Voice Lesson: How To Sing From The Diaphragm (Part 1)

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    Description:
    This four part Singing Lesson video series for all the singers out there who are interested in how to sing from the diaphragm. You should do the exercises in this voice lesson every day for a week or until you can feel the results I describe in this video.
    Happy Singing,
    Eric
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  • @ericarceneaux
    @ericarceneaux  8 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Hey y'all. I have NEW, updated, breathing videos here on TH-cam 😁 👉🏽 Respiratory Recovery for Singers
    th-cam.com/play/PLA5COi4BROahqtgj73mpG7sdszP0GSWtu.html
    Work with me 👉🏽 www.AApproach.com
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    • @kevinpaz1055
      @kevinpaz1055 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For the back breathing my abs flex a little is that fine ?

    • @MattyMeansBusiness
      @MattyMeansBusiness 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      What is the instrumental at the beginning?

    • @dod0brain
      @dod0brain 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      you are AWESOME singer
      °O°
      also I still don't know how to sing

    • @peterpeter2854
      @peterpeter2854 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +EricArceneaux hi course coming wh video or mb3>lessons?

    • @vabjoltafo8748
      @vabjoltafo8748 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +EricArceneaux I have a question. Do i have to breath always like that while i am singing?
      Because its very hard to do it while i sing and it makes me tired.

  • @codymonsoon4806
    @codymonsoon4806 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2750

    that background music makes me feel like getting my shit together

  • @shaysotil
    @shaysotil 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2345

    as an amatur singer ive searched alot
    IF YOU SEE THIS, KEEP WATCHING HIS VIDEOS THIS DUDE KNOWS WHAT HE IS TALKING ABOUT!
    helped me alot so thank you for all that good work =)

    • @benyjomusic
      @benyjomusic 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello! It’s been 8 years. I’ll love to hear how you sounding now.

    • @benitaamesmiles
      @benitaamesmiles 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Same here

    • @idiotguy8726
      @idiotguy8726 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@benyjomusichaha my b dead?

  • @poopstain5216
    @poopstain5216 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1092

    Told me to stay where I am.. been here for 8 years.

  • @imaginationdisc3067
    @imaginationdisc3067 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4631

    he said take a deep breath but never said 'breathe out' and i passed out :(

  • @sessoii1
    @sessoii1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1404

    what if you have a fat belly and cant tell if your stomach is moving out

  • @ericarceneaux
    @ericarceneaux  11 ปีที่แล้ว +411

    Yes. It is a VERY good idea to focus on this 2wks-1month, before moving on to the next vid. Of course, everyone is different. But many people encounter problems simply because they move ahead before their bodies are truly ready. Remember: If any particular element feels difficult to u now (ex: expanding the back), that doesn't mean to get frustrated and quit. It just means that your body needs more time. Patience is critical for success with this. So I thank u for posing that question.

  • @contrepois
    @contrepois 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5967

    I farted trying to take a deep breath with my diaphragm... lol

    • @user-hh9mc3bf3g
      @user-hh9mc3bf3g 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      😂😂😂 tf bro why would you say that

    • @levimorningstar2562
      @levimorningstar2562 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🤣@@user-hh9mc3bf3g

    • @instantchildbirth2746
      @instantchildbirth2746 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      by golly

    • @mcole442
      @mcole442 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      💨👈
      You was really BLOWIN'🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @janstephens4music
      @janstephens4music หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well what ever it takes

  • @MadamKuro
    @MadamKuro 10 ปีที่แล้ว +381

    I have way too much trouble with the back breathe, any help? D:

  • @ericarceneaux
    @ericarceneaux  11 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    It's simply a matter of practice. You're asking your body to engage muscles that you haven't made full use of since you were a baby. It takes time to redevelop them. Be patient, and remain consistent with your practice.

  • @seanr521
    @seanr521 4 ปีที่แล้ว +553

    0:11 intro talk stating should breathe low and talking about how diaphragm moves.
    3:24 abdomen exercise - hand on stomach breathe in (hand should move out). Make sure to keep shoulders stable and relaxed.
    5:17 back muscles exercise
    7:55 intercostal muscles/rib cage breathing exercise

    • @Eysc
      @Eysc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ty

    • @coleburns5497
      @coleburns5497 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      seanr521 Three times each?

