[edited by me to avoid further controversies - srgmp-fan]
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Breathing Basics for Singing
http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesArticle/id-2013,subca t-ARTS.html
When you breathe normally, you automatically make a shallow inhalation and an even exhalation followed by a pause before it all starts again — you don't even need to think about it. On the other hand, when you sing, you not only need to inhale quickly and exhale slowly as you sing the phrases of a song, but you also need to maintain proper posture. Breathing in this manner provides you with the breath control that you need to sing efficiently. However, because controlled breathing doesn't come naturally to you, you need to train your body to breathe for singing. Keep reading to walk through the breathing basics.
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