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7/28/2010 1 Comment Coordinating Breath and VoiceReverse engineering is analyzing the finished product & attempting to break it down into its components to find out how it works & how the end product is ultimately arrived at. "Creating space" above the upper note that's sung: well with BreathingRx For Singers you have all the space in the world, above, below,& on both sides creating a resonant surround-sound. Singing "su fiato" (on top of the breath allowing the breath to carry the sound): well this happens automatically with BreathingRx for Singers since the diaphragm is totally free and the entire rib cage is loose, flexible & pliable... Continue
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7/27/2010 0 Comments Why Diaphragm Target Training?Peaking the strength and freedom of your diaphragm, (possible through the techniques of Breathing Coordination upon which the BreathingRx System is based,) creates some interesting conditions in the body that help singers. For instance, when the diaphragm is trained to be so free that it can rise higher than normal, it can find you more air than you realized was there. This allows you to sing more empty of air consistently and is more relaxing for many reasons. Also, when the diaphragm rises high the pull on the trachea, (airway,) is lessened an the throat and back or the tongue magically release restrictive tensions most singers are not even aware they have. This can also allow the back of your tongue to modulate vowels to increase resonance when needed... Continue
7/9/2010 4 Comments Herbs to Eradicate MucusGetting rid of mucus in the throat, chest and lungs is one of the most difficult and pressing issues for the voice professional. We need mucus in our throat and a thin lining on our vocal cords to keep the cords hydrated and flexible. This is the way our body naturally takes care of our vocal cords. However, as voice professionals, to much mucus can be our worst nightmare. Over the counter and prescription drugs may remove the excess mucus but at what cost? Drying of the entire throat and vocal cords, dizziness, mental fog, digestive discomfort such as constipation or diarrhea and fatigue are just a few of the side effects that one can experience... Continue
7/6/2010 0 Comments Optimal Vocal SupportHow do we breathe optimally for singing and avoid vocal stress? Required is the recruitment of the muscles of the upper chest, including the intercostal and pectoral muscles, the abdominal muscles and all of the muscle groups of the back. All of these muscles must be taught to release effectively so they can follow the diaphragm’s motion. Conversely, the diaphragm must be trained to be optimally free and strong so it can effectively lead the rest of the muscles and structures in the movement of breathing. Only then is it possible to allow a gentler meshing of support and vocal fold activation and avoid stressful use of the voice... Continue
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Steven Flam
Developer of the BreathingRx For Singers System, FLAM Voicework and The Vocal Breath Support Mastery E-course and has traveled the world teaching for over 40 years. Archives
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