Every successful singer knows that breathing is the single key to good singing and tone production. It's one thing to master the mechanics of proper breathing techniques, but it's a whole different ball game when it comes to your capacity to build power into your breathing apparatus... namely the heart, lungs & the overall energy level of our physical & spiritual being. Great singing happens when these entities are all operating at optimum levels.
Because our voices are instruments made up of our own physical bodies, it only stands that a body in good physical shape surely makes us better all around singers. A great singer is seen to perform effortlessly in a very relaxed state, with more than adequate breathe support for every single note. It's that old equation that says, "flat breathe = flat notes!"
As I was saying before,I was running 3-4 times a week to maintain my cardio, but during one performing in particular I was shocked. All of a sudden I found myself listening to myself as I sang. It was as if I had an out-of-body experience. I noticed that my body was very relaxed, my vocal chords resonated like fine seasoned wood. The sound just floated ,effortlessly from my mouth. It was clear and golden at the same time. I was in the moment!
After the show as I drove home, I wondered about this sudden change in my singing. I tried to figure out what brought about this miraculous event.
It came to me. Earlier that day, about 4 hours before my concert I had done a Chi Quong exercise for the lungs. Chi Quong is an ancient form of Chinese meditation, that energizes both the spirit and body. This particular exercise is used to strengthen the lungs, hence it's called the lung form. I was able to create the same mental & physical results I usually get after heavy exercise, without exerting any energy whatsoever.
My lungs were expanded to a capacity greater than if I had run my usual 6 K marathon on a hot day. Your chest feels like a balloon ready to burst. You're in a relaxed state of mind. You notice a definite change in your energy level. This little Chi Quong exercise is a miracle for any singer looking to add power to their voice, and I'm going to show it to you now. It works for both skeptic & believer.
I add a note of caution for those singers who don't exercise regularly as part of their life style. I have always done some form of exercise, be it soccer, hockey, Tao Chi, Kung Fu, etc. all of my life. I don't do this Chi Quong exercise at the expense of my regular cardio fitness, however, adding Chi Quong to my cardio, has given me stunning results in my singing and that of my students How effective this Chi Quong exercise will work for you on it's own, without a cardio element, is something you will have to find out for yourself.
I've made a video how to do this particular form of Chi Quong that you can watch at here at:
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