Breathing

Breathing for Singing for Dummies

Encouraging name, isn't it? However, there are some very good instructions on this website! Although they are lacking in a scientific and anatomical approach/language, there are good analogies and word painting for when addressing your choir. Instructions such as "breathe in has though the air were heavy and sinking past your belly button" is a good visual image, as well as the truth to "you will feel your abdomen and lower back expand." You will always be looking for new adjectives to describe the singing process to your students. The material of this particular website is easily understood and readily accessible, simply read down the page and pick out what you like and dislike. I would note that this section is published in the book, Singing for Dummies, and uses information from valid singing literature sources.