchiness, and strengthening the vocal cords.

Singers learn early on how to control their diaphragm by strengthening it with breathing exercises. They never blow air out too quickly when they add their voice as this may cause pressure which will damage the vocal chords.

Just like any exercise, going the slow route reaps the greatest rewards and the best singing voice. There are websites on the Internet which teach vocal strengthening exercises as well as speech level singing, for a vibrant, beautiful, singing voice.

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Skyler Jett started singing in church and fell in love with jazz and R&B at an early age. He is Grammy recognized for his performance with Celine Dion in "My Heart Will Go On" Learn. Find out the ways to learn diaphragm singing with Skyler, Patti Austin and friends at howtosing.org.

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