    • @tajawnalewis7099
      @tajawnalewis7099 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ThIs is very helpful thank you

    • @shivanipandey8208
      @shivanipandey8208 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      THANK YOU SO MUCH!😊

    • @RealMariNova
      @RealMariNova 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lord that helps a lot! Thank you for time stamps 😁☺️😊

  • @Kevindsatria
    @Kevindsatria 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3351

    No homo, but this guy makes good eye contact.

    • @lutze5086
      @lutze5086 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      with a camera

    • @TheTiredhermit
      @TheTiredhermit 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's kinda hot but no homo

    • @MIS315
      @MIS315 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      dafuq does that mean

    • @sammyeow
      @sammyeow 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      kevin satria so do you

    • @lindsvanleeuwen3267
      @lindsvanleeuwen3267 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      kevin satria you shouldn't have to feel the need to say no homo haha. people will, and should mind there own business anyways.

  • @darksidessj25
    @darksidessj25 2 ปีที่แล้ว +192

    Hey man, It's been a year since I started singing and I found out I was a counter tenor! Correct breath support along with an open throat really works. It just takes time for you to develop that coordination. For new singers do not give up. This is half the battle. Once you figure out this then you need to do lip trills constantly. You can't get mixed tell you get a connected voice which takes a lot of effort. It's not going to happen over night. You also got to learn how to control your pharynx as you go up in pitch which is actually going down. That's a big secret but you didn't here that from me. Never reach for any note! Not even the low notes. If you do this is your neck muscles engaging which isn't your real voice. Your real voice is in the center behind all your fake voices. A weird concept to grasp but once you find it you might cry like me lol.

    • @kelwang4597
      @kelwang4597 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi is he breathing through nose

    • @melbo4121
      @melbo4121 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      holy shit im stoned af rn your post blew my mind

    • @robertwhitaker5718
      @robertwhitaker5718 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love it. Counter tenor beautiful range and rare in the Male vocal register I'm a baratone love tenor range.

    • @user-sk7il1ur9s
      @user-sk7il1ur9s ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for this comment.
      Are lip trolls the same as lip rolls?

  • @ericarceneaux
    @ericarceneaux  11 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Asthmatics often do have a harder time with this, initially. However, these breathing exercises can work wonders, over time, in alleviating asthma symptoms. Just be sure to check with your doctor before doing intense breathing exercises, if your asthma is severe.

  • @ReadingDave
    @ReadingDave 8 ปีที่แล้ว +357

    These exersises invoke yawning in me. Not boredom, but like a reflex.

    • @paetynj
      @paetynj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s the same kind of muscles as yawning... it does that because when your breathing is more controlling the invokes that reacting

    • @legitube1103
      @legitube1103 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Reading Dave me too

    • @snygrv
      @snygrv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And ur yawning comment made me yawn..LoL

    • @poopstain5216
      @poopstain5216 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Reading Dave you’re swallowing air

    • @iiatargetanalyst3046
      @iiatargetanalyst3046 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah ha ha your funny

  • @loisswartzell209
    @loisswartzell209 8 ปีที่แล้ว +438

    I am a classical singer, lyric coloratura soprano and these are some of the best instructional videos I have seen on breathing. I am glad I found them. Also your vocal warm-ups for opening up the voice are great for both beginners and seasoned singers alike. They are good for any singing style to release tension in the neck and upper body and to learn to sing in a full unforced and focused way. Thank you! I am going to refer to these often.

  • @notcindymae
    @notcindymae 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I've watched this whole series before, came back to say that it actually improved my singing.

  • @SingBetterIn3Days
    @SingBetterIn3Days 10 ปีที่แล้ว +535

    Love your stuff! It's so refreshing to find someone who actually knows what they are talking about

  • @RainyInADay
    @RainyInADay 8 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    I have searched throughout youtube for instructional videos that is easy to understand how to breathe properly from the diaphragm and most were just saying that your stomach has to expand and your back muscle but that's it. They didn't go more in depth about it which is why I find this video very helpful because it's easy to understand even if you're an amateur. I will definitely use this to help me. Thank you for this awesome video.

  • @andraniles7659
    @andraniles7659 10 ปีที่แล้ว +284

    He so cute I couldn't breathe. Tryna catch my breath the whole video.

