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Saturday, September 27, 2008

Singers Must Learn Correct Posture

By Thomas.L. Smythe

The correct posture is fundamental for every singer who wants to be taken seriously. Realize that when you sing, your voice originates from your body, which is the ultimate source of the voice. Singers must always think of the way they inhale and exhale, keeping an upright posture with relaxed shoulders, and they must connect to the audience through eye contact.

To become a good singer, you must have good posture. When a vocalist starts to sing, the stance and the location of the feet with the way the knees are placed is very important for proper sound production. Also, if the posture of the chest and shoulders are correct this will enhance the voice while singing.

Posture and breathing support are dependent on each other, so voice students should be made aware of the significance. Voice instructors tell their students to stand up straight so that they stretch out their spine and lower the chin as if to tuck it in. By doing this they will make room for air to flow through their lungs more readily as they inhale and exhale.

With bad posture, you can get back pain and muscle strain which will extend from the upper body to the back, which could result in back pain. As a result, the vocal cords will become stressed so your voice will not be completely full or at it's best when you perform. Vocal cords are sensitive, so remember that relaxation is the key to a fuller, more expressive voice.

What about the role of the spine when you are ready to sing? If the spine is stretched out correctly with the singer leaning forward, it will help the diaphragm support the voice. With good posture, singers look more self-assured and give the audience the impression that they are good.

While singing, you should be standing with each foot resolutely on the ground with no stiff knees. If you do stand with tight and tense knees, you may have an interruption of your breathing as you sing. Keep in mind that with a proper stance, the way you stand and hold yourself will help give you the confidence you need for your performance.

A singer who holds themselves with the proper posture looks very self-confident and secure as a performer. Your goal as a singer is to look directly in the audience and communicate your music. So always be aware of the knees because they support your body, and observe yourself in the mirror so you can see how they look and learn how to bend them slightly so it becomes routine.

As a singer think of the voice the as an instrument of the body when you sing. This means that singers have to train themselves to have the correct posture when they sing. It is difficult at first, but well worth it because good posture gives any singer an edge over others.

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