The Voice Coach Podcast 016 How to Use Your Breath Part 3: What is Breath Support
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Apr 5, 2021 Clear definitions of voice and breath support are unpacked in short, practical steps. The three core elements that create reliable support are highlighted. A guitar analogy explains how airflow, vocal fold closure and body alignment interact. Common belly and diaphragm misconceptions are exposed. A simple breathing exercise to release the belly on inhalation is demonstrated.
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Support Is A Three-Part System
- Support in voice work combines breath, vocal fold closure, and body alignment rather than being a single trick.
- Nic Redman defines support as efficient alignment plus moving airflow coordinated with appropriate vocal fold closure.
Voice Works Like A Guitar
- Voice production resembles a guitar: breath hits the vocal fold 'strings' and the body resonates the sound.
- This framing highlights airflow as the key driver of phonation and why breath control matters.
You Can't Directly Feel The Diaphragm
- The diaphragm's controlled release helps maintain consistent airflow but you cannot feel it directly.
- Nic stresses that 'use your diaphragm' is vague because the diaphragm lacks proprioceptive nerve endings.
