The exercises for the development of breathing of the future vocalist

Abstract

The first exercise consists in crossing the arms behind the head and pressing on it to stretch the sternocleidomastoid process. The second exercise consists of a gradual flexion of the trunk on exhalation, touching the floor with the head of the hands, and then a slow extension. The third exercise suggests stretching and yawning to relax the larynx. The fourth exercise is to control breathing: inhale through the nose, hold your breath, and then slowly exhale through the mouth. After each of the exercises, the vocalist can feel the relaxation of the body and stress relief. The text also notes that relaxation is useful, but it is necessary to avoid excessive relaxation. The main purpose of relaxation is to relax quickly and lower your heart rate to use your voice in favorable conditions. Then two exercises are described to prepare the abdominal muscles and develop breathing. The first exercise consists in retracting and stretching the abdomen, and the second – in performing breathing cycles with the expansion of the abdomen on exhalation and inhalation through the nose. The text also warns of the need not to block breathing, but to teach the larynx to regulate the flow of air during phonation.