  • @MrAffenMaster
    @MrAffenMaster 7 ปีที่แล้ว +507

    I think I got no back muscles. Nothing is moving there. 😂

    • @Leo-kf2wd
      @Leo-kf2wd 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      same -_- since your comment is old perhaps you have figured out how to the back breathing thing? I've been trying and now my back is just sore xD

    • @adriantraczyk
      @adriantraczyk 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jon He me too

    • @samanthaifere5385
      @samanthaifere5385 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jon He it will move a little not a lot😂😃

    • @Sxguitarist
      @Sxguitarist 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're not alone, if mine are moving it is so minute that I can't tell.

    • @brownie6643
      @brownie6643 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jon He 😂😂😂😂

  • @zachjames2281
    @zachjames2281 5 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Dude I was doing this in the car and my mom asked if I was ok cause I had my hand on my back while breathing really hard🤣

  • @ericarceneaux
    @ericarceneaux  11 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    The song is "Complicated", by Andrae Alexander - available on iTunes :D

  • @dmagin777
    @dmagin777 7 ปีที่แล้ว +424

    I passed out trying this.. singing is dangerous kids.

    • @macey3884
      @macey3884 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      No its not its based if your body or you really like singing lol

    • @tracebergman4819
      @tracebergman4819 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      dmagin777 I was thinking of becoming a daredevil anyways

    • @memphislaff_skate
      @memphislaff_skate 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok boomer

    • @jacobtex4611
      @jacobtex4611 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hving kids is dsngerous

    • @mettykreativedesigns
      @mettykreativedesigns 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂

  • @bushra7352
    @bushra7352 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Eric, I have Scoliosis & it tends to be very difficult to keep my back muscles working when breathing. But I'm working on it of course, I am grateful for all the love you offer to the world in your videos.❤

  • @bradwelljackson6385
    @bradwelljackson6385 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This guy knows what he's doing. I am glad that he did this video.

  • @tyraverified
    @tyraverified 11 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    This was so helpful. I got the feel of breathing through my diaphragm. I instantly heard a difference in my singing range,

  • @winniethepooh8599
    @winniethepooh8599 10 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    oh my gosh you make it so much easier I looked at so many videos and NOTHING like this

  • @sleventysixty7488
    @sleventysixty7488 8 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    if your struggling to expand your BACK tense you lower abdominals (ABS) then use the same technique you did to expand your belly but make sure you keep your abs tens NOTE don't tense them to hard because it wont work. your welcome

    • @matthewjacobs3872
      @matthewjacobs3872 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice try, but ABS stands for automatic braking system.

    • @sleventysixty7488
      @sleventysixty7488 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol

    • @bobross3356
      @bobross3356 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      SleventySixty Cool, thanks. It worked

    • @annasanchez9348
      @annasanchez9348 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      SleventySixty OMG this actually made me do it! THANK u so muuch!!

    • @marisalander4740
      @marisalander4740 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      SleventySixty this helped a lot! Thanks!!!

  • @KoyanagiEdits
    @KoyanagiEdits 9 ปีที่แล้ว +198

    Shi-fiddle sticks. I love the way you connected with us so freaking fast!! I'm such a beginner at singing, and what you did with the breathing (shoulders going up) caught me off guard! You're awesome!

  • @Theslowandsteadyhomestead
    @Theslowandsteadyhomestead 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Eric, I’m not sure if you’ll see this, but I wanted to thank you. I’ve been singing for years (no formal training, just a love for singing and songwriting) but never shared publicly until a couple of years ago. And while I enjoy writing and singing music for people to enjoy, it’s been so hard because I’ve always lacked confidence and have struggled greatly to have the strength to sing for longer periods of time. This has held me back from opportunities I’d love to take. After watching this video, something clicked for me. My breathing has improved drastically and I find myself significantly less strained than before. Your teaching has been a game changer and I am SO grateful! I wish I would’ve seen this 7 years ago when you posted it, haha!

  • @swimminlikeapig
    @swimminlikeapig 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m a metal musician. Both drums and guitar. And have been recently looking towards learning vocals. Whether low screams, high screams, or even clean vocals, and all the places I have checked have said to focus of the diaphragm. This video helped a lot. Thank you

  • @natedawg3855
    @natedawg3855 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As a singer I really appreciate all these videos with so much value. Cheers! 💯

  • @louislark4506
    @louislark4506 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Superb, feasible, didactic elucidation of singing and breathing accurately. Thanks immensely for your astute instructions.

