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How to Release the Throat in Classical Singing

Singing is an art form that must be practiced to get truly good at it. While you may have a naturally pleasant singing voice, proper technique is needed to both enhance the sound and to be able to produce it consistently without invoking vocal strain. One way classical singers achieve this is through opening of the throat, which means the singer lifts the soft palette in the back of the throat to create more space for air. Releasing the throat for classical signing requires regular practice and exercise to gain control over the appropriate muscles.

Instructions

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      Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Bend you knees slightly while keeping your back straight. This helps open up your airway, gives you greater control over your diaphragm and helps you open your throat for singing.

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      Breathe deeply using your belly instead of your chest. Many people tend to breathe more shallow as they get older, taking breaths in and out through the chest. Deeper breathing requires use of the stomach and diaphragm -- this will give you greater control over the palette for releasing the throat.

    • 3

      Take a sharp, deep breath without sound. This will force the throat open temporarily. The more you do this, the more you will recognize the sensation, which helps you gain control over those muscles.

    • 4

      Force yourself to yawn. This also opens the palette for a longer period of time and further develops the muscle so you can duplicate the release while singing, without needing to yawn. This will also help you hit higher notes.

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