Laura B
Chapter Summary: This chapter describes the posture we should have for ideal singing as well as how to more fully connect with our breath. In order to breath freely, the body needs to be in good alignment. We achieve good alignment as we are more fully able to perceive ourselves and the way our body feels, our proprioception. Brown gives several exercises that allow our proprioception to improve, especially in our middle body. It is also very important for us to be perceptive in the way we breath. When breathing, we must maintain an expanded rib cage, which will pull the diaphragm outward. This will lower the diaphragm and will allow the lunges to freely fill up. We have different volume levels in our lunges which show their capacity in breathing. Our tidal volume is when we're breathing normally. Complemental volume happens when we take as full of a breath as possible. Supplemental volume happens when we expel as much air as possible, and residual volume is what is left in the lunges after expelling as much air as possible. The muscles that attach to the lower part of our pelvis are the foundation for proper support in the body for breath. In order to help us bring the reflexive action of breathing under cortical control to assist us in singing, Brown gives several exercises in which we can learn to maintain breath management.
Key Concept: "The beautiful voice is the result not of exertion of great power but rather of delicate control."
Key Terms: posture, proprioception, lungs, diaphragm, pericardium, intercostal muscles, volume levels, Venturi effect,
Making Connections: Breathing and posture are both things that I need to work on in general, not only in singing. I plan on applying the exercises that Brown suggests into my own life.
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