  • @catheriner391
    @catheriner391 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Terrific lesson. You are a truly gifted teacher. Blessings.

  • @sharonhunter337
    @sharonhunter337 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The video you made of your background and being so vulnerable, to share everything you went through in school to get to where you are now, is so inspiring!! Thank you, thank you, thank you so much!

  • @levicabral651
    @levicabral651 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video has had a huge impact in me learning my vioce in the last 5 minutes than the past year of me teaching myself. This is very helpful.Music is expression of your soul and feeling. For me this is how I releave my emotions, so thank you EricArceneaux.

  • @veronicamroczek4672
    @veronicamroczek4672 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love the way to teach! A huge hug from Argentina!

  • @guccieyebags869
    @guccieyebags869 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    MY VOCAL RANGE INCREASED BY A WHOLE FREAKING OCTAVE!!!

  • @OneNewDay1
    @OneNewDay1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    did these exercises a few times today. It had instant effect! I'm amazed, my throat feels so relaxed. THANK YOU!

  • @debcupples114
    @debcupples114 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Eric Arceneaux is so great. I'm taking voice lessons with an in-person instructor and watched 5 or 6 of Eric's TH-cam videos just for practice between lessons. I noticed improvement that day. I'll probably buy his Udemy course (Phase I).

  • @maxawesom3850
    @maxawesom3850 10 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    Does anyone else hear "Let it be" by the Beatles in the background?

  • @livcat153
    @livcat153 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Our teacher had us do this for chorus and it help me alot. So thank u

  • @onlydreaming1017
    @onlydreaming1017 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm newly subscribed and I've only watched Part 1 so far. But as an impatient dude who wants to sing beautifully, I'm finally taking the plunge and sitting down and watching an expert explain what it takes to sing properly. It helps a lot that you're suave af and have those looking-into-your-soul eyes. I'm gonna watch all 4 Parts, repeatedly.

  • @ironempath7261
    @ironempath7261 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The very short clip of the teacher singing at the beginning feels like mystical communion to me. It's strange to think of someone manipulating all of these muscles and techniques while sharing something so emotive, so sweet and seemingly effortless.

  • @RealMariNova
    @RealMariNova 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Still great 8 years later! Thank you Eric! 😁🥰

  • @RanLilly
    @RanLilly 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I tried this and saw improvements instantly, I'm going to do this everyday to practice.

  • @leoniedavis2588
    @leoniedavis2588 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Truly you are the only person that has explained the breathing technique so thoroughly, thank you so much!!

  • @Samookely
    @Samookely 9 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    I got the stomach and rib breathing down, but I don't know how to move my back muscles. I guess I'll learn how to do it in time. :P

  • @Eil510
    @Eil510 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks so much, I am returning to gigging after 23 years need to do this daily for 2-4 weeks! I’m not a belting singer which some live musicians in rock genre think is weak .. want to combine coloratura with power and not lose my tones. I am 61 so correct form will buy me time to still do what I Iove.

  • @sheriberrie
    @sheriberrie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your videos are so helpful Eric!! I’ve always sung, but had no formal training, and bit by bit with your videos I am learning how to develop my voice further and care for it as well. So thank you so so so very much for all your help, it’s so appreciated ❤️❤️❤️

  • @LolRawrz07
    @LolRawrz07 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I will not lie, this deeeefinitely helped me. My vocal range grew after doing this exercise but... I have never burped so much in my life because of breathing 😂

  • @jorisjanssen12
    @jorisjanssen12 10 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    hi my lung has collapsed twice and now one lung has been glued to its mambreen does this have any impact on the breathing exersises?

  • @moonkookie1505
    @moonkookie1505 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh my god, i saw these videos series one day ago and I practiced, then woke up, practiced again and then I tried singing.... After some time, i felt as if my voice opened up, i never felt that sensation before, and i was able to belt high notes i always struggled with, and with no pressure on vocal cords that used to stop me from reaching them. I can't wait to see what would a month of practicing this make. Also I'll watch more of your videos after this for sure!!! Thank you so much, i watched breathing tips and videos before but i realized i was doing something wrong because they never worked. No video helped me like this one. This one changed my technique COMPLETELY and in only a day i sound SOOOOO much better and it's all thanks to you!!!!

