How to Develop the Proper Posture for Singing
Practice this posture exercise along with breathing exercises and they'll become second nature to you when singing before an audience.
Instructions
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Posture
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Stand backwards against a wall and place your heels about 2 inches from the wall.
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Push the small of your back against the wall.
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Keep your head level.
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Tuck your buttocks under. Your chest should now come up, with your shoulders moving back. This is the proper body alignment for singing.
Breathing
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Combine the posture exercise with breathing exercises.
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Stand erect.
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Place one hand on your abdomen.
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Open your mouth and exhale with a soft "ha!" sound.
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Keep your chest up and pull your lower abdomen in and gently follow your breath out.
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