Singing For Dummies
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The next time you watch a professional singer, observe the posture. Posture plays a large part in how well you sing. If you hunch over, your lungs can't inflate fully; and if you fidget, you distract your audience — and yourself. Use the following list to correctly position yourself for singing:

  • Feet are hip-width apart with feet parallel.

  • Knees are unlocked with the weight evenly distributed on the three points of the feet — the tripod.

  • Spine is long and straight, from bottom to top.

  • Head is centered over shoulders; chin is parallel with the ground.

  • Shoulders are back but down and released.

  • Arms are hanging at your side.

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Pamelia S. Phillips is a professional singer with over 35 years of teaching experience. She has designed curriculum for high school students, college BFA programs, and professional training programs, helping thousands of singers refine their singing technique.

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