  • @katecosettevocals
    @katecosettevocals 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best voice teacher..... ever. I've been following your videos for years, and you have no idea how far your videos have taken me. So.... THANK YOU

  • @CarolinaMartucci
    @CarolinaMartucci 10 ปีที่แล้ว +793

    sorry Eric, I find it hard to follow..I am too distracted by your charm...:) cheers and thanks for your tutoring.

  • @josephnc6814
    @josephnc6814 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    My back is as stiff as board, I just can't get it to breathe

  • @s.d.kudron3539
    @s.d.kudron3539 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant! Clear, concise, on point.
    Enjoy your relaxed composure. Raw talent freely shared. Praised be...

  • @johnmunene8250
    @johnmunene8250 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This lessons are such a big blessing to, i was so bad but over the time as am been following this videos from Eric has helped me a great deal.a million thanks

  • @Musicmansladiesband
    @Musicmansladiesband 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    If I can only be half the singer you are I would be amazing :)
    This is another great lesson. Thank you for helping me grow!
    -Kellie

  • @amrosik
    @amrosik 9 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    At the Diaphragm-part at the beginning I also noticed a pain in the shoulders, when expanding the stomach. Isnt this crazy? How could ever expanding the stomach affect my shoulders? Did anyone experience that too?

  • @user-ly1lp8oo7t
    @user-ly1lp8oo7t 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ive been practicing singing for the past few months, ive been doing vocal exercises and they've helped my voice a lot but my breathing technique is pretty bad and im struggling a lot with singing from the diaphragm, so im going to be using this to help me practice, hopefully in a little while i improve !

  • @MrGyanendrapratap
    @MrGyanendrapratap 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Eric, . God bless you, you are such a great teacher. I have been trying this exercise for so long and you just got me on it .

  • @LizardaWizard
    @LizardaWizard 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    As someone who struggles singing loudly, I thank you for this amazing lesson.

  • @mckenziejo1223
    @mckenziejo1223 8 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    Also way great for swimmers!!

    • @Novagats
      @Novagats 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yep. know exactly how to breathe from my diaphragm, been swimming for 11 years. never realized I had to breathe the same way to sing

    • @mckenziejo1223
      @mckenziejo1223 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      ***** yeah people who swim athletically

    • @mckenziejo1223
      @mckenziejo1223 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      ***** lol

    • @kazenriq
      @kazenriq 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      No way!! Really?? I've been swimming for long (since 6yo), but no one told me this detail lol. Ty.

    • @tiarnan76
      @tiarnan76 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      u shudnt be singing while swimming its dangerous.

  • @williams4901
    @williams4901 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks a lot for sharing all your great knowledge and experience with us Eric! It's a genuinely kind thing to do!

  • @michaeldale3096
    @michaeldale3096 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This young man has delivered one of the best and most honest explanations of healthy breathing that I have seen on the internet. I was particularly impressed that he stressed the fact that the lungs are actually quite high but with the correct breathing it feels "AS IF" the air goes low. It's astonishing how many supposed vocal gurus miss that simple fact, so well done for your integrity. One important fact is missing though and it is VERY IMPORTANT. Men breathe IN differently from women. They truly do. Both sexes breathe out in exactly the same way. When you demonstrated how to breathe you have a perfect demonstration of a healthy male taking the correct breath for good voice production; so all you male singer's out there COPY HIM and do the exercises. Now FEMALES pay attention! As a man breathes in the wall of the abdomen protrudes THEN the ribs expand precisely as described and demonstrated. When a woman breathes in the diaphragm descends (causing the abdomen to protrude slightly) and AT THE EXACT SAME MOMENT the ribs expand sideways. So, in a man it's a double action, 1: diaphragm down THEN 2: ribs expand BUT for the female it's a single action, the diaphragm descends AS the ribs expand. This is MOST IMPORTANT and should NOT BE OVERLOOKED. If a woman breathes exactly like a man after a number of years the tone becomes hollow (hooty) and will eventually wobble. So ladies, practise scrupulously 1 AND 2 as your breathing and leave the men to do 1 THEN 2. Apart from this, this is a truly great lecture of honesty and integrity free from loathsome cheap gimmicks. Well done.

