[musictlk] Nonvisual Alternatives for Mirror Checks?

[Sandra Gayer]

Hello Dani,
I'm a singer as well, welcome to the list!

I want to echo most of what was said, apart from putting tape on your
face; please don't do this!

You'll find that sighted musicians use mirrors as training wheels.
Afterall, they can't use mirrors as comfort blankets while on stage.
They have to get to know how their muscles feel eventually while we VI
musicians just delete this step.  Your hands will help you know
whether your ribs expand properly or not. Record yourself, play it
back and you'll be able to hear when your voice is supported with
adequate breath pressure and when it is not. Notice and try to
remember how your body felt when you created the correct, stable
sound.

Very best wishes,
Sandra.

On 5/27/16, Chris Nusbaum via musictlk <musictlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Dani:
>
> Welcome to the list! I look forward to talking music with you as we continue
> our discussions. To check diaphragm expansion when I sing, I put one or both
> hands in the middle of my stomach, where my diaphragm is located. If I'm
> breathing properly, I will feel my diaphragm expanding as my hand stays in
> place. If I don't feel this, I want to sit or stand straighter and take a
> deep breath through my nose. If you're taking voice lessons, you might ask
> your teacher (if you feel comfortable with it) to put his/her and on your
> rib cage as you sing in the manner I'm describing. They may be able to
> advise you on indicators you can feel while you're practicing. I would be
> happy to talk with you further about breathing technique and how it can be
> checked in on visually off list if you would like.
>
> Hope this helps,
>
> Chris Nusbaum
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On May 26, 2016, at 5:39 PM, Dani Pagador via musictlk
>> <musictlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi, Everyone.
>> I'm Dani, and I'm new to the list.
>>
>> I'm taking an online vocal class, and one of the ways students check
>> themselves is by using a mirror e.g, to make sure the chest isn't
>> collapsing at the end of a phrase.
>>
>> Mirror check is out for me *smile*. How do you vocalists on list make
>> sure you're maintaining an open rib cage without looking in the mirror
>> to double-check yourself?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Dani
>>
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