This is another simple singing tip in the “tips on how to sing” series, but we think it is very important and a good habit to develop. As we mentioned in the article Breathing Techniques For Singing, try to breathe through your nose on the inhale.
The reason for this is simple: breathing through your mouth can dry out the mouth and throat. The vocal cords operate more effectively when they and the surrounding area are lubricated. (This is pretty obvious to us when we try to sing early in the morning and we’re still a bit dehydrated from the night’s sleep).
Also, breathing in through your nose helps maintain and even and relaxed breathing rhythm–essential for getting the amount of air passing through the vocal cords just right and thereby producing a good, consistent tone.
It’s not always easy to breathe through your nose when singing–especially when first learning. Try to develop the habit of breathing in through your nose when warming up, doing lip trills, and humming.
Related posts on better singing:
- Breathing Techniques For Singing
- Tips On How To Sing #4 – Posture, Posture, Posture
- Tips On How To Sing #1: Flapping Lips To A Song
- Tips on How To Sing #6 – Hum A Song
- Tips On How To Sing #2 – Bend Forward On High Notes