  • @songsbyerika
    @songsbyerika 11 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This was really helpful! I always have trouble with my breath while singing--I'm gonna practice this =)

  • @rkm424
    @rkm424 11 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I did these exercises a couple of months ago and then found that I could actually sing from my diaphragm but now, I've been lazy and stopped doing the exercises so I've come back to learn again. :P

  • @CWBella
    @CWBella 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great! I’m a pianist, and I tend to sing from my throat. I will be doing these exercises every day!

  • @PlaybyRaine
    @PlaybyRaine 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I watched your video a couple of weeks ago (and subbed) but I couldn't find you and your videos and had to scan my full history again and found you! Of all the voice coaches on the internet your videos are the most helpful. Thanks for making them!

  • @K_halmiland
    @K_halmiland 10 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    how can I breath from back side and rip cage? they move just a little bit but I feel like I'm still breathing from my stomach. it is a little different from when I breath from my stomach but I don't know maybe I feel like this. but how can I understand I'm right or wrong?

  • @Ayoutubeaccount3
    @Ayoutubeaccount3 8 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    I actually got a really nice soothing sound and sang one line all in tune! (So happy cos it's a start) but.. I find that to achieve that I have to power through my diaphragm so much sometimes my voice just blows out and I get light headed after, anyone else got this?

    • @latrellcasey4229
      @latrellcasey4229 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah I do!

    • @hp-vy2rr
      @hp-vy2rr 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      you might be forcing your breathing too much.im not an expert but try to stay relaxed and practice breathing so when youre singing it will be like a reflex,dont keep air in or out for too long that worked for me
      i hope i helped in some way xx

    • @itatcchi8603
      @itatcchi8603 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I did! Is getting light headed by breathing through the diaphragm normal?

    • @Ayoutubeaccount3
      @Ayoutubeaccount3 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tatty_Eternal I have singing lessons now but yes its normal for beginners, but its not right, I was told personally I take in too much air cos I sing way too breathy so I've been working on reducing my air when I sing therefore I need less breath and don't get light headed :)

    • @coolvideos1447
      @coolvideos1447 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      You will at first, but if you keep practicing, it'll feel completely natural :)

  • @elizabethstrathman7596
    @elizabethstrathman7596 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you a lot for the creation of this short video and posted on you tube. I have aspergers syndrome with that comes a speech issue that I accidentally taught myself. From watching you're video I was able to fide the correct areas to breath through my diaphragm. Now I am able to breath a hole lot better, my voice sounds more clear. So, thank you once again.

  • @New_Zealand_Music
    @New_Zealand_Music 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have such a lovely voice. When I was younger and hadn't yet learnt about how to use my diaphragm. I'll sing a really long note full stop to the point I felt like I was going to pass out, and I almost hit a couple of times

  • @anitafloryanovich1900
    @anitafloryanovich1900 5 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    Was anyone else confused when he started “back breathing”?

    • @Mynsonanderson2
      @Mynsonanderson2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me lol

    • @ClaudiaPsychoZombie
      @ClaudiaPsychoZombie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I cannot feel momevent on my back !!!! D: on my diaphragm I can feel it easily.

    • @victheschoolboy
      @victheschoolboy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      69 likes, this is even more confusing...

    • @selenajoefield3104
      @selenajoefield3104 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ClaudiaPsychoZombie Samee

  • @fil3728
    @fil3728 8 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I've been doing the breathing exercises from this video, and vocal exercises and warm-ups for only three or four days now, and I can't already feel the improvement
    Definitely watch the whole video and all the others, at least on this topic
    This is the first thing that's actually helped me with my voice properly
    Thank u SO much EricArceneaux
    Stay awesome

    • @bobross3356
      @bobross3356 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Filip Osmani Can*

  • @Allan-kx1zd
    @Allan-kx1zd 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    By golly!
    Been using your techniques for a while, thank you Eric!

  • @aokisan11
    @aokisan11 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow best breathing lesson I've ever had! Your aura is beautiful--gold and light crystalline blue. thank you so much

  • @stargirl8810
    @stargirl8810 9 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I feel relaxed.....alot.......😌

  • @leedrag0n
    @leedrag0n 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is such a great video, as well as most of Eric's videos. He gives so much great and useful information, and it is such a shame to watch this channel filled with nonsense and spam-like comments from people trying to make fun of these exercises instead of actually sharing their experiences using these exercises and how they changed their voice. That gives such a non serious vibe to these videos, where in fact these are super serious videos and the information in them is life changing.

