How to Develop the Proper Posture for Singing

Posture

• 1

  Stand backwards against a wall and place your heels about 2 inches from the wall.

• 2

  Push the small of your back against the wall.

• 3

  Keep your head level.

• 4

  Tuck your buttocks under. Your chest should now come up, with your shoulders moving back. This is the proper body alignment for singing.

Breathing

• 5

  Combine the posture exercise with breathing exercises.

• 6

  Stand erect.

• 7

  Place one hand on your abdomen.

• 8

  Open your mouth and exhale with a soft "ha!" sound.

• 9

  Keep your chest up and pull your lower abdomen in and gently follow your breath out.