😮💨The Farinelli breathing exercise for singers. Learn how to manage breath control with this traditional breathing exercise. See instructions on screen and below. This exercise is helpful for reducing anxiety and for people suffering from COPD - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. See 20 Second Version here: https://youtu.be/t-ieofpopmU
For a slightly easier version for kids and teens see https://youtu.be/VnClleZAFc4 This breathing technique will also help relieve anxiety if done correctly. Try lying on your back with your knees bent and place a book on your belly button and then do the exercise.
STEPS TO FOLLOW: 1️⃣Before you begin make sure you have good posture, with feet hip width apart, standing tall with a slightly raised sternum, keeping the shoulders down at all times. Inhale silently through the mouth. You should be expanding around the abdominal area and ribcage and possibly the back. Don't breathe in too much or over inflate.
2️⃣Suspend means to keep the ribcage in an expanded position, not allowing it to collapse. Basically it means staying in the inspiratory position for longer, or the breath is paused. During the suspension there should be no tension in the throat. The vocal folds are completely relaxed (meaning you could still breathe in and out). Don't hold your breath, by closing the throat i.e. as in bearing down to lift something, keep the throat open. The suspension causes the diaphragm to ascend slower than usual, creating a steady stream of air. This is the secret to singing long phrases.
3️⃣Exhale: Keep the sternum raised as you exhale. The belly button will gradually move toward your spine and the lower ribs will also move inwards. If you run out of air, pull the belly button in slightly. For the next breathing cycle, release the abdominals (belly button area) and inhale silently again.
The Farinelli exercise is name after an Italian castrato singer of the 18th century who apparently had extraordinary breath control. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farinelli
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