    • @erik-sr9bj
      @erik-sr9bj 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Miki Berkovich facts

  • @ukewuihechidinma9715
    @ukewuihechidinma9715 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I know it's an old video.. But you're the man Eric. Thank you.

  • @chrisrothenbury2770
    @chrisrothenbury2770 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love how you slow it down for the essentials! Very helpful

  • @Drae_mon
    @Drae_mon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    When I was a kid every time I breathe my stomach expands so I got curious and looked at the others but theirs didn't so I changed my way of breathing. Now I'm gonna go back to that again smh

    • @jananius8811
      @jananius8811 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me exactly doing this now regretting ma previous decision 😁

  • @Emilymjgirl
    @Emilymjgirl 10 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    When breathing in, should I be using my mouth or nose (dumb question but really curious) :)

  • @wormsali
    @wormsali 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for this. I'm not really a singer, my breathing just needs help and you explain the back and side breathing really well. I feel it helping greatly already

  • @dexypizarro1915
    @dexypizarro1915 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank God i found you! I love this lesson!!! God bless!

  • @degcookie
    @degcookie 10 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I have to admit, I've been looking at this video for quite a few months and never got the courage to click it (didn't want a certain someone to see I was struggling learning how to sing), but I'm glad I dd.
    After watching this and practicing a bit (four minutes, to be exact), I went back to sing a song that I always struggle on singing and actually did pretty well. Sure, I still can't hold a tune to save my life, but I didn't lose my breath in the middle of a verse, either. So, I thank you very much, EricArceneaux; When I get the breathing down pact, I'll be checking out your other videos and your website too. :)

    • @degcookie
      @degcookie 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ....Really stoked about this. :) Just got through 2 songs with two sips of water instead of the whole bottle. Seriously, it's past 1 in the morning and I'm too hyped up to sleep now. Thanks again, because seriously...I'm happy enough to cry.
      People, if you haven't already, watch this and learn. Practice singing a song when you're done and I bet you can hear the improvement. :D

  • @ukmedicfrcs
    @ukmedicfrcs 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    My god that is a beautiful voice

  • @ministerfrancaasare5093
    @ministerfrancaasare5093 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much Eric, . God richly bless you, you are such a great teacher. Have been trying this exercise for so long and you just got me on it . thanks.

  • @fernandocastellanos5513
    @fernandocastellanos5513 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm on Day 7 of doing the exercise he highlights in Part 2 of this tutorial, and the one's he introduces in this. I can already say my stomach is opening up more, and loosening up. I would say about Day 4 or 5 I could notice the stomach engaging a little more, and not hurting as much. Day 1 and 2 my stomach felt very locked and it was uncomfortable to try to breathe from there; my chest felt uncomfortable as well. My back is opening slowly, not quite there yet, but it's definitely working! I will be trying the exercises in Part 3 and 4 once I feel the muscles are strong enough as a whole. Excited to see results in upcoming weeks! Thanks again!

  • @ethankang94
    @ethankang94 11 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Guys please thumbs up for daily vocal exercise!!!!!
    4:03 Stomach Breathing
    6:12 Back Breathing
    8:52 Rib Expansion

  • @m.t.d3551
    @m.t.d3551 8 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    Damn, the Lord has really blessed you.

  • @mikehu4628
    @mikehu4628 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yo just wanna say thank you. I learned a lot from your videos and I do sing a lot better than I used to be.

  • @AlbertKimMusic
    @AlbertKimMusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg the difference between your voice when you breathe with your shoulders than your stomach, this helped me thank you

  • @johnbushido9061
    @johnbushido9061 10 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I watched this and I was like... Wait I do this naturally :D

  • @razberry6188
    @razberry6188 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    what's the background song that shit lit af

  • @BeastGrindRecordsAnimePromotio
    @BeastGrindRecordsAnimePromotio 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a good video to watch. Good lesson and I learned allot here.

  • @kristagallatin3388
    @kristagallatin3388 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are amazing! i love your sense of zen and the way you teach.

  • @Burnul
    @Burnul 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I use the same methods to play my baritone saxaphone