My practise routine
To better my singing skills, I'm starting (from 10/12/18) to work on my voice every day which will ultimately help me for the assessment in January. I know I need to work on my breathing as shortness of breath is the main thing I notice when I am singing. To do so, I have created a routine filled with different types of vocal exercises which will hopefully turn out to be an effective strategy to improve my voice: First of all, I need to check my POSTURE and make sure I am standing correctly to allow my lungs to expand fully. This means feet slightly apart, standing upright, stable and balanced, and no fidgeting. This helps optimise breathing for a better-sounding voice. BREATHING exercises ( http://www.bbc.co.uk/sing/learning/breathing.shtml ): Breathe deeply from your lower lungs - imagine a rubber ring around your waist (your diaphragm) Breathe in and try to push the ring outwards. Breathe in through your nose and out through your nose and mouth. Avoid raising your sho...