Breath, Pressure & Flow. Dos & don'ts of breathing for singers - balancing a voice for sound & style

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Dr Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher on misunderstandings, misconceptions and personal insights about breathing and breath management for singing. Untrue statements, pressed phonation, relentless twang, breathy versus leaky tone, everything is up for discussion. Plus five areas where we can control breathing, and details on using two contrasting airstreams at the same time (introducing the "Granny Kiss"...
With research from Ian Howell and Heidi Moss Erickson on back pressure and brain function (used with permission)

00:00:00 Breathe Out To Sing
Personal insights on the misunderstood aspects of breath in vocal training

00:03:31 Misconceptions About Breathing in Singing
Discussing common misunderstandings and clarifying the role of breath in vocal technique

00:07:20 Different names for Breath and Breath Management
Why a one-size-fits-all approach doesn't work

00:09:47 Vocal Fold Dynamics and Airflow
Understanding the relationship between vocal folds, airflow, and sound production

00:13:30 You must never... Jeremy gets annoyed
When people try to explain something but make it worse

00:18:37 The Artistry of Vocal Timbre and Dynamics
The importance of varied vocal timbres and dynamics in expressive singing

00:21:00 Calibration and Personalization in Vocal Technique
Tailoring breath, pressure, and flow techniques to individual singers and styles

00:23:42 A clear definition of "back pressure"
Dr Ian Howell's take on back pressure and flow resistance

00:28:16 Singing as predictive behaviour
Heidi Moss Erickson on singing in the brain

00:32:25 Calibrating your breathing
Ideas and techniques for calibrating breathing as an experienced singer and as a beginner

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