Hey jaime... You talked about that breathing should be relaxed.... And on the other side you said that it does not take a lot of air.... And according to the first chapter in the book i read that air is the fuel of your voice.....i just want to know that..... When i support and push down.... Then shouldnt i release any amount air???.... And if no... Then should i have to focus the air towards the soft palate for the release of tone..... Because as i have noticed with my own voice..... When i exhale(or just say sing.... But just like a sigh which feels relaxed)......i feel almost tension free including my inhalation sensation....but this has only demerit... And that is..i cannot sustain long notes(maybe it will improve with practice time)... So.... Please.... Direct me in the right direction....i know singing is a simple terminology. And relaxed...... But i am confused.. And i want to end this confusion once and for all

Gaurav,

I've only been singing a few months, and seriously for around 2 months or so, so take what I say with a grain of salt...

But I'm pretty sure It's the actual resonance (or sound), you focus toward the soft palette... not air. In fact, from what I understand, the purpose of support is to control, or limit the amount of air you use.

When you are singing, mentally, you are constantly inhaling. You take a micro-breath, then as you sing, you imagine your inhaling. The goal is to reduce the amont of air expelled.

I hope that helps.

Adam

Don't think of it as "air" hitting the palate; it is vocal energy, or the frequency that was created by the air vibrating the cords. If you think if it like air, you may use too much air. Singing and breath management are a rhythmic flow. And it really doesn't take a whole lot of air to make it all happen. So, when you focus down/push down, you trick that diaphragm into wanting to "push down" too. Which means that it won't relax as quickly, thus less air is released:)

Thank you sir...... But one last thing..... What is the difference between bearing down and pushing down??..... In raise your voice.... You mentioned that.... Whenever someone pushes your stomach while singing.... Then the stomach should go in very easily...... Whenever i support then.... I visualise that....in My whole abdominal area..... The area of the solar plexes contract a bit.... And the area below(or just around) my navel..... Gets tight and pops out.... Is it ok???..... Because as i think..... While supporting..... There must be some kind of tension which can prevent the wattage of a lot of breath...... Sorry for this whole lecture mr vendera..... But i am sure that you can guide me in the right direction..... :)...... Singing is my dream.... Specially of rock and metal genres...... Please help me